The Spahr Center

The Spahr Center Marin's LGBTQ community center and HIV care and prevention hub! To learn more about what we do, please visit us at www.thespahrcenter.org.

The Spahr Center provides cultural and community programs, health programs, and direct services in celebration and support of Marin County, California’s LGBTQ+ and HIV communities. We know that there is a future out there where every LGBTQ+ person and every person living with HIV in Marin County has the support and community needed to thrive. Our team works every day to bring our community closer to this goal! We offer a variety of programs and services: Health Programs and Direct Services, Cultural and Community Programs, and our Training Institute.

The center will be closed today at 3pm due to inclement weather.We will reopen and operate as normal tomorrow morning as...
01/31/2024

The center will be closed today at 3pm due to inclement weather.

We will reopen and operate as normal tomorrow morning as long as the weather permits.

View upcoming events and programs at TheSpahrCenter.org/events

Sparks are back at The Spahr Center (literally)!The Sparks Groups are free bi-weekly drop-in groups that provide a space...
01/30/2024

Sparks are back at The Spahr Center (literally)!

The Sparks Groups are free bi-weekly drop-in groups that provide a space for LGBTQ+ youth in middle school and high school to build community with peers while receiving mental health support from trained facilitators.

The Middle School Group meets every other Friday from 5-6pm.

The High School Group will meet every other Tuesday from 6-7pm.

All groups will now be meeting at The Spahr Center's new and improved community building.

Learn more and view the schedule at TheSpahrCenter.org/youth

Application deadline extended!Open call for nominations for and applications from LGBTQIA+ youth in Marin seeking leader...
01/29/2024

Application deadline extended!

Open call for nominations for and applications from LGBTQIA+ youth in Marin seeking leadership, resume, and community service experience!

We are building an LGBTQIA+ leadership team of youth who will serve as visionaries and creators of a multi-media youth su***de prevention awareness and resource campaign. The theme of the campaign is: When I love me, I love you.

Youth can be nominated by adult or youth peers, or submit a short and easy application to earn a spot on the Youth Advisory Council. Nominations and applications are accepted on a rolling basis until February 16.

Nominate and apply today at TheSpahrCenter.org/yac

In partnership with CalHope and Marin County Office of Education , The Spahr Center is participating in a new education...
01/23/2024

In partnership with CalHope and Marin County Office of Education , The Spahr Center is participating in a new education series for families and caregivers of LGBTQ+ students.

Join us on Zoom on January 30 and March 7 from 6:00pm-7:30pm to learn how to care for and support LGBTQ+ youth in your life. Hear from LGBTQ+ parents/caregivers about raising children in public Marin schools.

Registration is free, and Spanish translation is available upon request with at least 3 days notice. Register at TheSpahrCenter.org/events

Our food pantry has a new home and new hours!These new hours serve to better reflect when the pantry is restocked and wh...
01/22/2024

Our food pantry has a new home and new hours!

These new hours serve to better reflect when the pantry is restocked and when staff is not in regularly scheduled meetings. Our Food Pantry Coordinator visits the SF-Marin Food Bank to restock at the beginning of the week. We also receive produce donations from Extra Food on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Eligible community members are welcome to come to our center at 1575 Francisco Blvd E., San Rafael, CA 94901, to shop the food pantry.

The pantry is open:

-Wednesdays: 11:00am-1:30pm
-Thursdays: 11:00am-1:30pm
-Fridays: 11:00am-1:30pm

We can prepare a bag of food to pick up after hours if individuals are unable to shop during the pantry’s open hours.

Learn more at TheSpahrCenter.org/pantry

Welcome back! The Sparks LGBTQ+ youth support group for middle schoolers starts TODAY!Join us at from 5pm-6pm to connec...
01/19/2024

Welcome back! The Sparks LGBTQ+ youth support group for middle schoolers starts TODAY!

Join us at from 5pm-6pm to connect with friends new and known, build community, and receive professional and peer support.

Sparks groups are free and meet every other week.

Learn more about our youth programs and Sparks groups at TheSpahrCenter.org/youth

We are accepting applications for a variety of internship opportunities!Interns can expect a diverse experience in a non...
01/16/2024

We are accepting applications for a variety of internship opportunities!

Interns can expect a diverse experience in a nonprofit setting where they will gain knowledge, skills, and confidence in their selected field.

Opportunities include:

-Development
-Operations
-Communications
-Harm Reduction
-Training Institute

Applications are accepted immediately and on a rolling basis. Learn more today about requirements and submission for applications at TheSpahrCenter.org/Careers

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts and explorers!We are hosting a new outdoor program for LGBTQ+ families and chosen loved ...
01/15/2024

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts and explorers!

We are hosting a new outdoor program for LGBTQ+ families and chosen loved ones — Out in Marin! Facilitated by Golden Gate , participants can expect a new adventure every month.

For our January Adventure, we will meet in the Marin Headlands at Rodeo Lagoon for exploration of shorebirds to seed collection. These adventures are kid-friendly and open to all ages and abilities. Bring a lunch to enjoy an outdoor picnic during the adventure.

Space is limited and RSVPs are required so gather your family and chosen loved ones and join us to build community while enjoying the natural beauty of our home!

Learn more and RSVP at the “Family Programs” button in the link in our bio.

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts and explorers!We are hosting a new outdoor program for LGBTQ+ families and chosen loved ...
01/15/2024

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts and explorers!

We are hosting a new outdoor program for LGBTQ+ families and chosen loved ones -- Out in Marin! Facilitated by Golden Gate , participants can expect a new adventure every month.

For our January Adventure, we will meet in the Marin Headlands at Rodeo Lagoon for exploration of shorebirds to seed collection. These adventures are kid-friendly and open to all ages and abilities. Bring a lunch to enjoy an outdoor picnic during the adventure.

Space is limited and RSVPs are required so gather your family and chosen loved ones and join us to build community while enjoying the natural beauty of our home!

Learn more and RSVP at TheSpahrCenter.org/family

Thanks to you our future is Marin Possible! We are so grateful for your generous support during the Our Future is Marin ...
01/14/2024

Thanks to you our future is Marin Possible! We are so grateful for your generous support during the Our Future is Marin Possible campaign. Because of you, we closed out 2023 by raising more than $100,000 – a record breaking accomplishment for our organization!

Our goal was lofty because our community’s needs are great and they deserve the very best. We are the most grateful for you for being by our side through everything. Each donation goes a long way in helping us work toward an equitable home here in Marin for the LGBTQ+ and HIV communities. Only with your continuous support can we accomplish everything our community needs from us and more.

We look forward to working with you on future fundraising efforts, because when you make a donation, you help us reach our goal and allow us to sustain our programs for all Marin Possible futures to come.

With another exciting year in front of us, we express our endless gratitude to our community for supporting us this far. Your support means so much to so many people. You truly make a world of difference. Thank you!

12/31/2023

Swipe to unwrap the eleventh gift in our 12 Days of Gifts That Keep On Giving!

Today’s gift highlights our hopes for the future. The LGBTQ+ and HIV communities of Marin are vibrant, beautiful, inspiring, hardworking, extraordinary people. It's not every day they all feel like that. When our basic needs aren't met because the oppressive systems in place prevent us from thriving, we live in a constant state of survival mode.

The Spahr Center strives every day to provide the care and resources our community needs to that they can do more than just survive -- they can live. Because that's what our community deserves. We've helped thousands of people for more than 40 years, and our work is far from over.

We've unwrapped today’s gift -- $10,000 from anonymous community members! Your generous donation is doubled today and multiplied by twelve when we reach all twelve of our daily match challenges.

Donate now and contribute to a future where our community lives a vibrant, happy, safe, and successful life every single day.

Donate at TheSpahrCenter.org/possible or text “MarinPossible” to 44-321.

12/30/2023

Swipe to unwrap the eleventh gift in our 12 Days of Gifts That Keep On Giving!

We've all learned something from a wise q***r person with hundreds of stories to tell of a long, exciting, fulfilling life of love, heartache, lessons, celebration, and progress. The Spahr Center exists in part to provide support to the up-and-coming generation of LGBTQ+ youth so that they can, too, one day share their wisdom of love, heartache, lessons, celebration, and progress. What part will you play in the legacy of our community here in Marin?

We've unwrapped today’s gift -- $2,500 from anonymous community members! Your generous donation is doubled today and multiplied by twelve when we reach all twelve of our daily match challenges.

Donate now and contribute to a future where all LGBTQ+ youth live to pass on their wisdom to the next generation.

Donate at TheSpahrCenter.org/possible or text “MarinPossible” to 44-321.

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150 Nellen Avenue
Corte Madera, CA
94925

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 4pm
Thursday 10:30am - 4pm
Friday 10:30am - 4pm

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