CenterLink

CenterLink (formerly The National Association of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Centers) was founded in 1994 as a member-based coalition to support the development of strong, sustainable LGBT community centers. Based in Washington, DC, CenterLink works with other national organizations to advance the rights of LGBT individuals and to provide LGBT community centers with information and analysis of key issues.

Serving over 168 LGBT community centers across the country in 45 states and the District of Columbia, CenterLink assists newly forming community centers and helps strengthen existing LGBT centers, through networking opportunities for center leaders, peer-based technical assistance and training, and a variety of capacity building services. The organization's efforts are based on the belief that LGBT community centers are primary change agents in the national movement working toward the liberation and empowerment of LGBT people. Serving over 1.5 million people, they are the heart and soul of the LGBT movement and are vital to our current well-being and dreams for the future.

"CenterLink and the LGBT community centers we serve are thrilled to be a partner with the True Colors Tour. The tour will provide us with a tremendous opportunity to highlight the lifesaving work that goes on at community centers every day across the country," said CenterLink Executive Director Terry Stone. "Cyndi Lauper and the tour organizers are to be praised for their leadership and support of equal rights for the LGBT community."

Web site: www.lgbtcenters.org