Our Mission Statement
The Gala Pride & Diversity Center supports and empowers people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions to strengthen and unite our Central Coast Community.
About The Gala Pride & Diversity Center
The Gala Pride & Diversity Center has been providing support, encouraging diversity and inclusion since before its incorporation in 1997. From more than 10 years we have owned our beautiful center at
1060 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
LGBTQ+ Community Resources
The Gala Pride & Diversity Center advocates for the Central Coast’s LGBTQ+ community and prioritizes the individuals of the Central Coast in their everyday lives from helping someone new to the area to find connections to helping a person find support services.
Get Involved
Gala Pride & Diversity Center is always working to provide a safe space and resources – creating opportunities for LGBTQ+ individuals to thrive. This is done by volunteers, Gala Pride & Diversity Center staff, and individuals just like you! Join us in our continuing efforts to lift up our LGBTQ+ community by Volunteering, and/or Donating today.
Working Hard For YOU
Events & Groups Calendar
Resources
Gala Pride & Diversity Center is always working to provide a safe space and resources – creating opportunities for the LGBTQ+ community.
Bathroom Sign
Mike Hughes, of Tranz Central Coast, designed all-gender restroom signs as a temporary measure while you order a more permanent solution. View/Print HERE.
Donate
The Gala Pride & Diversity Center is funded by the generous contributions of individuals like you. Every dollar makes a difference. Thank you!
Board of Directors
Meet the individuals working hard to create equity and inclusion for all members of the Central Coast LGBTQ+ community.
Groups of Gala Pride & Diversity Center
We are stronger together, and are excited to share other queer local organizations.
Volunteer
We support our Central Coast LGBTQ+ community through honest human kindness. Would YOU like to hlep?
Events
The Central Coast is widely know as a mecca for exciting events, and that includes the LGBTQ+ community! See what’s coming up here.
Newsletters
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Contact Us
Have questions about our organization or would like to schedule a time to meet? Contact us!
Gala Pride & Diversity Center Events Can Be Found On Our Events/Groups Calendar.
See a Quick Look At Our Upcoming Events
Who is The Gala Pride & Diversity Center?
The Gala Pride & Diversity Center has been providing support since before its incorporation in 1997. For more than 10 years we have owned our beautiful Center at 1060 Palm Street.
Originally The Gay and Lesbian Alliance – GALA’s mission has expanded to include individuals of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions and we offer social support, advocacy, resources, referrals and more.
Stop by the Center for a cup of tea and a fabulous chat!
Stop by the Center for a cup of tea and a fabulous chat!
Central Coast Pride
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Events & Groups Calendar
The Gala Pride & Diversity Center, advocates for the Central Coast’s LGBTQ+ community
and prioritizes the individuals of the Central Coast in their everyday lives from helping someone new to the area to find connections to helping a person find support services.
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Gala Pride & Diversity Center Events
All group dates, times, & locations can be found on our Events/Groups calendar… which is updated frequently.
Never miss another fantastic Gala Pride and Diversity Center event!
RESOURCES
Gala Pride & Diversity Center is always working to provide a safe space and resources – creating opportunities for LGBTQ+ individuals to thrive.
Thrive with the help of these valuable resources.
+ Monthly Support Meetings
+ Community Members Serviced Monthly
+ Business Partners
Meet the Board
Gala Pride & Diversity Center is a Central Coast organization managed by a board of hardworking volunteers and paid staff.
Meet the individuals who work diligently to provide the entire LGBTQ+ community with a myriad of valuable resources, workshops, events & more.
The People Behind the Gala Pride & Diversity Center.
The Gala Pride & Diversity Center welcomes all individuals regardless of ethnicity, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation and age. Stop by the Center for a cup of tea and a fabulous chat!
1060 Palm Street | San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 | 805-541-4252
Provisional statement: The Gala Pride and Diversity Center is located on the land of the yak tityu tityu yak tiłhini – Northern Chumash Tribe of San Luis Obispo County and Region. We are aware that this land was taken from indigenous peoples violently, unceded - without agreement, consideration, or compensation. We are committed to including local indigenous history in our training and we set the intention of relationship with and support of local indigenous peoples. Additionally, we acknowledge our responsibility to protect the natural environment.