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Everyone deserves to be safe, seen, and celebrated.
Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre.
A space for the LGBTQ+ community
We might seem unassuming from the outside, but within our walls, we have some big ambitions. At Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre, our vision is a future where LGBTQ+ people are safe, seen, and celebrated. It is our mission to make that vision a reality.
Outhouse is a space for LGBTQ+ people to connect with one another, with their community, and with themselves. We are a space for support, a space to feel safe, a space to be understood. And we are a space for hope. We advocate for and amplify the voices of our community, working to strengthen the movement and promote equity and justice for all LGBTQ+ people.
We are your local hangout spot, your shoulder to lean on, your biggest champion, and your tireless advocate. We are your LGBTQ+ centre.
We might seem unassuming from the outside, but within our walls, we have some big ambitions. At Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre, our vision is a future where LGBTQ+ people are safe, seen, and celebrated. It is our mission to make that vision a reality.
Outhouse is a space for LGBTQ+ people to connect with one another, with their community, and with themselves. We are a space for support, a space to feel safe, a space to be understood. And we are a space for hope. We advocate for and amplify the voices of our community, working to strengthen the movement and promote equity and justice for all LGBTQ+ people.
We are your local hangout spot, your shoulder to lean on, your biggest champion, and your tireless advocate. We are your LGBTQ+ centre.
Our Purpose, Vision, Mission & Values
We are dedicated to supporting the people, spaces, and issues important to the LGBTQ+ communities.
Our vision is a future where LGBTQ+ individuals are safe, seen, and celebrated.
We live by the values of Trust, Respect, Joy, Inclusivity, and Impact. Underpinning our work are our commitments to equity and intersectionality.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for LGBTQ+ people by providing a safe space to find:
Community Support – accessing information, programmes, and services.
Culture – experiencing creativity, heritage, discovery, and fun.
Campaigns – being part of a strong, credible, and trusted voice for LGBTQ+ communities.
Our Strategy for 2023 - 2028
We want to achieve the greatest possible impact for everyone in the LGBTQ+ community. Our five-year strategic plan was created with hard work, dedication, and extensive input from our staff, board, volunteers, donors, community organisations, activists, and our patrons. It outlines a clear path for Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre to achieve its mission and sets us on a journey to become a world-class LGBTQ+ centre.
Our People
At Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre, we’re a team of passionate and motivated people and we pride ourselves on serving our community and making a lasting difference to the lives of LGBTQ+ people. We represent different facets of our community and many of us have a deeply personal investment in the work that we do.
Talita
(She/Her)
Seán
(He/Them)
Sarah
(She/Her)
Oisín
(He/Him)
Leeanne
(She/Her)
Edita
(She/Her)
Myriam
(She/Her)
Martin
(He/Him)
Francis
(He/Him)
John
(He/Him)