Giving to the Center

The UGA Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center is one of a growing number of such centers in the southeast and the country. Opened in 2005, the Center provides students with programming space, support services, educational programs, and a library of 700+ books, videos and journals. The Center is now seen as the student union for many LGBT and ally students on campus. Your support will enable the Center to continue to expand programs and services that impact student success at UGA!

Please consider making a contribution to support the programming and support services of the LGBT Resource Center including but not limited to educational resources, per diem and honorarium expenses, food/reception, emergency support funds, and programming supplies.

Feel free to contact me at 706-542-4077 to talk about the many ways that you can support the work being done for our students.

Thank you for your support!

Michael

What can your gift do for our students?
$10/month One LGBT journal not carried by the UGA library
$25/month Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner
$50 Tassels for Lavender Graduation
$100 Safe Space stickers for faculty/staff
$250 Ten videos/books for the library
$500 Lavender Graduation Reception
$1000 One Semester of Faculty in Residence Lunches
$5000 Honorarium for campus speaker
$10,000 Emergency support fund for students
$25,000 Endow programs and services
$100,000 Endow Lavender Graduation

There are also naming opportunities for the LGBT Resource Center and the Center's Library. Call Michael Shutt at 706-542-4077 for more information.

Donate Online

Faculty/Staff may also give through payroll deductions. Download the form here. Enter “Arch Foundation-Student Affairs-LGBT Resource Center ” on the form.

What are students and alumni saying about the LGBT Resource Center ?

Natalie, Shawna and Kitty

"The LGBT Resource Center has provided me with a safe, welcoming space to make friends, get work done, and to be who I am without having to explain or justify who I am. The personal support and fellowship I have found here has been the defining factor in my happiness and emotional well-being at UGA."

--Shawna Scott, Student, 2009

"With a campus catering to over 32,000 students it's hard not to get lost in the crowd. A place to study or just a nice place to hang out can sometimes be hard to find. The LGBT Resource Center has become a second home to me. Its friendly environment creates a wonderful place to surf the net, study, hang out with friends or take a nap on one of the most comfortable couches in the world."

--Katherine “Kitty” Burdette, Student, 2009

Patrick and Chris

"The Center has provided me with a safe haven on campus that I did not have my first two years. It has enabled me to engage in enlightening and thought provoking conversations with diverse groups of people that I otherwise wouldn't have the opportunity to meet. Its creation sent the message to me that the university does value diversity and that it is making strides to make sure that all students feel safe and comfortable, and to ensure that everyone has a great college experience. It has allowed me to grow as a person by allowing me to challenge my ideas and my beliefs about myself and what it means to be a member of the LGBT community in a place where I feel comfortable.

The wide range of programs and events that are offered in the center have allowed me to expand my social network and my awareness of the resources available to me on campus. Having a staff and an advisor in the center that are available from 8-5 everyday gives me comfort and lets me know that someone is always available for me to talk to about my issues and concerns. The wide range of magazines, books, and other resources available at the center allow me to stay connected with the LGBT community outside of UGA."

--Chris Stokes, Student, 2008

"The LGBT Resource Center was a saving grace for me. The center was an amazing place for me to develop my leadership abilities while letting me discover who I am. I left UGA with a strong sense of self and direction, and I owe so much to the UGA Resource Center . The Center was so much more than just close friends and valuable information; it was truly an experience in self discovery."

--Patrick Miller, Alumnus, 2006