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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 13,974,414 | 16,438,209 | 13,971,350 | 16,067,185 | 13,953,352 | 74,404,510 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... | 0 | |||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 13,974,414 | 16,438,209 | 13,971,350 | 16,067,185 | 13,953,352 | 74,404,510 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | 2,106,943 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 72,297,567 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 13,974,414 | 16,438,209 | 13,971,350 | 16,067,185 | 13,953,352 | 74,404,510 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 444,218 | 11,167 | 185,109 | 623,263 | 77,765 | 1,341,522 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 237,693 | 0 | 225,849 | 351,269 | 768,088 | 1,582,899 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 77,328,931 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2023 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2023 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023: | ||||
| a From 2018....... | ||||
| b From 2019....... | ||||
| c From 2020....... | ||||
| d From 2021....... | ||||
| e From 2022....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2018 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2023..... | ||||
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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE ORGANIZATION HAS ITS FORM 990 PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM AND HAS ESTABLISHED THE FOLLOWING REVIEW PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION REPORTED IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE. WHEN THE FORM 990 HAS BEEN PREPARED, REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT, AND IS READY TO BE FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, IT'S SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY FOR ANY COMMENTS PRIOR TO ITS SUBMISSION. THE GOVERNING BODY IS PROVIDED WITH ONE WEEK TO REVIEW THE PREPARED FORM 990 AND PROVIDE THEIR COMMENTS. ANY COMMENTS ARE THEN GROUPED, SUMMARIZED AND PROVIDED TO THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER OR COMMITTEE IN CHARGE OF FILING THE RETURN FOR THEIR REVIEW. EACH ISSUE IS DOCUMENTED AND ADDRESSED UNTIL THE RETURN IS FINALIZED AND APPROVED FOR FILING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY HAS IN PLACE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH IT MONITORS AND ENFORCES. IF A DIRECTOR, OFFICER, OR KEY EMPLOYEE HAS A PERSONAL OR FINANCIAL INTEREST IN A PROPOSED CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION WITH THE CENTER, HE OR SHE MUST MAKE FULL DISCLOSURE OF SUCH INTEREST BEFORE ANY DISCUSSION, NEGOTIATION, OR ACTION IS TAKEN ON SUCH TRANSACTION. ANY DIRECTOR, OFFICER, OR KEY EMPLOYEE WHO IS AWARE OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER COMING BEFORE THE BOARD SHALL NOT BE PRESENT FOR ANY VOTE IN CONNECTION WITH THE MATTER OR OTHERWISE ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON SUCH MATTER. TO IMPLEMENT THIS POLICY, EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER, AND KEY EMPLOYEE OF THE CENTER WILL SUBMIT ANNUALLY A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND ANY CONFLICT, IF NOT PREVIOUSLY DISCLOSED, SHALL BE DISCLOSED PRIOR TO ANY DISCUSSION OR VOTE OF THE DIRECTORS ON ANY MATTER WHICH MAY PRESENT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THESE DISCLOSURE FORMS WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH WILL ATTEMPT TO RESOLVE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT AND, IN THE ABSENCE OF RESOLUTION, REFER THE MATTER TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR CONSIDERATION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE ORGANIZATION HAS ESTABLISHED A WRITTEN COMPENSATION POLICY FOR THEIR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO FOLLOW IN ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER OFFICERS. THE POLICY MANDATES THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL OBTAIN RESEARCH AND INFORMATION TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE FULL BOARD FOR THE COMPENSATION (SALARY AND BENEFITS) OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER OFFICERS BASED ON A REVIEW OF COMPARABILITY DATA. FOR EXAMPLE, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL SECURE DATA THAT DOCUMENTS COMPENSATION LEVELS AND BENEFITS FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THIS DATA MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. SALARY AND BENEFIT COMPENSATION STUDIES BY INDEPENDENT SOURCES; 2. WRITTEN JOB OFFERS FOR POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS; 3. DOCUMENTED TELEPHONE CALLS ABOUT SIMILAR POSITIONS AT BOTH NONPROFIT AND FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS; AND 4. INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE IRS FORM 990 FILINGS OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER OFFICERS THE BOARD MUST DOCUMENT HOW IT REACHED ITS DECISIONS, INCLUDING THE DATA ON WHICH IT RELIED, IN MINUTES OF THE MEETING DURING WHICH THE COMPENSATION WAS APPROVED. DOCUMENTATION WILL INCLUDE: A) A DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS AND THE DATE IT WAS APPROVED; B) THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD WHO WERE PRESENT DURING THE DISCUSSION ABOUT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS, AND THE RESULTS OF THE VOTE; C) A DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPARABILITY DATA RELIED UPON AND HOW THE DATA WAS OBTAINED; AND D) ANY ACTIONS TAKEN (SUCH AS ABSTAINING FROM DISCUSSION AND VOTE) WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPENSATION BY ANYONE WHO IS OTHERWISE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD BUT WHO HAD A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE DECISION ON THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS. THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD, WHO IS A VOLUNTEER AND NOT COMPENSATED BY THE CENTER, WILL OPERATE INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT UNDUE INFLUENCE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. NO MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL BE A STAFF MEMBER, THE RELATIVE OF A STAFF MEMBER, OR HAVE ANY RELATIONSHIP WITH STAFF THAT COULD PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST AT 208 WEST 13TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10011 OR BY CALLING THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY AT (212)620-7310. |
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| FORM 990, PART 1, LINE 1 | THE NEW YORK CITY'S LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, & TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY CENTER EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO LEAD HEALTHY, SUCCESSFUL LIVES. THE CENTER CELEBRATES OUR DIVERSITY AND ADVOCATES FOR JUSTICE AND OPPORTUNITY. |
| Part III, LIne 4a - Program Service description | ADULT SERVICES: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: THE CENTER IS A NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF ADDICTION SERVICES AND SUPPORTS (OASAS) LICENSED, OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY. THE CENTER OFFERS A MEDICALLY SUPERVISED, INTENSIVE PROGRAM FOR SUBSTANCE USE. IT USES A CLIENT-CENTERED AND TRAUMA-INFORMED MODEL WHICH INCORPORATES A RANGE OF HOLISTIC SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY, AGES 18 AND OLDER, INCLUDING HARM REDUCTION COUNSELING, DROP-IN RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUPS, ALONG WITH NARCAN, FENTANYL TESTING STRIPS AND XYLAZINE TESTING STRIPS. THROUGH SHORT-TERM MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, THE CENTER (VIA INDIVIDUAL, COUPLES, AND FAMILY COUNSELING) ADDRESSES A RANGE OF MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS THAT IMPACT OUR COMMUNITY, INCLUDING COMING OUT, HIV AND AIDS PREVENTION AND EDUCATION, LIVING WITH HIV AND AIDS, GENDER EXPLORATION, TRANSGENDER AND GENDER IDENTITY CONCERNS, IMMIGRATION, COMMUNITY TRAUMA AND MORE. THE CENTER'S LIFT (LGBTQ+ INSTITUTE FOR FAMILY THERAPY) CERTIFICATION PROGRAM TEACHES CLINICIANS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CONFIDENCE NEEDED TO REDUCE REJECTING BEHAVIORS OF FAMILIES STRUGGLING TO ACCEPT THEIR LGBTQ+ CHILDREN WITH THE OPTION OF CE HOURS FOR CLINICIANS. CASE MANAGEMENT & SURVIVOR SUPPORT: COLLABORATIVE AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES TO SUPPORT ROUTES TO STABILITY AND SAFETY FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS. ROUTES TO STABILITY AND SAFETY INCLUDE HOUSING, FOOD SUPPORT, TRANS AND GENDER EXPANSIVE AFFIRMING CARE, CRIME VICTIMS SUPPORT SERVICES, REFERRALS TO IMMIGRANT LEGAL SERVICES AND CONNECTIONS TO SHELTER, FOOD, AND MEDICAL CARE FOR IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER LGBTQ+ PERSONS IN NEED OF SUPPORT. PATIENT NAVIGATION: THE CENTER ASSIST COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO EXPLORE AFFORDABLE COVERAGE OPTIONS, COMPLETE AN APPLICATION TO ENROLL IN A PLAN AND SECURE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR YOUR CURRENT HEALTH CARE COSTS. THE CENTER IS A DESIGNATED NAVIGATOR AGENCY FOR THE NY STATE OF HEALTH, THE HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE FOR NEW YORK THROUGH THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT. HIV AND SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES: PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH AND AFFECTED BY HIV AND AIDS. THE CENTER OFFERS ON-SITE, MAIL-HOME, KITS FOR HIV AND HEP C TESTING, SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUP, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND EVENTS. ECONOMIC INITIATIVES: FOR ADULTS AGES 18+. THIS PROGRAM COLLABORATES WITH COMMUNITY TO ADDRESS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF LGBTQ PEOPLE OF COLOR, TRANSGENDER AND GENDER NONCONFORMING (TGNC), IMMIGRANTS TO CONNECT THOSE PURSUING INTEGRATED CAREER READINESS, EMPLOYMENT THROUGH INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, FINANCIAL LITERACY, CAREER COUNSELING. SOCIAL GROUPS: VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON SAFE SPACES FOR BUILDING COMMUNITY, LEARNING, COLLABORATING, DISCUSSING AND MEETING COMMUNITY MEMBERS. |
| Part III, Line 4b - Program Service | YOUTH SERVICES: CENTER YOUTH: IS COMPRISED OF YOUTH LEADERSHIP, YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION, & YOUTH CLUBHOUSE SERVICES. CENTER YOUTH PROVIDES A SAFE, INCLUSIVE AND AFFIRMING ENVIRONMENT TO FOSTER RELATIONSHIPS, PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND THE EVOLUTIONS OF IDENTITY. OPEN TO YOUNG PEOPLE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 13-21, THE PROGRAM BUILDS SELF-ESTEEM AND HELPS READY YOUTH FOR VARIOUS LIFE STAGES. SERVICES INCLUDE PEER LEADERSHIP TRAINING, SUMMER CAMP, DISCUSSION GROUPS, COLLEGE PREPARATION, CAREER AND VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE, MENTORING, INDIVIDUAL PREVENTION COUNSELING AND ACTIVITY GROUPS, MUSIC & ARTS PROGRAMMING, AND PAID EXTERNSHIPS/INTERNSHIPS. CENTER YOUTH ALSO LEADS A CITYWIDE COALITION OF YOUTH PROVIDERS AND YOUNG PEOPLE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE AT THE INTERSECTION OF SUBSTANCE USE AND HOMELESSNESS. THE COALITION CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF THE TARGET POPULATION AND MAKES POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS AT THE CITY AND STATE LEVELS. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: THE CENTER'S NEW YORK STATE LICENSED, OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY ALSO SERVES YOUTH 13 TO 24. IT USES A CLIENT-CENTERED AND TRAUMA-INFORMED MODEL WHICH INCORPORATES A RANGE OF HOLISTIC SERVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY, INCLUDING HARM REDUCTION COUNSELING, DROP-IN RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUPS. |
| part III, Line 4c - Program services | THE ADVOCACY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT ADVANCES EQUITABLE AND AFFIRMING POLICIES, PROTECTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL LGBTQ PEOPLE ACROSS NEW YORK STATE BY LEADING MOBILIZATION EFFORTS BUILT ON DEEP COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND STRATEGIC COALITION BUILDING. THE CENTER LEADS A STATEWIDE ADVOCACY INITIATIVE THAT SEEKS TO CREATE LASTING CHANGE FOR THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK STATE. AS PART OF THIS INITIATIVE, THE CENTER SUPPORTS THE DIVERSE INTERSECTIONS OF OUR COMMUNITY TO ENFORCE, PROTECT AND ADVANCE LGBTQ+ RIGHTS THROUGH PROACTIVE POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE WORK AND ALSO BY EDUCATING, EMPOWERING AND MOBILIZING OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS VIA THE PROVISION OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TOOLS AND TRAININGS THAT INCUBATE AND DEVELOP THE EMERGING LEADERS AND ACTIVISTS ACROSS NEW YORK STATE. THE CENTER REPRESENTS NEW YORK STATE AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL THROUGH THE FEDERATION OF STATEWIDE LGBTQ ADVOCACY ORGANZIATIONS COMMITTED TO ADVANCING AND PROTECTING THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THE CENTER IS ALSO A FOUNDING MEMBER AND CURRENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NYS LGBT HHS NETWORK, A COALITION OF LGBTQ+ NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, LEGAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO LGBTQ+ COMMUNITIES IN NEW YORK. AS ADMINISTRATOR, THE CENTER WORKS WITH NETWORK MEMBER AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO A DIVERSE RANGE OF HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES AND RESOURCES., AS WELL AS INCREASING RECOGNITION OF AND FUNDING FOR THE CONTINUUM OF HEALTH CARE NEEDS IN THE LGBTQ COMMUNITIES ACROSS NEW YORK THE CENTER IS THE BACKBONE OF OUR COMMUNITY, AND OUR DEDICATED INFORMATION AND REFERRAL STAFF HELP THOUSANDS OF VISITORS NAVIGATE THE CENTER AND ALL OF NEW YORK CITY EVERY WEEK. COMBINE OUR SERVICES AND PROGRAMMING WITH OUR ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY, THEN PLACE ALL OF THIS IN A FACILITY LIKE OURS, AND WHAT YOU GET IS A ONE OF A KIND LGBT CENTER WITH A SPECIAL PURPOSE. OUR FUNCTION IS TO PROVIDE A PLACE IN WHICH LGBT PEOPLE CAN MEET, SEEK SERVICES AND FIND SUPPORT. WHAT TRULY DIFFERENTIATES THE CENTER IS THE SENSE OF HOME THAT WE PROVIDE FOR THE MORE THAN 6,000 PEOPLE WHO VISIT US EACH WEEK. IN ADDITION TO OFFERING AFFORDABLE MEETINGS ROOMS AND EVENT SPACES FOR RENT, THE CENTER IS A RESOURCE AND INFORMATION HUB. OUR INFORMATION AND REFERRAL STAFF COORDINATE THOUSANDS OF ACTIVITIES EACH YEAR ON BEHALF OF THE LGBT ORGANIZATIONS, INDIVIDUALS AND NONPROFITS WHO HOST THEIR FUNCTIONS IN OUR BUILDING. ALSO A HOME FOR THE ARTS AND EDUCATION SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE CENTER IS AT THE HEART OF LGBT CULTURE IN NEW YORK CITY. FROM THE FAMOUS KEITH HARING MURAL TO OTHER PERMANENT AND ROTATING ART INSTALLATIONS, THE CENTER PROVIDES A FORUM FOR ARTISTS, AUTHORS AND PERFORMERS TO CREATE, CELEBRATE AND CONNECT. THE CENTER IS ALSO HOME TO THE PAT PARKER/VITO RUSSO CENTER LIBRARY AND THE LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER NATIONAL HISTORY ARCHIVES. OPEN BY APPOINTMENT, THE CENTER'S ARCHIVE COLLECTION HAS GROWN TO INCLUDE THOUSANDS OF PAPERS, PERIODICALS, CORRESPONDENCE AND PHOTOGRAPHS DONATED BY LGBT COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND ORGANIZATIONS. |
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