More than 50 years ago, a group of queer activists came together to share a dream. After fighting for equality in protests, demonstrations, and parades, they wondered: What if we created the world we’ve been waiting for?
So they launched Liberation House—a shelter that provided a safe space for LGBTQ+ people. But as demand from the community grew, so did the dream. And now, decades later, we’ve gone from one tiny home to becoming the Los Angeles LGBT Center: the largest LGBTQ+ organization in the world.
We’re the fulfillment of their dream, innovating a holistic model of care that houses, nourishes, heals, and celebrates our people. Every single day, our doors are open—whether you’re a youth who needs a place to belong, or a senior who’s ready to live life fabulously. Then, we take what we learn on the frontlines to advocate for our community everywhere.
No matter what fight lies ahead—and we know, it’s going to be a tough one—we can always call upon our radical roots to hold us firm. Our founders’ dreams planted the seeds, and we stand among their flowers. Because everyone deserves to bloom, to shine, to love, and to live freely. That’s why we’ll always be here: to fight like hell for our right to do just that.
