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The 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…
Youth Homelessness and Transgender Remembrance
November carries two important observances that speak directly to the work we’re building at QNEST. It is Youth Homelessness Awareness Month—a time to recognize the challenges young LGBTQIA+ people face…
Live, Love, Learn: QNEST’s Parent Panel
On October 14, QNEST hosted a deeply moving parent panel at Myrtle Baptist Church in Newton, MA, bringing together parents and a young adult to share their journeys of love,…
Building 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…
Pride with Purpose: QNEST’s Powerful Month
Pride Month 2025 was more than a celebration—it was a movement, and QNEST showed up in full force. From Boston to Providence, we took every opportunity to connect with the…
More than ‘Just a Bed’
Happy Pride! We’re honored to share that QNEST was recently featured in Boston Spirit Magazine, highlighting our mission to support LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness in Massachusetts. Below is the full…
QNEST 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…
What I Took Away from Heightened Scrutiny
A couple of weeks ago, I caught Heightened Scrutiny at the MFA during the Wicked Queer Film Festival, and I haven’t stopped thinking about it. The documentary follows Chase Strangio,…
Lifting 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…