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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert

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Creating vibrant community by helping LGBTQ+ people along their way. 🏳️‍⚧️ You Belong Here 🫶 linktr.ee/thecentercv

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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Congrats to all this year’s Pride Honors recipients! 🏳️‍🌈 Special shoutout to Center Board Member Kristie Dore, receiving the Spirit of Stonewall Friend of Pride Award! So proud of you, Kristie, and grateful for all the ways you show up for our community. 🫶 thepalmspringspost.com/greater-palm...
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Greater Palm Springs Pride names honorees for 40th anniversary awards ceremony ⋆ The Palm Springs Post
Six individuals and one organization will be recognized Sept. 24 at the Hilton Palm Springs for their contributions to the LGBTQ+ community.
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Community members gathered to mark HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day with a candlelight vigil at Desert Healthcare Wellness Park in Palm Springs on June 5, 2026. “You belong here and we are all in this together." 🕯️❤️ www.desertsun.com/picture-gall...
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Palm Springs honors those with HIV AIDS at candlelight vigil
June 5 marks HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day and the 45th anniversary of the first published reports of what would later become known as AIDS.
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
In our latest blog, Bekz shares the moment he first felt confident being shirtless with trans tape. A powerful reflection on what water spaces can bring up for trans folks and why safer, affirming spaces matter. 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍⚧️ Read more at thecentercv.org/en/blog/june-pride-celebration-summer/ #PrideMonth
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
🌈 Happy #PrideMonth from your friends at The Center. We’re proud to be a space where our community is seen, supported, and celebrated—not just during Pride Month, but every day. 🏳️‍⚧️ You belong here 🫶
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Religious trauma is a lived experience for many LGBTQ+ folks. It can take years to untangle, but you’re not alone. 💙 Our weekly support group, Sacred Wounds, offers a safe space for those impacted by religious/spiritual systems. Read our latest blog by Debbie: thecentercv.org/en/blog/sacr...
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
As one person put it, The Center's Red Dress Dress Red is "the kind of party where you know you're supporting a great organization and having just a blast being your authentic self for the night. Those kinds of parties are not the kind of thing that happens every day." #RDDR2026
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The Center builds community during 'exciting' Red Dress event
Red Dress Dress Red is one of the nonprofit's most visible and beloved annual events.
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Join us to celebrate our new status as a Blue Zones Project Palm Springs approved worksite! 🎉💙 We’ll have activities, music, and refreshments starting at 11am. Plus, tour The Center to learn about our offerings! 🥫Bring non-perishable food donations for the Community Food Bank and score a swag bag!
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Read our latest blog post “Finding Myself in the Desert: Coming Out as a Lesbian in 1970s Las Vegas” by Candice. 💜 “My journey in 1970s Las Vegas was not easy. It was marked by internal loneliness and uncertainty. But it was also marked by discovery…” thecentercv.org/en/blog/find...
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Barrett 🏳️‍🌈 @barrettn.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
It's Red Dress Dress Red week in Palm Springs! For @gedmagazine.bsky.social, I wrote about the history of The Center's signature celebration of joy and community. gedmag.com/afterdark/ho... @thecentercv.bsky.social #RDDR2026
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How Red Dress Dress Red Came to Be - GEDmagazine
On one magical night each year, Coachella Valley turns red. Not just any red, but bold, playful, fearless red. It’s the night when thousands of people gather for Red Dress Dress Red, The LGBTQ Communi...
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Big news! 🥳 The Center has received the America’s Most Admired Award from DRiWaterstone Human Capital! This national honor celebrates our culture and impact across the Coachella Valley. 🧡 Community and connection are at the heart of everything we do — and this award belongs to all of us. 🫶🥹
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
“The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert hosted its ninth annual Info-A-Go-Go on Saturday at Hotel Zoso, bringing together more than 50 local organizations offering resources, support, and opportunities for connection.” 🏳️‍⚧️ 🌈 👀 kesq.com/news/2026/01...
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Palm Springs event highlights importance of LGBTQ+ community connection
THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) - At a time when many LGBTQ people say they are feeling isolated or uncertain, a community event in Palm Springs aimed to remind people they are not alone. The LGBTQ Community C...
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
The Center's annual INFO-A-GO-GO returns Sat, Jan 31. 🙌 Explore a wide range of resources, volunteer opportunities, and community connections. 🤩 Whether you're seeking support or a sense of belonging, there is something for everyone.
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Scoop Palm Springs was a sweet success! 🥳 Hundreds came downtown for the first-ever Ice Cream Festival, raising crucial funds for The Center's Community Food Bank! Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day of sweets, music, and community support. 😍 kesq.com/news/top-sto...
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Palm Springs ice cream festival supports LGBTQ+ food bank with growing government shutdown need
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) --- As the government shutdown stretches on, food insecurity is rising across the Coachella Valley, and local organizations are stepping up to help. Over the weekend, the f...
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
🏳️‍⚧️ The 9th Annual East Coachella Valley Pride Festival, held at Coachella Library Park and Gardens, brought together hundreds of residents for a day filled with live performances, queer art, food, and local resources for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. 🤎 kesq.com/news/2025/10...
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9th Annual East Coachella Valley Pride Festival brings colorful celebration to Coachella
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ)  - East Coachella Valley Pride returned this weekend, marking its ninth year of celebrating love, culture, and community in the heart of Coachella. The annual event, held at C...
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Coming out isn’t a one-time thing. Center Staffer Jade gets real in this month’s blog post, sharing how her journey has been a continuous process of self-discovery, disclosure, and acceptance. 🏳️‍⚧️   Read Coming Out, and Into Community by Jade now at thecentercv.org/en/blog/comi...
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Join us in creating love and remembrance, one stitch at a time. ❤️ A longtime AIDS Quilt Panelmaker will guide you through making a panel for the National AIDS Memorial Quilt. Bring your memories, and we’ll provide the rest. FREE workshop! Register at operations.daxko.com/Online/5429/...
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
🎉 A tremendous, joyful congratulations to our very own Esther and Jasper! 🎉 They have both been named Grand Marshals for this year's Greater Palm Springs Pride Parade! 🏳️‍⚧️ We are so proud of you both! 🥹 www.pspride.org/post/palm-sp...
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Palm Springs Pride Announces 2025 Grand Marshals, Honoring Six Activists for Their Resilience and Advocacy
Pride Royalty NamedThe Palm Springs Pride Grand Marshals for the 2025 Palm Springs Pride Parade are an exceptional group of six individuals whose tireless advocacy embodies this year's theme, "Be Hear...
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
What an honor! 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 gaydesertguide.com/the-centers-...
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The Center Wins 2025 IGLTA Pathfinder Award
IGLTA honors The Center’s Trans* and Gender Expansive Program with the 2025 Pathfinder Award at its Palm Springs Global Convention.
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Center Stage returns October 17 — Creating Impact Together! ✨ More information and tickets available at www.thecentercv.org/centerstage
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PromoHomo.TV® Host Nicholas Snow @promohomotv.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert has some news for you, which #promohomotv reported today! #gay #lgbt #lgbtq #palmsprings #thecentercv #centerstage #centerstage2024 youtu.be/ROA2Xp5vMFA
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert announces Center Stage honorees
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
✨ Our recent Christmas in July event at The Roost Lounge generated a lot of holiday cheer, support for The Center and the Community Food Bank, and this glowing story in The Desert Sun. 😍 A huge thank you to everyone who attended and supported! ❤ www.desertsun.com/story/life/e...
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Christmas in July at The Roost raises funds for local LGBTQ Center
There was, of course, a traditional 12-foot-high Christmas tree loaded with donated backpacks filled with school supplies.
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
"ALL OUT effortlessly fused flashback fun with philanthropic purpose. It felt like gliding through your best disco dreams—complete with community warmth behind every beat." 🎶 That's what The Hollywood Times said about Saturday's ALL OUT dance party! 😍 hollywoodtimes.net/all-out-the-...
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
The Desert Sun has a short feature on the recent fundraiser at CV Rep where they showed the drag documentary "The Little Pageant That Could." The event raised $8,800 for The Center! 🥳 Thank you to all who helped make it a success! www.desertsun.com/story/life/e...
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Pageant documentary screening raises funds for LGBTQ Center of the Desert
Directed by journalist and filmmaker John Carlos Frey, “The Little Pageant That Could!” spans a period of 30+ years, dating back to the early 1990s.
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
This Pride month, Raul reflects on how his sister’s courage to live her truth helped him embrace his own. A story of family, identity, and the joy of being seen and accepted. 🤎 Read Pride Connects Us / El Orgullo Nos Une at thecentercv.org/en/blog/prid...
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
We are heartbroken and outraged by the Supreme Court’s decision today to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. 🚫 This ruling directly attacks the health and autonomy of our trans and gender-expansive community. 🏳️‍⚧️
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Throughout #PrideMonth, we’re honored to partner with the Palm Springs AIDS Memorial Task Force to host a model of the downtown memorial. Visit our main lobby in June to see the detailed model up close, learn about the design and enduring message, and donate to the memorial fund ❤️ PSAIDSmemorial.org
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
The Center will host multiple drop-in group therapy sessions: “Grounding After Crisis: Healing in Community” beginning Wednesday at our Scott Hines Behavioral Health Clinic, with six sessions scheduled between May 21-29. 💛 We're here for you 🫶 shorturl.at/aKh3t
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May 20 Daily Briefing: Businesses face uncertainty after blast, possible pickleball project delay, and more ⋆ The Palm Springs Post
Today we report on how businesses in the area of a deadly explosion are trying to bounce back, why a highly anticipated project may get started later than expected, and introduce you to a pooch in nee...
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
The Center’s McDonald Wright Building will remain closed until it is safe for occupancy. We expect a re-opening early to mid-week of May 19th. For more info & updates, visit thecentercv.org 💜 We love you #PalmSprings — Stay Strong. We’re better together 🫶
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Our fabulous LGBTQ+ elders prove that aging isn’t something to fear, it’s something to celebrate! 💯 At The Center, we celebrate aging and the meaningful connections that help us thrive. Connection is our lifeline. 🫶
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Monday morning, a group of tribal members, local leaders, & community allies gathered for a march aimed at raising awareness & demanding change. The event called for justice, reform, & recognition of the thousands of Indigenous people who have gone missing or been murdered. shorturl.at/pRHxt
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Palm Springs march honoring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Today marks Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day, an observance drawing attention to the ongoing crisis of violence against Native communities. Mo...
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
"These bullying tactics, we will not tolerate them…. I am confident when we see him in court, we will win time and time again.” 👏 ✊ www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/05/main...
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Maine wins major court victory about trans rights against president - LGBTQ Nation
Maine's governor told the president she'd see him in court. And she just won.
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, Debbie, AMFT, at our Scott Hines Behavioral Health Clinic, opens up about her family’s experience with depression & the stigma surrounding mental health 💚 👀 Read “Breaking the Stigma” on our blog: thecentercv.org/en/blog/breaking-the-stigma #MHAM
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Breaking the Stigma by Debbie – The Center
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mother’s Day just so happens to be in May as well, so I am going to share a story about my mom and the topic of mental health.
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Lex, Chief Programs Officer, in a recent interview with @nbcpalmsprings.bsky.social talks about The Center’s mission and strategic initiatives, emphasizing the centering of community and the importance of connection. 💙 www.nbcpalmsprings.com/2025/04/29/r...
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Responses Over Trump's First 100 Days In Office
A community forum hosted by The Center at the Palm Springs Cultural Center convened local residents and advocates to reflect on the Trump administration's first 100 days.
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth 💚 Let's connect & support each other. 🫶 Meaningful connections matter for mental well-being. We're here for you! #MHAM
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
"The impact we are having across the Coachella Valley only happens because of the generosity of our community," said Mike Thompson, The Center's CEO. "The FitzDell Gifting Fund has been an exceptional partner in this important and lifesaving work." 🙏 Click to read more! shorturl.at/ceu9a
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FitzDell Gifting Fund empowers Palm Springs area LGBTQ+ nonprofit
The Center has long been on a mission to create meaningful and long-lasting connections with the community.
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
In partnership w/ Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Palm Springs, The Center is presenting the next installment of our Community Convening series, Forging Forward. HRC will brief the community on the strategy in response to actions taken by the new Administration. thecenterps.wufoo.com/forms/q1sj9a...
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Connect with our community through stories, tips, and a sneak peek at what we do behind the scenes at The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert: thecentercv.org/en/blog/
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
“If you feel blue, wear red!” ❤️✨ www.desertsun.com/story/life/e...
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Red Dress 2025 raises funds for LGBT Center of the Desert
More than 3,600 supporters dressed red for the March 16 event at the Palm Springs Air Museum.
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Save-the-date, friends! The Self-Advocacy in Healthcare Conference Palm Springs, presented by the HIV + Aging Research Project (HARP), is open to both HARP's clients as well as the community at large. For more info, visit harp-ps.org/ 💙
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
📍Save & share: Your Rights in California in Response to Recent Executive Orders‬ — Authored by California LGBTQ+, Civil Rights 🏳️‍🌈 www.translatinacoalition.org/blog/2025/2/...
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FACT SHEET: Your Rights in California in Response to Recent Executive Orders‬ — The TransLatin@ Coalition
This document is meant for community members and advocates, to help you understand. It is a‬ document for you to know what rights you have in California. You can use this information to‬ advocate for ...
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
We can’t wait to see you this Saturday @ INFO-A-GO-GO 2025! 🎉 Find support and resources, connect with our amazing community, and discover meaningful volunteer opportunities + more! 🙂 ALL ARE WELCOME! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ¡Un evento comunitario para todes! 🫶
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
The Dinah has become a global queer-affirming celebration and a community bucket list item. www.advocate.com/voices/the-d...
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30+ years of The Dinah: A global, queer-affirming celebration
The Dinah, celebrating over three decades of queer inclusivity, showcases a transformative five-day event that highlights the power of unity, acceptance, and the joy of collective celebration.
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Join us at ✨INFO-A-GO-GO✨, a community-led event that fosters connection, empowerment, and collective action. 🫶 Whether you’re seeking support, information, or a sense of belonging, this event offers something for everyone! 💗 For details, visit thecentercv.org
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
🚨 SAVE THE DATE, friends! Palm Springs’ most electrifying night is back to #slay another year‼️ #RDDR2025 •For Sponsorship Opportunities & details, head over to give.thecentercv.org/rddr2025
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
May the new year shine & our community thrive ✨ We are here for you 🫶 Happy New Year 🎊
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
✊ Join The Center for Building Resilience, a 90-minute session dedicated to strengthening our community’s ability to face challenges together. 💙 RSVP at shorturl.at/wFMp5 🫶
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert @thecentercv.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
✨ “Center Stage was more than just an event; it was a celebration of unity, resilience and the magic that occurs when a community comes together to support one another.“ 🫶 www.desertsun.com/story/life/e...
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A night at Center Stage celebrates community connections
The event featured delicious food, an open bar and vibrant entertainment from recent "American Idol" winner and Indio native Abi Carter.
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