About The Q Center
The Q Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the LGBTQIA2S+ community, functioning primarily as a community center. Our space is open to everyone and provides a safe and inclusive environment where individuals can be themselves without fear of judgment. Here, you can find support, resources, and a sense of belonging. Our community center offers various programs, events, and services to address the diverse needs of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. We are committed to creating a positive impact through advocacy, education, and empowerment.
At The Q Center, we believe that everyone in the LGBTQIA2S+ community can embrace who they are, define their future, and contribute to a world where diversity is celebrated and respected.
Our Mission
The Q Center Celebrates the LGBTQIA2S+ community by building equitable structures to foster safety, joy, mutual aid, and holistic wealth throughout the state of Oregon.
Our Vision
Our vision at The Q Center is to build a society where all members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community feel valued, respected, and embraced without prejudice or discrimination. We aspire to cultivate a community that celebrates diversity, champions equality, and promotes inclusivity.
“It takes no compromise to give people their rights. It takes no money to respect the individual. It takes no political deal to give people freedom. It takes no survey to remove repression.”
Harvey Milk
The Q Center Pillars
Indivisible Justice
All struggles for equality and human rights are interconnected and cannot be separated. It requires a commitment to fighting for justice across all marginalized groups, acknowledging that progress for one group benefits everyone. Q Center challenges systems of oppression to promote a more inclusive and equitable society for the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Decolonization
Decolonization is an ongoing process that demands continuous learning, reflection, and community-led adaptation. Our goal is to actively put decolonial theory into practice by collectively healing the wounds of colonialism and white supremacy through education, reparative healing, and addressing systemic inequities. Q Center is committed to anti-oppression frameworks, centering sovereignty, and fostering peace and justice.
Solidarity
Q Center believes in standing with and supporting the most marginalized folks in times of need - grounded in empathy and a commitment to the well-being of our community. It calls for action rooted in generosity, compassion, and respect, while recognizing our shared humanity and interdependence.
Holistic Wealth
Prioritizing community wealth over individual wealth is essential to fostering equitable systems and structures that are intentionally anti-capitalistic, ensuring that resources and opportunities are shared for the collective good.
Resilience & Leadership
Resilience in leadership thrives through the nurturing of mentorship, the adaptive transformation of power structures, and a commitment to continuous skill development. Q Center is grounded in the unwavering support of family and chosen family, ensuring that leaders flourish in both strength and compassion. Resilience builds the foundation for sustainable, empowered leadership that ultimately serves the collective.
Emerging Words & Definitions
Words hold the power to inspire growth, embody resilience, and guide the evolving journey of our community. They serve as both a mirror, reflecting our shared experiences, and a map that charts the path toward collective liberation. We believe that intentional language will shape and empower change.
