PITTSBURGH EQUALITY CENTER serves as a bridge that promotes education, advocacy, and social justice for all LGBTQIA+ people and allies in Western Pennsylvania.

Learn About Our Programs

Jim Fischerkeller LGBTQ+ Library


Stop by and check out one of the nation's largest libraries dedicated to LGBTQIA+ authors or on related subjects!

OUTrageous Bingo


OUTrageous Bingo is a monthly fundraiser (Sep - May) for the Pittsburgh Equality Center and Shepherd Wellness Community. Click the "More Details" button below to learn more about this one-of-a-kind event now in its 28th year!

Click here for the new Homepage Game numbers for our next game!

Coming Events


Check out our upcoming events. Head over to our Events page to see what's happening.

What We Do


  • OUTrageous Bingo
  • Jim Fischerkeller LGBTQ+ Library
  • Little Queer Libraries
  • Lavender Book Club
  • LGBTQIA+ Potlucks
  • Community Education
  • Community Advocacy & Action

Attend an Upcoming Event


Coffee & Conversation, with Persad OWLs (Older, Wiser, Leaders)

Every Thursday

A gathering of LGBTQ+, ages 50+ adults, every Thursday morning from 10 – 12 at Persad Center, 5301 Butler Street, Pittsburgh PA 15201. Click here for full details.

Lavender Book Club Pittsburgh

4th Thursday of the Month

Join us as we read LGBTQIA+ genres books each month. We meet currently in-person at the Center @ FUMC on the fourth Thursday of each month (except Nov/Dec, which are on the second Thursdays to avoid the holidays). For full details, join Lavender Book Club Pittsburgh.

LGBTQ+ Potlucks

Seasonal on Sunday afternoons

Bring a dish to share and enjoy time in community. For details on the next LGBTQ+ Potluck, visit our events calendar.

Browse LGBTQIA+ Resources

If you have an LGBTQIA+ focus within your organization or are an LGBTQIA+ organization and would like to be listed among the resources for the PGH Equality Center, please fill out our Resource Form.

  • Arts & Artists
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Events and Weddings
  • Faith
  • Families, Youth, & Older Adult
  • Finance & Legal
  • Food
  • Health, Wellness, & Fitness
  • Mental & Physical Health
  • Nonprofits
  • Shopping
  • Technology
  • Trans & Gender Non-Conforming

Get Involved


Looking for ways to get involved in the community? Check out our Get Involved tab or email info@pghequalitycenter.org to inquire about volunteer opportunities, College Council, Advisory Council, and board of directors positions.

Donate


The PGH Equality Center runs solely on donations from our community. Please donate through GiveLively and PayPal. Text to Give: "Text "PGHLGBTQIA" to 44-321"

News


Stay up-to-date on the latest news and events going on at PGH Equality Center. Check out our news page to learn more.