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San Francisco LGBT Community Center

Field	Value
name	SF LGBT Center
image	1800 Market St - Carmel Fallon Building.jpg
address	1800 Market Street
San Francisco, California
94102
opened_date	March 2002
website	SF LGBT Center Website
ren_cost	$10 million
renovation_date	2016

San Francisco, California 94102

The San Francisco LGBT Community Center, also known as the SF LGBT Center, is a nonprofit organization serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community of San Francisco, California, and nearby communities, located at 1800 Market Street in San Francisco. The mission of the SF LGBT Center is "to connect the diverse LGBTQ+ community to opportunities, resources, and each other to achieve a stronger, healthier, and more equitable world for LGBTQ+ people and our allies."

The center is housed within the designated landmark the Fallon Building, as well as having a newer portion of architecture.

Programs and services

The Center's programs and services include:

Economic Development (including housing and financial services, employment services, and small business services)
Youth Services (including drop-in navigation, mental health services, and housing programs)
Community Programs (including information and referral program, arts and culture program, and volunteer program)
Building Services (including event rental space, computer lab, and partner organization tenants)

Operations

]] , the agency's annual budget is approximately $6 million, supported by a combination of San Francisco city government grants, rental and event income, and institutional and individual donations. The Center's Executive Director Jennifer Valles leads a staff of about 46 staff members.

Building

The center's building was created in two parts, and includes the Fallon Building (or Carmel Fallon) includes a Victorian Queen Anne home and commercial building, built in 1894 by Carmelita Lodge Fallon (1827–1923); as well as a modern portion of the building facing Market Street.

Incorporated in 1996, the Center opened its solar-powered, 35000 sqft facility in March 2002. In 2016, the Center began a $6.5 million renovation project to expand the space available to nonprofits that lease space in the building, as well as to improve circulation in the lobby. Programs continued throughout the renovation. On April 9, 2017, the Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration to mark completion of the renovation and the 15th anniversary of the Center. The total cost of the renovation was $10 million.

References

"About".
"Programs".
Hotchkiss, Sarah. (April 29, 2021). "Honey Bear Mural Painted Over By SF LGBT Center; Artist fnnch Responds".
(September 29, 2025). "SF LGBT center names deputy director Valles as new ED". [[Bay Area Reporter]].
(January 1, 2026). "Guest Opinion: New SF LGBTQ center ED welcomes the community". [[Bay Area Reporter]].
"San Francisco Landmark #223: Carmel Fallon Building".
Levy, Dan. (November 12, 1997). "Planned Razing of Victorian House Raises Battle Cry in Castro".
(27 January 2016). "LGBT Community Center to Kick off $6.5 Million Renovation in March".
"We Are Renovating! | SF Center".
(April 9, 2017). "SF LGBT Center marks 15th anniversary with major renovation". [[San Francisco Chronicle]].

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