🎉 We're thrilled to announce that PrideArts has chosen Center on Halsted as its new theatre and administrative home! Building on the strengths of both organizations, this partnership provides COH and PrideArts fertile ground to produce artistic works elevating LGBTQ+ voices and experiences, increase programmatic offerings for the community, and strengthen both organizations' organizational capacity and resilience. We welcome PrideArts into the space and look forward to many future collaborations to come!
Center on Halsted
Non-profit Organizations
Chicago, IL 6,472 followers
The Midwest's most comprehensive LGBTQ community center.
About us
Center on Halsted is the Midwest's most comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing community and securing the health and well-being of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community. More than 1,000 community members visit the Center every day, located in the heart of Chicago's Lakeview Neighborhood. We work hard to provide a safe and welcoming environment with programs and services for the entire community. Our programs range from volleyball, dance performances and cooking classes to rapid HIV testing, group therapy and vocational training. In addition, we partner regularly with other organizations and groups from across Chicago and the nation to provide additional programming for the community. Free wi-fi access is available throughout the building including our lobby, reading library and our rooftop terrace. We also offer meeting and reception space, with special discounts for non-profit community groups. MISSION Center on Halsted advances community and secures the health and well-being of the LGBTQ people of Chicagoland. VISION A thriving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community, living powerfully in supportive inclusive environments.
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http://www.centeronhalsted.org
External link for Center on Halsted
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2007
- Specialties
- Community Development, Social Service, Senior Programs, Victim Advocacy, Youth Program, Culinary Arts, Job Readiness, HIV Testing & Prevention, Mental Health Services, LGBTQ Advocacy, and Family Program
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3656 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60613, US
Employees at Center on Halsted
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On Wednesday, January 15 we're hosting a Resource Fair with Howard Brown Health, Chicago Department of Public Health, and Rush University Medical Center! Stop by to get your vaccinations, receive HIV/STI testing, access benefit navigation, and register for a Chicago CityKey Card. A CityKey Card is a government-issued, multi-purpose ID available to all Chicago residents, regardless of age, immigration status, or housing situation. Registration opens the first week of January.
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This new year, commit to a new career path! Apply for our free Silver Fork Culinary and Job Readiness Program. Over 7 weeks, you'll learn knife skills, culinary techniques, food science, sanitation, and food safety while earning all your certifications. Classes are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10am-3pm from January 21 to March 6. Fill out an application here: https://lnkd.in/gMPZxqWY
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Save the date for our Trans Youth & Family Action Summit! 💙💗🤍💗💙 We're coming together March 8 from 9am-2pm to offer a safe and welcoming space for trans youth and their families to engage in workshops, discussions, and skill-building sessions. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with community leaders, learn from lived experiences, and gain practical tools for advocacy and change—as well as plenty of opportunities to celebrate trans joy! The day will also feature lunch and a resource fair. Stay tuned for registration in January... Contact youth@centeronhalsted.org for more information
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We are thrilled to announce that our organization has been awarded a grant through the third annual Chicago Community Impact Grants Program. Thanks to this funding, our youth programs—from our youth housing to drop-in programs — receive the support they need to help our LGBTQ+ youth thrive. We are honored to be part of this incredible group of Chicago nonprofit organizations, selected by McDonald's and The Chicago Community Trust. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gHG72czF #McDPartner
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We're looking for volunteers to help distribute our online market at Center on Cottage Grove every month! On the third Wednesday of every month, we host an online market at Center on Cottage Grove where households can pick up pantry essentials for free. We need passionate folks like you to aid in the distribution of items to our community members. Some heavy lifting and exposure to the elements are required. Email HUB@centeronhalsted.org to volunteer with us!
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Our Holiday Bake Sale has returned! Get your baked goods this holiday season from our Silver Fork culinary program. Order your pies, tarts, and cookies here: https://lnkd.in/gGE_-Mph
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Looking for a professional New Year's resolution? Take our Clinical Work with LGBTQ+ Clients training! Over two hours, you'll learn the basics of working with LGBTQ+ clients including an introduction to sexual and gender identity, language and identity labels, privilege and discrimination, affirming clinical work, and a brief LGBTQ+ history lesson. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gpf-Shfu
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Center on Halsted wants to hear from you! Take Center on Halsted’s Community Survey to let them know what’s working and what could be improved. Whether you’ve used Center on Halsted’s programs and services before or not, your input is valuable! Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/eN-bYiqJ