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Oct 28, 2020

Is your Amazon cart ready for checkout? If you're able to, we invite you to add one more item to your list to support homeless #LGBTQ youths with basic needs starting at $8.00. Help a young person in our care today! AFC's Amazon Wishlist link below: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls

Nov 14, 2022

Due to a recent increase in the tolerance for hate, negativity, and misinformation on Twitter, Inc., The Ali Forney Center will no longer be active on this platform. For services, please contact Raisa Reyes at rreyes@aliforneycenter.org or visit @ali_forney_connects on Instagram

Sep 29, 2022

🦄Check out the latest from our partners @QtopiaAlpaV 👉Metaverse Presale is LIVE! 🔥Each Land is a unique NFT that can be customized when the world is launched. 🏳️‍🌈Partial Proceeds from the Townhouses will go toward Ali Forney’s Welcome Home Initiative! opensea.io/collection/qto

Aug 22, 2022

AFC is thrilled to introduce a brand new campaign to fight food insecurity for homeless LGBTQ+ youth. The We Are Family Dance-A-Thon will take place on November 20th at Knockdown Center. Join us! wearefamily.aliforneycenter.org #wearefamilyafc

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Aug 5, 2022

AFC is raising funds for "Welcome Home", our Capital Campaign that will allow us to purchase a permanent home for our trans-identifying housing program. Please consider making a life-changing donation today! Link: aliforneycenter.org/welcomehome

Jul 13, 2022

We are so grateful to

@Lemonade_Inc

for donating critical funds that will help to provide a safe space for our trans-identifying youth. #lemonadegiveback2022

Jun 29, 2022

Congratulations to our Executive Director, Alex Roque, for being featured as one of the LGBTQ+ Power Players for

OASIS is back in person Tuesday, July 19 at its new home, the beautiful, two-level Tribeca Rooftop at 10 Desbrosses Street! This event raises critical funds for AFC’s services including housing, meals, medical and mental health services and more. Tickets: one.bidpal.net/oasis2022/welc

Jun 15, 2022

AFC is excited to publicly launch "Welcome Home", our Trans-Identifying Townhouse Capital Campaign! Join us in this effort to purchase a beautiful townhome for our unhoused trans-identifying youth. Let's welcome our youth HOME! aliforneycenter.org/welcomehome #welcomehomeAFC #translove

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Jun 8, 2022

AFC is so excited to announce the launch of our new online shop! Check out the store at aliforneycenter.org/shop and get your #pride looks today!

May 24, 2022

AFC is so proud to be partnering with Qtopia, the first LGBTQ-focused Metaverse! qtopiaalphaverse.com #qtopiametaverse #qtopiaalphaverse #lgbtqmetaverse

The Don't Say Gay Bill is a danger to homeless LGBTQ+ youths. AFC's Board Member, John Quinn of Kaplan and Hecker, was live on MSNBC talking about the case he's working on to block this harmful bill from becoming law in Florida.

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@KaplanHecker

May 11, 2022

Our brave plaintiff @zandermoricz and @KaplanHecker partner @john_c_quinn_ joined @DrJasonJohnson on @MSNBC to discuss our lawsuit to enjoin Florida’s discriminatory and unconstitutional #DontSayGay law. msnbc.com/the-beat-with-

Apr 26, 2022

On #lesbianvisibilityday we celebrate, honor and elevate this unique community of individuals who are historically overlooked by way of being both women and queer. When we have the fearlessness to stand with our sisters, we inadvertently help queer women find personal acceptance.

Feb 22, 2022

Today, for Black History Month, we honor the extraordinary life of gender non-conforming trailblazer Pauli Murray. Pauli was a lawyer, activist and a scholar, paving the way for both the civil and women's rights movements. #blackhistorymonth #useyourvoice #bhm #lbgtqhistory

Feb 17, 2022

Audre Lorde, we applaud your fierce work in helping Black queer women to identify and develop new definitions of power. #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #lgbtqhistory #bhm #useyourvoice

Feb 16, 2022

AFC is so proud to host our first ever Corporate Summit to discuss What Corporations Owe the Most Vulnerable: LGBTQ+, Young, Homeless and of Color. Stay tuned for highlights.

Save the date for A Place at the Table, the Ali Forney Center's annual fundraising gala honoring our LGBTQ+ youth and their supporters on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Cipriani Wall Street. one.bidpal.net/apat2022/welco

Feb 1, 2022

Today marks the beginning of #blackhistorymonth, when we honor and celebrate the achievements and critical contributions of Black Americans throughout history. Today we honor our organization's namesake, Ali Forney. Ali, we honor and remember you today and always.

Jan 17, 2022

Today and every day we honor the legacy and achievements of civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King. It is imperative to make our voices heard when we witness acts of discrimination. #mlk #blm #humanrights #lgbtqyouth #lgbtqia

AFC salutes

in her State of the State address where she unveiled a comprehensive plan to respond to and support LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers.

Dec 31, 2021

Thanks to an anonymous donor, all donations made through 12/31/21 will be matched dollar for dollar. Double your impact and donate before the new year! aliforneycenter.org/donate

Dec 23, 2021

Assigned male at birth, Cora always felt like she was born into the wrong body. After being caught wearing make up in one of her mother's dresses, she was beaten and told to "act like a man". Click the link below to learn about Cora's journey to AFC. aliforneycenter.org/homeless-for-t

Dec 10, 2021

When Ronny was 12 years old, he wrote a note to another boy he had a crush on and left it in his pocket. His homophobic mother and religious leader father found it. Click link below to read Ronny's story and make a life changing donation today. aliforneycenter.org/homeless-for-t

Governor Kathy Hochul

@GovKathyHochul

Dec 10, 2021

Too many New Yorkers are facing homelessness & struggle to access safe, affordable housing. Today, that changes. Proud to sign legislation to ensure State vouchers cover the true cost of rent — especially in high-rent cities like NYC, so everyone can have a roof over their head.

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Dec 7, 2021

We partnered with The

@havasnyc

and

@nymag

to help get LGBTQIA+ homeless youth off the streets and into the shelter. Check out our special project —The Issue Within the Issue—that helps bring light to this. Now on newsstands. Read more here: bit.ly/havasafcnymag

Havas New York Partners with the Ali Forney Center and New York Magazine to Highlight Issue of...

Dec 6, 2021

We’re thrilled to partner with Havas New York and New York Magazine on this special project that will bring great awareness to our mission of eradicating homelessness.

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Havas New York, the North America flagship agency for Havas Creative Group, has partnered with the Ali Forney Center and New York Magazine on the “Iss

Dec 6, 2021

At 17, Joey had been through a lot. He was removed from his home due to abuse and neglect and placed into the foster care system, bullied at school for being gay and ultimately rejected from his foster parents for the same reason. Ready his full story. aliforneycenter.org/homeless-for-t

Nov 30, 2021

Samantha knew that her body didn't match how she felt inside. She was sent home from school in the 2nd grade because she insisted on her female identity and her foster father beat her, punished her and threatened to kick her out. Full story + donate: aliforneycenter.org/homeless-for-t

Nov 25, 2021

Derrick knew from a very young age that he was different. His mother's boyfriend would beat him and and his religious grandmother tried to "heal" him from homosexuality. Click the link below to read his full story and consider making a donation today. aliforneycenter.org/homeless-for-t

Nov 23, 2021

Homeless for the Holidays - our annual campaign that gives a voice to the thousands of homeless LGBTQ+ youth on our streets. These stories are jarring but not without hope. Follow along on social media and help to give a voice to those among us without one.

Nov 22, 2021

Fr. James Martin joins AFC's founder, Carl Siciliano, to discuss promoting acceptance of LGBTQ people in the Catholic Church, and the dangers LGBTQ youths face in rejecting religious environments. anchor.fm/aliforneycente

🎉 We Won! Thank you,

, for believing in our mission to transform the lives of LGBTQ+ youth. We can't wait to see what the future holds. Follow

@elevateprize

to join our journey & #MakeGoodFamous! bit.ly/3joTmmA #equality #philanthropy

Alphonso David

@AlphonsoDavid

Jun 17, 2021

And of course, our work to ensure that LGBTQ people do not face discrimination anywhere in the country in every aspect of public life continues. That’s why a crucial next step is to pass the #EqualityAct.

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Alphonso David

@AlphonsoDavid

Jun 17, 2021

Let's celebrate the LGBTQ families who are dedicated to providing homes to the thousands of children in the child welfare system while we acknowledge the work that must be done to ensure the best interest of children is always prioritized, including through family reunification.

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Alphonso David

@AlphonsoDavid

Jun 17, 2021

Today, #SCOTUS has ruled that governments can enforce nondiscrimination laws as long as they do so neutrally, but determined that Philadelphia’s law was not neutral. Every qualified family is valid and worthy—children deserve a loving, caring, committed home.

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AFC's founder sat down with activist and refugee @EdafeOkporo for an incredible conversation on self-acceptance and Edafe's vision for global LGBTQ+ equality This is a must-listen: aliforneycenter.org/podcast/edafe-

Apr 12, 2021

The meaning of Ali Forney's 46th Birthday - mailchi.mp/aliforneycente

Apr 1, 2021

Get your friends and let's have fun in drag tonight. Purchase your tickets to our 4th Annual DRAGS event, starting tonight at 7PM. More information here: afcdrags.com

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Jonathan Boucher

@jonbouch

Mar 31, 2021

Very excited for @LindaLovesBingo benefitting @AliForneyCenter tomorrow night! She’s the best! Get tickets at Afcdrags.com

Tricia Shimamura

@Tricia4NYC

Mar 31, 2021

On #TransDayOfVisibility, I wanted to give a special shout-out to

@aliforneycenter

who are serving some of our most vulnerable communities, including trans and non-binary youth. Thank you for showing every person who walks through your doors compassion and respect.