Advocacy, Education, Community

Our Mission:

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

We offer programming, advocacy, and outreach for the LGBTQ+ community and our allies in southeastern North Carolina. The LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear Coast is a 501(c)(3) organization. We work to eliminate all forms of bigotry and bias that keep us from being safe and free. We celebrate LGBTQ+ people!

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We Need Your Support

We can’t do this work without the valuable contributions from our community.

There are many ways to support The LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear Coast whether as a volunteer or by making a monetary contribution. As a 501(c)(3) organization, your financial support is tax deductible.

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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 OWLS (OUT Wilmington LGBTQ+ Seniors) whose primary objective is to improve life for older LGBTQ+ people in our community. The LGBTQ Center offers targeted, inclusive programs, outreach, and support to our 50 and over 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

Volunteer with us at Gay-Zalea Festival!

Sign up for a shift to help us table at the 2023 Azalea Festival. Our booth will be full of fun, pride, and resources! We hope you’ll join us! Sign-up […]

Pride Prom is back!

Join us on Saturday, June 24 at Eagle’s Dare for the 2023 Pride Prom. Dance the night away, enter the raffle, and receive tons of pride swag all while supporting […]

Save the Date! June 11, 2023

The 2023 Family Pride Festival is coming! Join the LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear Coast on Sunday, June 11, 2023 from 11:00-4:00 pm at the New Hanover County Arboretum. […]

2023 Sponsorship Information

Are you interested in being a sponsor of the LGBTQ Center? We have the perfect package for any business or organization. Please reach out with any questions! 2023 LGBTQ Center […]

Help us build the Queer Youth Leadership Council!

Our council will work together to provide community-wide service, leadership, and education, as well as build meaningful relationships with one another. Applicants must be: 16-21 years old Live in the […]

Support transgender and nonbinary kids in NHC Schools!

We are deeply disheartened that on February 7, 2023 the New Hanover County Board of Education will reconsider Policy 3620, regarding middle school athletics, with the goal of excluding trans […]

SAGE Wilmington is now OWLS: OUT Wilmington LGBTQ+ Seniors

Same great group, new great name!      In December 2021, SAGE USA’s Board of Directors approved a new strategic plan that includes a restructuring of current affiliate  relationships from […]

Free Exercise classes on Zoom

Check out this great, evidence-backed offering of exercise classes by Zoom. Feel free to sign up for as many classes as you would like! The Zoom links will be sent to […]

LGBTQ+ Holiday tips

We know the holidays can be uniquely tough for LGBTQ+ folks. Be kind to yourself (and others!) this holiday season. And please reach out if you need support!    

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2023 Sponsors

The LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear Coast is a Centerlink Member!

CenterLink is an international nonprofit organization and member-based association of LGBTQ centers and other LGBTQ organizations serving their local and regional communities. Our mission is to strengthen, support, and connect LGBTQ community centers.