San Francisco LGBT Community Center
The San Francisco LGBT Community Center, also known as the SF LGBT Center, is a nonprofit organization serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community of San Francisco, California, and nearby communities, located at 1800 Market Street in San Francisco. The mission of the SF LGBT Center is "to connect the diverse LGBTQ+ community to opportunities, resources, and each other to achieve a stronger, healthier, and more equitable world for LGBTQ+ people and our allies."
The center is housed within the designated landmark the Fallon Building, as well as having a newer portion of architecture.
Programs and services
The Center's programs and services include:- Economic Development
- Youth Services
- Community Programs
- Building Services
Operations
, the agency's annual budget is approximately $6 million, supported by a combination of San Francisco city government grants, rental and event income, and institutional and individual donations. The Center's Executive Director Jennifer Valles leads a staff of about 46 staff members.Building
The center's building was created in two parts, and includes the Fallon Building includes a Victorian Queen Anne home and commercial building, built in 1894 by Carmelita Lodge Fallon ; as well as a modern portion of the building facing Market Street.Incorporated in 1996, the Center opened its solar-powered, facility in March 2002. In 2016, the Center began a $6.5 million renovation project to expand the space available to nonprofits that lease space in the building, as well as to improve circulation in the lobby. Programs continued throughout the renovation. On April 9, 2017, the Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration to mark completion of the renovation and the 15th anniversary of the Center. The total cost of the renovation was $10 million.