Hello again and welcome to my next charity of the year, The Center in Orlando.

I’ve lived in Orlando for a couple years now and only just barely scratched the surface with The Center. They do a little bit of everything.

• Daily STI testing, including HIV
  • (Also Narcan distribution)
  • (Also free condoms right at the front door so you don’t have to talk to anyone)
• Walk-in counseling appointments
• Lending library of queer literature
• Addiction groups
• Social meetups
  • for kids
  • adults
  • seniors
  • special interests
• Computer center
• Safe, comfy spaces to spend time
• Resources for a variety of needs
• Rental spaces for local businesses & organizations
• They worked with my cat rescue once to host an adoption event for FIV+ cats (I just thought this was really cool, y’all)

I am confident I missed a lot of stuff, but you get the idea. The Center is a magical place that provides a heck of a lot of support to a heck of a lot of people while also just being somewhere to go when you don’t want to go home yet.

And here’s their donation page if you want to support them!