Chick-fil-A Protest Draws Attention to Fast Food Chain’s Bigotry and Intolerance
The Gay & Lesbian Center of Orange County (The Center OC) today led a protest of Chick-fil-A at the grand opening of its newest location in Laguna Hills. The protest comes in response to Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy, who told the Baptist Press that the company is “guilty as... - July 28, 2012
OC Gay & Lesbian Center and OCEC Condemn Continued Bigotry of Boy Scouts of America, Call for Boycott
The Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County (The Center OC) and Orange County Equality Coalition (OCEC) condemn the Boy Scouts’ decision to continue to exclude “open and avowed homosexuals." Both organizations urge parents to consider the message sent to our nation's young people -- including the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth we serve -- when they allow their sons to participate in Boy Scouts of America. - July 20, 2012
Orange County Gay & Lesbian Center Training LGBT Leaders of Tomorrow
Youth Empowered to Act (YETA), a group of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) youth leaders between the ages of 14 and 24 at the Orange County Gay & Lesbian Center, started a letter writing campaign, “Where Do You See Yourself in 10 Years,” to ensure safe schools for all youth across Orange County. - June 06, 2012
Latino Transgender Pageant Spotlights the Beauty of HIV Education and Prevention
The Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County (The Center OC) will host the 19th annual Hermosa y Protegida HIV Prevention Pageant on Saturday, April 28 at the Pearson Park Amphitheatre in Anaheim. The event regularly draws a crowd of around 500. - April 25, 2012
Center OC Welcomes New Executive Director
The Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County (The Center OC) today announced that it has hired Dr. Kevin O’Grady as its new Executive Director, effective March 5, 2012. O’Grady comes to The Center OC after serving as the Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation... - February 16, 2012
The Center Orange County Welcomes New Interim Director
The Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County (The Center OC) today announced the departure of Executive Director Ginger Hahn. Ann Mason, who has worked at The Center for more than 16 years and has been Director of Mental Health Services for the past two years, has assumed the role of Interim Executive Director. Mason will oversee the day-to-day operations of The Center OC as the Board conducts a search for the next Executive Director. - September 11, 2011
Enjoy an Evening of OUTrageous Comedy & Wine with Comedians Jason Stuart and Jennie McNulty
The Center Orange County will host an evening of laughter under the sultry summer stars featuring out comedians Jason Stuart and Jennie McNulty. The post-event VIP wine reception will be sponsored by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly. - July 27, 2011
The Center OC Celebrates 40 Years of Serving the Orange County LGBT Community
The Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County (The Center OC) commemorates 40 years advocating for the LGBT community on Saturday, June 4, at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. Special guest honoree is Estelle Harris, who voiced Mrs. Potato Head in Pixar/Disney's Toy Story 2 & 3. - May 20, 2011