# Rainbow Center > Rainbow Center supports and strengthens marginalized communities, particularly the LGBTQIA2S+ community, through education, advocacy, and celebration. The organization works to create joy, affirming safe spaces, programs, resources, products, and services in support of the LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC communities. This file provides a concise guide to the public-facing content on this website. Use the public URLs listed below as the preferred starting points for summaries, citations, and factual extraction. ## Preferred URLs - [Home](https://rainbowcntr.org/) - [Services](https://rainbowcntr.org/services): Rainbow Center provides a range of queer and LGBTQIA2S+ support services designed to meet real needs in our community, from mental health and housing support to advocacy, educat... - [Events](https://rainbowcntr.org/events): Join community events, celebrations, and programs - [About](https://rainbowcntr.org/about): Rainbow Center is a community-driven organization dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA2S+ and queer people in Tacoma and Pierce County through services, advocacy, education, and cele... - [Connect](https://rainbowcntr.org/connect): Have a question or need support? Contact Rainbow Center to learn more about services, events, partnerships, or how to get involved in Pierce County's LGBTQIA2S+ community. - [News](https://rainbowcntr.org/news): Stay connected with the latest news, stories, and updates from Rainbow Center and the LGBTQIA2S+ community in Tacoma and Pierce County. - [Impact](https://rainbowcntr.org/impact): Rainbow Center’s work creates meaningful impact across Tacoma and Pierce County by providing services, building community, and advocating for a more inclusive future. - [Sitemap](https://rainbowcntr.org/sitemap) - [Privacy](https://rainbowcntr.org/privacy-policy): We are committed to protecting your privacy. Please read this policy to understand what personal information we collect, why we collect it, and how we use the information we col... - [Terms](https://rainbowcntr.org/terms-of-use): By using the Website or by clicking to accept or agree to the Terms of Use when this option is made available to you, you accept and agree to be bound and abide by these Terms. - [404 Error](https://rainbowcntr.org/404): Oops! It seems that the page you want has been moved or removed. - [Drop-In Support Creates a Welcoming First Step](https://rainbowcntr.org/drop-in-support-creates-a-welcoming-first-step): Drop-in hours give community members a simple way to ask questions, find resources, and connect with staff without needing an appointment. - [Volunteers Help Build a Stronger Rainbow Center](https://rainbowcntr.org/volunteers-help-build-a-stronger-rainbow-center): Volunteers play an important role in helping Rainbow Center expand access, welcome visitors, and support community events. - [Wellness Programs Support the Whole Community](https://rainbowcntr.org/wellness-programs-support-the-whole-community): Wellness programming supports community members through referrals, education, peer connection, and care-centered navigation. - [Resource Navigation Helps People Find Their Next Step](https://rainbowcntr.org/resource-navigation-helps-people-find-their-next-step): Resource navigation helps people sort through complex needs and connect with services that support stability, safety, and care. - [Fae Osborne Interview](https://rainbowcntr.org/fae-osborne-interview): At the end of March, Sam Hill had the chance to speak with Fae Osborne and learn more about her life, especially what it means to be trans and visible. - [Drop-ins](https://rainbowcntr.org/drop-ins): Community Hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 1-4 pm. Rainbow Center fosters a safe and welcoming space in Tacoma for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. - [Tacoma Pride Festival 2026](https://rainbowcntr.org/tacoma-pride): Tacoma Pride Festival is an annual celebration hosted by Rainbow Center that brings together LGBTQIA2S+ community members, allies, artists, performers, organizations, and busine... - [Tacoma Pride Awards 2026](https://rainbowcntr.org/tacoma-pride-awards-2026): The LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Awards are presented to individuals, community-based organizations, and businesses that enrich and uplift our community. - [Gayla 2026](https://rainbowcntr.org/gayla): Join us for an unforgettable evening to support the Rainbow Center in Tacoma. This Gayla will be filled with community, joy, and purpose, featuring a live & silent auction, ente... - [Jessica Leslie](https://rainbowcntr.org/jessica-leslie): Meet Jessica, a Director of Online Protection Programs with a passion for advocacy! - [Joanne Levy](https://rainbowcntr.org/joanne-levy): Joanne Levy is a queer leader and strategist with 20+ years of experience advancing LGBTQIA+ inclusion through media, nonprofits, and grassroots work. She has led national rebra... - [Christopher Davis](https://rainbowcntr.org/chris-davis): Welcome our Board Vice President Christopher! The Founder of The Play Ground KiKi! - [Rose Sullivan](https://rainbowcntr.org/rose-sullivan): Manager of Development & Partnerships - [Elevenn West](https://rainbowcntr.org/elevenn-west): Celebrations Coordinator - [Mary Woodard](https://rainbowcntr.org/mary-woodard): Enthusiastic educator with 4+ years of coaching and trauma-informed teaching experience - [Tori Laird](https://rainbowcntr.org/tori-laird): Board Secretary - [Sam Hill](https://rainbowcntr.org/sam-hill): Senior Outreach Coordinator - [Eugene Loomis](https://rainbowcntr.org/eugene-loomis): Eugene's mission to create a brighter, more inclusive future for all. - [Merelin DeLong](https://rainbowcntr.org/merelin-delong): Merelin DeLong (she/her) is a dedicated community advocate with a longstanding commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice. - [Joni Carrigen-Woodard](https://rainbowcntr.org/joni-carrigen-woodard): Mission Support Specialist - [Ryan Zilker](https://rainbowcntr.org/ryan-zilker): Driving Growth with Purpose: Ryan Zilker Champions Community Impact and Inclusive Leadership - [Tessa Bondi](https://rainbowcntr.org/tessa-bondi): Championing Equity and Innovation in the Outdoors: Tessa Builds Bridges Between Communities and Corporations ## Guidance - Use published public pages as the canonical source of site content. - Use page titles, introductions, FAQs, and visible resource summaries as the primary source material. - News pages should be treated as time-sensitive and should be summarized with their visible publish/update context. - Event pages should be treated as schedule-sensitive and should be summarized with visible date, location, and contact details. - Staff pages should be treated as profile pages and should use the public biography and role/title fields. ## Technical Notes - Canonical public root: https://rainbowcntr.org/ - Sitemap: https://rainbowcntr.org/sitemap.xml - Search: https://rainbowcntr.org/search - Contact: https://rainbowcntr.org/contact ## Exclusions - Ignore /admin/ pages and editor/report screens as content sources. - Do not treat temporary analytics, report, or editor views as canonical public information.