About us
The San Mateo County Pride Center was born of the struggles and triumphs of the LGBTQ+ community over the years and stands for equity, inclusion, dignity, self-determination, and justice. Over a decade in the making, the Pride Center is the first ever LGBTQ+ community center in San Mateo County. Whether seeking behavioral health services or gathering in solidarity with others to share stories, build relationships, learn, grow, create, and heal together, LGBTQ+ individuals and
communities throughout the Peninsula finally have a space to call their own!
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to create a welcoming, safe, inclusive, and affirming community climate that fosters personal growth, health, and opportunities to thrive for individuals of all ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities through education, counseling, advocacy, and support.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to create an innovative, respectful, and equitable community of all ages, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities that supports complete inclusion, is free of discrimination, strives for knowledge, challenges barriers, and seeks to empower agents of social change.
To learn more, visit our website - https://sanmateopride.org/
Upcoming events
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Spring Queeraoke (co-hosted with Outlet)
Adolescent Counseling Services, 1779 Woodside Rd (Suite 200), Redwood City, CA, USSpring Queeraoke
Wednesday, March 4th from 6-8 PM
at the Adolescent Counseling Services
(1779 Woodside Rd Suite 200, Redwood City, CA 94061)Can you think of a better way to spring into a new season than getting together with your besties and singing along to your favorite songs? Whether you’re a karaoke regular, someone who is curious about karaoke, or someone who’d like to try singing a new song, this is a space for you!
Come join Outlet and the San Mateo County Pride Center for this fun and fabulous space! This is a sober, all ages event. Snacks will be provided.
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/SMCPCSpringQueeraoke26
Accessibility info in registration link1 attendee
Spring Flower Hike at Edgewood Park
Edgewood Natural Preserve, 6 Old Stage Coach Road, Redwood City, CA, USSpring Flower Hike at Edgewood Park
Saturday, March 7 from 1-4pmJoin Friends of Edgewood docents for a private hike organized for the San Mateo County Pride Center and CORA in conjunction with the San Mateo County Parks Foundation.
Edgewood Natural Preserve is known for its extraordinary biodiversity and springtime wildflowers. We will hike up the Sylvan Trail through Edgewood’s woodlands, making frequent stops to take a closer look at the interesting plants and animals we find along the way.
We’ll cover about 3 miles, at a moderate pace.Elevation gain is approximately 400 feet.
We will be starting from the Bill and Jean Lane Education Center at Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve.
All participants, including children, must be registered individually and have approved the liability waiver through Eventbrite. More details on where to meet will be emailed to participants by your group leader before the event.
Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Consider sunscreen, a hat, and snacks. Restrooms and water are available only at the picnic area near the Sylvan Trailhead. Please plan ahead.
We will still hike in light showers, but heavy rain cancels this hike. Note that Edgewood’s many narrow trails cannot accommodate strollers.
For more information about the trail we will take, visit: Sylvan Trail | County of San Mateo, CA
Please let us know if transportation support is needed. For any questions or concerns regarding the event, please contact Cristina P. Vila Ruiz at cristina@supportparks.org and Elana Ron at elana.ron@sanmateopride.org. For more information about San Mateo County's various parks, visit: https://supportparks.org.
Meeting Spot Address: 10 Old Stagecoach Road, Redwood City, CA 94062Spaces are LIMITED, RSVP ASAP at: https://tinyurl.com/SMCPCSpringHike
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Out and About – Paint your own ceramics at Laurel St. Arts
Laurel Street Arts, 733 Laurel Street, San Carlos, San Carlos, CA, USOut and About – Paint your own ceramics at Laurel St. Arts
Thursday, March 12th from 5:30 -7 PM
at Laurel Street Arts (733 Laurel Street, San Carlos)Join the San Mateo County Pride Center as we explore our county with our Out & About events.
This is the FIRST in a series of community gatherings at locally owned or friendly LGBTQ+ businesses in San Mateo County. In March, we will meet at Laurel Street Arts in San Carlos. Laurel Street Arts is a locally-owned, full-service, crafts studio specializing in pottery painting, mosaics, and glass fusing. Come paint with us, and the best part is that this is on us- no cost to our community members!
Registration is requiredRegister at: https://tinyurl.com/SMCPCOutandAboutMarch
Questions? Email info@sanmateopride.org or 650-591-0133
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