On National Coming Out Day, dozens gathered in Southeast Portland to celebrate the opening of Portland’s first center dedicated to supporting low-income and homeless LGBTQ people. The Marie Equi Center, named for the famous doctor and women’s rights activist, will officially open to the public Tuesday on Southeast 25th Avenue, offering wound care, connection to health services and eventually showers. The center’s executive director, Katie Cox, said they’re looking to fill a gap in Portland’s homeless services, since many LGBTQ people have difficulties navigating and accessing services. Cox said many services are only geared towards people diagnosed with HIV or that are ages 24 or younger — but the need is far wider than those specific groups.