One of the state’s largest organizations supporting the LGBTQ+ community is closing its doors due to lack of state and federal funding.

After 26 years, the Pride Center of Vermont will “pause operations” on Friday, the board of directors announced Thursday.

This includes closing its trans program, the SafeSpace anti-violence hotline, HIV testing and harm-reduction services.

“While we are pausing regular operations, we are exploring every opportunity to continue supporting our program participants, particularly SafeSpace survivors and Health & Wellness participants, and will be communicating with them directly to ensure continuity of support,” Pride Center of Vermont said in a press release Thursday afternoon.

Two people who worked at the Burlington-based organization confirmed that emp

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