The Sacramento LGBT Community Center

08/25/2026

The Sacramento LGBT Community Center & Sierra College have partnered to provide LGBTQ+ affirming and inclusive mental health services and workshops at the Basic Needs Center and Pride Center on campus. Proud to be at the Sierra College Welcome Resource Fair today and honored to serve Sierra College students, staff, and faculty!

08/24/2026

Today, on what would have been her 81st birthday, we honor the life and legacy of Marsha P. Johnson.

Marsha was a Black q***r and transgender icon, organizer, performer, and community caretaker who helped shape the modern LGBTQ+ liberation movement. Alongside Sylvia Rivera, she co-founded Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries, creating community and support for transgender and q***r young people experiencing homelessness.

Here in Sacramento, her name and vision live within our work through the Marsha P. Johnson Center South.

Located in South Sacramento, the Marsha P. Johnson Center South works to reduce health disparities and create a place where LGBTQ+ people can receive affirming, culturally responsive care. From HIV and STI testing and PrEP navigation to harm-reduction resources, counseling, support groups, and gender-affirming care services and referrals, the Center works to reach people who have too often encountered barriers, exclusion, or judgment when seeking care.

We carry Marsha’s name with both pride and responsibility. Her legacy reminds us that honoring our history also means continuing the work: protecting Black trans lives, caring for one another, and ensuring that every member of our community has the opportunity to live with dignity, health, safety, and joy.

As Marsha reminded us, “You never completely have your rights, one person, until you all have your rights.”

Happy birthday, Marsha. Your courage, joy, and “pay it no mind” spirit continue to guide us. 🏳️‍⚧️🌸

Learn more about the Marsha P. Johnson Center South at saccenter.org/MarshaPJohnson.

08/20/2026

A recently finalized CMS rule would prohibit federal Medicaid and CHIP funding from being used for certain gender-affirming care for transgender youth. This petition asks Governor Gavin Newsom to consider state-level actions to maintain access to care for transgender youth enrolled in California's Medi-Cal programs, including emergency funding and development of a state-only reimbursement pathway for providers.

Governor Newsom has the ability to take definitive action to preserve this needed coverage, and work to establish alternate billing pathways for state-only coverage. That's why we need you to contact him today:

Take action: https://bit.ly/4xeS3dQ

A recently finalized rule by the Trump administration's Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services — due to take effect on October 13, 2026 — will prohibit federal Medicaid and CHIP funding from being used to pay for medically necessary, gender-affirming care for transgender youth. This will dire...

08/20/2026

August 20th is Southern AIDS Awareness Day.

HIV Disproportionatily impacts black and LatinX individuals.

Black individuals make up 48% of new HIV diagnoses, but only 23% of Black southerners ARE Prep users.

LATINX individuals make up 26% of new HIV diagnoses, but only 19% are prep users.

For more information visit https://bit.ly/4e9rr7n

***this post was made by a member of the youth advisory board

08/18/2026

Summer's winding down, & Recharge & Rest is here to help. We're bringing together wellness practices, community connection, and resources that support your mental and emotional health—because prevention starts with the small, intentional steps we take every day. You don't have to wait for a crisis to prioritize your well-being. Let's do this together. 🌿

08/17/2026

Curious about what really helps after a night out? Join us for an honest conversation. We're covering substance myths, what science actually says, hydration and nutrition tips, and how to look out for yourself and your friends. This is a judgment-free space to learn and ask questions.

📅 August 27, 2026 ⏰ 2:00-3:00PM
📍2031 K St., Sacramento CA 95811
👥 Open to youth ages 13-24
Email [email protected] for more info.

08/17/2026

Apply to be a vendor at our next month's Sactown Youth Night event: Sabor Y Cultura Night Market! This market is held to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and uplift our LGBTQ+ intersectional communities. There is no vendor fee, and youth are encouraged to apply! Link: https://bit.ly/3Sv9SWM

08/14/2026

Apply to be a vendor at our next month's Sactown Youth Night event: Sabor Y Cultura Night Market! This market is held to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and uplift our LGBTQ+ intersectional communities. There is no vendor fee, and youth are encouraged to apply! Apply here: https://bit.ly/3Sv9SWM