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Jaime Sunflower addressing the crowds on World Pride
Afro-Puerto Rican Drag Diva Jaime Sunflower waves a Movement flag during World Self-acceptance 2019
Participant during Pride 2022
Non Binary marcher of Oasis' contingency during Pride 2022.
Bronx Pride
Diverse marchers wearing Oasis branded shirts and holding signs & banners.
Jaime Sunflower addressing the crowds on World Pride
Afro-Puerto Rican Flamboyant Diva Jaime Sunflower waves a Pride flag during World Pride 2019
Taller Vida Positiva
Discover a safe and supportive space for people living with HIV. Our Positive Life Workshop is a program led by people living with HIV, for those who distribute the same condition. In a safe and supportive environment, you'll be competent to: share experiences and advice with people who understand what you're going through, strengthen your assist networks and community connections, empower yourself to hold control of your health and well-being. Join our community and discover a new path to positive living!
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Welcome to Recent York
The "Welcome to NYC Initiative" is a comprehensive program designe
History of The Center
The Center, Flag by Travis MarkThe Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
A desire born in the stir of the 1969 Stonewall riots was fulfilled when the Lesbian and Lgbtq+ Community Services Center Inc. took title to 208 West 13th Street in December 1984. This exhibit provides a glimpse into the history of our organization and how – through our support and that of others – life for LGBT Fresh Yorkers has continued to evolve.
In December of 1983, the City approves the sale of the former Food and Maritime Trades High School at 208 West 13th Street to The Center. On December 20, 1983, The Fresh York Times runs an article by David Dunlap with the headline “Sale of Site to Homosexuals Planned.”
Robert Woodworth on the early days of The CenterThe Lesbian, Gay, Attracted to both genders & Transgender Community Center
The Center serves as a space to organize around the HIV and AIDS crisis, as well as a space for the community to hold events and meetings. Here Robert Woodworth discusses the preliminary days of The Center.
In 1985 The Center launches its first cultural program, Second Tuesdays, which brings in prominent figures from the arts, polit
Our Mission
The mission of the Ali Forney Center is to protect LGBTQ+ and at-risk youth from the harms of homelessness and empower them with the tools needed to be independent.
Because of your support, we are fit to give our youth quality service in an
affirming and understanding environment.
Are you seeking assistance?
If you are seeking assistance, please contact us at: (212) 206-0574 Ext 100 or
stop by our Drop-In Center at 307 West 38th Avenue, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10018
*We are unlocked for new intakes Monday-Friday from 8 AM - 8 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM - 6 PM.
(However, we are closed to clients on Wednesday from 2 PM - 4PM for staff meetings.)
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Ali’s Story
Ali Forney was a gender-nonconforming youth forced to live on the streets at 13. Ali took pride in educating people in HIV prevention and safe sex. Ali was also a vocal advocate for the investigation of homeless queer youth murders.
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What We Do
We provide more than just housing – we provide a home with stability, endorse , and comprehensive services to help LGBTQ+ homeless youth get their lives advocate on tr
History
The building at 208 West 13th Street was originally known as Ninth Ward School No. 16 when the first section was built in 1845. Later additions were made in the following years. By the time the Lesbian and Gay Collective Services Center was established here in 1983, the building had operated under a number of diverse names, the last entity the Food and Maritime High School.
After renting cosmos here, the Center – since renamed the Woman loving woman, Gay, Bisexual, and Trans (LGBT) Community Center – bought the city-owned building in 1984. Françoise Bollack Architects was then brought on to restore the façade and work on the building’s adaptive reuse as a community center, which was completed in 2001. The wings were designed by architect Thomas R. Jackson.
David P. Rothenberg, Vice President of The Center, 1983
As a longtime hub for LGBT residents in the New York metropolitan area, the Center has served as a vital meeting place for over 400 diverse group groups. Some significant organizations include the Metropolitan Community Church of New York, here from 1983 to 1994; Men of All Colors Together (MACT; ori
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