LGBT Center Faces Funding Crisis | Harrisburg News

Facing financial strain and uncertain federal funding, the LGBT Center of Central PA is pivoting with new leadership—Michael Tschop, the CFO, steps in as interim executive director after Amber Barnes’ two-year tenure ends. With a newly opened Front Street location struggling to sustain operations, the center relies on grants and dwindling donations amid economic headwinds. Still, its vital services—from food banks to sexual health resources for teens to seniors—continue thanks to a dedicated team. Tschop, experienced in grant writing, aims to diversify funding, boost individual donations (currently just 30 monthly), and forge partnerships. Amid rising needs, especially for LGBTQ+ unhoused individuals who make up 30% of Harrisburg’s homeless population, the center vows to keep core programs alive—even as it shifts toward more volunteer-driven models. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/46b25df6845fc2c8