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 OUR GOAL

The goal of the John Thomas Gay & Lesbian Community Center is to:

  • Promote understanding and acceptance of gay and lesbian people as full-fledged, contributing members of society at large.

  • Promote recognition of the societal contributions of gay and lesbian people.

  • Promote self-acceptance and provide positive gay and lesbian role models for people who are coming to terms with their sexual orientation.

  • Promote acceptance and understanding of the diversity within the gay and lesbian community.

  • Recognize and support the full life span, from birth to death, of the gay and lesbian community.

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WHAT WE OFFER

Meeting Space/Facilities

The meeting rooms, complete with state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment, can accommodate from 15 to 150 people.

Gay & Lesbian Switchboard 214-528-0022

Coming out, sexuality, prejudice, politics and support for callers who need a sympathetic ear. Phones are answered 7 days a week with day and evening hours.

Community Referral Network 214-528-9254

Referrals for professional services, AIDS service organization, community groups, gay-owned or gay friendly-businesses.  We have information on points of interest to the gay or lesbian traveler visiting Dallas/Fort Worth. Our phones are staffed 7 days a week, days and evenings.

The Phil Johnson Historic Archives & Research Library 

Our library contains a large collection of literature by gay and lesbian authors, as well as fiction and non-fiction on the subjects of homosexuality, coming out, HIV and AIDS, and gender issues.

Educational Programs

Workshops are offered on self-esteem and respect, dating and building relationships, parenting, etc.  We also offer a regularly scheduled "Gay 101" course that covers a spectrum of gay and lesbian issues.

Volunteer Programs  Go To We Need Your Help

Volunteers are utilized in all aspects of our programs. To become involved in our volunteer program, call the Center. 214-528-9254

Voice Mail

This service (either voice mail trees or a single box) is available to community groups or individuals and is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Lecture and Special Event Series

The Community Group Fair showcases various organizations, and offers an opportunity for networking and growing. Other programs include personal development workshops such as creative writing, defensive driving, public speaking or travel planning.

 

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HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday Noon to 5:00 pm

  

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Empowering the Gay & Lesbian Community  

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Resource Center of Dallas • 2701 Reagan St. • PO Box 190869 • Dallas, TX 75219
Voice: 214.528.0144 • Fax: 214.522.4604 
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Last Updated: Monday, March 12, 2007