The LGBT Network is an association of non-profit organizations working to serve the LGBT community throughout the lifespan: Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth (LIGALY), The Long Island LGBT Community Center (The Center), Services and Advocacy for LGBT Elders – Long Island (SAGE-LI), and The Queens LGBT Community Center (Q Center).

LIGALY is the original organization of The Network as it was founded in 1993 and is nationally known for its work with LGBT youth in the areas of education, advocacy, youth leadership and development and support. The Center and SAGE-LI along with the Network was founded in 2005 to unite these non-profits to help more LGBT people across the lifespan and create a cost efficient way of serving the  LGBT Community in Long Island and Queens

With shared administrative staff between all organizations, this structure eliminates duplication of administrative and executive staff thereby allowing each organization of The Network to share resources. This unique modelreduces overhead costs and expenses and as a result more than 80 cents of every dollar raised are channeled directly into critical programs and services for Long Islanders of all ages and walks of life.

Together, each organization works within The Network to end homophobia and transphobia, to provide a home and safe space for the LGBT community, and to advocate for equality.  

Since 2012, The Network also produces the annual Pride Parade and PrideFest celebration every June and Living Out magazine each month. Both Pride and Living Out build community and celebrate our identities while also providing visibility to our movement.

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David Kilmnick

Kerrie O'Neill

Carlos Rodrigo Diaz

Robert Vitelli

The Leadership Team at LGBT Network oversees the strategic direction, program implementation, and overall governance of the organization. Comprising key roles like the Chief Program Officer, the CEO, and the Chief Executive Officer, this team ensures the successful integration and operation of all affiliated non-profits, maximizes resource efficiency, and drives initiatives to end homophobia and transphobia. They are pivotal in orchestrating community events like the Pride Parade and PrideFest, as well as managing the publication of Living Out magazine to foster visibility and unity within the LGBT community.

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