Get Involved!
The Frederick Center exists to support and advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people and our families so we thrive, accepted and affirmed, in the broader Frederick community.
- Resources
- Groups
- Events
The Frederick Center maintains resources for everyone in our Frederick community. Find local, regional, and national resources here.
Looking for therapists, medical providers, queer-owned businesses, or supporters of The Frederick Center? Look no further. Click the link below and track our various resource directories.
Peer-to-peer support is the foundation by which The Frederick Center built its organization. We offer programs for all ages and backgrounds!
Beginning at age nine, we offer programming that offers both formal and informal gatherings for LGBTQ+ youth, adults, and non-LGBTQ+ caregivers. Click below and find our available groups and meeting times.
Are you looking to join the fun? The Frederick Center has various events beyond Pride all year long. Check out some of the incredible opportunities here!
Drag shows, bingo, brunches, sober tea dances, parties, and social networking, the Frederick Center has a little bit of everything for any LGBTQ+ person looking to meet others in a safe and affirming environment.
Our True Colors
Home
Netasha wears many hats in the Frederick Center Community: volunteer, client, game master, creative mind. She is also one of the longest standing members of[...]
Together
(Names and photos have been changed for the sake of the family's privacy.) When Quinn’s second oldest child came out, they did not know how[...]
Thirty-Five Years
Growing up in Texas, being gay was never an option for Matt. “In college, I had a personal crisis where I was starting to realize[...]
Frederick Pride!
The Frederick Center organizes the annual Frederick Pride celebration. Pride provides an environment for LGBTQ+ people, allies, and families to interact and celebrate LGBTQ+ pride. It serves as the means to coordinate the actions of our community for the coming year. Frederick Pride started in 2012 with an attendance of about 300, and it surpassed 30,000 in 2023. Frederick Pride 2025 will be held on Saturday, June 28th from 11:00am – 6:00pm!
Upcoming Events
Rescheduled Drag Bingo: Country Legends!
Saturday, March 28th, play bingo with your friends, witness the very best drag performances from our stellar and fabulous queens, and join our costume contest. Get the chance to WIN BIG, while drinking and eating all that Steinhardt Brewing has to offer! This is by far the best way to support your local community center AND enjoy your Saturday. FEATURING OUR STARRING QUEENS: Chasity Vain, Maranda Rights, and Jalah Nicole with music by DJ Capital Chase. $2,800 in cash prizes with door prizes, pull tabs for instant cash!
Beyond Strangers at FCC
"The difference between prejudice and empathy is knowing the whole story" so get to know the whole story through personal conversations with members of the LGBTQ+ community! From 11:30-1:30pm at FCC's Student Center on March 11th, community members are invited to engage in thoughtful and kind conversations that promote acceptance, understanding, and empathy. We hope to see you there!
Sapphic Dance ~ March
Lucky Charms Sapphic Dance will be on March 7th! This is a free, 21+ inclusive event for lesbians, queer folks, femme people, sapphic-identifying individuals, women-loving-women! Join us to dance along to spins by DJ Jazzy Pam!
