Ali Forney Center

Housing & Shelter · New York · Free

Largest LGBTQ+ youth homeless services organization in the US, NYC-based with national resources. Useful for trans women of color facing the highest rates of housing instability and violence in shelters. Most LGBTQ+ shelters accept walk-ins for intake; bring ID and any medications. LGBTQ+ youth represent 40% of homeless youth despite being 7% of the general youth population. Free service; donations support but never gate access.

Contact & Details

Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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