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EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS

Have questions about your rights as a young LGBTQ+ New Yorker? The Free to Be Youth Project provides free LGBTQ+ specific educational workshops for unhoused and at-risk youth (14-24 years old) across New York City.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Attend one of our workshops with the Ali Forney Center, Hetrick-Martin Institute, LGBT Center of Manhattan, Safe Horizon’s Streetwork Project, Pride Center of Staten Island, the NEW Pride Agenda, or Callen-Lorde Community Health Center.

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Police Interactions
Know Your Rights

From the subway system to the streets, NYPD can be a source of anxiety for LGBTQ+ youth. Our "Police Interactions KYR Workshop" helps young people understand their rights when engaging with law enforcement and facilitates safer interactions between police and LGBTQ+ youth.

Eviction Know Your Rights

Tenant rights are paramount for LGBTQ+ youth as New York City faces a growing affordable housing crisis. Our “Eviction Interactions KYR Workshop" addresses housing security concerns and encourages young people to build power through tenant associations.

Employment Discrimination
Know Your Rights

Anti-LGBTQ+ bias and discrimination have no place in the workplace. The "Employment Discrimination Interactions KYR Workshop" teaches queer and trans youth entering the workforce how to identify, record, and report workplace discrimination.

ICE & DHS Interactions
Know Your Rights

With increasing pressure on New York immigrant communities, it is more important than ever for LGBTQ+ youth to understand their rights when interacting with ICE and DHS officers. Our "ICE and DHS Interactions KYR Workshop" mitigates fear while educating young people about their rights and protections when engaging immigration officers.

SNAP Benefits 101 Workshop

SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps, keep New Yorkers fueled. Our “SNAP Benefits 101 Workshop” walks LGBTQ+ youth through SNAP eligibility, applications, and appeals.

IPV Safety Planning Workshop

All relationships are complicated, but especially so for LGBTQ+ youth navigating the stresses underlying their right to exist and thrive. Our "IPV Safety Planning Workshop" guides youth through identifying the signs of abuse and creating safety plans for emergencies.

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