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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 such as Covenant House 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.
Homeless Youth Needs – 8-24-2010
Posted in Angel List
August 24th, 2010
Hello, Angels!
Our next summer activity is three days of sailing and two nights of camping with the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater’s youth empowerment program. The trip runs from 8/31-9/2 and we need need adult chaperones – please contact us if you are interested in participating.
Below is the list of current needs.
1) Sasha still needs a planner to help her keep track of her many appointments.
2) Dougie, one of our college students, is struggling with bedbugs in his dorm at Rutgers. He needs a dust mite/allergen proof/bed bug proof cover for his mattress and pillow (it’s a extra long twin and a standard pillow).
3) Vanessa and Derek just moved into a long-term family shelter placement and need a microwave since they do not have a stove.
4) We need a small wastebasket for the case management office.
5) Hygiene supplies: we have many requests for deodorant and razors.
6) We need ramen and other non-perishable food to give to youth having hunger emergencies until we can set them up with food stamps.
7) Misty needs $135 to get a passport with her female gender on it.
Items can be dropped off or mailed to us at:
New Alternatives
50 E. 7th Street
New York, NY 10003
Please make checks payable to our fiscal sponsor, “The Middle Project”, with “New Alternatives” written in the memo line.
For more information on upcoming events or volunteer opportunities, please visit our website at http://www.newalternativesnyc.org/
Thanks for your help!
Kate Barnhart
Executive Director
New Alternatives
Sailing on the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater
Posted in Events
August 24th, 2010
Three days of sailing, camping and environmental education. See JD to sign up.
Posted in Past Events
August 10th, 2010
New Alternatives went on a camping trip to High Point State Park for fishing, swimming, hiking, and campfires.
Homeless Youth Needs – Week of 8/8/10
Posted in Angel List
August 8th, 2010
Hello, Angels!
This week’s summer activity is an overnight camping trip to Bass River State Park in New Jersey. The trip starts April 10th, and we are still urgently in need of sheets, sleeping bags, and bug spray. If you have any you can donate or lend us, please drop them off (address below) on Monday, 8/9.
Below is the list of current needs. Items can be dropped off or mailed to us at:
New Alternatives
50 E. 7th Street
New York, NY 10003
Please make checks payable to our fiscal sponsor, “The Middle Project”, with “New Alternatives” written in the memo line.
Thanks for your help!
Kate Barnhart
Executive Director
1) Sasha needs a planner to help her keep track of her many appointments.
2) Derek needs underwear – he wears a men’s size large.
3) Vanessa needs $50 to renew her driver’s license.
4) Josephine needs $26 to annul her domestic partnership.
5) Alvin needs $15 to get his NYC birth certificate.
6) We need ramen and other non-perishable food to give to youth having hunger emergencies until we can set them up with food stamps.
Posted in Past Events
August 7th, 2010
Transgender people and allies take over Coney Island!
Pictures coming soon!
Posted in Past Events
August 3rd, 2010
Summer camp for LGBT youth! QSC is an all inclusive week long camp that celebrates the unique aspects of all participants; while fostering community, teaching leadership, and stimulating personal growth.
We took 1 staff, 1 volunteer and 12 youth to this week long retreat in Greenwich NY. Here are some photos.
Homeless Youth Needs – 7-13-2010
Posted in Angel List
July 14th, 2010
Below is the list of current needs. Items can be dropped off or mailed to us at:
New Alternatives
50 E. 7th Street
New York, NY 10003
Please make checks payable to our fiscal sponsor (“The Middle Project”) with “New Alternatives” written in the memo line.
1) After years of being homeless, Angelo finally got his apartment! He needs: pots and pans, cooking utensils, eating utensils, dishes, towels, wash cloth, shower curtain
2) Our youngest member, Su’unique, 8 years old, needs a pair of sandals for the summer or a payless gift certificate. She wears a girls’ size 3.
3) Kimy, one of our trans clients, who is currently in prison, is desperate for books. She’s especially interested in political science, economics, and basic physics.
4) We need sanitary pads for our young women.
5) We need ramen and other non-perishable food to give to youth having hunger emergencies until we can set them up with food stamps.
Book Bonanza! – Book Sale for New Alternatives
Posted in Past Events
July 13th, 2010
Thanks to all those who came out to support the New Alternatives book sale – those who shopped, those who volunteered, and especially those who did both. We are also grateful to Moishe’s Moving who donated their services to move 200 boxes of books! We raised over $1,200 which will go a long way!
New Alternatives ED Kate Barnhart Interviewed on WBAI’s Out-FM
Posted in News
July 6th, 2010
Check out this interview about New Alternatives from Monday on WBAI’s Out-FM: Download | Listen
Full information from WBAI’s Out-FM
New Alternatives Executive Director Interviewed for NYC Pride
Posted in News
July 5th, 2010
In case you missed it, Kate Barnhart, Executive Director of New Alternatives, was interviewed by The Occasional Fag blog for NYC Pride week.
Listen to Kate Barnhart from New Alternatives for LGBT Homeless Youth Interviewed for NYC Pride Week
