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Resilience Reimagined: Ali Forney Center
Sponsored Content: Ali Forney Center reclaims the meaning of home (Photo: Capital One)
The COVID-19 pandemic forced the world to stay home. But for the LGBTQ+ youth community, the definition of “home” was unclear. Many did not have a safe home to return to due to familial rejection from homophobia and/or transphobia. This issue was further amplified with the spread of COVID-19, triggering many again of this painful trauma.
Employee (Terri Squires) working at the front desk of Ali Forney Center. (Photo: Capital One)
Due to their identity, many LGBTQ+ youth are kicked out of their homes or suffer from physical and mental abuse from families. According to statistics, they are eight times more likely to be homeless than non-LGBTQ youth. In fact, in New York City alone, studies have found that LGBTQ+ youth comprise up to 40% of the homeless youth population.
Resilience Reimagined: Boys & Girls Club of Harlem
Sponsored Content: Despite a global pandemic, the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem marches forward, creating space for communities to thrive
When New York City shut down at the onset of an unprecedented global pandemic, everything shut down and the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem – a community space that provides equitable access and opportunities for youth to unlock their full potential – was no exception. But
Dominique Jones, Executive Director, was determined to quickly shift gears and find solutions to safely reopen for her Harlem community.
After school programs, like the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem, foster a sense of community, encouraging kids to become responsible members of society. Jones is committed to helping kids develop a sense of agency and voice so that they may become leaders themselves to serve their own communities.
Resilience Reimagined: Year Up (Photo: Capital One)
In the United States today, nearly five million Americans haven’t progressed professionally beyond high school. That leaves five million students at an immediate disadvantage when entering the job market. The rise of COVID-19 has only worsened this issue, leaving more students behind with no other choice than to drop out to sustain their livelihoods.
For the past 20 years, Year Up, a national nonprofit, has been dedicated to closing this opportunity divide by ensuring that young adults gain the skills, experiences, and support to access professional careers and higher education. Their ultimate mission is to empower and unlock each student’s potential.