A home for LGBTQ+ immigrants and asylum seekers

For LGBTQ+ asylum seekers fleeing persecution, arriving in New York is only the beginning of finding safety.

For LGBTQ+ asylum seekers fleeing persecution, arriving in New York is only the beginning of finding safety.

We know this because many of us have been in their place—we speak their languages, understand their cultures, and serve as linguistic and cultural translators.

When we welcome newcomers and make sure they can use the resources the city has to offer, they gain the footing they need to rebuild their lives.

And when we pair that support with opportunities for connection, reflection, and educational events on how we won the rights we enjoy today, they develop lasting ties to each other and the city.

Over time, that combination of stability and belonging allows them to feel more at home in New York than in the place of their birth.

When they see people who once stood in their shoes taking initiative and caring for the community, it sets a powerful example—inspiring them to step up as responsible, caring citizens who advance social and immigration justice for all.