What we’re about
The Billy DeFrank Center is part of the fabric on The Alameda and throughout the County with people coming to play Rainbow Bingo on Wednesdays, participating in the ‘Vintage means Valuable’ vibrant older adult 50+ group, and hosting Gaymes in the Queer Library attracting large numbers of younger queer, trans/nonbinary, gender fluid folks. The Center embraces a large number of discussion and leadership groups, and diverse social activities and special events.
To this day, the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center is recalibrating how to serve the community and allies The Center continues to be a beacon of hope, a 3rd Place where you get to be who you really are.
For more information, please visit defrank.org.
The Billy DeFrank Center is still asking for proof of vaccination for all in person events at the Center. Masks are optional.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Transwomen, Transfeminine, and Non-Binary Discussion GroupBilly DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center, San Jose, CA
The Transfemme and nonbinary discussion group is a time to share positive changes people are experiencing and new things people are learning about their gender issues. Many socialize on The Alameda after the meeting at the Billy DeFrank Center.
Questions? E-mail Fabulous@defrank.org
- Transwomen, Transfeminine, and Non-Binary Discussion GroupBilly DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center, San Jose, CA
The Transfemme and nonbinary discussion group is a time to share positive changes people are experiencing and new things people are learning about their gender issues. Many socialize on The Alameda after the meeting at the Billy DeFrank Center.
Questions? E-mail Fabulous@defrank.org
- Free HIV testing at Billy DeFrankBilly DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center, San Jose, CA
The AACI Hope Program at the Billy DeFrank Center offers a rapid test that uses an oral swab (no needles, no blood!) and results are available in approximately 20 minutes. You can choose between Anonymous (no ID required, results delivered verbally) and Confidential (valid state ID required, written results provided).
Testing is available Mondays 4PM - 8PM, except on Public Holidays.
Please bring photo identification if you want confidential testing (written results provided). Upon entering the Billy DeFrank building, inform the front desk volunteer that you are interested in receiving an HIV test and they will direct you to the AACI HIV testing room. Though the test itself takes just a few minutes, each test counseling session lasts approximately 30-40 minutes (some people have more questions than others). There is no counseling time limit per person.
Our services are provided to the community for free.
For more info please call AACI (408) 278 4138
Questions? E-mail : hope@aaci.org
- Gaymes in the Queer LibraryBilly DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center, San Jose, CA
Do come to Monday Nights Gaymes: 6PM - 9PM
Meet new friends!! Show off your board game skills!! Hang out!! Come join other members of our community for a night of board and card games. Many games provided, but you are welcome to bring your own!! Bring some snacks to share.
Questions? E-mail Fabulous@defrank.org
