US EditionNew York City Launches Nation's First City-Funded Shelter Exclusively for Transgender People
NEW YORK CITY, AUG 5 – Ace's Place offers 150 beds and comprehensive services, addressing homelessness among transgender individuals amid rising housing instability, city officials said.
- New York City has opened the first taxpayer-funded shelter specifically for homeless transgender individuals, called Ace's Place, with 150 beds and various support services according to the Department of Social Services.
- The project, costing $63 million through 2030, aims to provide a safe space for transgender and gender non-conforming people, offering on-site psychiatric care and various programs.
- Critics, including NYC Council Minority Leader Joann Ariola, argue that the shelter promotes segregation in the homeless system instead of addressing broader issues.
- Supporters, including DSS Commissioner Molly Wasow Park, believe the shelter strengthens the safety net for transgender New Yorkers, highlighting its importance during challenging times.
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NYC touts first-ever taxpayer-funded homeless shelter for transgender people only · American Wire News
Democrat-run New York City (NYC) has opened the country’s first-ever taxpayer-funded homeless shelter for transgender people only. Known as Ace’s Place, the Queens shelter will provide shelter to 150 homeless transgender people until at least 2030 at a cost of $65 million. “The shelter will provide a psychiatrist on site, culinary classes, GED classes, and help with job placement and job training,” according to Gothamist. BREAKING: NYC opens $6…
NYC Opens City-Funded Shelter Only for Trans, Gender Non-conforming ‘Individuals Experiencing Homelessness’
(The Post Millennial)—New York City officials announced Tuesday the opening of a new, city-funded homeless shelter specifically dedicated to assisting “transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC)” individuals. Named “Ace’s Place,” the facility is operated by the Bronx-based LGBTQ+ nonprofit Destination Tomorrow and is located in Queens. The shelter is the first of its kind in the country to receive full city funding specifically for LGBTQ+ indi…
New York opens nation's first city-funded shelter specifically for trans people
A city-funded shelter specifically for transgender and gender-nonconforming people experiencing homelessness has opened in New York City, and its operators say it’s the first of its kind in the nation.The shelter is located in Long Island City, a neighborhood in Queens, and managed by Destination Tomorrow, a Bronx-based LGBTQ+ nonprofit organization, Gothamist reports. It’s called Ace’s Place in honor of the late mother of Sean Ebony Coleman, th…
First US homeless shelter for transgender people opens in New York City
The nation’s first shelter for transgender and gender-nonconforming people experiencing homelessness opened its doors this week in New York City. The shelter, a joint venture between a local LGBTQ nonprofit and the city government, will provide transitional housing and specialized services for trans New Yorkers who are homeless, including mental health support and job training and…
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