Dining Out For Life, Hampton Roads

Stable housing changes everything. It affects whether someone can stay healthy, take medication, keep a job, care for family, and plan for the future.

On July 9, LGBT Life Center joined the Virginia Housing Alliance and advocates from across the Commonwealth for the National Alliance to End Homelessness’ Capitol Hill Day. Together, we urged Congress to protect federal funding for homelessness services and prevent proposed HUD changes from cutting people off from housing support.

The group met with staff representing 10 members of Congress, including both of Virginia’s senators.
For LGBTQ+ people, people living with HIV, and everyone facing housing instability, access to a safe and stable home matters. We’re proud to bring the needs of Hampton Roads into these conversations and stand alongside people working for fair access to housing across Virginia.

Everyone deserves a safe place to call home.

(LaTanya Pratt, LGBT Life Center Housing Program Manager, pictured right).

Healthcare should feel safe, respectful, kind, and free from judgment.

For National Health Center Week, we’re sharing a few words from people who have trusted LGBT Life Center with their care. Their reviews speak to what matters most: being listened to, being treated well, and getting the care and support you need without having to hide who you are.

From primary care, HIV and STI testing, and PrEP to counseling, pharmacy services, food access, and more, we’re here with care that sees all of you.

To everyone who has trusted us, recommended us, or shared kind words about our team: thank you. 💛

Learn more at lgbtlifecenter.org/lifehealth.

☀️ Our summer issue of Life Support is here!

Made by volunteers and made for community, this issue is filled with personal stories, original art, Pride memories, health information, upcoming events, games, and plenty of personality.

Inside, you’ll meet some of the people who make our community what it is and hear directly from LGBTQ+ voices across Hampton Roads.

📖 Take a look inside:
https://lgbtlifecenter.org/blog/made-by-volunteers-made-for-community-read-our-summer-newsletter/

Have a story, idea, or creative work you want to share? We’re always looking for volunteer writers. Email [email protected] to join the team!

Made by Volunteers, Made for Community: Read Our Summer Newsletter - LGBT Life Center Summer 2026 edition of LGBT Life Center’s volunteer-created newsletter, featuring personal stories, original art, and community resources.

🍽️ SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Everyone has a seat at the table!

This year, showing up matters more than ever.

Restaurants are showing up for the community.
The community is showing up for restaurants.
Diners are showing up for LGBTQ+ and HIV services.

On September 29, a meal becomes something bigger. When you dine at a participating restaurant, a portion of your bill supports HIV care and prevention, LGBTQ+ health, housing, food programs, and other essential services at LGBT Life Center.

So mark your calendar, invite your people, and get ready to fill a table.
Participating restaurants added daily. See a full list here: diningoutforlife.com/757.

Own or manage a restaurant? You compete for diners every night. On Dining Out For Life night, we work to fill your tables. Message us to participate or learn more.

Dine Out. Give Back. End HIV.

It’s official: LGBT Life Center has purchased the Robin Hood Road building we have called home since 2018. 🏢💛

Owning this 42,000-square-foot building gives us greater long-term stability and room to expand healthcare, behavioral health, pharmacy, housing, and other services for LGBTQ+ people and people affected by HIV throughout Hampton Roads.

We are not changing everything overnight. This will be a thoughtful, phased process shaped by community needs and our vision for the future. What does not change is our commitment to creating a place where people feel welcome, valued, and able to access the services they need.

Thank you to WAVY TV 10 for sharing this exciting next chapter. You'll be hearing more from us about what's ahead soon!

Watch the story:

LGBT Life Center purchases Robin Hood Road building they are currently in for $4.2 million NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The LGBT Life Center in Norfolk has purchased a new home, but they aren’t going very far. The agency, which has been located on the second floor of the three-story build…

The American Red Cross has declared only the second national blood crisis in its history. Blood donations are at a four-year summer low, and patients need people to show up now. 🩸

Join us for a community blood drive:
📅 Monday, August 24
⏰ 1:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 LGBT Life Center
20 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton

As a thank-you, everyone who comes to give blood in August will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email from the American Red Cross.*

Schedule your appointment at RedCrossBlood.org, and enter sponsor code LGBTLife.

A little time out of your day could make a lifesaving difference. ❤️

*Restrictions apply. See RedCrossBlood.org for eligibility requirements and promotional terms.

Roll up your sleeve, and give something that can save a life. 🩸❤️

Join us for a community blood drive with the American Red Cross:
📅 Monday, August 24
⏰ 1:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 LGBT Life Center, Community Room
20 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton

Schedule your appointment at RedCrossBlood.org, and enter sponsor code LGBTLife. Every donation can make a real difference. 🌈

🍽️ SAVE THE DATE: Dining Out For Life Hampton Roads 📅 Tuesday, September 29, 2026

This year's Dining Out For Life comes at an important moment.

Every meal shared on September 29 helps ensure people in Hampton Roads can continue to access HIV care, prevention services, supportive housing, food assistance, and healthcare designed for the LGBTQ+ and HIV communities.

The good news? Supporting this work is as simple as going out to dinner.

When you choose a participating restaurant, you're not just enjoying a great meal. You're helping your neighbors access care while supporting local restaurants at the same time.

Mark your calendar. Bring your friends. Bring your family.

Let's show what our community can do when we come together.

Dine Out. Give Back. End HIV.