The Center’s 2026 CenterStage

A Gala Celebration of Belonging and Community Impact

Join us October 16 for a powerful evening dedicated to the strength, resilience, and unity of the Coachella Valley’s LGBTQ+ community. 100% of proceeds go directly to funding The Center’s essential, life-saving work.

2026 Legacy Award Recipients: The Founders of The L-Fund

We are proud to honor Betty Berrysmith, Barbara Carpenter, Ruth Debra, Sharon Siegel, and Kate Ullman. Their groundbreaking dedication to empowering cisgender, transgender, and queer lesbians has shaped our region’s history—and its future.