{"id":262,"date":"2026-06-11T18:05:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T18:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/openlab.sps.cuny.edu\/cuny-lgbt\/?page_id=262"},"modified":"2026-06-11T18:17:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T18:17:04","slug":"community-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/openlab.sps.cuny.edu\/cuny-lgbt\/community-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The following resources are not affiliated with or endorsed by CUNY (City University of New York).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soft(spaces) <\/a>– soft(spaces) is a QTBIPOC centered collective & ecosystem operating as a membership club that offers us places to consistently gather & ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More about Soft(spaces)<\/summary>\n

“Based in The Bronx, NYC, we operate as a hub for connection and place with a focus on intentionality around how space is shared, experienced and stewarded. From space to book your own events and weekday co-working\/ open flow hours to thoughtfully curated events & access to a rich network, members have access to a number of offerings that foster more than just access, but possibilities for meaningful connection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designed with fluidity in mind, soft(spaces) serves as a dynamic ecosystem of people, places & experiences. Founded and run by a BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and neurospicy couple, soft(spaces) is a reflection of lived experience\u2014intentionally centering creativity, community, rest, and play.”<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

SALGA<\/a> – SALGA NYC is one of the oldest organizations serving LGBTQ+ South Asians in the United States. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More about SALGA<\/summary>\n

Through cultural events, social gatherings, discussion groups, and community celebrations, SALGA creates a welcoming space where members can explore both their LGBTQ+ and South Asian identities while building meaningful connections.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Brooklyn Community Pride Center<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More about Brooklyn Community Pride Center<\/summary>\n

Brooklyn Community Pride Center provides inclusive programs that support LGBTQ+ individuals through peer groups, wellness initiatives, educational workshops, and community events. The center focuses on creating opportunities for connection, support, and personal growth in a welcoming environment.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

NYC Comptroller LGBTQ+ Resource List<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GLAAD.org<\/a> \u2013 GLAAD is a non-profit organization focused on LGBTQ advocacy and cultural change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comptroller\u2019s LGBTQ+ Guide<\/a> \u2013 a citywide directory of organizations and services for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Gender Non-Conforming New Yorkers. From senior services, access to housing, the arts, and youth support, this guide serves as a reminder that New York City will continue to celebrate and support LGBTQ+ communities citywide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Trevor Project<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LGBTQ Glossary \u2013 It Gets Better Project<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It Gets Better.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n



This website was created through the collaborative efforts of the 2026 LGBTQIA+ Health Fellows Program, an initiative founded and developed through the leadership and vision of Dr. Jan Oosting, Associate Professor, Nursing; Mateo Tebar, LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Assistant; and Anthony Sweeney, Associate Director of Student Life. Special recognition is extended to Tiya Williams, LGBTQIA+ Health Fellows Program College Assistant, for coordinating resources and supporting the website development. Additional recognition goes to Jesse Evans-Rice, Open Lab Manager, and Christina Chala, CUNY Central\u2019s Student Inclusion Office Manager, for their guidance, support, and contributions throughout the project. Their collective dedication and commitment helped make this resource possible, and it will continue to support the community for years to come.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This project is made possible due to generous funding from the New York City Council Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual Caucus and the Office of the Mayor, and supported by The LaGuardia and Wagner Archives.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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