THE DROP IN CENTER

The JQY Paul Austin and Dalip Girdhar (The P. Austin Family Foundation) Drop-in Center

The Drop-in Center offers a safe and free weekly space where LGBTQ teens and youth can come and:

• Check in with licensed social workers

• Meet others they can relate to

• Participate in support groups & workshops

• Borrow a book from our queer Jewish library

• Have access to health and safety resources

• Enjoy a hot Kosher meal (PIZZA!)*

• Be part of an affirming community

• Know they are not alone

*Cholov Yisroel, gluten-free and dairy-free options are available. 

 

WHAT Each week, the Drop-in Center features a unique program (support groups, yoga, game night, LGBTQ book club, and more!) which takes place alongside drop-in hours. Feel free to join for the program, hang out during drop-in hours, or both! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more information on our weekly programming!

 

WHERE The NYC Drop-in Center is in Times Square and easily accessible by public transportation! If you need help with travel to the Drop-in Center, contact us here.

You will see a sign for JQY and a JQY staff member in the lobby of the building when you arrive.

 

WHO Open to all LGBTQ Jewish-identified individuals, ages 13-23

For more information or to connect before your first Drop-In Center visit, email dropin@jqy.org. 


SPONSOR A DROP-IN EVENING

MOMENTS FROM THE DROP-IN CENTER




















OUR IMPACT

“JQY has taught me that being LGBTQ and being Jewish don’t have to be things that are at war with each other. You have to accept yourself for who you are in order to accept everyone else as they are.”
Leo, 24Drop-in Alum
“I have a supportive family. I didn’t think I needed this space but JQY gave me something I didn’t know I needed: queer Jewish friends.”
Aryeh, 23JQY Alumni
“I had the assumption that you can’t be both Jewish and queer. This was exactly my thought until finding JQY; I was terrified of losing my connection to Hashem. B”H, JQY exists. I probably would not have the relationship with Hashem I do now without you guys!”
JessJQY Supporter
“JQY gave me a future even when I couldn’t envision one for myself.”
Anonymous, 23JQY Alum

CHECK OUT OUR UPCOMING DROP-IN CENTER DATES AND ACTIVITIES
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