Equality Center

The Equality Center is comprised of the Equality Forum and the Conference Center. Both of these adaptable event spaces can be transformed to fully serve your individual needs.

The Equality Forum

The modern, airy design makes it a unique venue for lectures, trainings, receptions, dinners, commitment ceremonies, weddings, and other events which require a large, creative space.

The Conference Center

Adjacent to the Equality Forum, it serves as a perfect weekday, evening or weekend event space in DC. It is made up of three separate but adjoining rooms which may be opened to create one large room. All three rooms connect to an open hallway, complete with a long buffet suitable for catering or visual displays. Appropriate for both formal gatherings and party space rental. 

Contact Us

For information about the Equality Center:

Telephone: (800) 777-4723
Email: equality.center@hrc.org

 

Human Rights Campaign Foundation
c/o Equality Center
1640 Rhode Island Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20036

Hosting an Event

Check out below for more information about room configurations, catering, and available audiovisual amenities, or email us directly at equality.center@hrc.org.

Room Configurations & Suggested Capacities

The Equality Center suggests the following capacities for each of our rooms in several different configurations. These capacities may be adjustable; please inquire about your individual needs.

View floorplans of the Equality Forum and Conference Rooms A, B and C.

Square Feet Theater Standing Reception Seated Dinner
Equality Forum 2,200 150 250 100
Conference ABC 1,173 80 120 100
Conference BC 782 50 80 70
Conference AB 828 50 80 70
Conference C 345 35 40 30
Conference B 437 35 40 30
Conference A 391 35 40 30

Vendors

The Equality Center does not have an in-house caterer. However, we do have several preferred caterers who are familiar with and comfortable in our space, as listed below. If you choose to select a caterer who is not on the following list, we simply require that they provide us with proof of their liability insurance, as well as a bartending license if alcohol will be served at the event. 

We are happy to offer site tours to caterers who are new to the Equality Center; please set up an appointment by emailing us at equality.center@hrc.org.

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