ITEMS NEEDED!
We are in need of personal hygiene products, men’s and women’s underwear and socks, t-shirts and sweatshirts, and liquid or powder laundry soap. Thank you!
Welcome to the Phoenix Center
We are Central Illinois’ LGBTQ Center offering various groups, public health services, training, social & educational events and transitional housing. There is a lot of information on this site so please take time to look around. If there is something that you are looking for but cannot find, please call us at 217-528-5253. Thanks for visiting our site!
— Jonna J Cooley PhD, Executive Director
Happy HoliGAYS
Join us for the 2nd Annual HoliGAYS event December 7th! This event will include various local vendors selling holiday gifts, fun activities for the family, and the Pride store will be open!
New this year will be a COOKIE WALK! No time to bake..? You can buy a variety of cookies and other baked goods to share at home, work or with friends!
9am – 2p @ 120 E. Scarritt
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Join us, November 20th for the 10th Annual Phoenix Center Transgender Day of Remembrance. This event honors the lives of all transgender women and men who have lost their lives to transgender violence in the past year. This candlelight event will be held at Phoenix Center at 120 E. Scarritt at 6pm.
Donate To Make A Difference!
Many people ask “What is the best way to donate? Cash donations help us help us provide services and purchase items needed that are not covered by grants….or you can donate items from our wish list! Click HERE to see the WISH LIST!
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