KYC LGBTQ+ Center

KYC LGBTQ+ Center The KYC LGBTQ+ Center provides programming for LGBTQ+ youth & YA in the NW Suburbs of Chicago, IL

The Kenneth Young LGBTQ+ Center provides programming for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults in Schaumburg, IL and the surrounding suburbs!

Join us Saturday, June 27 for a family-friendly community BBQ connecting LGBTQ+ individuals, youth, and families to loca...
06/10/2026

Join us Saturday, June 27 for a family-friendly community BBQ connecting LGBTQ+ individuals, youth, and families to local resources, support services, and affirming spaces. All are welcome! For more information or to register visit: kennethyoung.org/events

Give today to help support the LGBTQ+ Center at Kenneth Young Center provide welcoming, inclusive programming for youth and young adults.
https://www.kennethyoung.org/donate_lgbtq

May is in bloom! 🌷From (Special) Interest Presentation Nights to our Glow As You Are Self-Care Night for a community-wid...
05/08/2026

May is in bloom! 🌷From (Special) Interest Presentation Nights to our Glow As You Are Self-Care Night for a community-wide event, there is so much to enjoy at your local Q Center this month

03/30/2026

In honor of Trans Day of Visibility, we’re coming together to celebrate trans brilliance, resilience, creativity, and JOY. ✨
Join us for food, community, performances, activities, and space to uplift and affirm trans lives. Visibility matters β€” but joy is powerful.
Come celebrate with us. Come as you are. πŸ’«

This March has so much joy in store! From learning how to make jewelry, to our first Trans Day of Joy to uplift communit...
02/20/2026

This March has so much joy in store! From learning how to make jewelry, to our first Trans Day of Joy to uplift community well-being in this time of hypervisibility. The next month has so many great opportunities to enjoy programming at your local Q Center

πŸŒˆπŸŽ‰ Get ready to dance the night away at the Q***r Prom! Join us on February 20 for ages 13-18 and February 21 for ages 1...
02/17/2026

πŸŒˆπŸŽ‰ Get ready to dance the night away at the Q***r Prom! Join us on February 20 for ages 13-18 and February 21 for ages 18+ for an unforgettable evening filled with music, fun, and fabulousness. Everyone is welcome to celebrate love and diversity in style. Space is limited. RSVP TODAY! Visit kennethyoung.org/events πŸ’ƒπŸ½πŸ•ΊπŸ½βœ¨ ***rProm

Community-based, not-for-profit provides assessment, counseling, psychiatric, recovery, and support services for individuals and families.

We are looking forward to learning skills, having fun, and enjoying Q***r Prom this month! 🩷    ***rprom
02/06/2026

We are looking forward to learning skills, having fun, and enjoying Q***r Prom this month! 🩷 ***rprom

01/29/2026

These past few weeks have been heavy with loss and outrage.

Take care of yourself, rest up, and come back ready to fight with five ways to help our community:

βœ… Be an ally and advocate
βœ… Consume LGBTQ+ media
βœ… Support q***r businesses and staff
βœ… Get involved
βœ… Listen, learn, and educate

We’re all we got, and that means we’ve got YOU β€” 3.6 million members, supporters, and allies in the fight for equality.

01/29/2026

We've reviewed the more than 50(!) session submissions we received and have begun sending out decision emails, so now it's time to proudly announce that registration for our Future Outlook 2026 Conference is OPEN! Join us for one or both days of this incredible event focused on building support systems for the LGBTQ+ community beyond the Drop-In Centers.

Your presence makes a difference. This year's theme, Strengthening our Community of Care, is about building the knowledge, connections, and community we need to support LGBTQ+ people, especially when it matters most. By attending, you're enhancing your professional skills while finding the support and connection to sustain this work during challenging times.

What's Included:
- Professional Education Credits: CME, CEU, and CPDU
- Continental breakfast, lunch & afternoon snacks
- Vendor/Resource Fair and networking time
- Free Parking

Cost to Attend:
Early Bird (prices increase $25 after 3/31):
Two Day: $225
One Day: $150

Student/Intern/Retired:
Two Day: $100
One Day: $60

Group discount for 3 or more employees!

To register, please visit https://conference26.cbo.io.

Trans 101 from us at your local Q Center at Kenneth Young Center: β€œWhat is a gaff?” If you have any questions, or need h...
01/12/2026

Trans 101 from us at your local Q Center at Kenneth Young Center: β€œWhat is a gaff?” If you have any questions, or need help accessing a free gaff, please reach out!

Address

650 E Algonquin Road, Suite 104
Schaumburg, IL
60173

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7:15pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm

Telephone

+18474965939

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