Roanoke Diversity Center (RDC)
Mission Statement
To support, educate, empower, and advocate for LGBT individuals and groups in the
Roanoke region, and to encourage collaborative efforts with the greater community
to improve the quality of life for all.
Vision Statement
The RDC will inspire and empower lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in
SW Virginia to lead full and rewarding lives. We will be a catalyst for change within
and beyond our community.
Values Statement
Individually and as an organization, we value diversity, dignity, equality, civility,
and civic engagement. We hold ourselves accountable to the community we serve and
to those who support us.
Goals
The RDC will:
- Provide a welcoming, interesting, and safe gathering place for individuals and groups.
- Enable community members to interact informally and organizations to meet regularly.
- Enhance access to resources by gathering and sharing information and referrals on
a variety of topics including LGBT-owned and LGBT-friendly professionals, businesses,
and organizations.
- Partner with local groups to create a supportive network of organizations that serve
the LGBT community.
- Gather and share information about events, organizations, and volunteer and activism
opportunities.
- Reduce isolation among marginalized and under-served individuals and groups.
- Provide information about and introduction to the community for those new to the
area or newly out.
- Advocate for equality, locally and at the state and national levels.
- Maintain a vibrant and growing lending library.
- Support health and wellness by hosting HIV-testing, substance abuse prevention, and
other programs.
- Encourage participation in and appreciation of the arts by hosting shows, films,
and classes.
- Reach out to the larger community to increase public awareness and understanding
of LGBT people and issues.
- Offer external programs and a speaker bureau.
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Note :
All references to the LGBT community on this web site are meant to be inclusive to
ALL LGBTQQIAA2P. (Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual,Transgender,Queer,Questioning,Intersex,Asexual,Ally-heterosexual/straight,2
Spirit,and Pansexual.)
