Out Boulder County Announces New Community Center

After more than 25 years of community activism and organizing, Out Boulder County has announced its new community center. The 9,505 square foot building located at 3340 Mitchell Lane in Boulder will serve as the primary location for community services and programming, and Out Boulder County’s administrative offices. The expansion was made to accommodate rapidly expanding programming and services, continued community engagement efforts, and the organization’s growing staff.

“We did it. With the support of the Boulder County community, our services and programming have outgrown two spaces in the past seven years, leading us to begin a search for a true community center to house our programming and operations and provide a space that can truly belong to the Boulder County LGBTQ+ community,” said Mardi Moore, executive director of Out Boulder County. “Because of the rich history of Boulder County’s LGBTQ+ organizing and activism we have arrived at this major milestone in the history of our community.”

The community center will include dedicated space for Out Boulder County’s youth programming that reaches hundreds of LGBTQ+ youth each year, will provide ample space for the already robust transgender and BIPOC programming to continue to grow, and community trainings and workshops. The community will continue to be able to access some of Out Boulder County’s programming at the downtown location including the Point! program and some social support services.

There will be space for other community groups that partner with Out Boulder County to host their events. Members of the community will be able to reserve and rent space for their own events in compliance with Out Boulder County policy. 

In early fall, Out Boulder County began quietly raising money towards the down payment. These initial funds are the beginning of a five million dollar capital campaign which will be conducted over the next three years. A comprehensive planning process for the capital campaign has begun, including soliciting extensive community input. 

“Out Boulder County is the strongest it has ever been. With the support of the community and their generosity through our upcoming capital campaign, we will be able to pay off the building and fund needed capital improvements to the space.” said Bryn Long, vice president of the Out Boulder County Board. “The purchase of this building and the success of the upcoming capital campaign ensure that Out Boulder County will be around for years to come providing life-saving programming and services to the entire Boulder County LGBTQ+ community.” 

The community is invited to join Out Boulder County staff and board members for an open house celebration of the new space on January 25, 2022 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. (masks and proof of vaccination will be required). More details regarding the upcoming capital campaign will be provided at the open house.

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Out Boulder is still seeking candidates for a full-time Database Coordinator position. If you are a talented individual who has prior experience with relational donor databases (CRMs) who is comfortable writing new protocols and is efficient with data entry, apply today to join the OBC team.

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OUT Boulder has volunteer opportunities

OUTBoulder is seeking volunteers to assist with basic administrative support services in our Pridehouse office.  If you have been searching for a way to get involved in the community and put your fantastic filing, phone answering, accounting, correspondence & organizational skills to use, now is your chance.  

Support OUT Boulder's Office Manager, Mauricio Shoup this summer with the Pridehouse renovation, various OUT programs management & Boulder Pridefest scheduling.  This is your opportunity to gain experience in non-profit event planning and office management. Three month commitment required.   Email volunteer@outboulder.org to take advantage of this opportunity.