MISSION

Founded in 2005,  QSpot LGBT Community Center fosters the health, well being and pride of individuals, groups and families within New Jersey’s LGBT community by providing resources, referrals, education and outreach. QSpot works tirelessly to fulfill its mission while operating a safe and welcoming 2000 sq ft community center in Ocean Grove, NJ.  QSpot is the only LGBT community center serving the diverse cities of Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Red Bank, Long Branch, Toms River, Princeton, Trenton and others while operating as a 501(c) 3 tax exempt non-profit organization.

HISTORY

The QSpot LGBT Community Center has been organized as a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of New Jersey since July 1, 2005.  Joe D’Andrea, an Asbury Park resident, along with MaryAnn Vitello, James Nappi, Brent Pawlecki, and others established the organization with the goal of opening an LGBT community center where services for residents could be provided. Tragically, within six months of starting the organization, D’Andrea suddenly died.  Though devastating, the organization regrouped and continued to move forward staying true to the founding members vision of providing programming to support the LGBT community.

TODAY

On February 8, 2015, QSpot moved into its new home at 66 S. Main Street, Ocean Grove, NJ.  QSpot’s new home features over 2000 sq ft of commercial space divided into 6 separate rooms. The facility is one of NJ’s largest safe spaces for the LGBT community, a place where individuals, groups and families can receive services and support without fear of discrimination or prejudice. The location features access to all major NJ transportation including; NJ transit railroad and bus service, Rt 195, Garden State Parkway and NJ Turnpike with plenty of free parking and handicapped accessibility. QSpot’s entrance has frontage on Rt 71 in Ocean Grove, NJ, a busy street with high visibility.