Right now, too many LGBTQ+ youth, individuals, and families in Placer County are struggling alone. With your gift today, you can help us reach our ultimate goal to establish the Placer LGBTQ+ Center — a safe, affirming space where youth and families will be seen, supported, and empowered. Together, we will create a hub for community, advocacy, resources, and joy.
Did you know?
41% of lesbian, gay, and bisexual teens in Placer County have seriously considered suicide — nearly four times the rate of their heterosexual peers.1 Your gift will help make our community safer and more welcoming for LGBTQ+ youth.
56% of LGBTQ+ 11th graders report harassment at school in Placer County1— doubling their risk of self-harm and substance use. Together, we can establish space(s) where young people find haven and healing in community.
70% of LGBTQ+ teens in Placer County experience chronic sadness and hopelessness,1 while nearly half of local high schools lack LGBTQ+ student groups.2 Your gift will help us advocate for connecting isolated students to critical resources.
LGBTQ+ youth are overrepresented in the foster care and homelessness systems, often after being rejected by their families.3 Your generosity will help us advocate to ensure local foster care and housing systems protect them.
LGBTQ+ parents in rural Placer County face stigma, fear, legal barriers, and healthcare discrimination, leaving families vulnerable and unsupported. With your help, we will create access to support groups, legal advocacy, and inclusive services.
Every dollar brings us closer to establishing the Placer LGBTQ+ Center.
👉 Give now. Help establish hope today.
Sources:
[1] California School Climate Survey Reports (Dashboard), 2023, Placer County
[2] Boch, Verker, & Bell, 2018, Placer County Needs Assessment
With minimal funding, a small Board, and solely volunteer effort, Placer LGBTQ+ Center, (previously known as PRISM-Q LGBT & Allies Resource Center), has worked since its founding in 2013 to:
law enforcement, and educational institutions.
Our main objective is to find a convenient location for the Placer LGBTQ+ Center aka "The Center" to operate. We need your donations to make this a reality. Our goal is to have The Center operational as soon as possible. The Center will be open to all ages and will have facilities for people to meet, have fun, socialize, feel safe and loved, and find the resources they need to seek appropriate care.
Placer County is in dire need of programs and services for the LGBTQ+ community. A recent study was conducted by the Boch, Verker, & Bell, 2018, Placer County Needs Assessment, spelling this out. Additionally, the annual Placer Mental Health Services Act Report highlights the need for programs and services for this community, underscoring the value of The Center we are creating.
Your kind donations will make a difference in someone's life.
Our Mission is to cultivate the Placer County area as safe space for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community and their families, through education, mentoring, peer support, and resources.
Our Vision is an LGBTQ+ Center in Placer County, a socially conservative region of California. A physical gathering space where members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies can gather safely to access resources and support, as well as opportunities to get involved and build community is much needed here. Placer LGBTQ+ Center will also continue to organize the annual Placer Pride event. Our first in person Pride event was held in May of 2022, with over 500 attendees, 34 vendors/resource organization tables, and over a dozen local performing arts entertainers. Last year we had over 2,000 attendees, 84 vendors/resource organizations and all day entertainment.
Our current goal is to raise enough money to help fund the lease or purchase of a building for a safe, accessible physical space for the Placer LGBTQ+ Center, including insurance, utilities and other general operating expenses.
In addition to the sea of diverse and joyful faces of attendees, Placer Pride brings together a whole lot of good folks and organizations doing the important work of promoting Diversity Inclusion and Equity in Placer County, CA. This opportunity to collaborate and network goes a long way towards building a strong and supportive community here, one that can stand the test of time and other challenges. Some of the organizations already involved include: PFLAG Greater Placer County, ChapaDe Indian Health Centers, The Latino Leadership Council, Placer County Human Services, ElParkis Youth Ministries, The Landing Spot, The Trans Queer Youth Collective, and Sierra Native Alliance.
Organization name
Placer LGBTQ+ Center
other names
Placer Pride & Prismq
2013
Tax id (EIN)
46-3793424
Mission Category
Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy
Operating Budget
$0-$50,000
Organization Need
Space: Office or Other
Demographics Served
LGBTQIA+, General population
Local Counties Served
Placer
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
1911 Douglas Blvd, suite 85-391Placer County, CA, US