Spectrum Center Spokane
Spectrum Center Spokane
Website: [1](https://www.spectrumcenterspokane.org/)
Founded: 2018
Type: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
EIN: 36-4950751
Main Office: 1514 N Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99201
Mailing Address: PO Box 3222, Spokane, WA 99220-3222
Phone: (509) 309-8404
Email: info@spectrumcenterspokane.org
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Mission
Spectrum’s mission is to create a safe, intersectional, intergenerational, 2SLGBTQIA+ community gathering space that celebrates a resilient, healthy community through social connectedness and support, arts and culture, access to resources, and leadership development.
Vision
Spectrum envisions being the primary change agent for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community by advocating for social progress in Eastern Washington. The organization supports a thriving and diverse population through education, social events, services, social activism, visibility, and by uplifting and collaborating with other organizations.
History
Founded in 2018, Spectrum Center Spokane emerged to address the need for inclusive, non-alcohol-centric spaces for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Spokane. Despite launching during the challenges of 2020, Spectrum secured initial funding, achieved 501(c)(3) status, and expanded its team to implement remote programming.
Programs and Services
Gender Affirming Products Program (GAPP)
GAPP is a no-cost program for Transgender, Non-Binary, Two-Spirit, Genderqueer, Genderfluid, and Gender Expansive individuals. It assists participants in accessing gender-affirming services and items, including legal name changes, identity document updates, body shapewear, affirming gear, salon services, clothing, tailoring, and educational materials.
Community Care Coordination
Spectrum provides resources and referrals to affirming healthcare providers, housing support, legal assistance, and other essential services through its Community Care Coordination branch.
Education & Facilitation
The organization offers workshops and trainings to increase queer cultural fluency. Topics include working with LGBTQ+ communities, creating equity through chosen names and affirming gender identities, and intersections of identity. These sessions aim to develop allies and co-conspirators outside the community.
Support Groups
Spectrum hosts various support groups catering to different segments of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, providing safe spaces for sharing experiences and building connections.
Mental Health Microgrant
This program offers financial assistance to individuals seeking mental health services, aiming to reduce barriers to accessing care.
Adult Art Camp
Launched in 2023, Adult Art Camp is a free, inclusive set of classes across varied artistic mediums, including photography, zine writing, spoken word, and painting. It fosters self-expression and community building among participants.
Community Engagement
Spectrum actively participates in community events such as Pride, cultural days, and resource fairs at local universities. The organization collaborates with partners like SCAR, UNYO, APIC, INDEx, and PJALS to advocate for equity across various sectors.
Advocacy
The organization stands in solidarity with movements like Black Lives Matter and advocates against systemic injustices affecting Indigenous peoples and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Spectrum emphasizes the importance of intersectionality in its activism.
