What they call their work
What they do
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LGBTQ+ Legal and Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Conducting LGBTQ+ advocacy to advance policy and reduce discriminationEngages in advocacy work to address discrimination, close service gaps, and advance policy change for LGBTQ+ communities. Includes professional training and systemic advocacy efforts.
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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 1 activity
- Delivering comprehensive sexual and primary healthcare servicesProvides primary, preventive, and sexual health care services for adults aged 18 and older, including STI screening and treatment, HIV testing and prevention (PrEP/PEP), gynecologic care, birth control, vaccinations (hepatitis B, HPV, Mpox), and health navigation support for people living with HIV. Services are delivered in partnership with Montefiore Nyack Hospital at the Jacobs Family Pride Wellness Center.
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LGBTQ+ Aging Support Programs 1 activity
- Hosting LGBTQ+ senior drop-in eventsHosts weekly drop-in events every Wednesday from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM for LGBTQ+ individuals aged 50 and over, offering social connection and community building.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
- Hosting online support groups for queer and neurodivergent individualsHosts a monthly online support group for queer and neurodivergent individuals to foster community and provide peer support.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Offering system navigation and survival services for LGBTQ+ individualsProvides individualized emotional and material support, including assistance accessing healthcare, legal services, housing, mental health resources, and other essential services. Offers referrals, individual advocacy, and navigation support across medical, mental health, housing, legal, and social service systems.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Operating LGBTQ+ youth after-school programsRuns supervised after-school programs for middle and high school students twice weekly, providing dinner, mental health support, homework help, tutoring, and socialization opportunities in English and Spanish. Regular participation is associated with higher high school graduation rates, reduced mental health emergency hospitalizations, and decreased engagement in risky behaviors.
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LGBTQ+ Community Support and Resource Centers 1 activity
- Operating weekly in-person LGBTQ+ youth programRuns a weekly in-person LGBTQ+ youth program every Friday from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Rockland County Pride Center in Nyack, NY, offering structured activities, peer support, and community engagement.
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Culturally Specific Support Services 1 activity
- Providing family support services for families of LGBTQ+ youthOffers one-on-one family support in English and Spanish, including conflict resolution, school retention and advocacy, emotional support, and guidance on supporting LGBTQ+ youth to live healthy and happy lives.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Facilitating support groups for transgender and non-binary adultsHosts a recurring support discussion group for transgender and non-binary adults every second Wednesday from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROOKE MALLOY | Executive Dir. | 40 | $125K |
- ANDREA COMPOSTO ESQ — Director
- ASHLEY R KERSTING ESQ — Director
- ASTON JACOBS — Director
- BENNY VASQUEZ — Director
- DAN KAPLAN — Director
- DR MARY JEAN MARISCO — Director
- JANINE GETLER ESQ — Director
- JENNIFER HATCH — Director
- LENA ANNE KRUG — VICE CHAIR
- PAUL WNOROWSKI — Director
- PHYLLIS B FRANK — Director
- RABBI PAULA MACH-DRILL — Director
- SIMONA CHAZEN LCSW — Director
Who they work with
- Alex Francisco Partner — Director of Youth and Young Adults at Rockland County Pride Center who leads the after-school program and family support services.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram as a communication channel for sharing event information and connecting with participants.
- Montefiore Nyack Hospital Partner — Collaborates to provide LGBTQ+ healthcare at the Jacobs Family Pride Wellness Center.
- Montefiore Nyack Hospital Partner — Partnership to operate an LGBTQ+ healthcare clinic.
- New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute Funder — Primary funder of the Healthy Futures program.
- New York State Office for the Aging Government — Partial funder of services at the Rockland County Pride Center.
- Rockland County Office for the Aging Government — Partial funder of services at the Rockland County Pride Center.
- Rockland County Pride Center Partner — Hosts the LGBTQ+ Youth Program at its location on S. Franklin Street in Nyack, NY.
How they approach the work
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- Consistent Youth Support with Holistic Engagementmethodology: consistent-youth-supportBy providing consistent, holistic after-school and youth programming, the organization improves educational, mental health, and behavioral outcomes for LGBTQ+ youth because sustained, affirming engagement fosters stability, trust, and developmental support during critical life stages.
- LGBTQ+ Competent Care Linkage with Early Interventionmethodology: lgbtq_competent_care_linkageBy offering mobile HIV testing and linkage to culturally affirming healthcare, the organization improves health outcomes among LGBTQ+ individuals—especially young adults—because early diagnosis combined with identity-affirming care increases treatment adherence and reduces health disparities.
- Peer-Led Affirming Support Spacesmethodology: peer_support_groupBy facilitating peer-led, closed, or identity-specific support groups and drop-in spaces, the organization fosters safety, shared experience, and community connection for LGBTQ+ individuals across age groups and identities because exclusion of non-identifying individuals (e.g., allies, family) strengthens psychological safety and mutual understanding.