William Way Community Center Reviews

Great area.The Gay Pride weekend is always festive&the costumes are something to see.

Always something going on at the center. Nice addition to the LGBTQ community in Philly

Went here for an event. You can tell there's an amazing sense of community. The gallery and lobby is gorgeous.

It was very nice. I had a great time. It was my first time there. I really can't wait to go back. I would definitely recommend it to my friends. I know they would enjoy themselves. Even family members I would encourage to go and try to be more open minded. Very good experience.

A very all inclusive LGBTQ Community Center. Many programs provided with referrals to other LGBTQ community organizations.

Had a conference there and it was very informative.

I'm an Addiction Psychologist and have worked doing drug and alcohol counseling since I got clean and sober 27 years ago when I was 25. I moved to the Gayborhood and starting referring patients to William Way and volunteered there as well. People in recovery can find friends social support and services at William Way. I'm so appreciative of everything they've done for my clients. Jeremy Frank PhD CADC, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Philadelphia.

Great place has a lot to offer but be careful I got a parking ticket there

Great place. Awesome services. If you are looking for a sobriety meeting, there are many here.

Dedicated to righteous causes and a clear force for good in Philadelphia. Also this place have a small library, and you don't have to be political to utilize their space but they do make it available for citizens to become more informed and involved in their governance.

I'm not gay. They DO NOT DISCRIMINATE. A nice place to ask Philly and other questions. Artwork and so much more is offered here. Luv u guys!

Really comfortable and safe place for LGBT. Caring and helpful staff and volunteers. Thank you to everyone for making my holiday special

This is possibly Philadelphia's most recognized LGTBQ community center serving the community in Philly and surrounding areas. Parking near the center is a combination of on street, lots and structures. They run a number of events, fundraisers and charity drives to benefit the community and individual persons at times as well as being a meeting place for an AA chapter onsite as well. Lots of good work being done here.

Very fun center, always something fun going on and the lobby is also an art gallery.

William Way Center is a great place for LGBT people to seek resources, hold meetings, contribute to our community, and feel safe and comfortable.

The chilly challenge I went to with my friends was really good.
And I met a few of the artists downstairs that we're really nice.

Such an awesome organization that does so much for the LGBTQIA community.

We had our wedding welcome dinner in the 2nd floor ballroom of William Way Community Center. The space was perfect for our 120 guests and we had the best time. We love how inclusive the community center is, which was why we picked the space to hold our party. Avis was a pleasure to work with, and all of the staff there was very helpful. Would highly recommend anyone to have a party here!

If I'm in between destinations and need a place to relax and surf the web, or chit chat with staff and patrons and get the skinny on new exhibits or events, or peruse the community boards for jobs/things/etc. I can always drop in the William Way.

When i moved back to Philly i was looking for a way to help, make a difference in a positive way.
I decided to do volunteer work. My first "job" was at PAWS. Walking to the subway one day, 6 years ago, i passed WWCC.
I went inside, looked around, and signed up to volunteer. I started in the library and it was GREAT! I didnt know many people and this helped me change that.
Although i dont volunteer here any longer, whenever im in the City i stop in and say Hi.
Its a great place.

This is a warm and Welcoming place for the LGBTQ community. It's in a lovely building in the gayborhood. Love, Love, LOVE it.

A safe place to seek resources and help for those that are LGBTQ.

When you can't even call the main number and speak to someone about the experience of dealing with such a corrupt city- that's more than enough reason not to want to even go in an office. Have better front desk people!

Receptionist was sweet and the design inside the center is awesome. This is a fantastic community center in the gayborhood

Nice building, but not very appealing energy. It doesn't seem like a place I would want to hang out; just maybe attend a meeting or special event every now and then. There is some interesting stuff going on there.

This is a great place for my son being gay. He also had his high school graduation here. I think it's good to have places to accommodate the community

It is a wonderful place to come and use the wifi, do meditation, support the local LGBTQ community, and hold your events at. They have a computer lab that can be used, and they usually have an art gallery that you can muse at with different artists that come through.

This place is iconic. For years has been a major resource to our community and continues to serve hundreds each day.

I go there for a midnight meeting..every night.. Starts at 11:30 to 12:30 am. Friends of Bill

5/10/19. Reception Opening for Gabriel art piece. It was great! The only complaint that I have is the facility, No having AC.

Dropped off a cake for a party. It was beautiful inside. I was not expecting it from the outside!

Central to the Gayborhood this center offers too many services to even try to list! Drop in and check it out!

Most supportive place ever with great people taking care id the place and patrons.

There needs to be more activities for females. Thanks.

Just went to a wedding there. Really nice and great food.

Clean place, respectful staff and enjoyable events they allow to be held there.

In 2015:

I was homeless in Philadelphia, and it's unfortunate that this was or is a place that adapted the hostile attitude towards the homeless. I was one of the many that didn't have other places to go, and even this place wouldn't let a person relax. it is always the claim that they don't want to be held responsible for anything that happens, but this isn't a space where anything really happens. If you don't want to be held responsible for anything bad happens as a vague illusion to having people in your building, why have people in your building at all?

And they weren't/ aren't that help with community resources. it's like they focused on being their own community resource, rather than helping people get out of any toxic or depraved situation.

I do hope things have changed since, because you're not a community center if you're not helping the community.

Great place for events, or just to hang out. They even have reading material!

I love every TIME I have gone to the William way lgbtq center in Philadelphia PENNSYLVANIA. It brings the community together in amazing ways. I attended a great storytelling workshop put on by the ACLU OF Pennsylvania with an educator from the NATIONAL CENTER FOR TRANSGENDER EQUALITY. THAT WAS VERY INFORMATIVE AND AFFIRMING TO ME AT SO MANY LEVELS. THE HARD WORKING AND CARING STAFF WAS PROFESSIONAL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. I FEEL LIKE IT IS A SHELTER IN THE STORM OF THE OUTSIDE WORLD. I GIVES ME HOPE THE COMMUNITY WILL THRIVE IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. I WILL MAKE THE TRIP FROM LOWER PAXTON TOWNSHIP DAUPHIN COUNTY AGAIN. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND SUPPORTING ROLE FOR THE LGBTQ EQUALITY IN PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA. IT FEELS LIKE HOME TO ME NOW.

The center is inclusive by nature, but they're also so vigilant about focusing on the experiences of black and brown lgbtq+ members. There's always some cool art display in the lobby - check it out!

It's a wonderful place, I enjoy it every time there