Foyer Night Resource Program 2011-2012
Opening December 14,2011
Foyer of Philadelphia is embarking upon its most substantial program, to provide night services for homeless L.G.B.T.Q youth in the city of Philadelphia during the winter months of 2011-2012 for L.G.B.T.Q young adults ages 18 to 24 at Arch Street Presbyterian Church.
The Foyer night program will operate Sunday through Saturday from 7:00pm to 7:00am the next morning.
Foyer of Philadelphia will serve a minimum of 30 youth during the three months of the program.
During
the time a participant spends in the Foyer night resource program, he/she will receive the
following services: food, group therapy,
individual case management, and begin working on a strategic exit plan
upon leaving the program.
Want to help? Please refer to the "Volunteers" and "Shelter donation" sections of this website!
Q-Spot, 2011
Foyer
of Philadelphia is a part of a consortium of non profits in the city of
Philadelphia who have come together to provide on Saturday night from 8:00pm-1:00am programming for LGBTQ youth in the City of Philadelphia at Broad Street Ministry.Youth that participate in this program receive assistance with HIV and AIDS testing and prevention, housing referrals, food subsidies and counseling. This initiative is a pilot program and will operate the months of May 2011- August 2011.
Career Development Class, 2009
This
was a 6-week class + 6-week internship with partnering companies. The
developed a soft skills such as, resume writing, interviewing skills,
problem-solving, communication, guest speakers, money management and
budgeting. The Career Development class met twice a week for 2 hours at the Attic Youth Center.
Internships:
Upon completion of the career development class students were placed in internships with local businesses and non profits which included:- CHOICE,
- Mazzoni Center,
- ActionAIDS,
- Hinge Cafe,
- Frog Commissary,
- PhillyCarShare,
- Society Hill Veterinary,
- Studio 34,
- Safe Guards,
- The Rotunda
Outcomes:
16 LGBTQ youth started the program, 13 graduated from the class and 10 completed their internships.
