Our Focus:
Black Hills Center for Equality is a community-based organization that envisions equality for all individuals regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation. Our membership is increasing and our volunteer staff strives to bring you events that are unique and welcoming. We offer friendly familiarity, a genuine haven of support, and advocacy for our rights as individuals and as a community.
Mission Statement:
The goal of Black Hills Center for Equality is to provide the resources, education and networking necessary to enhance the lives of diverse groups of people, with special outreach services to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning community, and their friends and families. The Black Hills Center for Equality advocates for equal access by providing a safe and inclusive environment for all.
Outreach:
The Black Hills Center for Equality prides itself upon our no-cost HIV testing and counseling services for GLBTQ and heterosexual individuals. Our support group, Living Positive in the Black Hills, meets bi-monthly and offers information and services for those with HIV and their loved ones, family, and friends. Also, the organization works with youth, adults, and families seeking support, reassurance, and encouragement in their lives.
Support Groups:
-Gay Rally (Respect All Youth): Youth/Young Adults, 15-24
rallyyouth@bhcfe.org
-Living Positive in the Hills: HIV Positive Individuals and their Caregivers
hiv_support_group@bhcfe.org
-PFLAG: Parents, Families, and Friends of GLBTQ Individuals
-Unified Live and Let Live Gay and Lesbian A.A.
-Lavender & Gray: Older adult Social Network , 50 and up
-Transgender/Cross Dresser Group
transgender_support_matters@bhcfe.org
-Paha Sapa Two Spirits Society
paha_sapa_two_spirits_society@bhcfe.org
Contact Us:
Hours: Monday – Friday 10am until 5pm, and Saturday 11am until 2pm, Closed Sundays.
We are located at 1102 West Rapid St, Rapid City, South Dakota. Our phone number is 605-348-3244
Those wanting to volunteer at Black Hills Center for Equality should contact Kathy at 605-348-3244, or by email. There are many projects and things to get involved with.
Our Staff
Executive Director
Kathy K.
kathyk@bhcfe.org
Board Chairperson
Roger B.
rogerb@bhcfe.org
Vice Chairperson:
Kathy K.
kathyk@bhcfe.org
Treasurer:
Steve F
Secretary:
Cody E
Board Members:
Duane H.
duaneh@bhcfe.org
Randy O.
randyo@bhcfe.org
Mike K.
Gene S.
genes@bhcfe.org
Michelle B.
