With over 200 brick-and-mortar LGBTQ+ Community Centers across America in cities big and small, Atlanta remains the largest U.S. metro without one—and we’re working to change that.

The Atlanta LGBTQ+ Community Center Initiative is a bold effort to create a permanent home for connection, care, and community—and a true third space where LGBTQ+ Atlantans can gather, create, and simply be. Led by the Atlanta-Fulton County Recreation Authority (AFCRA), this initiative brings together public, private, and community partners to build a space worthy of Atlanta.

Grounded in a yearlong feasibility study where thousands of residents made their voices heard, 97% of respondents called for a centralized space that provides critical services, fosters belonging, and celebrates LGBTQ+ history and culture.

The Atlanta LGBTQ+ Community Center Initiative Steering Committee serves in an advisory capacity as work continues to build a next-generation LGBTQ+ Community Center for Atlanta.

The Steering Committee provides community voice, subject-matter insight, and strategic thought partnership in support of the initiative. Members help strengthen transparency, accountability, and alignment as the project moves from planning toward implementation.