LGBT Life Center

04/10/2026

Wishing all the contestants and everyone joining for the Virginia Leather Contest an incredible weekend ahead.

We’re proud to be this year’s Presenting Co-Sponsor with Freddie and to be part of a community that shows up, celebrates, and takes care of each other.

Have fun, be safe, and we’ll see you out there.

04/09/2026

Coming to the Virginia Leather Contest?

Stop by and see us.

LGBT Life Center will be on-site all weekend with our mobile unit offering free HIV testing, info on PrEP & DoxyPEP, and connection to care.

Know your status. Take care of yourself and each other.

04/08/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to have LGBT Life Center + Freddie as our 2026 Virginia Leather Contest Presenting Sponsor!

It’s always a great weekend of community, but having access to real, valuable services alongside the leather festivities makes it even more meaningful! Be sure to stop by and say hello during Virginia Leather Weekend:

👉Friday, April 10 | 8:00-11:00pm at Virginia Leather 2026 Meet & Greet - free and confidential rapid HIV testing, prevention resources, PrEP & DoxyPEP info, and connection to care.

👉Saturday, April 11 | 4:00-8:00pm at Virginia Leather Contest 2026 - meet the Outreach Prevention Team, pick up some free swag, and learn more about services you might need.

Can't catch them this weekend? With two locations in Hampton Roads and a home on the world wide web, they are never far away. Check out their website, follow their social media, or give them a call today!

This isn't just being a sponsor. This is showing up, meeting community where we are, and creating a real and lasting impact through boots on the ground kind of investment.

Thank you, LGBT Life Center + Freddie, for doing this work, supporting our community, and being our 2026 Virginia Leather Presenting Sponsor!

04/08/2026

Credit advice is everywhere—and not all of it is right.

So we sat down with experts to break down what actually matters: what helps your credit, what hurts it, and what’s just a myth.

👉 Spoiler: You don’t need to carry a balance to build credit

If you’ve ever felt confused about credit, this is a good place to start.

Learn more: https://lgbtlifecenter.org/blog/credit-myths-busted-the-truth-about-credit-repair-with-financial-foundations-of-america/

Want to chat with someone about credit? Our economic empowerment coordinator is here to help. Email us at info@lgbtlifecenter.org or call 757-640-0929 and ask for Dominique Cravins.

Misinformation about credit is everywhere—and believing the wrong advice can cost you time, money, and opportunity. That’s why Austin Hale and David Swinson, the leaders behind Financial Foundations of America, are on a mission to set the record straight. Founded in 2023 as Financial Foundations...

04/07/2026

Sexy. Sapphic. Bingo. 💋

We’re celebrating Le***an Visibility Day with a night that brings it all together:
✨ Bingo + prizes
✨ Live entertainment
✨ Food & drinks
✨ Community that shows up

This is an 18+ space centered on uplifting sapphics of color—and yes, there will be a little extra fun along the way.

Bring a donation (hair + self-care items welcome!) and get a bonus raffle ticket 👀

Plus, shop onsite—10% of proceeds support LGBT Life Center programs.

👉 RSVP: Text BINGO @ 757-693-4425

Come through.

04/07/2026

If you’re someone who knows how to support people through complex moments, and help them move toward stability, this might be for you.

We’re looking for a Housing Case Management Program Manager to lead a team working directly with individuals navigating housing instability.

This role isn’t just about managing a program. It’s about:
• Supporting staff doing frontline work
• Helping people access and stay in housing
• Building systems that actually work for the people who rely on them

At LGBT Life Center, housing isn’t separate from health; it’s part of it. And this role sits right at the center of that work.

👉 Apply here:

Date posted: April 7, 2026 Pay: $60,000.00 – $62,500.00 per year Job description: Mission: LGBT Life Center is a trusted leader that empowers the LGBTQ+ communities and all people affected by HIV through improving health and wellness, strengthening families and communities, and providing transform...

04/07/2026

🎓 Hampton Roads Pride Scholarships are NOW OPEN! 🌈 If you’re a student in Hampton Roads—whether you’re headed to a 4-year college, community college, trade school, or in an apprenticeship—you’re invited to apply. Invest in your future and let us invest in you. How could this support help you reach your goals?

04/07/2026

A new article highlights the real impact of recent HIV funding cuts across Virginia—and our CEO, Stacie Walls, is part of that conversation.

👉 https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/funding-cuts-state-error-strain-093051958.html

Here’s the reality:
Across the state, organizations like ours are being forced to scale back services after a funding shortfall tied to a state billing error. That means fewer resources for things like housing support, food access, and care navigation; services people rely on every day.

This isn’t abstract. It affects real people, right here in Hampton Roads.

At LGBT Life Center, we’re continuing to show up; making sure people can access care, stay connected, and get the support they need.

Because when systems get harder to navigate, this work becomes even more important.

People living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus — and safety net clinics that serve them — have spent the past year on edge, squeezed by federal funding cuts and a state health department billing erro...

04/07/2026

Our April Volunteer Newsletter is out ✨

If you want a real look at what’s happening right now—from HIV prevention conversations to community events like Rainbow Prom—this is it.

It’s a snapshot of the people, programs, and moments that keep this work moving forward.

👉 Read it here:

Our latest volunteer newsletter is here, and it’s packed with the people, programs, and moments that make this work matter. From behind-the-scenes conversations about HIV prevention to community events like Rainbow Prom, this issue gives a real look at how volunteers, staff, and supporters come to...

04/06/2026

We’re hiring 👀

If you’re the kind of person who likes helping people figure things out, connecting them to resources, and being part of work that actually changes lives, this might be for you
We’re looking for a Program Support Specialist in Norfolk. It’s a role that sits right at the heart of what we do.

This is more than a job. It’s real, day-to-day impact.

📍 Norfolk, VA
👉 Apply here:

Mission: LGBT Life Center is a trusted leader that empowers the LGBTQ communities and all people affected by HIV through improving health and wellness, strengthening families and communities, and providing transformative education and advocacy. Who We Are: LGBT Life Center is a trusted leader servin...

04/06/2026

Our new Operations Manager may be working behind the scenes, but his work touches everything we do.

From facilities to systems that keep things running smoothly, Michael is focused on making sure our team has what they need to show up for our community every day.

He’s also someone who’s experienced The Center from the other side—as a client—so this work is personal.

➡️ Get to know Michael, what drives him, and why he’s here:

Meet Michael, LGBT Life Center’s new Operations Manager, and learn how his background in systems, nonprofits, and design helps support care behind the scenes.

04/06/2026

We’re bringing the community together, and we want you there.

LGBT Life Center is hosting our “Spring Into Your Career” Job & Resource Fair on Thursday, May 7 from 3–6 PM in Hampton, and we’re inviting employers, organizations, and community partners to join us.

This event connects you directly with job seekers from across Hampton Roads—people ready to work, grow, and engage.

✔️ Meet qualified candidates
✔️ Share opportunities and resources
✔️ Build visibility in the community
✔️ Be part of something meaningful

Set-up begins at 2 PM.

📍 20 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton
👉 Register today: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=t13oIHMCOEKByzm9kj8oudKwTQ_O7H5ImAAjuPIQsxhURElNNEUwQlBYUkpMTVVDSTEyWUVDWktYMS4u&route=shorturl

Let’s create opportunity together.