Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center

What Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center does

The Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center is a community-based nonprofit organization founded in 2015 and headquartered at 1073 Ross Avenue Suite E in El Centro, California. Founded by Rosa Diaz after she identified the absence of affirming resources when she came out as a lesbian, the center operates as the only dedicated LGBTQ+ resource center serving Imperial County, California, and also serves community members from Mexicali, Mexico. Its programmatic portfolio spans free HIV testing and counseling, low-cost individual and family counseling, court-certified domestic violence and anger management programs (offered bilingually in English and Spanish), a 52-week intimate partner violence program, Youth Anger Management Services (YAMS), a Youth Leadership/Cadet Academy, an LGBT Youth Mentorship Committee, and multiple recurring support groups (transgender, mental health, youth, 12-step, SMART Recovery, safe space, and a virtual South Bay & Imperial Valley support group for families/guardians). The organization also curates an extensive online resource directory covering HIV/STI testing, mental health, transgender services, hate crimes reporting, hepatitis B, anal cancer screening, student guides, and legal/immigration resources.

Services are delivered without proprietary technology platforms; the center relies on direct in-person service at its physical location (Monday–Friday with some weekend and holiday hours), walk-ins, scheduled appointments, and virtual support groups via Zoom. There is no mention of a mobile app, APIs, AI/ML capabilities, or third-party SaaS dependencies in the input data. Tools used appear to be standard consumer tools (telephony, Zoom, social media). Operations are supported by a small paid staff (Program Manager, Program Assistant, additional support staff) supplemented by volunteers, with governance from a Board of Directors led by Founder/CEO Rosa Diaz and CFO Vincent Pollizzi.

The revenue model is donations- and grants-based. Most services are free; nominal unit fees apply only to court-ordered programs (e.g., $50 assessment, $40 workbook, $35 per class for the DV/anger management program). Annual reach is approximately 600 people served per year. The organization is a member of CenterLink LGBT, holds endorsements from elected California officials, and partners with Innercare, Planned Parenthood – Imperial Valley, California Rural Legal Assistance, Project Powerful, the Transgender Law Center, the L.A. LGBT Center, the Imperial County Public Health Department, and Gilead Sciences among others. Outreach occurs through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, community health fairs, and the annual Imperial Valley Pride event.

Name

Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center

Legal name

Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center

Website

https://ivlgbtcenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center is a nonprofit founded in 2015 serving the LGBTQ+ community in Imperial County, California, and Mexicali, Mexico. It provides free HIV testing, counseling, youth programs, support groups, and court-ordered services, funded through donations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community & Social Services (LGBTQ+)

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAFAE

LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Civil Rights, Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAEAL

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAGAFAB

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Civil Rights, Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations

Keywords

• LGBTQ+ community services
• HIV testing and counseling
• Community mental health support
• Youth empowerment programs
• Domestic violence intervention

Headquarters

HQ city

El Centro

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 Grants: Non-profit organization primarily funded through community donations, grants, and sponsorships. Services are provided free of charge to community members, with nominal fees only for court-ordered services such as Domestic Violence and Anger Management programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center is a community-based nonprofit that provides free and low-cost social, health, mental health, and educational services to LGBTQ+ individuals and families in Imperial County. Its primary offerings include HIV testing and counseling, individual and family counseling, certified domestic violence and anger management programs, an intimate partner violence program, youth programs (YAMS, Youth Leadership Academy, mentorship), and a suite of weekly peer support groups (transgender, youth, mental health, recovery). It also operates an online resource directory and hosts the annual Imperial Valley Pride event.

Product overview

Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center is a community-based organization offering a comprehensive suite of social, health, and support services to the LGBT community in Imperial County. The center operates as a single unified service organization providing free and low-cost programs including HIV testing and counseling, individual and family counseling, domestic violence and anger management programs (court-ordered certified), and various support groups (transgender, youth, mental health, 12-step recovery, SMART Recovery). Key programs include Youth Anger Management Services (YAMS), Youth Leadership Academy, LGBT Youth Mentorship, and the annual Imperial Valley Pride event. Services are primarily free of charge except for court-ordered programs, and are available in both English and Spanish. The center serves as the primary resource hub connecting LGBTQ individuals to essential community resources including healthcare, legal services, mental health support, and educational opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves approximately 600 people per year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• CenterLink LGBTcoreOthersNational association for LGBT centers. The Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center is a proud member, connecting to national LGBTQ+ equality efforts.
• Donnelly CentermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPride 2024 event hosted at Donnelly Center. Sponsorship and venue partnership for annual Pride celebrations.
• Gilead SciencesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPride event sponsor. Financial and promotional support for community events.
• Imperial County Public Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for HIV testing, STD/STI services, and health resources. Referral partner for community health services.
• InnercarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider with locations in El Centro, Calexico, and Brawley. Provides HIV testing, PrEP/PEP, and general healthcare services to LGBTQ+ community.
• Planned Parenthood - Imperial Valley Health CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides PrEP, PEP, and reproductive health services. Referral partner for HIV prevention.
• Pride Event Sponsors (various)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Pride sponsors including: City of El Centro, ECRMC, Gilead, Donnelly Center, Tommy's Rentals, Innercare, BHE Renewables, San Diego ACLU Foundation, CRR Environmental, Road to Baby, and others.
• California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free legal aid for low-income individuals including immigration services, legal name and gender change petitions, and discrimination cases.
• Project Powerful (CRLA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal services provider offering free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income individuals in Imperial County.
• San Diego County Agencies and OrganizationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipated in Summer Resource Event with 27+ organizations. Collaborative community outreach partnerships.
• Department of EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides LGBTQI student resources and support toolkit for creating welcoming educational environments.
• Transgender Law CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide resource for transgender legal advocacy, programs, and litigation advancing transgender rights.
• L.A. LGBT CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal clinic providing help preparing name/gender change legal documents, legal assistance for violence survivors and immigration issues.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• The Trevor Project: National LGBTQ+ youth crisis intervention and suicide-prevention organization serving ages 13-24. Adjacent in mission to the center's youth programs (Youth Support Group, YAMS, Youth Leadership Academy) but operates at national scale and via digital channels.
• Los Angeles LGBT Center: The largest LGBTQ+ organization in the world, providing comprehensive health, social services, legal aid, and housing across LA. Comparable service portfolio, but operates as a multi-site, multi-program incumbent rather than a community resource hub.

Direct peers

• PFLAG National: National network of LGBTQ+ family-acceptance and support groups, with strong overlap in family/guardian support programming such as Imperial Valley's South Bay & Imperial Valley Support Group. Closest national peer for the family-support mission.
• San Diego LGBT Center: Community-based LGBTQ+ center in nearby San Diego offering HIV testing, counseling, youth programs, support groups, and legal services. Directly comparable service-mix and population, but at significantly larger scale and budget.
• Desert AIDS Project (DAP Health): HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ+ health services provider in the neighboring Coachella Valley, offering PrEP/PEP, primary care, counseling, and case management. Closest geographic and service-line peer for HIV and sexual-health programming.
• San Francisco LGBTQ+ Community Center: Long-standing LGBTQ+ community center offering counseling, support groups, youth programming, and legal referrals in the Bay Area. Same community-center operating model as Imperial Valley, but in a much larger, better-resourced metro.
• Orange County LGBT Center (The Center OC): Southern California LGBTQ+ community center providing counseling, youth programs, support groups, HIV testing, and legal services. Same operating model — community hub with multi-program service mix — in an adjacent region.

Regional players

• Fresno LGBTQ+ Community Network: Central Valley LGBTQ+ resource and advocacy organization serving a similarly rural, agricultural, low-income demographic. Comparable mission and resource-barrier environment but in a different California region.

Others

• Transgender Law Center: Statewide transgender legal advocacy organization that is a current partner of Imperial Valley. Comparable focus on transgender community resources, but specialized in legal/policy advocacy rather than direct service delivery.
• CenterLink: National association of LGBTQ+ community centers of which Imperial Valley is a member. Functions as an enabling/membership infrastructure provider — not a direct competitor, but a structural peer and partnership backbone for community-center operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lgbtimpvalley
• Facebookfacebook.com/ivlgbtcenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/imperialvalleylgbt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/imperial-valley-lgbt-resource-center

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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