Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center

What Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center does

The Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2005 and headquartered at 300 Wall Street in Kingston, New York. It serves LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and groups across the Mid-Hudson Valley and Catskills region, providing a comprehensive portfolio of over 15 community programs including free affirming counseling, STD/HIV/Hepatitis-C testing (via Cornerstone Family Healthcare), community acupuncture, youth drop-in programs (Gen Q, ages 13-18), family support groups (Queer Kinship), social groups for seniors (Rainbow Lounge, via SAGE), victim assistance (QT-VAP), a monthly legal clinic, a youth library, the Mayo Library (3,200+ LGBTQ+ books), a Cyber Center, an art gallery, a scholarship fund, and a weekly radio show on Radio Kingston. The Center operates with a small paid staff of 8 led by Executive Director Richard Heyl de Ortiz, supported by a 9-member volunteer Board of Directors.

The organization operates on a donation-based revenue model where most core services are provided free of charge without insurance requirements. Revenue streams include individual donations, event sponsorships (the 2026 Pride Guide lists approximately 25 sponsors including Ulster County Tourism, Ulster Savings Bank, and Morgan Stanley), merchandise sales ("Our Fight Is Love" branded apparel), affordable space rental for community groups, and limited program fees (e.g., $10 suggested donation for acupuncture). The Center serves over 4,200 visitors annually (2025), expanded access to seven days a week in its 20th anniversary year, and hosted the first-ever Hudson Valley Pride March in Kingston. Distribution is multi-modal: in-person at the Kingston headquarters, off-site at regional locations, virtually via secure online portal, and through a HelpLine (866.481.1643). Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on word-of-mouth, volunteer networks, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Bluesky), email newsletter, the radio show, and major annual events including Pride celebrations.

Name

Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center

Legal name

Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center

Website

https://lgbtqcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2005 in Kingston, New York, serving LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and groups across the Mid-Hudson Valley and Catskills with free counseling, health testing, youth programs, legal clinic, victim assistance, library, and community events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Community Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations (BPAGAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB)

Keywords

• Lgbtq community services
• Community counseling programs
• Youth support services
• Victim assistance programs
• Community wellness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The Community Center relies heavily on donations from community members and supporters. The website features a prominent 'Donate' button. Donations help fund programs and services.
2. Merchandise Sales: The Center sells 'Our Fight Is Love' merchandise including silkscreen-printed tees, embroidered hats, and tote bags made in the Hudson Valley. All proceeds go directly toward funding the mission.
3. Space Rental: The Community Center rents out space including Apuzzo Hall (up to 100 people), Hayes-Waite Room, and Common Room for groups and events. Very affordable and flexible rates are offered.
4. Sponsorships and Advertising: The Pride Guide features paid advertisements from local businesses. The 2026 Pride Guide lists approximately 25 sponsors including Ulster County Tourism, Ulster Savings Bank, Morgan Stanley, and various local businesses.
5. Scholarship Fund: The J. Tracy Hermann Scholarship provides $1,000 scholarships to students, funded through donor contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center is a Kingston, NY-based nonprofit that delivers LGBTQ+-affirming counseling, health testing, community acupuncture, youth and family programs, social support groups, a clothing closet, victim assistance, a free legal clinic, an art gallery, a radio show, a community library with cyber center, scholarships, and Pride programming to LGBTQ+ individuals and families across the Mid-Hudson Valley and Catskills region. Most services are free; the Center is funded by donations, sponsorships, merchandise sales, space rental, and grants.

Product overview

The Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center operates as a community services organization offering a diverse portfolio of programs rather than a technology product. Its core offerings include Well-Being Services (counseling, health testing, acupuncture, yoga), Youth and Family Programs (Gen Q, Queer Kinship), Social and Support Groups (Mankind, Rainbow Lounge, Trans-Formations), The Changing Room (clothing closet), Queer and Trans Victim Assistance Program, Legal Clinic, Apuzzo Hall Gallery, Out in the Valley radio show, Mayo Library and Cyber Center, Digital Navigator tech support, J. Tracy Hermann Scholarship Fund, Pride Guide publication, HelpLine, Resource Guide, and Policy and Advocacy initiatives. These programs are designed to serve the LGBTQ+ community across the Hudson Valley region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Our Fight Is Love: The organization's branding theme and merchandise collection including silkscreen-printed tees, embroidered hats, and tote bags made in the Hudson Valley. All proceeds fund the organization's mission.

Products and services

• Well-Being Services Comprehensive wellness programming including LGBTQ+-affirming counseling for individuals, couples, and families (ages 13+), STD/HIV/Hepatitis-C testing in partnership with Cornerstone Family Healthcare (first and third Wednesdays 2-6pm), community acupuncture clinic on Tuesdays 12:30-2:30pm, and community yoga. Counseling is provided free of charge without insurance requirements.
• Youth and Family Programs Programs for LGBTQ+ youth and their families including Gen Q drop-in for ages 13-18, individual and family counseling for ages 13+, and the Queer Kinship support group for parents, caregivers, and grandparents of LGBTQ+ children.
• Social and Support Groups Facilitated community groups including Mankind (men's discussion group), Rainbow Lounge (LGBTQ+ adults 50+, in partnership with SAGE), Trans-Formations (gender transition support), Non the Binary support group, and addiction support groups.
• The Changing Room Safe dressing room space providing free clothes, shoes, and accessories for LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly supporting those in gender transition.
• Queer and Trans Victim Assistance Program (QT-VAP) Specialized support services for LGBTQ+ survivors of crime, violence, discrimination, and abuse, including case management, court accompaniment, trauma counseling, and emergency housing referrals.
• Legal Clinic Free drop-in legal consultations on the first Tuesday of each month from 5-7 PM covering name and gender marker changes, employment and housing discrimination, family law, and other legal matters. Limited virtual assessments available on request; more in-depth consultations provided at a discounted rate for Center patrons.
• Apuzzo Hall Gallery Art gallery showcasing LGBTQ+ artists and themes relevant to the community, featuring up to four exhibitions annually with focus on queer and trans artists from the Hudson Valley.
• Out in the Valley Weekly one-hour radio show aired live Saturdays at 9:00 AM on Radio Kingston 107.9 FM or 1490 AM, also available as a podcast, highlighting people and issues important to the queer and trans community in the Mid-Hudson Valley.
• Mayo Library and David Bohnett Cyber Center Library with over 3,200 LGBTQ+ books and magazines — the largest such collection in the Hudson Valley — plus a cyber center with six iMac computers, wireless printer, and software access for community members.
• Digital Navigator Free tech support services provided by a certified Digital Navigator for computers, tablets, phones, and software assistance, available by appointment via a secure online portal.
• J. Tracy Hermann Scholarship Fund Scholarship program providing seven $1,000 non-renewable scholarships annually to Mid-Hudson Valley residents pursuing higher education, with two scholarships reserved for transgender applicants and those from oppressed populations.
• Pride Guide Annual 48-page full-color publication featuring Pride events calendar, community resources, local business directory, and information about the Center's programs and services. 2,000 copies printed for Pride season and distributed free at the Center and Pride events; approximately 25 paid sponsors per issue.
• HelpLine Resource referral and information hotline at 866.481.1643 providing community members with connections to LGBTQ+-affirming services and support.
• Space Rental Rental of community space including Apuzzo Hall (up to 100 people), Hayes-Waite Room, and Common Room for groups and events at affordable and flexible rates. Recurring groups receive outreach support including website calendar, social media, and newsletter inclusion.
• Our Fight Is Love Merchandise Merchandise collection including silkscreen-printed tees, embroidered hats, and tote bags made in the Hudson Valley. All proceeds fund the organization's mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,200+ community members served annually through Center visits
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cornerstone Family HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide free STD, HIV and Hepatitis-C testing at the Community Center. Testing offered on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 2:00 to 6:00pm. Cornerstone is a federally qualified health center providing comprehensive healthcare services.
• Acupuncture BroadwaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides weekly Community Acupuncture Clinic on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 2:30pm. Dr. Lyndsay von Miller, DACM, L.Ac. provides acupuncture services in a relaxed group setting using points on ears, hands, and feet.
• SAGEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with SAGE (Services and Advocacy for Gay Elders) to operate The Rainbow Lounge, a social group for LGBTQ+ adults 50+. SAGE is a national organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBT elders.
• Radio Kingston (WKNY)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerHost the weekly show 'Out in the Valley' every Saturday morning from 9-10 AM on 107.9 FM or 1490 AM. The show highlights people and issues important to the queer and trans community in the Mid-Hudson Valley and is also available as a podcast.
• Mid-Hudson Library SystemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated to certify Tara Morris, Program and Operations Specialist, as a Digital Navigator through training program.
• Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT)minorOthersMultiple UCAT bus routes (KS, KPL, EU, R, Z, Yellow, Blue, Red) stop near the Community Center, providing public transit access for community members.
• Trans Closet of the Hudson ValleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral resource for free clothing and accessories for people in gender transition. Listed in the Community Center's Resource Guide.
• Institute for Family HealthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLGBTQ+ affirming doctors (Dr. Megumi Tamaki and Dr. Marjorie Affel) available for primary care regardless of ability to pay. Listed in Resource Guide.
• The Golden Notebook (Woodstock)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the Queer Voices author talk series as part of the library programming. Local independent bookstore specializing in LGBTQ+ themed books.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• The Center (NYC LGBTQ+ Community Center): The nation's largest LGBTQ+ community center, located in Manhattan. Directly comparable operating model (counseling, youth programs, support groups, legal services, arts programming) and overlapping target population, but at a far larger scale and broader geography. Director of Operations and Development Juliet Brown previously worked in its Finance Department.
• Los Angeles LGBT Center: One of the largest LGBTQ+ centers in the world, providing mental health, legal, youth, senior, and housing services. Same service mix as Hudson Valley but at vastly greater scale and with multiple sites.
• San Francisco LGBTQ+ Community Center: Bay Area LGBTQ+ community center offering counseling, youth programs, legal clinic, arts, and community events. Closely comparable mission and service portfolio, with similar reliance on donations and free service delivery.

Direct peers

• William Way LGBT Community Center: Philadelphia-based LGBTQ+ community center offering similar programming (counseling, support groups, arts, library, victim services). Executive Director Richard Heyl de Ortiz previously served as its founding Executive Director, making it the most operationally comparable peer.
• SAGE (Services and Advocacy for Gay Elders): National organization supporting LGBTQ+ elders through programs, advocacy, and local affiliate partnerships. Directly comparable to Hudson Valley's Rainbow Lounge program for adults 50+, and an existing strategic partner.
• GMHC (Gay Men's Health Crisis): NYC-based HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ+ health services organization offering testing, counseling, and case management. Shares the ED's professional lineage (Richard Heyl de Ortiz previously worked there) and overlaps with Hudson Valley's health-testing and counseling portfolio.
• Mazzoni Center: Philadelphia-based LGBTQ+ health and wellness provider offering primary care, behavioral health, legal services, and youth programming. Closely comparable service mix including free legal clinic, counseling, and victim services.
• PFLAG National: National LGBTQ+ family and ally organization with local chapters offering support groups for parents, families, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Closely comparable to Hudson Valley's Queer Kinship family support programming and shared national advocacy role.

Others

• CenterLink: The Community of LGBTQ Centers: Member organization representing more than 350 LGBTQ+ community centers globally. Industry peer and likely network affiliate for Hudson Valley, providing benchmarking, training, and collective advocacy.

Regional players

• Pride Center of Vermont: Vermont's statewide LGBTQ+ community center providing counseling, support groups, youth programs, and Pride events in a rural Northeast region. Comparable rural/small-state operating model and similar service breadth, though not in Hudson Valley's geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hvlgbtqcenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hudson-valley-lgbtq-community-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/lgbtqcenter
• Xx.com/lgbtqcenter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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