named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Programa GALE LGBTQIA+ Latinxs
Monthly support groups in Spanish for LGBTQIA+ Latinx individuals in New York, focusing on mental health, cultural preservation, civic awareness, and community building. Includes subgroups for immigrants, people living with HIV, and general wellness.
Warm Hearts Bag
Winter clothing initiative providing warm apparel such as coats, gloves, and scarves to low-income LGBTQIA+ Latinx individuals in New York, promoting dignity and comfort during cold months.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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LGBTQ+ Immigrant and Asylum Support Services 3 activities
- Connects individuals to health, legal, and social servicesRefers and accompanies LGBTQIA+ Latinx immigrants and asylum seekers to primary medical care, mental health services, HIV/AIDS treatment centers, PrEP and DoxyPEP programs, food pantries, homeless shelters, English as a second language classes, and pro-bono immigration legal services. Also assists with enrollment in health insurance through the New York State Insurance Marketplace.
- Hosts monthly bilingual support groups for LGBTQIA+ Latinx immigrants and asylum seekersProvides regular in-person and virtual support groups in Spanish for LGBTQIA+ Latinx individuals in New York to address emotional, social, and cultural needs, strengthen mental health, and build community resilience. Groups are held in a safe, affirming environment and include thematic discussions on cultural identity and collective connection.
- Offers comprehensive orientation and accompaniment for newly arrived LGBTQIA+ migrants and asylum seekersProvides personalized support, initial orientation, and resource accompaniment to newly arrived LGBTQIA+ migrants and asylum seekers in New York City to help them adjust to life in the U.S., including navigating systems and accessing essential services.
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LGBTQ+ Legal and Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocates for LGBTQIA+ and immigrant communities through public campaigns and policy monitoringOrganizes public awareness campaigns, issues travel advisories (e.g., joint advisory for Florida), monitors legislative threats to social safety net programs, and advocates for the restoration of federal funding for LGBTQIA+ youth crisis services such as the 988 hotline.
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LGBTQ+ Community Support and Resource Centers 1 activity
- Co-hosts community support groups with The LGBT Community Center in New YorkPartners with The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center in New York to co-host regular support groups for LGBTQIA+ Latinx individuals, expanding access to affirming, culturally competent community spaces.
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LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency & Community Education 1 activity
- Conducts educational programming on health and civic engagementOrganizes educational activities and spaces on mental health, substance use harm reduction, nutrition, sexual health self-care, and civic awareness to promote healthier lifestyles and social participation among LGBTQIA+ Latinx immigrants and asylum seekers.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distributes essential material aid to LGBTQIA+ Latinx immigrantsProvides clothing (including winter wear), personal hygiene items, shoes, and underwear to LGBTQIA+ Latinx immigrants and asylum seekers based on availability through initiatives such as the Warm Hearts Bag program.
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Culturally Specific Support Services 1 activity
- Provides peer support and wellness groups for LGBTQIA+ Latinx individuals living with HIV or AIDSOperates confidential peer support groups for Latinx LGBTQIA+ adults aged 18+ living with HIV or AIDS to promote holistic well-being, treatment adherence, and emotional and physical health. These groups are offered in-person and as part of broader wellness programming.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$21K
Contributions & grants$21K100%
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Total expenses$11K
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Total assets$22K
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Net assets$22K
4 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +85.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- YONATAN MATHEUS — MANAGER DIRECTOR/FOUNDER
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Andry Hernández Romero Partner — Supported as a Venezuelan LGBTQIA+ asylum seeker fleeing persecution.
- Equality Florida Partner — Co-issued a travel advisory for Florida in response to anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
- HRA/HASA Partner — Accompanies clients to HRA/HASA centers for access to services.
- SAMHSA Government — Subject of advocacy efforts regarding the preservation of specialized crisis line services for LGBTQIA+ youth.
- Tammy Baldwin Government — Legislator whose public statements on the 988 crisis line are referenced in advocacy communications.
- The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Partner — Collaborates to deliver the GALE LGBTQIA+ Latinx support program in New York.
- The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Partner — Collaborates to host GALE program support groups in a safe, accessible, and affirming environment in New York.
- The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Partner — Collaborates to host in-person and hybrid support groups in a safe, accessible, and affirming environment.
- The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Partner — Collaborates to host in-person support groups in a safe and affirming space in New York City.
- The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Partner — Collaborates to provide safe, accessible, and affirming spaces for support groups.
- The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Partner — Collaborates with America Diversa to host monthly support groups for LGBTQIA+ Latinx individuals in New York.
- The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Partner — Collaborates with América Diversa Inc. to deliver the GALE LGBTQIA+ Latinxs support program in New York.
- The Trevor Project Partner — Collaborates in advocacy efforts to preserve specialized mental health crisis services for LGBTQIA+ youth.
- Wendell Oviedo Partner — Co-founder and Director of América Diversa Inc., leading the organization during its restructuring phase.
- Zeffy Funder — Hosts the organization's donation platform, enabling fundraising efforts.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Well-Being Through Community Resistancemethodology: collective_wellbeing_and_resistanceBy creating safe, community-centered spaces that center mutual support and collective growth, the organization builds well-being and political resilience among Latinx LGBTQIA+ individuals, because such spaces transform survival into acts of resistance and empowerment.
- Community-Led Support for Mental Health and Resiliencemethodology: community_led_support_groupsBy facilitating peer-led, Spanish-language support groups grounded in cultural affirmation, the organization strengthens mental health and reduces isolation among LGBTQIA+ Latinx immigrants, because shared identity and lived experience foster trust, belonging, and resilience.
- Cultural Affirmation as Identity Integrationmethodology: cultural_affirmationBy integrating cultural preservation—such as celebration of Latin roots—into community programming, the organization supports LGBTQIA+ identity development and belonging, because affirming cultural heritage strengthens self-worth and counters systemic erasure.
- Life-Affirming Advocacy and Human Rights Defensemethodology: life_affirming_advocacyBy providing humanitarian and legal support to LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers fleeing human rights violations and advocating for social protection programs, the organization ensures basic dignity and safety, because systemic exclusion requires both direct aid and structural intervention to overcome.