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Event
Screening of SKANKS, The Documentary, to Benefit Trinity Place Shelter
The Film:
In the winter of 2012 a community theatre in Birmingham, Alabama mounted an original drag musical, "Skanks in a One Horse Town." "Skanks" follows the actors and creators from rehearsal through performance, at work, at their homes, and with their families. The cast of amateur performers bond to form a family of sorts while creating an unconventional show in religion and football-obsessed Alabama.
The Shelter:
Trinity Place Shelter is a non-sectarian, 10-bed shelter that is open all year to provide LGBTQ youth/young adults with a safe place to sleep, eat, store belongings, access transportation, individual/group counseling, and supportive services.
Our mission is to help homeless lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ*) youth and young adults in New York City to safely transition out of the shelter system and grow into independent, positive, and productive adults.
Through strong local community partnerships, we are able to provide access to comprehensive health services, case management, education, career counseling, art classes and mental health services. All youth referred to Trinity Place have been identified as interested in, or are actively seeking, employment or schooling.
There are as many as 8,000 LGBTQ youth/young adults currently living homeless in NYC** and only 250 beds or fewer that are specifically available for this population. These youth often experience abuse and trauma in other shelters and on the streets.
Our goal is to expand our program to provide homeless LGBTQ youth with the basic services and skills necessary to make independent living a reality, and to make a positive difference for as many as possible in the midst of this crisis.
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LocationAnthology Film Archives (View)
32 second avenue
new york, NY 10003
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 18 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
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