Education. Awareness. Understanding.

Our Mission:

To Serve LGBTQ+ Elders, Youth, and Everyone in Between

The LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear Coast, formerly the Frank Harr Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) organization. We offer programming, advocacy, and outreach for the LGBTQ+ community and our allies in southeastern North Carolina.

Youth

We know that our youth need compassion, support, and love when navigating what it means to be a part of the greater LGBTQ+ community. At the LGBTQ Center we provide programs, events, and support for all, including youth ages 12-18.

Older LGBTQ+ folks

We are pleased to be the local home for SAGE (Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Elders) whose primary objective is to improve aging for LGBTQ+ people nationwide. The LGBTQ Center offers inclusive programs, outreach, and community to our older LGBTQ members.

Community

The LGBTQ Center is committed to supporting and working with individuals, businesses, and organizations that help us fulfill our mission of addressing the needs of our LGBTQ+ community.

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Latest News

OUT at the Movies! Film Festival

Mark your calendars! Next weekend the 2021 OUT at the Movies International Film Festival w ill be coming to our backyard. This festival is being held in person in Winston-Salem at the University of NC School of Arts and also, what seems to be our current normal, being shown online! Registration is needed for both […]

Wilmington Nondiscrimination Ordinance

The LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear Coast calls on Wilmington City Council to Strengthen and Pass A Full Nondiscrimination Ordinance As an organization committed to respect and equality for all people in Wilmington, the LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear Coast urges the Wilmington City Council to pass a strong, comprehensive nondiscrimination ordinance. Ten […]

Join Us for Our Name Change Morning Social!

Come join us for our Name Change Morning Social!   The Frank Harr Foundation officially welcomes the new title The LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear Coast! Please feel free to drop by the morning of August 14th to join us for coffee and pastries. More details are in the flyer provided below 🥳   […]

SAGE Walks Wilmington: August Schedule!

  SAGE Wilmington’s Weekly Walks ARE BACK!  Those who are age 50 and older are encouraged to join us every Wednesday morning, at 10AM,  for a walk around the Cape Fear! See you on the walk. All walking paces are welcome and accommodated.  #SAGEWalksWilmington Locations will vary by week but check out our schedule for August […]

Volunteer Information Meeting!

Learn how to assist the LGBTQIA+ community today by volunteering at the LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear Coast. Meet up with us via Zoom to learn how you can help us expand our events and operations. We will be hosting a monthly meeting the second Tuesday to introduce new roles within our organization for […]

Wilmington Pride Youth Group

The Wilmington Pride Youth Group regrets to inform that we will continue meeting via ZOOM until further notice. We hoped to move to in person this week but as COVID seems to not be permitting that, help keep us safe! You are STILL invited to join Thursdays at our new time: 6-8pm via ZOOM for […]

Please give a warm welcome to FHF’s new Executive Director: Caroline Morin-Gage!

Hello friends! Happy Pride month! I am thrilled to be joining the Frank Harr Foundation as Executive Director during the month of June. I strongly believe in the mission of this organization, but as a queer person this work is also deeply personal for me. It is up to us to claim our space, to […]

Audubon is putting the ‘Out’ in the Outdoors

Cape Fear Audubon invites all in Wilmington’s LGBTQ community to any or all of our upcoming bird outings. The June-September schedule is as follows: Wrightsville Beach – So. End Mon, Jun 21, 2021 9:00am – 11:00am Kathy Hannah has been a bird steward for Audubon for years and knows this area and the nesting birds […]

Breaking the Binary: Transgender and Gender-nonconforming Support Group

Groups will meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday’s of the month! This group is for transgender and gender nonconforming individuals who are 18+. If you have questions or want more information please feel free to contact alexv@frankharrfoundation.org. This is an in-person group and masks are mandatory.

We Need Your Support

There are many ways to support The LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear Coast whether as a volunteer or by making a monetary contribution. We’re a 501(c)(3) organization, which means your financial support is tax deductible. Whether making a one-time donation, a recurring monthly or annual donation, becoming a corporate sponsor, leaving a legacy gift or simply adding a button to a personal Facebook post – all financial support is appreciated. Learn more at Get Involved, or click on the button below to make a donation. Thank you!

Call For Board Members!

Our organization is growing! If you are interested and would like more information, about serving on our board please contact the current board president, Virginia Hager, at: boardchair@lgbtqcapefear.org

We look forward to hearing from you!

LGBTQ+ Resources

Although not an exhaustive directory, we’ve put together a list of businesses and resources that have either identified themselves as having a desire to serve the LGBTQ+ community, are owned by members of the community we serve, or have services specialized to meet our needs. If you have a service or business you’d like to see listed here, please Contact Us to be added!

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Thank You to Our Sponsors

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