Queer LifeSpace Blog
A Powerful Ending to Non-Binary Awareness Week
Yesterday at Queer LifeSpace, we celebrated International Non-Binary People's Day, an essential occasion to recognize and honor the contributions and experiences of non-binary individuals within the broader queer community. International Non-Binary People's Day is also the last day of Non-Binary Awareness Week which begins July 8 and ends July 14.
Press Release: Queer LifeSpace Faces Sudden and Unjust Eviction in Castro Amid Harassment and Illegitimate Demands by Landlord
Award-winning nonprofit counseling agency Queer LifeSpace (QLS), a well-known community health center, clinical training site, and a cornerstone of mental health support for the LGBTQIA+ community in the Castro, is facing an urgent threat of eviction by unscrupulous property owners. Despite having a secure lease until 2027, the nonprofit is being shaken down for dubious fees and penalties supposedly accrued during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Event Recap: Queer LifeSpace's Inaugural Hike-a-Thon Raises $6K for LGBTQIA+ Youth Services
On Saturday, March 23rd, supporters of nonprofit counseling agency Queer LifeSpace took to the Crosstown Trail in San Francisco for its very first fundraising Hike-a-Thon. It was a monumental day filled with nature, community, and support for LGBTQIA+ youth.
Press Release: Join the Inaugural Queer LifeSpace Hike-a-Thon Supporting Affordable Access to Therapy
This unique fundraising event combines the spirit of outdoor adventure with the power of community support. Scheduled to coincide with Earth Hour Day, the hike-a-thon invites participants to explore the breathtaking landscapes of San Francisco’s Crosstown Trail while championing LGBTQIA+ youth empowerment, healing, and resiliency.
Outlandish! and Arc'teryx Partner Up To Support LGBTQIA+ Youth
We are excited to announce our new partnership with premium outerwear brand Arc'teryx! This summer, Arc’teryx gifted the Outlandish! Program with a $5k community grant to support us in our mission to provide free outdoor educational day trips to LGBTQIA+ teens in the Bay Area. Most importantly, this grant will help us provide transportation to the wonderful variety of recreational spaces in our region.
"I'll Go If You Go" Podcast feat. Queer LifeSpace's Outlandish! Program for Youth
Check out this podcast interview exploring queerness, nature, and what it means to dwell in the liminal spaces. We explore why time spent in nature is essential for health and well being and how the queer community can claim those spaces. We learn about the new Outlandish! program and how it aims to get queer teens out into nature.
Celebrating Pride & Gratitude: Juanita MORE!'s Annual Pride Party Raises Over $126,000 for Queer LifeSpace
Pride in San Francisco reached unprecedented heights on June 25th as Juanita MORE!'s Daytime Pride Party took center stage at 620 Jones. This legendary annual event, known for its celebration and commitment to giving back, surpassed all expectations as it raised a remarkable $126,000 for Queer LifeSpace, the largest amount raised in the event’s history.
Thank You to Palo Alto Networks for their Donation to QLS
On Thursday, June 29, Palo Alto Networks held a Pride party on the campus of their Santa Clara, CA headquarters. The event was titled: “Colors of Resilience: Embracing Queer Mental Wellness and Pride.” Queer LifeSpace had the honor of being the single beneficiary of the event.