Profile: Bayard Rustin LGBTQ Resource Center in Akron, OH

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Steve Arrington, the director of the Bayard Rustin LGBTQ+ Resource Center, shares his journey as an advocate and the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ communities of color. He discusses the importance of partnerships and collaborations in serving the community and highlights the need for inclusivity and understanding of different cultures within the LGBTQ+ community. The center provides resources such as food, clothing, and healthcare services, and aims to expand its reach and impact in the next three to five years. The Bayard Rustin LGBTQ Plus Resource Center in Akron, Ohio was founded in 1990 as an HIV prevention and outreach program. Over the years, the center has grown and expanded its services to support the African American LGBTQ+ community and the community at large. The center provides resources, support, and programming for individuals who are homeless, in need of mental health services, or seeking assistance with housing and employment. The center also focuses on educating the community about LGBTQ+ history and the importance of allyship. One of the center's goals is to establish transitional housing to provide overnight accommodations for those in need.

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