Board of Directors' Meetings - Schedule Change for 2010

Santa Clara County District Attorney Election Forum

Please join BAYMEC and the LGBT community at a Santa Clara County District Attorney Election Forum

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 --- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center Ballroom

Discussion, Questions and Answers with Dolores Carr, Santa Clara County District Attorney and Jeff Rosen, Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney

Who will best serve the LGBT Community?
What are the candidates' thoughts about Hate Crimes?
Who should be the next Chief of Law Enforcement for Santa Clara County?
How is same-sex domestic violence being treated by law enforcement?
How does the Criminal Justi ce System treat the LGBT Community?
How is the transgender community being treated in the criminal justice system?

Come and ask the hard questions of both candidates! For additional info, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 408.486.9049

Join the fun at weekly Bingo

Wednesday nights, ongoing (check the Events Calendar for any weekly schedule changes)

Early Bird: 6:30-7PM
Regular Games start at 7PM and end ~8:45
$15 Buy In, with additional game packs available

Cash prizes, with all net proceeds directly benefiting the Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center

For more informaton, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Our Youth Center Rocks!

The DeFrank Youth Center provides a safe and confidential space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning young adults and allies 13-25 to hang out. Professional counseling is offered for ages 16-25.

These services are offered though a partnership between the Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center and Family & Children Services, under contract with Santa Clara County Mental Health Department, and funded by California’s Mental Health Services Act.

Learn more about our fantastic Youth Center and Youth Counseling

2010 Membership - Believe in Us

The Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center has moved to a volunteer status. In 2009, the board and the interim executive director took a hard look at the operations of the Center and decided to operate by volunteers, which includes members of the board of directors. What we have done in so little time is remarkable: we've initiated a senior nutrition program, improved an award winning teen center...and that doesn't include the ongoing social and support programs!

By donating to the Center, you are acknowledging that you believe in us and the great work that we are doing. Consider becoming a monthly member: it's the best gift you can give to the community.

New Senior Nutrition Program to Begin

We are proud to announce the launch of our new Senior Nutrition Program. In collaboration with the County of Santa Clara Senior Nutrition, we are launching a subsidized lunch program to serve healthy meals to people 60 and over on Wednesdays, with a suggested donation of $2.50. For those under 60, meals can be purchased for $4.51 each. The meals will be served at the DeFrank Center in the ballroom on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.

For more information and to sign up for the program, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Feb 15: Fight AIDS By Eating Pizza

Clicking on the image will open a PDF from the AIDS Leadship Center website in a new browser window.

Calling All Volunteers!

Do you know how the Billy DeFrank Center is operated? Most of the people you see managing the Center, answering the phones and writing letters are volunteers. We rely heavily on the support of the community and not just for money: volunteerism is what keeps us going, and we need your help -- we are looking for talent at every level! If you are interested in devoting your time and efforts to the future of your LGBT Community Center, please go to the Volunteer Center and tab and fill out the Volunteer Application. Also, check out the Volunteer Calendar for the date and time of the next volunteer orientation or training session. We would love to have you!