🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️Uplifting LI's LGBTQ+ Community since 1993!✨
In 1993, Long Island Crisis Center started Pride for Youth at a time when support and outreach to LGBTQ+ youth on Long Island was virtually non-existent. Pride for Youth has grown to encompass multiple services addressing many of the needs of LGBTQ+ youth and their families. Pride for Youth created the Coffeehouse program in 1995 – the first suburban coffeehouse for LGBTQ+ youth in the country. We began airing public service announcements on MTV in the mid 90’s - one of the first mass media outreach strategies for LGBTQ+ youth nationwide. In 2001, Pride for Youth launched an action research project, which documented that 94% of Long Island students are exposed to homophobia in their schools and one in ten have been victimized because of their perceived sexual orientation. With the new millennium’s startling HIV resurgence among young gay and bisexual men of color, Pride for Youth led the way to building a healthier generation of young people through its culturally-sensitive Young Men’s Program, initiated in 2003
Pride for Youth seeded and stewarded Gay-Straight Alliances in several high-need Nassau County school districts from 2004 through the present. In 2006, working with corporate partners such as CMP Media, Pride for Youth launched an employment mentoring program for LGBTQ youth. In 2009, transgender teens found their own place to share their specific concerns and build pride through Pride for Youth’s Trans Support Group. In 2014, PFY implemented Long Island's first and only CBO based PrEP/PEP program, expanding this program to Queens in 2015.
03/16/2026
It’s lonely as a Top, so bring a Bottom with you!
🗣️ Calling all gay, bi, and q***r men 18+, to join PFY for this year’s
Whether you’re a top, bottom, verse, or just here for the vibes — don’t miss out. Let’s get competitive, flirty, and fabulous!
***rOnLI
03/10/2026
The night belongs to q***r joy. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Pride After Dark is coming back to Long Island and it’s going to be bigger, louder, and prouder than ever.
Drag.
Music.
Free food.
Community.
And sexual health services to keep our community safe and thriving.
Grab your friends and show up ready to celebrate.
📅 June 13
⏰ 7–11PM
Trust us… you’re not going to want to miss this. ✨
***rLongIsland ***rCommunity
03/08/2026
Today we celebrate the LGBTQ+ women whose courage, brilliance, and leadership continue to shape our communities and movements.
From the powerful words of Audre Lorde, to the groundbreaking activism of Barbara Smith, to the visionary leadership of Angelica Ross and Bamby Salcedo, and the advocacy and public leadership of Chirlane McCray - these women remind us that LGBTQ+ history, liberation, and progress have always been powered by bold voices willing to demand more.
At PFY, we honor the women who paved the way and the LGBTQ+ women and girls continuing the fight today. Your leadership inspires our work every day.
✨ Tag an LGBTQ+ woman who inspires you.
***rLeadership
03/08/2026
Something BIG is happening after dark… 🌙
Turn your notifications on - tomorrow night belongs to q***r joy. 🌈✨
Keep your eyes here - you won’t want to miss this BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 📣
***rJoy
03/07/2026
✨💙 We have a group here ready to make new friends! Q***r Iftaar open to all LGBTQ+ folx and allies 18+ Come join us until 8pm at PFY Suffolk 📍628 Long Island Ave, Deer Park 11729 NY
03/07/2026
✨🪩 Q***r Iftaar happening NOW at PFY Suffolk! You won’t want to miss out on FREE halal food, goody bags, and connecting with community. Open to LGBTQ+ folx and allies 18+ ✨🪩
03/07/2026
🪩🌈 Coffeehouse Suffolk is a safe, affirming space for LGBTQ+ folx and allies ages 13-20! We are meeting bi-monthly this month. Free snacks, transportation, travel reimbursement (for bus & train), and friends! 🌈🪩
03/06/2026
🏳️🌈March Coffeehouse Nassau Event Calendar is HERE 🏳️🌈
🌈 Open every Friday for folks and allies ages 13-20 🌈
😄 Program runs from 7pm to 11:30pm.😄
🏠 Stop by our Bellmore location (2050 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore, NY)🏠
🚌 Need a ride? We offer free van transportation! 🚌
Call by 3 - 3:30pm, If you live in: Hempstead, Uniondale, Roosevelt, Westbury, Baldwin, and Freeport
Every other town, Call by 3:30-4PM
🚂 Travel reimbursement will be available!🚂
❗️ Free and confidential HIV testing❗️
*Temperature check upon entering the building
Contact Zee for more info at zgordon@liccpfy.orfg or (516) 679-9000
03/06/2026
Q***r Peers is a fun, affirming space for LGBTQ+ kids and allies ages 9-12! We meet once monthly on the last Monday of each month. Join us March 30th for free snacks, arts and crafts, and friends!
03/04/2026
Mpowerment Events of the month 🎨🧚
03/04/2026
Mpowervida Eventos de el mes 🔥
03/03/2026
Join us throughout the month of March for various group events!
TransAction is a supportive space for individuals ages 15-30 who identify as , , or questioning.
TransAction is every Tuesday from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm!
Stop by our Bellmore location (2050 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore, NY)
Need a ride? We offer free van transportation for Hempstead, Uniondale, Roosevelt, Westbury, Baldwin, and Freeport!
Free and confidential HIV testing and travel reimbursement will be available!
Contact Zee for more info at zgordon@liccpfy.org
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In 1993, Long Island Crisis Center started Pride for Youth at a time when support and outreach to LGBTQ youth on Long Island were virtually non-existent. Pride for Youth has grown to encompass multiple services addressing many of the needs of LGBTQ youth and their families.
Pride for Youth created the Coffeehouse program in 1995 – the first suburban coffeehouse for LGBTQ youth in the country.
We began airing public service announcements on MTV in the mid 90s – one of the first mass media outreach strategies for LGBTQ youth nationwide.
In 2001, Pride for Youth launched an action research project, which documented that 94% of Long Island students are exposed to homophobia in their schools and one in ten have been victimized because of their perceived sexual orientation.
With the new millennium’s startling HIV resurgence among young gay and bisexual men of color, Pride for Youth led the way to build a healthier generation of young people through its culturally-sensitive Young Men’s Program, initiated in 2003
Pride for Youth seeded and stewarded Gay-Straight Alliances in several high-need Nassau County school districts from 2004 through the present.
In 2006, working with corporate partners such as CMP Media, Pride for Youth launched an employment mentoring program for LGBTQ youth.
In 2009, transgender teens found their own place to share their specific concerns and build pride through Pride for Youth’s Trans Support Group, this group is later developed into TransAction.
In 2010, Pride for Youth launched the first and only chapter of Mpowerment on Long Island. The main objective of this program is to help young gay and bisexual men stay HIV and STI-free in the midst of the ongoing epidemic. This group later became the MpowermentLI Project with locations in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
In 2014, “Pride for Parents Night” began as a monthly educational and supportive space for parents and adult family members of LGBTQ-identified youth to come together and learn how to best support their children.
A support group for young gay and bisexual men, as well as transgender individuals living with HIV began in 2014. This group has developed into Mpower+, a space for individuals to speak openly about their status without the fear of stigma, and learn how to maintain their sexual health.
Pride for Youth began collaborating with Northwell Health in 2013 in order to launch multiple sexual health programs including in-house HIV testing, a comprehensive PrEP and PEP program, and the groundbreaking on-site sexual health medical services offered through Project PUSH.
2018 – PFY: Linda Leonard Center opens in Deer Park offering PFY’s life-saving services in Suffolk County. The site opened in July 2018, housing Suffolk based MpowermentLI and MpowerVIDA programs along with PrEP/PEP, HIV Testing, STI Screening and Counseling services.
