We are deeply saddened to share with our Center community that two of our Center Founders, Bernie Michels and George Murphy, passed away.Bernie Michels chaired the very first planning committee in 1971 to start a gay center for social services, that later became The Center, the second oldest LGBT center in the country.
Bernie left San Diego decades ago for the East Coast, but stayed in touch and came back to San Diego to attend The Center’s anniversary galas.
Bernie share many times as he reflected on his life, that starting The Center and chairing the first planning committee, remained his proudest achievement in his lifetime.George Murphy remained a core leader, supporter, and volunteer in our LGBTQ community for 50 years.