Rainbow Cafe LGBTQ Center

Rainbow Cafe LGBTQ Center Rainbow Cafe is a 501c3 nonprofit serving the LGBTQIA+ community and friends of Southern Illinois. Est. 2000.

Located in Carbondale, Il., Rainbow Café provides a safe and welcoming environment for people who are gay, le***an, bisexual, transgender, or questioning their orientation, and their friends, by creating a space in which they are affirmed and offered non-judgmental support and access to personal, community, health, and spiritual resources.

🍫🍫🍫 it's chocolate
09/04/2026

🍫🍫🍫 it's chocolate

Calling all chocolate lovers... the countdown is officially on. 🍫

30 days from now, we'll all be together at Taste of Chocolate 2026 and we can't wait.

Join us Saturday, October 3, from 5–9 PM at the ThrillHouse Event Center in Marion for chocolate-inspired experiences, live entertainment, and both live and silent auctions.

Taste the world, make an impact, empower new beginnings.

Behind every sweet moment is a serious purpose. For more than 50 years, the Survivor Empowerment Center has been a safe place to turn for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault across southern Illinois for free, confidential shelter, counseling, and advocacy, because safety is a right, not a privilege.

Thirty days. One unforgettable night. Be part of it.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now - scan the code on the graphic or grab yours here: https://tinyurl.com/tasteofchocolate2026

Join us and Equality Illinois on Tuesday September 1st from 5 - 5:30p at our virtual, monthly Advocacy Meeting! All are ...
08/28/2026

Join us and Equality Illinois on Tuesday September 1st from 5 - 5:30p at our virtual, monthly Advocacy Meeting! All are welcome to join as we discuss local happenings, statewide advocacy, and community collaboration.

Zoom:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/91428252300

Meeting ID: 914 2825 2300

08/27/2026

notice: we will be closed today due to unforeseen circumstances. we apologize for any inconvenience.

transformations will still happen this evening, but doors will not open until 5p.

questions? email [email protected]

Hi Friends! Unfortunately we did not receive many donations for our formal wear drive, so we will not be hosting the giv...
08/26/2026

Hi Friends! Unfortunately we did not receive many donations for our formal wear drive, so we will not be hosting the giveaway event anymore. We did receive some, much appreciated, donation. Anyone in need of formal wear is welcome to come in to RC during our open hours to have a look! Thank you for understanding! We hope to see you at Pride Prom!

08/26/2026

Divas - it's time to lock in. 🔒

We know it's scary, maybe even stressful - but RCHW has got your back!

Stop by or call today to ask about or injection support services!

Notice; We will NOT be having Q***r Coffee Hour today.Stop by on 8-29 for our Formal Wear Giveaway leading up to Pride P...
08/23/2026

Notice; We will NOT be having Q***r Coffee Hour today.

Stop by on 8-29 for our Formal Wear Giveaway leading up to Pride Prom!

Address

118 North Illinois Avenue
Carbondale, IL
62901

Opening Hours

Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+16185259922

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