Gay & Lesbian Center of Bakersfield

The Gay & Lesbian Center of Bakersfield is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), organization serving the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender community of Greater Bakersfield. 

902 18th Street, Bakersfield CA 93301

Address
902 18th Street
Bakersfield CA 93301

Hours
Tue: 5 PM - 7 PM
Wed: 5 PM - 7 PM
Thu: 5 PM - 7 PM
Fri: 4 PM - 7 PM
Sat: 3 PM - 6 PM

The Center is open during non-regular hours for group meetings, events, and other activities. For a complete schedule, please check our community calendar.

Mailing
PO Box 2712
Bakersfield CA 93303 

Contact
(661) 843-7995
info@glcenterbak.org 
www.glcenterbak.org

Media & Press
Jan Hefner, Executive Director
ExecDirector@glcenterbak.org
(661) 404-5209

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"Speak Up" Anti-Bullying 

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GuideStar has awarded the silver level "Exchange Seal" to The Gay & Lesbian Center of Bakersfield. Please click on the seal for more information.

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“Just want to say that everything is going fine on my end.  I am able to go see the doctor and I have my next appointment this Thursday.  Thanks again for all the assistance! You guys have been absolutely wonderful!” ~ Josh, an ex-Marine.

“The Center is a great place!  Every time I walk in there I feel so happy because I get to meet new people.” ~ Ryan.
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“Thank you for being a safe place for my daughter and for welcoming my family so warmly.” ~ Brandi Groven.

“Wonderful beautiful kind people here. I had a beautiful amazing time here all the time” ~ Sage Rosales

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Help Us Rebuild Our Patio
Our patio was robbed and All of our furniture and outside decorations were stolen, and now we are left with a blank space. We enjoy being able to have our patio available for people to hang out, but at the moment it's hard to do so comfortably. For these reasons we ask you to help us with our Patio Project.   Click for more info.

PATIO PROJECT