Ali Forney Center

• Safe housing and essential resources to help youth find stability.
• Life skills training and job placement assistance to foster independence.

• You’ll be supporting some amazing causes that we work closely with as an office
• The higher the # of donations for each team = critical advantages on race day (Unlock advantages after 20 donations, with each incremental 10 providing additional benefits for your team!)
• Once you donate, you will be entered to win daily prizes individually, and the cohort with the highest participation rate will also win some exciting group prizes!

The SPARC Ideas LGBTQIA+ ERG is proud to announce the 2021 Mini Golf SPARC Cup!

The 2021 Mini Golf SPARC Cup will take place at Pier 25 Mini Golf in New York City on Friday, August 13, 2021 at 10:00am. This event has been created to raise awareness and insight to protect LGBTQ youths from the harms of homelessness and empower them with the tools needed to live safely and independently. All funds raised from this event will directly benefit The Ali Forney Center.

Tim Sibley, Executive Sponsor of the SPARC Ideas LGBTQIA+ ERG says “I am committed to partnering across SPARC brands to increase exposure, visibility and communication for the community and fundraise for Ali Forney. While there is still much to be done to bring awareness and representation of the LGBTQIA+ community to the forefront, I am excited, optimistic, and encouraged by my fellow council members and coworkers that we together can make a difference”.

https://www.sparcgroup.com

https://www.aliforneycenter.org

 

This year for my birthday I am raising money to benefit Ali Forney Center. They are an incredible organization that supports at risk LGBTQ youth (more information below) that I have had the pleasure of volunteering for over the past few years. 

As an out gay man, I am incredibly fortunate to have a supportive family. This is not the case for many LGBTQ individuals- and it is our duty to support them as much as we can!

More information about Ali Forney Center: Committed to saving the lives of LGBTQ young people, in 2002 Carl Siciliano founded the Ali Forney Center (AFC) in memory of Ali. Since AFC's launch with 6 beds in a church basement, the organization has grown to become the largest agency dedicated to LGBTQ homeless youths in the country.

Throughout the year, the Sirens Women's Motorcycle Club NYC engages in a variety of volunteer activities. We also hold an annual benefit ride to raise funds for organizations that tend to focus on health care issues for women, such as the Women and AIDS Research Network, Hale House, the Ali Forney Center (for homeless LGBTQ youth), Callen Lorde Community Health Center, the Project Renewal ScanVan, and the New York Milk Bank.

This year on Saturday, October 7, we will be riding again to raise donations for the Ali Forney Center (AFC). AFC’s mission is to protect LGBTQ youths (nearly 1,400 per year) from the harms of homelessness and empower them with the tools needed to live independently by providing them with housing and a continuum of supportive services (a 24-hour Drop-In Center which provides over 70,000 meals annually, medical and mental health services through an on-site clinic, and a scattered site housing program).

Thank you for donating to our ride to benefit this amazing organization in our community!

For more information:
http://sirensnyc.com
https://www.facebook.com/sirensnyc
http://www.aliforneycenter.org

Hello! It's Scott Barbarino's birthday, and this year, I'm asking for donations to the Ali Forney Center instead of gifts. I've always admired their dedication to supporting homeless LGBTQ+ youth, and I believe we can make a real difference together.

The Ali Forney Center's mission is to protect and empower homeless Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning youths by providing them with the tools they need to achieve independence. Your support helps the Ali Forney Center make a difference by contributing towards efforts like:

• Providing essential resources and shelter for homeless LGBTQ+ youth.
• Offering comprehensive support services, including counseling and job training.
• Creating a safe and welcoming environment where young people can thrive.

Every contribution, no matter the size, directly impacts the lives of these young individuals, helping them find stability and hope for the future. This birthday, let’s celebrate by giving back to those who need it most. Thank you for your generosity and support!