About the William Way LGBT Community Center

The William Way Community Center seeks to encourage, support, and advocate for the well-being and acceptance of sexual and gender minorities through service, recreational, educational, and cultural programming.

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History of the Center
Founded in 1976 as the Gay Community Center of Philadelphia the William Way Community Center has a 35 year history of serving the LGBT community in the Philadelphia region.

The Center purchased its current building in 1996, and the building opened to the public in July 1996. Since then, the Center has developed an array of programming which include:

Community Services
Cultural and Educational Programs
Social and Recreational Programs
Facilities Rental & Venue Services

Additionally, 14 community based organizations call the Center home, over 85 more use the venue on a regular basis. The building is open seven days a week and is currently used by over 2,500 people each month.