We have moved to:
652 West Exchange Street
Akron, Ohio 44302
We are located in the
Bayard Rustin LGBTQ+ Resource Center
located just west of Equitas Health Center.
Service is held on Sunday mornings at 10:45.
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652 West Exchange Street
Akron, Ohio 44302
330-983-4044
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OUR MISSION
"We need in every community a group of angelic troublemakers."-- Bayard Rustin
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The Bayard Rustin Center is dedicated to expanding care for all LBGTQ+ individuals. Within Summit County, people of color, men, women, and non-binary individuals continue to experience the highest rates of HIV infections. The Bayard Rustin Center takes a culturally inclusive approach to address the client's needs. Our experienced staff has a strong understanding of the needs of LGBTQ+ and is able to provide supportive, empathetic, workable approaches to the challenges faced by members of our community.
The Bayard Rustin Center is the only statewide LGBTQ+ drop-in location. Our services include HIV, STI, and COVID testing services, housing referrals, mental health support, anti-violence programs, a food pantry, a clothing closet, weekly community meals, and educational speakers and discussion groups.
OUR VISION
"To be afraid is to behave as if the truth were not true."-- Bayard Rustin
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Our vision is to elevate advocacy efforts for individual living with HIV/AIDS and the LGBTQ+ community at large. This includes those who have faced the challenges of stigma related to sexual and gender oientation within the community.
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Akron's Third Annual
free, family-friendly
TRANS DAY OF
VISIBILITY
CELEBRATION.
Friday, March 29
6:00 - 9:00
at Bounce Innovation Hub
526 South Main Street
Akron 44311
Contact transjoyakron@gmail.com
for sponsorship and/or volunteer opportunities.
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