The William Way LGBT Community Center will permanently close the doors to its longtime Center City home on Dec. 18, but leaders say programming will continue at other locations throughout the city.

After saying it would be selling the building at 1315 Spruce St. in June, the organization announced its closing date on Monday. The decision to shutter was due to high repair costs, and officials were unable to raise the necessary funds. Around 15,000 people visit the center each year for counseling, recovery support groups and food services. MORE: How PennDOT plans to install a 258-foot pedestrian bridge over Columbus Boulevard in one night

William Way's Empowerment Programs — which includes the Elder Initiative offering resources to queer seniors — as well as its peer counseling a

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