Posts Tagged ‘#lgbtq’
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…
Read MoreMore 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…
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 MoreSmall steps towards equality
It is quite refreshing to see some movie studios addressing transgender issues and casting transgender actors. In “Lands of Women” (Appletv) Victoria Bazua plays Kate – a transgender teenager, who…
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