We are in predevelopment for a third True Colors Supportive Housing site in Central Harlem that will provide affordable housing and wraparound services for 50 homeless LGBTQ young adults. The need for LGBTQ young adult supportive housing is great—we have waiting lists at our existing sites in West Harlem and …
Bianca is a 21-year-old Latinx transwoman who experienced four years of homelessness before coming to our LGBTQ Young Adult Housing. Bianca notes that our supportive housing provided a space for her to breathe and grow. Having a stable, LGBTQ affirming home allowed Bianca to complete her transition. Like many of …
Oscar has battled alcoholism since the age of 18. Rejected for being gay, Oscar left his stepmother’s house and was homeless for 6 years before coming to West End Residences’ True Colors Supportive Housing. There he completed vocational training and internships, but suffered an alcoholism relapse triggered by the trauma …