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

Holiday Safe Space

Have a wonderful holiday weekend! We are excited to celebrate this upcoming year with you all. Email us at info@lgbtqcapefear.org for more info!

Red Ribbon Event!

SEEDS of Healing (SOH) will host the 4th Red Ribbon Event on December 4th at the Cameron Art Museum. SOH will collaborate once again with the LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear Coast to present blocks of the AIDS Memorial Quiltthroughout various locations in Wilmington, NC over a 2 week period starting November 28th. The […]

World AIDS Day Quilt Reception and Community Remembrance

Join us November 28th from 2:00 to 4:00pm at the Brooklyn Arts Center Annex for our AIDS Memorial Quilt Reception and Community Remembrance. Please join us to remember those lost, celebrate those who are still with us, and do our part to eradicate the stigma around AIDS/HIV. In recognition of World AIDS Day, this event […]

Volunteers Needed!

Please help us set up these beautiful quilts to commemorate loved ones lost to the AIDS epidemic. Shoot us an email or message for more details! To check out more history about The NAMES Project their website is linked here: https://www.aidsmemorial.org/quilt-history

Join us! We’re hiring!

Operations & Program Coordinator Reports to: Executive Director Status: Non-Exempt part time; 15 hours per week Hourly Rate: $15.00/hour Probation: 60 days Job Summary: The Operations & Programming Coordinator reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for administrative and operational support tasks related to the LGBTQ Center’s business activities and programs. Schedule: The primary […]

Walk With Pride Cancelled!

The Center feels as if it is better at this time to skip our walk this month. Thank you for being flexible and we cannot wait to see you next month. Feel free to get out and enjoy the outdoors still, we hope to see you soon!  

Experiencing Discrimination in the Workplace

Steps LGBTQ+ Workers Can Take If They Are Experiencing Discrimination in the Workplace Discrimination of any kind is unlawful in the workplace. The fight against employers that discriminated in the workplace ramped up in 1964 when the United States Congress passed the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964. Tucked into the legislation is a section […]

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 […]

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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