Our Mission

It is the mission of the Akron Area Pride Center to advocate for the well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in Akron and the surrounding counties through programs and events that draw strength from the collaborative talents and skills from individuals in the community.

Who Are We?

The Pride Center is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center located at 895 N Main Street in Akron, OH. The services and activities of The Pride Center are open to any person who is supportive of the LGBT Community.

What Do We Do?

The Pride Center serves as a safe meeting location for several LGBT organizations in the Greater Akron Area. LGBT social clubs, political organizations and religious groups hold their meetings and activities at The Pride Center.

The Pride Center also hosts seminars, educational meetings and social events. A unique feature of The Pride Center is the fact that all of our groups and activities encourage the inclusion of diversity from within the LGBT Community.

One of the Pride Center Groups is New Pride: a coming out support group.

You’re invited to visit The Pride Center! Attend our meetings and events!

When you’re at The Pride Center, you’re among friends and family!!!

The Akron Area Pride Collective is a not-for-profit corporation under section 501 (C)(3) of the tax code. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. The AAPC was established to provide the Pride Center, a safe space for us all.