Our Misson
Our mission is to provide a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment to inspire LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies to be themselves, to share with new friends, and to engage in activities which promote and unite our community.
The Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast, Inc.
The Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the LGBTQIA+ community of the Treasure Coast of Florida.
Legal Name: The Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast, Inc.
EIN: 86-2885165
Website: thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast.org
Email:thesancturaryofthetreasurecoast@gmail.com
This website is the official website of The Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast, Inc. and is owned and operated by the organization.
Our History & Philosophy
How A Facebook Group Became An Organization
Coming to the Treasure Coast can be tough for many in the LGBTQ+ community, especially when they come from an area that has an established, centralized space. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic magnified the absence of such a space here in our community. During the crisis, many felt isolated and separated, but some were motivated to make a change that would impact the LGBTQ+ community for the better.
Prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, a small group of individuals created a virtual group on Facebook as a shared space for the community to connect. Later, as CDC restrictions were lifted, meetings were held in person and group gatherings face-to-face transpired. This virtual group became the foundation from which the Sanctuary was built upon.
The vision of an LGBTQ+ physical space, a building to call our own, became a recurring desire in many discussions. Such a goal requires significant support that only a nonprofit dedicated to a purpose can satisfy. The first, and most vital, of many steps in establishing a group as a nonprofit is to identify the mission.
A group of individuals that reflected the LGBTQ+ community came together and spoke that mission into existence. With conviction, we serve as a means by which the need to be oneself, feel safe, and live in a nurturing environment can be met with love and acceptance. The only way this can be possible is through engagement and unification of the community with all its quirks and brilliance. In other words, we believe that individuals – like you – must take some responsibility to continue the existence of our community and all the experiences, opportunities, resources, and services offered and obtained through it.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is made up of community members who share a commitment to building a stronger, more connected, and inclusive LGBTQIA+ community across the Treasure Coast.
Laura Sellers McAllister
President
Christa Hawk
Social Media and Marketing
OPEN POSITION
Vice President
Jennifer Lynch Santos
Treasurer
Sarah Ann
Community Curtain Director
OPEN POSITION
Secretary
Carl Bridges
Community Affairs and Outreach
Richard Young
Voices - Gay Men's Chorus Director