Welcome to the Roanoke Diversity Center
Every dollar raised by the Roanoke Diversity Center stays in the Roanoke Valley area and is used for the delivery of programs and services that fulfill our mission.
Our mission statement.
To support, educate, empower, and advocate for LGBT individuals and groups in the Roanoke region, and to encourage collaborative efforts with the greater community to improve the quality of life for all.
Our vision statement.
The RDC will inspire and empower lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in SW Virginia to lead full and rewarding lives. We will be a catalyst for change within and beyond our community.
Our values.
Individually and as an organization, we value diversity, dignity, equality, civility, and civic engagement. We hold ourselves accountable to the community we serve and to those who support us.
Our goals.
Provide a welcoming, interesting, and safe gathering place for individuals and groups.
Enable community members to interact informally and organizations to meet regularly.
Enhance access to resources by gathering and sharing information and referrals on a variety of topics including LGBT-owned and LGBT-friendly professionals, businesses, and organizations.
Offer external programs and a speakers bureau.
Gather and share information about events, organizations, and volunteer and activism opportunities.
Reduce isolation among marginalized and underserved individuals and groups.
Provide information about and introduction to the community for those new to the area or newly out.
Advocate for equality, locally and at the state and national levels.
Maintain a vibrant and growing lending library.
Partner with local groups to create a supportive network of organizations that serve the LGBT community.
Support health and wellness by hosting HIV-testing, substance abuse prevention, and other programs.
Encourage participation in and appreciation of the arts by hosting shows, films, and classes.
Reach out to the larger community to increase public awareness and understanding of LGBT people and issues.
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