In the summer of 2003 the Woman's Community Association of Berrien County along with concerned members of the LGBT community and their supporters, came together with a unified vision of a youth and adult hotline to serve the LGBT community in Berrien County.

With the help of talented individuals, dedicated volunteers and concerned local businesses the OAC was able to expand it's vision to include support programs, educational and social events.

The OAC was born with a simple united vision, to assist the LGBT community in Berrien County, and it continues to grow due to the generous support from our community, family and friends.