CommUNITY Newsletter - Winter 2020

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Table of Contents 3. Our Mission

15. Legal Ease

4. Letter from our President

16. Partners In Pride

6 & 7. Cookies and More Cookies

18. Breaking Rowling’s Wand

9. Health Insurance Enrollment Services

19. Letter from the Executive Director

10. Get to Know Our Board

20 & 21Index of Pride Center Programs and Services

12. Business Alliance

Meet our Board of Directors Board Officers • President: Cynthia Bott, Ph.D. • Vice-President: Scott Levine • Treasurer: Stephanie Slominski, CIA • Secretary: Meghan Baxter Board Members • John Daniels • Ulysses deArmas • Victoria Esposito • Robbie Gardner • David Kahn • Maggie Morrison • David Reed • Lance Rider • Laura Siracuse

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Our Mission T

he mission of the Pride Center of the Capital Region is to promote the well-being of all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-identified people and those affected by discrimination based on gender identity and expression. Based in Albany, the Pride Center has been meeting the diverse needs of LGBTQ people in a ten county region since 1970.

We are the oldest continuously operating LGBTQ center in the country. Our programs, both at the Center (332 Hudson Ave in Albany) as well as held throughout the region, meet the health and human service needs of the LGBTQ community as well as educate and advocate for those needs in the broader Capital Region. As the oldest continuously-operating LGBTQ community center in the country, the Pride Center works to build a welcoming and empowering community for all people.

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Letter From Our President Cynthia Bott, Ph.D., LCSW

Dear Pride Center Community,

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his is an exciting year for the Pride Center and our community. We are celebrating our 50th anniversary as the oldest continuously operating LGBTQ Center in the United States.

This is possible because of the support of our community and for that I give you thanks and appreciation. I also want to thank our hardworking staff and board, those who are working and serving now and those who have served in the past, for their dedication to the Center and the individuals who utilize our services and programs.

I would be remiss if I didn’t tell you the current political atmosphere is disheartening. We need to be vigilant to the times and remember that not all members of our community are thriving. In addition, we should be cautious about taking hard won rights for granted.

The next 50 years need to be about securing our rights, lifting up those members of our community who are suffering, and giving voice to those who are not heard.

I look forward to seeing you at Pride as we move into the next 50 years.

Sincerely, Cynthia

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Thanks for making a difference in our community Bank of America recognizes Pride Center of the Capital Region. Community leaders like you are a vital resource and inspiration to us all. Thanks to you, progress is being made and our community is becoming a better place to live and work.

Visit us at bankofamerica.com/local.

Š2019 Bank of America Corporation | AR64WX5V | ENT-216-AD

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Greater than groceries.

Hannaford is proud to partner with the Pride Center of the Capital Region through the sponsorship of programs that strengthen our communities.

Hannaford is proud to have earned a 100 percent score on the 2019 Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index.

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Join the Hannaford team.

Check out our career opportunities at Hannaford.com.

COOKIES!!

by Lance Rider

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t’s that time of year for me, if you are like me, you’re looking to keep warm. A great way to keep warm for me is kicking on the oven and making comfort foods that I can enjoy and share. In this particular case,,, COOKIES!!! I do love good cookies and I have chosen a couple of my personal favorites to share and help make the upcoming months festive! Enjoy!

February Valentine’s Day Recipe INGREDIENTS 1 Egg 1 ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour ½ teaspoon Baking Soda ½ cup Brown Sugar 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract ½ cup White Sugar 1 ½ cup White Chocolate Chips 1 ¼ cup Red Velvet Cake Mix ¾ cup Butter DIRECTIONS: Using a paddle attachment, cream butter and both sugars until smooth and creamy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add in flour, cake mix, and baking soda until a smooth dough is formed. Then, add in chocolate chips. Let dough chill at least 2 hours.

Chilling prevents the cookie from spreading too thin while baking. Bake at 325° for 9-11 minutes. Cookies may not seem fully cooked but will firm up when cooled. Yield: 24 cookies.

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and moreCOOKIES!!

by Lance Rider

March St. Patrick’s Day Cookies

April Spring/Easter Cookies

Ingredients

Ingredients

•1 18.25 oz box of white cake mix •2 eggs •1/3 cup vegetable oil •10–12 drops green food color •1 cup powdered sugar

•2 1/4 cups of all purpose flour •1 teaspoon of baking soda •1 teaspoon of salt •2 sticks of softened butter •3/4 cups of sugar •3/4 cups of packed brown sugar •1 teaspoon of pure vanilla •2 eggs •3/4 of a bag of white chocolate M&M's •1 1/2 cups of white chocolate chips •Sprinkles in pastel colors

Instructions 1.Heat oven to 375.

2.Mix cookie ingredients together.

3.Roll cookies into golf-ball sized balls and then roll the balls in powdered sugar completely.

4.Place cookies onto cookie sheet and slightly flatten with bottom of a glass.

5.Cook for 7-9 minutes or until the edges start to slightly brown.6 6.Allow to cool before serving.

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Instructions 1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2.Lightly grease a cookie sheet.

3.Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.

4.Blend butter, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl until smooth.

5.Next, add the eggs one at a time. Mix well each time you add an egg.

6.Gradually add the flour mixture to the bowl in thirds while mixing well with a hand mixer.

7.When the batter has been mixed well, incorporate the M&Ms and white chocolate chips by hand stirring.

8.Place the batter in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

9.Take the refrigerated batter and roll into 1” balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

10.Bake in preheated oven for four minutes. Remove them from the oven and add sprinkles, then return them to the oven. Bake for an additional five minutes until the edges are golden.

11.Let cool. Serve and Enjoy.

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Get to know our Board of Directors

Maggie Morrison Board Member

“Step-up to the plate or you’re gonna walk the other way, I’ve seen the good this place does over the years and it was time to step-up to the plate,” words of wisdom from Pride Center Board Member Maggie Morrison.

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aggie has served on our board since 2017. Maggie’s connection to the Pride Center started much earlier when, in the late 1970’s, she and Werner Kuhn organized and founded the Hudson Mohawk Business Meeting under the auspices of the Pride Center. At that time Maggie was the manager of The Attic, a lesbian bar on Central Avenue. She was also friends with Joe Norton, one of the co-founders of the Pride Center. Since then Maggie has had ongoing involvement with the Pride Center including remaining active with Vintage Pride but noted her commitment to the center had waxed and waned over the years. She decided to increase her involvement after getting to know Martha Harvey, the Executive Director, and being asked by Martha to consider board service. Maggie, age 77, notes her generation opened “a lot of doors” for younger generations of LGBTQ+ individuals and thinks each generation will do the same for subsequent generations. She advises those who need support when the road gets bumpy to seek out the Pride Center because the Pride Center will help.

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Business Alliance

DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS, STRENGTHEN YOUR BRAND

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ome to the oldest continuously operating LGBTQ community center in the country, the Capital Region has over 35,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ) people living and working in our region. With higher than average education rates and steadier income levels in Tech Valley, the Capital Region often is looked to as a test market by national companies. By joining the Pride Center Business Alliance, your business can gain exclusive visibility and access to a dedicated consumer base as well as expand your internal diversity efforts. If you have any questions regarding the Business Alliance or our upcoming networking events, please don’t hesitate to give our Executive Director, Martha Harvey, a call at (518) 462-6138 x11, or by email. We hope that you will take this opportunity to join the Pride Center Business Alliance.

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Legal Ease

Filing a Human Rights Complaint in New York State: An Overview

By Victoria Esposito, Pride Center Board Director

**This column presents the authors’ personal opinions and does not constitute legal advice.** As you know, it is illegal in New York State for employers, landlords, schools, and public facilities to discriminate based on certain protected characteristics, including sexual orientation and gender expression. As you also know, the mere fact that such discrimination is illegal unfortunately does not stop it from happening. In this article, I will walk through the basic procedure to file a complaint with the Division of Human Rights in the event you believe that you have been the victim of discrimination.

(Disclaimer: this column is purely informational and does not constitute legal advice. All opinions are my own.)

A couple notes about the procedure: first, the basic procedure is the same for a complaint based on any protected characteristic.

So you can use this article for reference if the discrimination is based on a different trait, such as race or lawful source of income. Secondly, while you may ultimately opt to take your complaint before a judge, it will always start out as an administrative complaint. The process is simple and does not require a lawyer, though you may certainly have a lawyer help you.

The first thing you’ll do is go to the complaint overview section of the Division of Human Rights website, https://dhr.ny.gov/ complaint#overview . As you will see, this page includes a list of protected characteristics. You MUST allege discrimination based on one or more of these characteristics. So if you are gender nonconforming and you believe a landlord has refused to rent to you for that reason, you can file a complaint.

Instructions for the complaint, as well as a link to the form itself, are available at https://dhr.ny.gov/complaint#howto . Before we move on to the complaint itself, please note: • You should type the complaint if at all possible. It is available as a fillable .pdf, so consider using that.

• There are separate complaint forms for various types of discrimination. Be sure to use the correct form and send it to the correct address.

• You must sign in front of a notary. The notary is just attesting that you are who you say you are, so she or he will want to see photo ID. • Unlike the notary, you are swearing to the truth of the statements. This means you should be as precise and accurate as possible.

The complaint itself is available at that same link. It asks for your personal and contact information, as well as the details of the incident. Again, you should be as precise as possible include dates and times as well as the names of any witnesses.

(Of course, you should ask the witnesses’ permission first.) If the person you are complaining about made specific statements that led you to believe you were unwelcome, include those statements as accurately as possible. If the person was acting on behalf of a company, and you believe the person had authority to act in a discriminatory way, then consider filing the complaint against both the individual and the company.

You may not always have full information, particularly if you were looking at renting an apartment or if you were in a public place. You should find out as much as you can and use that.

Don’t be afraid to ask for an employee’s full name or other information, and do check sources such aa tax rolls. (I recently filed a complaint, on a client’s behalf, based on a discriminatory Craigslist ad. We were able to file the complaint by using Google Maps, then driving by the property to get the address, then using the tax rolls to get the name of the LLC that owned the property and the Secretary of State’s business lookup to find the people who owned the LLC.) You can and should attach exhibits. For example, in the case I mentioned above I attached the advertisement itself. When you sign, you will certify that you do not have any other legal action of any kind pending based on this incident. You may also explain what you want as a conciliation, such as retraining for the staff, an apology, monetary damages, or priority for housing in that accommodation. However, you do not have to do this.

You can submit the complaint by regular mail, fax, or email. My preference is email with a read receipt. If you submit by regular mail, I strongly suggest sending it return receipt and (of course) keeping a copy. Once you have done that, the DHR will send the complaint to the person you have complained about and give them the opportunity to respond - essentially to tell their side of the story. You will have the chance to read that and file a rebuttal, which is basically your answer to the response. I prefer a notarized rebuttal - however, while I think this is best practice I don’t know that it is required.

The DHR will do two primary things after all this. First, they will investigate to determine whether there is probable cause for a determination of discrimination. Secondly, they will speak to both parties and try to facilitate a settlement. The parties do not have to agree to the settlement, of course, but if there is something at stake that is easily fixable and/or the monetary damages are small, then it is entirely possible that the case will settle.

Otherwise, if there is a determination of probable cause and a conciliation is not possible, you have the option of proceeding at an administrative hearing, which is less formal than a court, or going through a court proceeding. At either one you will have the chance to call witnesses and present evidence, but you may have more trouble doing so in court without a lawyer. It is also important to understand that there are appeal rights at every stage, including if the DHR finds no probable cause and you want to challenge that decision.

This is a necessarily brief overview, but I hope it has given you a general idea of the remedies available for breaches of SONDA, GENDA, and other human rights violations. DHR complaints are relatively simple and fast, and I find them a particularly useful tool in ensuring that all New Yorkers are treated equally.

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Partners in Pride I

n recognition and thanks to our “Partner in Pride” donors – those who commit to and contribute $1,200 or more annually to the Pride Center.

“Partners in Pride” donors receive two complimentary tickets to the Pride Center’s Annual Gala and are recognized and honored as part of the Honorary Committee.

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Dr. Cynthia Bott & Patricia Whyte Mark Daigneault Ulysses deArmas Victoria Esposito & John Butler David Kahn Joseph Kerwin Julie Motes Libby Post & Lynn Dunning-Vaughn Lance Rider & Peter Hitchcock Cynthia Swadba & Joyce Elliott William Tuthill & Gregory Anderson Paul Patel & Chek Ng Richard Haldeman & Daniel Fitzgerald Kevin Burns Vincent Lanzone & Michael Ryan

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Breaking Rowling's Wand

by Cassandra Kurtz

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n December 19th, 2019, J.K. Rowling outed herself as a TERF (Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminist), confirming the fears of fans who had followed her for years on Twitter. Rowling would occasionally like a transphobic comment or follow an outspoken TERF on Twitter. When confronted, she would dismiss this behavior as a mistake or ignore the accusations of being transphobic altogether. But she finally decided to publicly support Maya Forstater, a researcher who didn’t have her contract renewed likely because of her public transphobic statements. Rowling’s support of Forstater was quite clear that she was also a TERF and agrees with Forstater’s transphobic ideology: Not only was she backing up this transphobic ideology, but she was specifically very brutal about it with phrases like “Sleep with any consenting adult who’ll have you.” Because of this horrible realization, many members of the transgender community have rightfully villainized her and decided to boycott anything Harry Potter or Wizarding World. An understandable choice; why support the creative properties of a woman who claims to be a feminist, yet only includes certain portions of the population in her feminism?

For some of us, this choice isn’t so easy. We grew up with Harry Potter, we’ve been fans of the materials for decades. Harry Potter art covers our walls, the collectibles on our shelves, the clothing in our closets, and the collector’s editions all lined up on the bookshelf. What do we do when the fandom we’ve gleefully participated in turns out to be created by a bigot? For many this has caused a depressing purge of memorabilia in a cleansing bonfire, sometimes symbolic and sometimes very literally. For others, we’ve taken a different approach.

Many fan sites and Potter themed fan groups have taken the stance of ejecting J.K. Rowling out of her own property. “Harry would fight for us against you” we cry, as we firmly stand shoulder-to-shoulder in defense of the transgender community. We’ve kicked Rowling out of the Potter fandom and continue to appreciate the community it has given us. We listen to the message it teaches about no one person being better than another.

We echo the sentiment that we’re stronger because of our differences, and that standing together we can make a better world. We stand for the light and positivity that fights against the dark and oppressing fascist regimes looking to enforce conformity.

We will not conform. We will not be silent. We will not yield. We outnumber you Rowling, and there’s no place for you here. We’re breaking your wand and exiling you from our fandom. We’re kicking you out of our magical world. Your role as creator is finished. You’ve taught us to identify the monsters by the content of their hearts and the intent of their ideology. You’ve shown us that community is the proper path, that inclusiveness is the way forward. We’ve identified you as one of the monsters, and we won’t allow you to harm us. We’re done with

you.

As we take our next steps into the future, we stand together. We celebrate each other’s creations and avoid yours. We won’t support anything that puts more money into your pocket, into the hands of hate, but we will continue to support each other with love. This may mean that the Wizarding World diminishes in our minds, but it will forever be something that taught us love, understanding, and acceptance, forever stained by your betrayal.

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—Cassandra Kurtz, Slytherin

Letter from Our Executive Director Martha Harvey 2020 is the Pride Center’s 50th Anniversary!

All year long we will be celebrating this incredible milestone.

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s we enter into the year that marks the Golden Anniversary of the Pride Center of the Capital Region, there is no better time to remember all of the amazing people who have given so much over these past 50 years to this very special organization. When you break it all down, that is what the Pride Center really is… People. It’s not a building, or a mission statement, or a specific program, or service - it’s all of us in the LGBTQ community. It’s all of us who have volunteered to facilitate a group, or help plan the annual parade & festival, or served as a board director, or made a donation.

Whatever your connection is to the Pride Center, your unique story is integral to the past, the present, and the future of the Pride Center. Times will change as they always do, new challenges will arise, the names and the faces will change - but one thing will remain constant and that is the simple fact that we are stronger together. If we can strive to work to lift each other up then we can overcome all obstacles.

Join us as we honor the past and celebrate the future. Together.

With love and persistence, Martha

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PROGRAMS, SERVICES & EVENTS BUSINESS ALLIANCE Members gain exclusive visibility, ways to leverage customer allegiance, and access to a dedicated consumer base. Monthly Mixers provide space to network with local professionals and community.

CAPITAL PRIDE The largest LGBTQ Pride celebration in Upstate New York. A real community affair that takes place on the 2nd weekend in June.

CAPITAL REGION PRIDEABILITY This is a monthly group gathering for individuals with disabilities who are LGBTQAI and allies in order to provide support and resources to each other and come together to attend local events.

CENTER ARTS & FIRST FRIDAY Showcasing the contributions of LGBTQ-identified artists through innovative programming in the local area, participation in arts events, and showings at our Romaine Brooks Gallery on the first floor of the Pride Center.

CENTER YOUTH Support, outreach, and advocacy for LGBTQA+ youth ages 18 and under. Including regional groups, a drop-in group every Friday from 3-8PM in Albany that includes a facilitator-led discussion.

CommUNITY A quarterly online publication highlighting and informing the greater Capital Region on local LGBTQ news, events, as well as the work being done by other organizations in the area. Advertising opportunities.

COUNSELING & CASE MANAGEMENT Free counseling and case management services for all LGBTQ people ages 13+.

FRIENDLY NEIGHBOR LGBTQ older adults or differently-abled adults looking to connect with other members of the LGBTQ community. Home Visits, Phone Calls, Appointments, Errands and Outings.

MEN’S PRIDE Focusing on the experiences of gay, bisexual, transgender, samegender-loving, MSMs, queer, and questioning men in the Capital Region. Connect to share support, make friends, and learn about issues affecting men’s communities.

FRIENDS AND FAMILY TGNC SUPPORT GROUP Peer support group focusing on significant others of transgender individuals. Sharing experiences and guidance on the journey your loved one is taking.

SUNDAY SUPPER A potluck-style community meal for the entire community, friends, and family. Music, board games, good food, good fun. Held on the last Sunday of every month.

TRAINING & EDUCATION SERVICES Comprehensive and customizable trainings, presentations, and technical assistance for healthcare providers, K-12 schools, colleges, businesses, organizations, and any group seeking to enhance environments and services for LGBTQ individuals.

TRANS* PRIDE Promoting the wellbeing of the transgender, gender queer, gender fluid, agender, gender nonconforming, non-binary, and questioning community in a safe, empowering space.

TRANS*-TALK A safe space for Trans* & Gender Non-Conforming Youth ages 18 & under who identify as: Trans*, Genderqueer, intersex, agender, bigender, gender non-conforming, or questioning.

VINTAGE PRIDE Connecting older (55+) LGBTQ adults to each other and the broader community with social gatherings, special events, and educational opportunities. Creating new memories while celebrating and honoring the resilience and contributions of our community.

WOMEN’S PRIDE Focusing on the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, same-gender-loving, WSWs, queer, and questioning women in the Capital Region. Connect to share support, make friends, and learn about issues affecting women’s communities.

Except where noted, all events take place at 332 Hudson Ave, Albany, NY. Garden Level is wheelchair accessible via lift.

Have an accessibility question? Contact: Andromeda Indardeo, Director of Programs at: aindardeo@CapitalPrideCenter.org or call 518-462-6138

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MONDAY

THURSDAY

Saratoga Pride LGBTQ Support Group** Fourth Monday of the month (18+) 7:00-8:15PM Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs

Guided Meditation Group Every Thursday 6:00-7:00PM 1st Floor

Men’s Pride Support Group Every Monday (18+) 7:00-8:30PM 1st floor

TUESDAY

Friends & Families of LGBTQ People** Second Tuesday of the month 7:00-8:30PM First Unitarian Society of Schenectady, 1221 Wendell Avenue, Schenectady. For info email facilitator:deborahkenyon2@ gmail.com Friends & Family TGNC Support Group Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday from 6-7:30PM 1st Floor Trans* Pride Support Group (18+) Every Tuesday of the month 6:00-8:00PM 1st Floor

WEDNESDAY

Capital Region Prideability** Every Fourth Thursday of the month. Please call Shameka Andrews at 518-229-4856 for locations and times

LGBTQ Narcotics Anonymous++ Every Thursday of the month 7:30-8:30PM Garden Level Saratoga LGBTQA+ Youth Group** Every Thursday of the month (13-17) 6:30-8:00PM YMCA Saratoga 290 West Ave. Saratoga Springs Schenectady LGBTQA+ Youth Group** Every Thursday of the month (13-17) 6:00-7:30PM YMCA Schenectady 433 State St. Schenectady

FRIDAY

Albany LGBTQ+ Youth Group Every Friday of the month (13-17) 3:00-8:30PM 1st Floor

Open Mic Night Last Friday of the month (all ages) 6:00-8:30PM 1st Floor

SATURDAY

Yoga Every 2nd Saturday of the month 10:00 AM Trans-Talk | Happiness First & Third Saturday of the month (18 & under) 11AM-12:30PM Garden Level

SUNDAY Vintage Pride Potluck** Third Sunday of the month 55+ 1:00-3:00PM First Presbyterian Church 362 State St. Albany Sunday Supper-Potluck Style Last Sunday of the month (all ages) 5:00-8:00PM. 1st Floor ++Anonymous meetings held at the Pride Center are nonaffiliated, independent groups. **Indicates an affiliate group which may meet outside of the

Men’s Late Night Alcoholics Anonymous++ Every Wednesday of the month 10:00-11:00PM Garden Level

Albany Young Adult Peer Pride Group Every Friday of the month (ages 18-30) 6:00-8:00PM 1st Floor

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Women’s Pride Support Group Every Wednesday of the month (18+) 6:00-7:30PM 1st Floor

#FirstFriday Art Opening First Friday of the month 6:00-8:00PM 1st Floor

Albany, NY (518) 462-6138

Except where noted, all events take place at: The Pride Center of the Capital Region | 332 Hudson Avenue, www.capitalpridecenter.org | aindardeo@CaitalPrideCenter.org

The mission of the Pride Center of the Capital Region is to promote the well-being of all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-identified people and those affected by discrimination based on gender identity and expression. Based in Albany, the Pride Center has been meeting the diverse needs of LGBTQ people in a ten county region since 1970. We are the oldest continuously operating LGBTQ center in the country.

Serving: Albany, Columbia, Greene, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren, and Washington counties.

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