Pacific Pride Foundation — Santa Barbara

Community Centers · California · Free

Central Coast LGBTQ+ advocacy and HIV services since 1974. Useful for newcomers to a city, college students moving back home, and elders looking for daytime company. Many centers have food pantries, clothing closets, and emergency assistance funds for community members in need. Many run identity-specific groups (Black queer men, Latinx lesbians, trans masc, bi+, ace) that don't exist anywhere else nearby. Free service; donations support but never gate access.

Contact & Details

Address: Statewide

Hours: Varies

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