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Every night, thousands of lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender youth and young adults are homeless in New York City. Whether they have been kicked out by homophobic families, forced to flee conservative communities, aged out of foster care, or come from families torn apart by poverty, AIDS, drug abuse or eviction, these youth sleep in the City’s parks, on the subway, and in public facilities such as Port Authority and Penn Station. A fortunate minority find a safe haven in one of NYC’s handful of housing programs and shelters designed for this population, facilities so underfunded that youth wait months to get in or sleep on concrete floors and countertops. Another portion of the homeless youth population finds not-so-safe shelter in large, City-funded institutions or the men’s shelter on Ward’s Island, where they are subject to homophobic harassment- and even violence -at the hands of both staff and peers. The least fortunate of all find themselves practicing “survival sex” – trading their bodies for money or a place to stay.
New Alternatives went to see the movie “Pariah”
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January 16th, 2012
Annual New Alternatives Christmas Party
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January 1st, 2012
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December 12th, 2011
Volunteers needed to be “Santa” for homeless LGBT Youth
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To Sign Up, contact kate@newalternativesnyc.org
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November 20th, 2011
November 20, 2011
5pm @ New Alternatives
Museum of Natural History for New Alternatives
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November 10th, 2011
On November 5, 2011 – Volunteers from Cornell University’s LGBT Alumnae Association hosted a trip to the Museum of Natural History for New Alternatives clients
Bar-Tini Ultra Lounge Holds Benefit to Support Homeless LGBT Youth
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November 8th, 2011
Bar-Tini Ultra Lounge Holds Benefit to Support Homeless LGBT Youth
New York, NY (November 2011) – Bar-Tini Ultra Lounge in Manhattan will be hosting “LGBT-INI @ BAR-TINI,” a benefit party in support of homeless LGBT Youth organization “New Alternatives” on Tuesday, November 15.
The event will run from 8:00 to 10:30PM and will feature a special performance by Broadway veteran Tituss Burgess, currently seen on NBC’s 30 Rock. DJ Lina Bradford will provide music. Renowned party promoters Kevin Wiltz and Frankie Carrasquillo will host the event.Drink specials, a raffle and a silent auction will raise funds for the organization.
This year, Governor Cuomo and the New York State Legislature cut funds for homeless youth programs by 50 percent. Kate Barnhart, Executive Director of New Alternatives, says that there are several thousand homeless LGBT youth currently living in the city and fewer than 250 beds available for them.
“Government funding for homeless youth programs is being cut as the number of homeless kids increases,” said Kate. “Community support through voluntary contributions and fundraising events are essential to maintain our programs.”
New Alternatives helps homeless LGBT youth transition into stable adult lives by by providing range of services including case management, nutrition and clothing programs, group outingst, life-skills training, counseling, and medical care referrals.
The organization also helps with GED and SAT preparation, as well as college applications and financial aid paperwork. The funds raised at “LGBT-INI @ BAR-TINI” will help the organization continue this important work.
BAR-TINI Ultra Lounge is in Hell’s Kitchen, at 642 10th Avenue, between 45th and 46th Streets in Manhattan. There will be a $10 donation entrance fee and a cash bar. For each $6 ROKK apple vodka drink purchased, $4 will go to New Alternatives. BAR-TINI is donating their venue free of charge.
To find out more about New Alternatives, to make a contribution to the operating fund, or to volunteer, visit www.newalternativesnyc.org.
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November 4th, 2011
November 4, 2011 – Friday
Meet at New Alt @ 12pm
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October 25th, 2011
Youth and Volunteers marched from New Alternatives to the Rally for Homeless LGBT Youth at union square. The rally demanded that the City fund enough beds to house all the homeless youth.
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October 24th, 2011
October 24, 2011 – Monday
Meet at New Alt @ 5pm
Rally in Union Square @ 6pm
New Alternatives visited the Brooklyn Aquarium
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October 18th, 2011
