An undated, provided photo of The Lavender Network's new building at 1590 Willamette St., Eugene, Ore. The building now houses Eugene's only permanent LGBTQ+ resource center.
Courtesy of The Lavender Network
According to its website, The Lavender Network is Eugene’s only LGBTQ+ service and community center. The coalition of five nonprofits offers health care, counseling, a free clothing closet and more to queer communities in Lane County. After renting different spaces around Eugene, the network opened its first permanent space near downtown on Feb. 10.
Laura Henry is the manager of The Lavender Network. She joins us to talk about the importance of creating permanent spaces for LGBTQ+ communities.
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