Oasis Youth Center
About Oasis Youth Center
Founded in 1985 by concerned community members seeking to support LGBTQ youth facing discrimination, Oasis Youth Center has grown into Pierce County's cornerstone organization for queer youth empowerment, serving the Tacoma, WA community and surrounding areas for nearly four decades. The organization's mission centers on transforming young lives by creating safe spaces where queer youth ages 11-24 can learn, connect, and thrive while developing into strong, creative community leaders. Oasis operates on core values of youth empowerment, healthy community building, essential resource provision, cultural diversity promotion, and civil rights advocacy. The youth-adult partnership model distinguishes Oasis, bringing together young people and adults for collaborative learning and meaningful action. More than 10,000 youth, staff, and volunteers have participated in Oasis programs since its inception, reflecting deep community roots and sustained impact. The organization celebrates its rich history through an ongoing Oasis History Project documenting decades of achievements and community milestones. Today, Oasis stands as the only organization in Pierce County exclusively responding to the distinctive needs of queer youth, offering a welcoming community where young people can be authentically proud of who they are. Supported by dedicated staff and volunteers, Oasis provides the encouragement, resources, and connection necessary for LGBTQ youth in Tacoma to become healthy, productive, and fully engaged members of their communities.