For LGBTQIA individuals and allies in Johnson City, TN, the Pride Community Center of the Tri-Cities represents more than a facility—it's a movement toward authentic community belonging and systemic change. Rooted in core values that embrace diversity without regard to age, socioeconomic status, race, culture, or religious practice, the organization actively empowers marginalized groups including youth, seniors, and people with disabilities within the LGBT community. The center's founding vision reflects a deep commitment to eradicating violence and eliminating all forms of discrimination, including homophobia, heterosexism, racism, sexism, classism, ageism, and ableism from both community life and individual experience. Since 2019, the Pride Community Center has built trust by maintaining transparent communication about its actions and decisions while fostering LGBT community involvement and positive visibility throughout Johnson City and the surrounding Tri-Cities region. What distinguishes this organization is its intentional approach to engagement—working collaboratively with organizations that may not be specifically LGBT-identified to create broader social change. The center recognizes that building a safer, stronger, and more inclusive future requires partnership across diverse sectors of the Johnson City community. By providing a dedicated physical location and programming rooted in advocacy, education, and celebration, the Pride Community Center creates space where LGBTQIA individuals can express themselves freely, take pride in their identity, and live fulfilling lives. This commitment to dignity, safety, health, and civic empowerment reflects an organization genuinely invested in transforming the Tri-Cities region into a place where every person is celebrated in their full diversity.
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