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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