Celebrating Pride with ‘The Attic Youth Center’
The Attic Youth Center’s Executive Director Jasper Liem, and youths Ava and Brianna stopped by PHL17 to chat about the programs offered for young people at The Attic and how we’re celebrating Pride...
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LGBTQ+ Teens Talk Empowerment
For too many LGBTQ+ teens, feelings of isolation, discrimination and judgement are an all too normal part of their daily lives. In times that can be intensely challenging, it’s more important than...
View ArticleFinding affordable, safe housing is no easy task for transgender youth in Philly
Attic youth Brianna talks with Lynette Hazelton at the Philly Inquirer about her struggles finding housing as a transgender, LGBTQ+ youth: It’s been 18 months since she arrived in Philadelphia and...
View ArticleNational Suicide Prevention Month kicks off as rates continue to rise; LGBTQ+...
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — September is National Suicide Prevention Month and experts say outreach is needed more than ever, especially for young people. Their rates of suicide continue to rise with LGBTQ+...
View ArticleThe Attic rings in 30 years of giving LGBTQ+ youth a place to be themselves
The Attic Youth Center will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Nov. 18 with The Attic Youth Center Presents: A Celebration of Queer Joy — Past, Present, Future, by honoring people and entities that...
View ArticleAttic Youth Center Names Honorees For 30th Anniversary Gala on November 18th
Attic Youth Center, Philadelphia’s only independent LGBTQ+ Youth Center and one of the oldest in the country marks its 30th-anniversary milestone and announces the recipients of the 2023 Attic Youth...
View ArticlePew Awards $8M to Address Maternal and Infant Health, LGBTQ+ Youth Wellness...
PHILADELPHIA—The Pew Charitable Trusts announced today that it has awarded more than $8 million to Philadelphia-area nonprofit organizations working to improve maternal and infant health for...
View ArticleStatement in support of Celena Morrison-McLean and Darius McLean
The LGBTQ+ organizations and the organizations that serve LGBTQ+ individuals signing below stand in solidarity with Celena Morrison-McLean and Darius McLean, who are our valued employees, Board...
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Metro Philadelphia honors Attic Executive Director
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, Metro Philadelphia published its inaugural AAPI Power Players List, highlighting leaders shaping the future of Philadelphia. AAPI Power Players 2024 – Metro...
View ArticleCity council adopts resolutions to protect LGBTQ+ Philadelphians
City council adopts resolutions to protect LGBTQ+ Philadelphians – Philadelphia Gay News (epgn.com) Jasper Liem, executive director of the Attic Youth Center, was given an embossed copy of the...
View ArticleDrexel’s Community Health Worker/Certified Peer Specialist Training Academy
CNSJ Training Academy Become a Community Health Worker & Peer Specialist Seeking Philadelphia residents, ages 18-24, who want to help others heal as you heal from trauma. Apply by July 29th, 5pm...
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