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May 24, 2010

PFY Awarded Five-Year HIV/STI Prevention Grant

PFY is proud to announce that it is the recipient of a highly competitive, five-year grant from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) AIDS Institute to address the continuing and emerging HIV/STI needs of LGBT young people in Nassau County. Funds will expand PFY’s peer education program, replicate the national model Mpowerment Project and create a Youth/Adult-Led Consortium on Adolescent Sexual Health. For more information, visit our blog.

May 16, 2010

Come to "Family Night" at PFY!

Are you a family member of a lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender (LGBT) youth? Are you interested in getting more information on how to support LGBT youth in your life? Are you interested in meeting and getting to know other families of LGBT youth? Then Pride for Youth’s “Family Night” is for you!! On Wednesday, May 19, 2010, Pride for Youth (PFY) will hold a “Family Night” from 6-8 PM. This event is open to any family member of an LGBT young person. There will be a presentation from PFY staff regarding PFY services as well as education on the unique challenges faced by LGBT youth. PFY staff will also be available to answer questions and provide support. A representative from Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) will also be present to answer questions and provide information regarding supports available to families. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Pete Carney, Director, at (516) 679-9000 Ext 125 or via email at pcarney@longislandcrisiscenter.org.

May 14, 2010

Bellmore Patch Covers Kelli’s Fundraiser

Check out this video from our fundraiser at Kelli’s May 1st. Thanks so much to everyone who came out that night. We raised $700 for our summer camp!! http://bellmore.patch.com/articles/showing-support-for-pride-for-youth