LGBTQ
Philadelphia offers free LGBTQ leadership training to diversify nonprofits
“Named after the late Philadelphia activist Michael Hinson, the city program offers free training with the goal of diversifying nonprofit leadership.” From: BillyPenn (Read more.)
New housing initiative for LGBTQ people scheduled to open this fall
Co-founded and led by Tatyana Woodard and Bishop Romaine Gibbs, Ark of Safety LGBTQ+ Safe Haven will provide a variety of resources and support services, including a weekly nighttime drop-in for people to come and get a hot meal and a shower, emergency shelter services, and, thanks to a grant from Homeless Assistance Fund Incorporated (HAFI), a two-year rapid rehousing program specifically for trans individuals of color. | From: Philadelphia Gay News (Read more.)
Philadelphia homeless shelter for LGBTQ people: Ark of Safety opens this month
Philly resident Tatyana Woodard is opening a shelter for LGBTQ people because she knows how much it would have helped her, decades ago. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
LGBTQ-friendly building in Philly has become a national model for affordable senior housing
The John C. Anderson Apartments opened in 2014 in the heart of Philly’s Gayborhood. It has a lush courtyard garden, extensive services, and a waitlist. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Where to find grants for small businesses owned by people of color and women
Here are more than a dozen grants, funding opportunities and programs for Black entrepreneurs, women, and other underrepresented groups. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
LGBTQ+ students face disproportionately high rates of discipline in schools, research shows
Among queer and trans students, 33 percent report experiencing school discipline of some sort, including principal’s office visits, detention, suspension or expulsion. | From: Philadelphia Gay News (Read more.)
New digital mental health tool is now available to LGBTQ youth
When it comes to the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth, resources are not always abundant in places like schools or community centers. That’s where the free, research-based digital mental health tool imi (pronounced eye-me) comes in. Imi was created to help queer and trans youth explore and affirm their identity and engage in practical techniques that increase methods of coping with stress related to sexual orientation and gender. | From: Philadelphia Gay News (Read more.)
The Wardrobe provides clothes to communities in need
On Thursday, May 26 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The Wardrobe will hold a free clothing and resource opportunity geared toward the LGBTQ community. | From: Philadelphia Gay News (Read more.)
Philly LGBTQ realtors provide safe spaces for their queer clients
Similar to having a queer therapist or doctor who’s familiar with their patients’ life experiences, LGBTQ realtors are often a culturally competent fit for LGBTQ home buyers and sellers. Queer realtors may be more attuned to using gender-neutral language, or avoiding terms that may lead to assumptions about a client or colleague’s sexual orientation or gender identity. | From: Philadelphia Gay News (Read more.)