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New 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 trauma-informed services to transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, fulfilling a legal settlement and addressing disproportionate homelessness, city officials said.

  • New York City has opened Ace’s Place, the nation’s first city-funded shelter specifically for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, providing 150 beds for those experiencing homelessness.
  • The shelter aims to support the transgender community amid ongoing threats to their rights, according to Commissioner Molly Wasow Park.
  • Destination Tomorrow operates the facility, providing various support services, including on-site psychiatric care and social support.
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Gothamist broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
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