For nearly two decades, The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection has been a cornerstone of support and advocacy in La Crosse, Wisconsin, serving as a safe haven for LGBTQ+ people, allies, and neighbors throughout the Seven Rivers Region. Founded in 2004, the organization has built a legacy of creating affirming spaces where individuals can find authentic community, meaningful connection, and comprehensive education around sexuality and gender identity.
The Center's mission reflects a deep commitment to fostering understanding and promoting equal treatment for all. The organization welcomes anyone—whether part of the LGBTQ+ community or simply interested in being a better ally—to participate in their programs and contribute to their vision. Their approach emphasizes collective action toward social justice, guided by core values of pride that celebrates LGBTQ+ history and culture, equity that ensures access to resources and opportunity, and a commitment to dismantling systemic oppression in all its forms.
As an LGBTQIA-centered agency operating in La Crosse, The Center aspires to be a regional leader in bringing pride, equity, and social justice to the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. With 20 years of community presence and continued growth, the organization remains dedicated to sustaining its capacity to provide high-quality support and advocacy well into the future. Their work reflects a genuine belief in building community through empathy, care, and celebration of the diverse identities within the LGBTQ+ spectrum.
La Crosse, WI