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August at QNEST
August may be quieter, but QNEST certainly isn’t. I’ve been spending a lot of time talking with state representatives and senators, housing experts, and Community Development Corporations, trying to figure…
Read MoreReflections on Pride Month: Building Community, Creating Awareness, and a Signed World Cup Soccer Ball!
Pride Month was an incredible opportunity for QNEST to connect with our community and raise awareness about the urgent need for safe, affirming housing for LGBTQIA+ youth. Throughout June, our…
Read MorePride Month: Small Actions Create Real Change
Pride Month is a celebration of resilience, visibility, and community. It is also a reminder that many members of the LGBTQIA+ community continue to face discrimination, exclusion, and hostility simply…
Read MoreThe Reality LGBTQIA+ Youth Are Living With Right Now
Many LGBTQIA+ young people are facing a level of pressure right now that is hard to overstate. Not just from laws or public rhetoric, but from the places that are…
Read MoreBuilding Awareness Through Conversation and Community
At QNEST, our mission is to create safe, affirming homes and supportive networks for LGBTQ+ youth who are experiencing homelessness. While our long-term goal is to open our first group…
Read MoreQNEST Receives First Grant
We’re honored to share that QNEST has received its first grant from the New England Grassroots Environment Fund. This isn’t just a milestone—it’s a message: our mission matters. This grant…
Read MoreLifting Up LGBTQIA+ Youth and Families Symposium in Worcester, MA
QNEST had the opportunity to attend the Lifting Up LGBTQIA+ symposium in Worcester, MA, a vital gathering focused on addressing the needs and challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ youth. The event…
Read MoreSupporting LGBTQ+ Adolescents: A Conversation with Allison Druin
Last week, I had the privilege of speaking with Allison Druin, an inspiring advocate for LGBTQ+ youth and the cofounder of JS Bryant School, the first LGBTQ+ high school in…
Read MoreThe Harsh Reality: Homeless LGBTQ+ Youth Braving the Cold
As the temperature plummets and the winter chill settles across the United States, millions of us are bundling up in warm coats, enjoying hot drinks, and seeking shelter from the…
Read MoreWhat’s Next for the Transgender Community in the U.S.?
In the wake of the recent elections, transgender issues have become a flashpoint in America’s cultural and political debates. From campaign ads opposing gender-affirming care to bills banning such care…
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