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LIFE LIFE: Leaders Involved in Futures and Empowerment LIFE is a program for young African-American men ages 16-29 that have sex with other men.

LIFE doesn’t require you to label yourself as “gay” to participate in our activities. We believe that men can enjoy sexual relationships with men only, women only and both men and women. What LIFE is focused on is helping young men who are sexually active with other men have safe and fulfilling relationships, experience personal growth and live a healthy life. LIFE is funded through a cooperative agreement that ACCESS AIDS Care has with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as an HIV prevention initiative. Both agencies realize that in order for young men to protect themselves and others from HIV and other sexually transmitted infections that knowledge, skills, and support from their communities needs to occur. LIFE’s purpose is to deliver prevention in a holistic framework that accounts for a young man’s physical health, but also his mental, spiritual, social, environmental and emotional health. LIFE seeks to build a community of young men that can lead the fight against HIV for the next generation coming of age. Mentoring young men who are having sexual relationships with other men is an important element of what we do and our purpose. Imagine the difference for a young teen to be able to talk to an older peer about his feelings, fears, and behaviors, instead of feeling isolated because of his sexual attraction to other men.

You can care about someone and still need boundaries. You can love someone and still need to feel safe.Reclaiming Safety...
10/15/2026

You can care about someone and still need boundaries. You can love someone and still need to feel safe.

Reclaiming Safety & Self is a monthly conversation at LGBT Life Center about intimate partner violence, relationships, and healing in LGBTQIA+ communities.

Whether you’ve experienced abuse in a relationship, are worried about someone you love, or want to better support others, you’re welcome here.

We’ll talk about:
💜 October 22: Healthy Relationships and Boundaries
💜 November 19: Trauma’s Impact on Relationships
💜 December 17: Healing, Coping, and Resilience

6–7:30 PM each evening
📍 LGBT Life Center, 5360 Robin Hood Road, Norfolk

Questions about attending? Call 757-640-0929.

You deserve relationships where your needs, your boundaries, and your safety matter.

New opportunities. New fits. 👔💜👚👗Our friends at BayPort Credit Union just dropped off a HUGE donation of high-quality cl...
10/14/2026

New opportunities. New fits. 👔💜👚👗

Our friends at BayPort Credit Union just dropped off a HUGE donation of high-quality clothes, accessories, clothing racks, and hangers for tomorrow’s Career & Resource Fair!

Come find something you feel good in, meet employers who are hiring, and get support with your next career move. We’ll have career coaching, mock interviews, a DJ, and light bites, too.

📅 Tomorrow, Thursday, October 15 | 3–6 p.m.
📍 LGBT Life Center | 20 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton

Thank you, BayPort, for showing up for our community with so much generosity. We can’t wait for everyone to see what you brought!

Know someone looking for work or a few new fits? Send this their way.

Questions? Call Dominique at 757-640-0929 or email [email protected].

Bis*xual, pans*xual, or q***r? Your relationship experiences could contribute to research at Old Dominion University.ODU...
10/13/2026

Bis*xual, pans*xual, or q***r? Your relationship experiences could contribute to research at Old Dominion University.

ODU’s BiASES study is seeking bis*xual, pans*xual, or q***r men and women who are currently in a romantic relationship or have been in one before.

💬 Participate in a 40–60-minute Zoom conversation about your romantic relationship experiences.
💵 Participants receive $30 in compensation.

Interested? Check your eligibility here:
Eligibility screening https://odu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8GoEjEFsvrfGk1o

Questions? Contact the research team at [email protected].

LGBT Life Center is sharing this opportunity with our community. We are not conducting or affiliated with the study.

Jasmine is back! 💜Jasmine “Jazz” Johnson spent more than six years at LGBT Life Center. Now she’s returning as a Communi...
10/13/2026

Jasmine is back! 💜

Jasmine “Jazz” Johnson spent more than six years at LGBT Life Center. Now she’s returning as a Community Health Navigator, drawn back by how much she cares about people.

She’s here to listen, talk through questions about HIV and STI prevention, and connect people with care and resources.

Get to know Jasmine, including her love for the Pointer Sisters, her Chihuahua, and trying new restaurants around the seven cities.

Welcome back! Read her Q&A: https://lgbtlifecenter.org/blog/what-brought-jasmine-back-the-people/

Come work with us. 💼We’re looking for people who know their stuff and care about LGBTQ+ communities and people living wi...
10/10/2026

Come work with us. 💼

We’re looking for people who know their stuff and care about LGBTQ+ communities and people living with HIV.

Every single role at The Center matters to the quality of service we deliver for the people who come through our doors. Together, we make it easier to get care, find support, and feel belonging.

Have the skills and want to help create a more welcoming world? Take a look at our open positions:
lgbtlifecenter.org/about/jobs/

🏆 Gregg Fordham Recognized by BIPOC PRIDE FEST!Congratulations to Gregg Fordham and The Reunion Project for receiving th...
10/10/2026

🏆 Gregg Fordham Recognized by BIPOC PRIDE FEST!

Congratulations to Gregg Fordham and The Reunion Project for receiving the BIPOC Pride Community Project Award.

This recognition celebrates the work Gregg and The Reunion Project are doing to create connection, visibility, and community for people whose stories and experiences deserve to be honored.

Gregg has long been part of meaningful HIV and LGBTQ+ community work, and this award is a beautiful reminder of the impact that comes from showing up with consistency, care, and purpose.

Congratulations, Gregg, and thank you for continuing to build spaces where people feel seen, celebrated, and connected.

🎤👻 Our annual SCARYOKE at MJ's Tavern is just around the corner!Get those costumes ready and warm up those vocal cords b...
10/10/2026

🎤👻 Our annual SCARYOKE at MJ's Tavern is just around the corner!

Get those costumes ready and warm up those vocal cords because we're bringing you a frightfully fun night of karaoke, costumes, and a little friendly competition!

🩸 Monday, October 26 at 8 p.m.
📍 MJ's Tavern | 4019 Granby St., Norfolk
🎃 Costume contest
🏆 Prizes
🍴 Free bites
🎤 Plenty of karaoke!

We'll also be offering FREE HIV testing throughout the evening. Because there's nothing scary about knowing your status!

Come dressed to kill and ready to sing for your life! 🧛🎶

🃏 New! Ace & Aro+ Game Night! 🎲We're making more room for fun, friendship, and community!Our Ace & Aro+ group is adding ...
10/10/2026

🃏 New! Ace & Aro+ Game Night! 🎲

We're making more room for fun, friendship, and community!

Our Ace & Aro+ group is adding a monthly Game Night, bringing folks together for an afternoon of games, laughter, and connection in a welcoming, affirming space.

Whether you're ready for a little friendly competition or just want to hang out and meet new people, come vibe! 💜

📅 Every 3rd Sunday of the month
⏰ 1:30–5:30 p.m.
📍 5360 Robin Hood Road, Norfolk

Learn more: https://lgbtlifecenter.org/blog/events/ace-aro-game-night/

Our offices will be closed on Friday, October 2, while our team comes together to plan, connect, and prepare for the wor...
10/02/2026

Our offices will be closed on Friday, October 2, while our team comes together to plan, connect, and prepare for the work ahead.
Thank you for giving us this time to strengthen how we show up for our community. We’ll see you Monday at 8:30 AM! 💛

Gold stars for everybody getting their September 29 plans together ⭐
09/24/2026

Gold stars for everybody getting their September 29 plans together ⭐

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Norfolk, VA
23517

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+17576400929

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