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The nation's largest non-profit providing shelter and comprehensive support services to homeless LGBTQ young people.
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Thank U for stopping by the AFC drop in center today!Looking forward to the upcoming events! #lgbtyouth
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.
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We are excited by the progress to the Bea Arthur Residence, which looks like it should be ready to open in the... fb.me/86p8eoDzI
#SpiritDay is about supporting #LGBTQ youth. 🌈 Join and AFC by taking the pledge now and go purple tomorrow, October 15th! 💜glaad.org/spiritday
The law as it stands today mandates that we & other youth-services providers must eject our young people from housing on their 21st birthday.
Share this photo and link to tell the City Council & Mayor DeBlasio raise the age to 25.
#21butnotdone bit.ly/2EAAgXd
Thank you, , for including AFC in 's Drag Spectacular! Don't miss this event, happening on Tuesday, July 21st, at 7PM EST, which will support our friends in the Drag & LGBTQ community.
OASIS, the 11th annual summer benefit for AFC, turns virtual and zooms #waybackwednesday into your shag-carpeted living room as we go into the golden age of TV, the 1970s. RSVP here: bit.ly/OASISBenefit20
The gift came as a surprise during the aftermath of the housing crisis of 2008. We're grateful to Bea Arthur for supporting and believing in the young people in our care! twitter.com/RuPaul/status/
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Join host @tommydorfman for our 11th Annual OASIS! Special guests include , , , , , , , , and more of today's best & brightest LGBTQ stars and allies! RSVP here: aliforneycenter.org/events/oasis/
In a time of fear and darkness due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), we cannot close our doors to LGBTQ homeless youth and ask them to call from their home for services. We are their home. Find out how to support AFC in these challenging times.
bit.ly/SuppportAFCCOV
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
Karma visits an infamous homophobic church, help us turn it into a golden opportunity for homeless LGBT youth. fb.me/42ZTAduVg
Stars of Jonathan Groff & Murray Bartlett stopped by #AFC to learn how they can help protect our youth! http://t.co/DHs6E4x0u7
Bayard Rustin was a conscientious objector, nonviolent activist, labor organizer, LGBTQ+ activist, and international peace advocate who was an openly gay man. As a gay man coming of age in the 1930s and 40s, Rustin was open about his sexuality long before it was safer (1/3)
Our young advocates & staff staged a courageous appearance at the to ask members to raise the age we can serve youth to 25. The council listened & passed 3 measures today!!! This means big things for our youths: bit.ly/2tmA2i6 #dycdhouseme #21butnotdone
Today is #SpiritDay! Join and AFC by wearing purple today to show that you’re against bullying and show support for #LGBTQ youth. 🌈 Learn more about Spirit Day: glaad.org/spiritday 💜
Homeless young people in #NYC can lose crucial services when they hit 21 – here's how a package of reforms before could help them become independent adults. amny.com/opinion/homele
"I love that I can help someone else [have the] hope that I myself had to figure out on my own as I went along. It should be easier for them — that’s what I’m fighting for.” -
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.
One night only: & more perform @ Highline Ballroom to benefit our homeless youth. Get your spot! bit.ly/2uVDb5z
“I have the audacity to believe that peoples everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture of their minds, and dignity, equality, and freedom for their spirits.” — Martin Luther King Jr.
Check out these new PopSocket grips designed by @tommydorfman and for - 50% of every sale supports our work. Visit bit.ly/2UeYpaW to become an Ali Forney Center Poptivisit!
Each grip sold provides three meals for our homeless youths.
Thank you, , for listing us as one of the organizations to support this holiday season!
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Today we filed an amicus brief to #SCOTUS — every student deserves equal education regardless of gender identity. www1.nyc.gov/assets/home/do
Check out the Daily Show's report on our #HarlemNoHate campaign to turn a place of hatred and bigotry into a home... fb.me/7bBxlBkzr
Worthiness is your birth right. You are enough. You are worthy of love. ✨
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You are wonderful. You are enough. You deserve to love yourself. 
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Learn more about our plans to purchase the Atlah Hate Church and about what's next for the #HarlemNoHate campaign. fb.me/2VyQA1b7F
URGENT: Hurricane Sandy Destroys AFC's Drop In Center. Click here to learn more....
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
We are proud to be part of the opening ceremony at on 6/26, alongside , , , , and more! Will we see you there? 9-worldpride-stonewall50.nycpride.org/events/opening
Join hundreds of others in helping AFC turn a place of hatred and homophobia into a place of LGBT love and... fb.me/1ymOEwDWC
Media attention is helping our #HarlemNoHate campaign snowball! Click below for coverage from Slate. fb.me/3YxvGkUB6
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.
Thank you to all who supported our campaign through donations and telling others about it. With your help we have... fb.me/2nLiF1GYz
We hope that Pope Francis visits the Ali Forney Center. He should see how badly religious homophobia has hurt... fb.me/41Xw4QuPh
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. Please contact development@aliforneycenter.org or visit @ali_forney_connects on Instagram for more information.
Youth mental health advocates, , and have teamed up to show that you can #BeThere from anywhere! Check out BeThere.org to learn how to support one another during these tough times. #BeKindBeThere
We would like to thank The Advocate for calling attention to the plight of homeless LGBT youth this holiday... fb.me/3xmVnpAv2
Join us for Oasis — AFC's Summer Cocktail Party, hosted by , on Wednesday, July 24, from 7 pm - 10 pm. All proceeds benefit homeless LGBTQ young people in our care. Purchase your tickets today! bit.ly/2Lj8L8G
Thank you, , for supporting and providing care to #LGBTQYouth experiencing homelessness and beyond!
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In an effort to support other agencies in their mission to care and provide for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness, AFC has relaunched its National Technical Assistance Program. The helps to tell this story in this feature.
Ali Forney Center to add hormone therapy programs and dedicated housing services for homeless transgender teens. fb.me/3wb9UIjZZ
Thanks for all the support tonight. Please keep the donations coming: aliforneycenter.org/hurricanesandy #Sandy #NYC #LGBT
Today would have been Harvey Milk's 90th birthday. We celebrate his legacy as a civil-rights leader and champion of the #LGBTQ community. Happy Harvey Milk Day, and remember, "Hope will never be silent!" - Harvey Milk
The crisis of LGBT youth homelessness is in large part a religious crisis. About half of the youths at the Ali... fb.me/6zxOoqmHW
Happy Trans Day of Visibility! We're incredibly grateful to our trans and non-binary staff for being you and ensuring that our trans youths have a safe and affirming place to live in our dedicated Trans Housing program. (1/2)
We're thrilled to announce that we're a beneficiary of . On December 7th, an estimated 50,000 people will sleep outside to raise $50 million to help people experiencing homelessness. Sign up NOW at bigsleepout.com. #BigSleepOut #SleepOutwithAFC
Day 3: We're #grateful for Bea Arthur. She was a champion for the homeless LGBTQ youth. When Bea passed away, we learned that she had bequeathed $300K to us in her estate. Thank you, Bea. We love you and carry you in our hearts! #ThrowbackThursday
Thank you for the love and hard work during your time spent with us #HomelessLGBTYouth #AliForneyCenter
Join thousands of others in helping AFC turn a place of hatred and homophobia into a place of LGBT love and... fb.me/6XFuDr3S3
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
We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Carmen Vasquez, our friend and colleague in the struggle for LGBTQ liberation.
Many of us at the Ali Forney Center had the honor and joy of working with Carmen over the last two decades, both at the Empire State Pride Agenda (1/3)
Please watch the Harlem No Hate Campaign video.
WARNING contains extremely offensive hate speech.
Donate here:... fb.me/7G8Pa43ks
An op-ed in the New York Times suggests Pope Francis visit the Ali Forney Center when he visits NYC this...
It's been a dark year for all of us, but perhaps most of all for LGBTQ+ youths who have been rejected by their parents—thrown out of their homes and onto the streets during a pandemic. Your support allows us to keep our doors open through the COVID-19 pandemic. (1/3)
AFC executive director Carl Siciliano has written to Pope Francis on behalf of homeless LGBT youths who have been... http://t.co/VT8wc0kL1y
Join hundreds of others in helping AFC turn a place of hatred and homophobia into a place of LGBT love and... fb.me/4jli9YBmM
Today marks the passing of an iconic queer activist and civil rights pioneer in the LGBTQ+ movement. Sylvia Rivera was a champion for queer homeless youths and spoke loudly and boldly for trans rights, particularly the most marginalized LGBTQ+ folks of color. (1/3)
We’re incredibly grateful and excited to share that an anonymous and generous donor–who believes that LGBTQ+ homeless youths are worthy of love and care–is matching all gifts up to $100,000, starting now through midnight on December 31st. Donate today!
bit.ly/MatchingGift10
LGBTQ youths deserve to be safe and loved. Join @tommydorfman and give monthly with AFC 360 today. Let's give #LGBTQ youths the support they need and the love they deserve. Join today - bit.ly/JoinAFC360 🧡💜#AFC360 #OASIS
Join hundreds of others in helping AFC turn a place of hatred and homophobia into a place of LGBT love and... fb.me/3jbrffRD9
Happy International Womxn's Day! Today we're grateful, and we honor all the womxn on staff for inspiring and showing up every day for the young people in our care.
Broadway Beauty Pageant kickoff event at Industry Bar tonight till 9pm. We're unveiling this year's contestants, come meet them!
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Rustin's influence on other civil rights leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. has made its mark on history, and Bayard Rustin is a name we hold dear and remember. #BlackHistoryMonth #LGBTQHistory (3/3)
Join hundreds of others in helping AFC turn a place of hatred and homophobia into a place of LGBT love and... fb.me/2CM3HktRm
We're grateful to and for donating laptops like this to the young people in our care. Providing #LGBTQ+ homeless youths with the tools and access they need is essential to getting them ready to live independently. Thank you for your generosity!
Gladys Bentley was a performer and Black lesbian icon. She was a gender-bending powerhouse during the Harlem Renaissance. Donning a top hat and tuxedo, Bentley would sing the blues in Harlem establishments like the Clam House and the Ubangi Club. (1/3)
Tonight is huge for the Ali Forney Center. We will open our drop-in center during the overnight hours! We start... fb.me/3QpYAWNrn
LGBT rally for homeless youth MONDAY, JUNE 2nd at Washington Square Park. List of amazing speakers coming soon.... fb.me/14gEnIo1P
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
In the aftermath of the anti-LGBT massacre in Orlando the Ali Forney Center is:
In Sorrow for those who were... fb.me/7oPt8wd9s
AFC Executive Director, Carl Siciliano sits down with The Daily Show correspondent Jessica Williams to discuss...
Will you provide 25 meals for our homeless young people by riding with in #NYC on 1/28? Tickets: bit.ly/2iLKMgn
Happy International Pronouns Day from Carl (they/them), Kathryn (She/Hers), and all of us at AFC!
Transgender and gender-nonconforming people are commonly misgendered, even after declaring their pronouns. But by normalizing conversations surrounding gender pronouns, you can...
This week we learned that one of our clients, Alexandria Winchester, a young transgender woman of color, was murdered on the streets of our city. The details about her murder are still emerging, and it is believed she knew her murderer. (1/3)
It's International Transgender Day of Visibility! Let's celebrate all trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people, especially trans Black and trans womxn of color, for their contributions to our diverse society. Trans people deserve a place at the table! #TDOV
On Wednesday June 8 New York State Legislation will vote on a bill that would change the lives of thousands of... fb.me/3dt2iymch
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to do so. As a gay man in the Civil Rights Movement, Rustin was forced to be in the shadows. Despite all attempts to silence him, he is recognized as being the key organizer behind the March on Washington. (2/3)
We stand with 171 human services orgs in calling on the City to make cuts to the NYPD & invest in human services to protect our communities. It's time to invest in supporting our communities instead of over-policing them: bit.ly/InvestInHumanS #BlackLivesMatter #DefundTheNYPD
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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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.
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THANK YOU to the Global Leaders of @colgatepalmoliveco for coming together as a team to care and help improve the space for our young people. We're immensely grateful for the love and support from the family! #colgatesmile #LGBTQYouth #volunteer
Join hundreds of others in helping AFC turn a place of hatred and homophobia into a place of LGBT love and... fb.me/Ym5Hye1J
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
Over 2,600 individuals have supported the #HarlemNoHate campaign. We are $5,000 away from meeting our initial... fb.me/3wRBnSlxt
AFCs Joey Lopez w/ Posing 4 a pic once hearing he was part of the largest org serving #homelessLGBTyouth
Are you interested in running the 2016 NYC Marathon?
The Ali Forney Center still has some spots available for... fb.me/2xstERs2x
🎉 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 to join our journey & #MakeGoodFamous! bit.ly/3joTmmA
#equality #philanthropy
#Juneteenth, also known as the Black Fourth of July, is an American holiday that commemorates June 19, 1865, as the ending of slavery in the United States. Largely, this holiday stands for the liberation of slaves and the nation's work towards equality.
Watch this powerful, disturbing video from MSNBC highlighting the anti-LGBT hatred promoted by ATLAH church, and...
Put on your best outfit for our virtual A Place at the Table gala tonight! Together, we'll celebrate two former clients and raise funds for #LGBTQ homeless youths. There's still time to join us: bit.ly/APlaceAtTheTab #APAT2020 🎟️
Last year, we saw state government step up for its constituents. Faced with a devastating pandemic and a lack of national help, Governor Cuomo took difficult and decisive actions to protect New Yorkers. AFC is happy to see include $128 Million for Homeless (1/2)
Miss Major Griffin-Gracy is a Black transgender woman and activist at the forefront of the fight for trans rights. She faced many hurdles during her life—including homelessness and incarceration—and it's these challenges that fueled her activism. (1/3)
The Ali Forney Center is proud that our work of housing homeless LGBTQ youth was profiled in The New York Times.... fb.me/6IiQXa3R3
Join us in saying the names of our fallen family, and stand with me in declaring: #notonemore. #TransDayOfRemembrance
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