Education. Awareness. Understanding.

Our Mission:

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

The LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear Coast is a 501(c)(3) organization, formerly known as the Frank Harr Foundation. 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

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 […]

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 🥳   […]

Wilmington Pride Youth Group

Hi all! We are excited to announce Wilmington Pride Youth Group has finished meeting via Zoom and will return to in-person meetings on August 5th! You are invited to join us every Thursday at our new time: 6-8pm for a FREE, FUN and CONFIDENTIAL group for students in grades 7 to 12 who identify as […]

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 alexc@frankharrfoundation.org. This is an in-person group and masks are mandatory.

Teen Q Chat Space

Frank Harr Foundation in conjunction with Center Link  is proud to be part of Q Chat Space for teens! Q Chat Space provides live, chat-based, professionally facilitated , online support and discussion groups for LGBTQ+ teens 13-19. In this time of physical distancing, Q Chat Space online discussion groups give you a dedicated space to […]

BLM Statement

This statement comes from our board towards the Black Lives Matter movement. An updated more personal statement regarding current BLM issues will be uploaded shortly. In the meantime, we hope that this statement provides some clarity on where The Frank Harr Foundation stands.  

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@frankharrfoundation.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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