What is the Lower Columbia Q Center’s mission?
The LCQC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit resource center providing outreach, education, and financial resources for the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community and allies of the Lower Columbia Region of Oregon and Washington.
EIN: 81-1952670
What services and programs do we offer?
Drop in hours: Tues 2-5pm & Thurs 12-4pm at 171 W Bond St. Astoria, OR
Weekly Schedule: programs include Gender Alliance Peer Support, Queer Recovery, Queer Educators Group, Young Adult Groups, Youth Groups, Social Events, and Book Club.
2SLGBTQIA+ 101 Training for organizations, educators, religious institutions, and hospitals, and more.
Services such as, but not limited to, gender affirming care, help with legal documents, a small library of books and magazines, free gender-affirming clothing closet, and personal health and hygiene pantry.
Who are our community partners?
Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare
Astoria School District
Columbia River Maritime Museum
Clatsop County Public Health Department
Columbia Memorial Hospital
Do ‘Astoria Pride’ events provide funding or volunteer support for the LCQC?
No. The event organizers that are currently using the ‘Astoria Pride’ name, North Coast Pride, have not provided financial or volunteer support to the LCQC since 2021. The LCQC was the original host and beneficiary of ‘Astoria Pride’ events until a conflict between board members resulted in an arbitration, which concluded in 2022.
We understand that this situation has caused confusion within the community. The LCQC Board formally requested that the event organizers currently using the name ‘Astoria Pride’ discontinue its use in order to prevent further misunderstanding. That request was declined. At that point, the LCQC moved forward with organizing its own events to continue fundraising efforts and support our mission. In 2024, North Coast Pride made a request for funds that were originally raised when ‘Astoria Pride’ operated as a fundraiser for the Q Center. The LCQC Board chose not to respond to that request, and there has been no further communication or collaboration between the parties to this day.
What 2025 Pride Events will directly benefit the LCQC, making our services possible?
June 20th: 10 Years Loud, 10 Years Proud - Celebrating Resilience Pride Gala at The Liberty Theater 18+
Doors at 7pm, Show at 8pm
$35 General Admission, VIP Pre-Party $40
Buy Advance Tickets HERE
After Party at The Inferno Lounge 21+
June 21st: Pride Block Party collaboration with Fort George at their Little Miss Texas Brewery
11am-3pm
Free Admission
Local Vendors will be set up and we will have performers throughout the day.
All Ages, Family Friendly event!
June 21st: Skate Night at the Astoria Armory
5pm
$4 Entry, $4 Skate Rentals
All Ages, Family Friendly event!
June 21st: Movie Night “But I’m A Cheerleader” at Columbian Theater
7pm
$5 Adults, $2 Youth
Film is Rated (R)
June 22nd: Queer Maritime Animal Talk at Fort George Lovell Room
1pm
Free Admission
Presented by Columbia River Maritime Museum
All Ages, Family Friendly Event!
June 28th: “Reverse” Tie Dye Workshop at Cambium Gallery
1pm
Free to BYOShirt or buy an LCQC shirt for $30
All Ages, Family Friendly Event!
Limited Space - Sign Up in Advance HERE
June 29th: Riverwalk Pride March at the Maritime Memorial under the Megler Bridge.
1pm
Free
All Ages, Family Friendly Event!
June 29th: Pride March After Party at Sun Bean Coffee Co
3pm
Free Admission
All Ages, Family Friendly Event!
Where does our funding come from?
The LCQC is supported by grants, business sponsorships, and individual contributions.
How can I get involved?