About Us
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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.
Above all, the Center strives to provide a safe, comfortable and inviting place for the LGBT community to meet, socialize and network. In addition to providing an inviting place and positive environment, the Center seeks to improve the wellbeing of LGBT people in the Bakersfield area by providing social, cultural, and educational programs and activities, plus an extensive referral network. Furthermore, the Center seeks to strengthen the connection between the LGBT community and the entire Bakersfield area community by fostering diversity, tolerance, and greater understanding of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
Our Mission Statement
The Center is an easy access hub providing a safe, supportive space and services to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. The Center also serves as a bridge to the greater Bakersfield community.
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More about us
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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Staff & Leadership
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Board of Directors (2017)
Emily Fisher Chair of the Board EAFisher@aeraenergy.com | 661-302-3581 Louis M Medina Vice Chair of the Board louis@kernfoundation.org Cindy Smith Board Member, cindy@kerncomputer.com Jose M Granados Board Member info@glcenterbak.org | 661-477-3374 Mario Alvarez Board Member malvarez@marsgroupusa.net | 661-340-4457 |
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Contact information of leaders of key programs, services and support groups
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LGBTQ Student and Youth Advocacy Program - Speak UP
Jose M Granados info@glcenterbak.org 661-477-3374 Dean Welliver dwelliver@doloreshuerta.org Youth & Family Programs and Services Anne-Natasha Pinckney Advocacy Services Coordinator Advocacysvcs@glcenterbak.org 661-404-5209 2030+Q (networking and support group for young adults age 20 to 40) Anne-Natasha Pinckney Advocacy Services Coordinator Advocacysvcs@glcenterbak.org 661-404-5209 GAYme Time (all types of fun games - from board games to video games. GAYme Time caters to all levels of gaming experience)
Cheri Lyn Allard info@glcenterbak.org 661-843-7995 |
Alianza Latin@ LGBTQ
Mayka Tapia Vargas info@glcenterbak.org 661-843-7995 DACA Outreach Mayka Tapia Vargas info@glcenterbak.org 661-843-7995 Health Education and Advocacy, including HIV/AIDS testing and Safe Sex resources
Moises Duran moduran_17@hotmail.com 661-578-0140 |
LGBTQ Cultural Competency Training & Speakers (This is a FREE service, ideal for local non-profits, government agencies, and businesses wanting to provide affirming services for the LGBTQ community.)
Jan Hefner ExecDirector@glcenterbak.org 661-404-5209 Anne-Natasha Pinckney Advocacysvcs@glcenterbak.org 661-404-5209 Jose M Granados info@glcenterbak.org | 661-477-3374 Cindy Smith Info@glcenterbak.org | 661-201-2631 |
Seeking Interested Persons to Join GLCB Board of Directors
We are looking for Board members with the time and financial commitment, leadership, creative vision, professional experience, personal integrity, enthusiasm, and collegiality to work collectively with the Board and volunteers. We are committed to considering Board members for appointment that are diversely representative of the community, have the skills and experience the Center needs to operate and be successful, and may have already participated, volunteered at or donated to the Center. Board members are expected to attend all Board and committee meetings, which occur at least once a month, as well as participate in various Center activities. (Board Meetings are currently the 2nd Monday of each month and committee meetings are set as needed)
If you are interested, please complete an application and email it info@glcenterbak.org or drop it off at the Center during operation hours.
If you are interested, please complete an application and email it info@glcenterbak.org or drop it off at the Center during operation hours.
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Please visit, call or email us if you need information about the Center or our services and programs.
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