The Gay & Lesbian Community Center

“A draft copy of the return was furnished to management and the board of directors for their editorial comments and review prior to the final document being filed.”

“The board reviews the conflict of interest policy and code of conduct policy at the first board meeting each year. All members are required to read the policies and sign the appropriate policies acknowledging their understanding and conformity with the policy annually. All signed policies are maintained within organization's files.”

“The board reviews the ceo/executive director's performance and approves the compensation annually.”

“Ceo compensation is determined via a review by board chair and executive committee. All other key staff increases are determined by the ceo and based on the years cola percentage.”

“The organization's form 990 for all years are available for public inspection on the organization's website. All governing documentation is kept on file and is readily available upon written request.”

“The written conflict of interest policy is signed by all board members upon joining the board. The board monitors the written conflict of interest policy requirements regularly through the board's governance committee. The documentation is available in the organizations office upon request.”

“This year, the pride center at equality park celebrated 32 years of service. Thousands of your friends and neighbors use our 5-acre equality park campus annually. Life-enhancing, innovative programs, events, and groups at the pride center serve as models for lgbtq+ centers worldwide-- focusing on holistic wellness, advocacy, active aging, women with pride, transgender services, the arts, recovery, social connection, community outreach, hiv prevention, spirituality, athletics, skills-building, and more. A variety of support, recovery, education, discussion, and social groups meet there daily, weekly, and monthly. The pride center is the go-to place where our community gathers to: -learn in a workshop -receive an hiv test -protest bills targeting our children and youth -connect at the largest weekly gathering of lgbtq+ active agers in the nation -celebrate international transgender day of visibility -enjoy a jazz concert -stay sober -get registered to vote -take a yoga, meditation, or reiki class -hear from a women's history panel -enjoy an artisan market -get linked to a healthcare provider -learn in a painting class -utilize the cyber center to apply for a job -commemorate world aids day -meet community businesses at the active aging expo -march to support our artists and entertainers -take your kids to the playground -peruse a black art awakening gallery reception -mourn the loss of a loved one and receive grief support -commemorate transgender day of remembrance -view a film -attend a faith service -play basketball -apply for affordable senior housing -connect with others in a discussion group ten other organizations serving a variety of needs office on the center's campus of care. The equality park campus offers five-and-a-half acres of property with 30,000 square feet of discount office space that provides homes for vital programs and services, as well as synergy among various other organizations housed there. The pride center serves as an incubator for future leaders, new organizations, emerging groups, and future nonprofits.”