FRIENDS OF HMI

Become a sustaining force for LGBTQIA+ youth who need us most.

When you make a recurring gift, you join a community of committed supporters whose sustained investment lets us focus on what matters – creating safe, affirming spaces where young people can truly thrive.

“Our recurring donors are the backbone of HMI. Their sustained commitment ensures we have a consistent, reliable source of funding – allowing us to focus on what matters most: creating a safe, affirming environment where LGBTQIA+ youth can thrive.”
               – Amy Harclerode, Chief Executive Officer

Your Gift Directly Funds

Your Gift Directly Funds

Wellness Programming

Workforce Development & Job Readiness

Education & Academic Enrichment

Basic & Emergency Services

Training & Capacity Building

  • Wellness Programming

  • Workforce Development & Job Readiness

  • Education & Academic Enrichment

  • Basic & Emergency Services

  • Training & Capacity Building

Why A Recurring Gift

Why A Recurring Gift

1

More of each gift reaches young people
Recurring gifts reduce administrative and fundraising costs.

2

Programs remain consistent
Reliable funding helps HMI prevent interruptions in essential services.

3

HMI can plan and respond
Predictable income supports staffing, infrastructure, and rapid responses to emerging needs.

1

More of each gift reaches young people
Recurring gifts reduce administrative and fundraising costs.

2

Programs remain consistent
Reliable funding helps HMI prevent interruptions in essential services.

3

HMI can plan and respond
Predictable income supports staffing, infrastructure, and rapid responses to emerging needs.

Thank You for Being a Friend

Thank You for Being a Friend

We extend our deepest gratitude to the following recurring donors whose generosity allows us to continue creating a safe and supportive environment where LGBTQIA+ youth can achieve their full potential.

Monthly Donors63
and growing

Total Contributed$121,587
in recurring gifts

Sustained Commitment362
combined years of giving

FOUNDING FRIENDS
10+ Years of Giving

Kenneth Cook
Edward Elder
Charles Eubanks
Alan Galumbeck

Marcy Kahn
Gary Krist
Navid Nematollahi
Frances Rosato-Maurino

Sean Sullivan
Noah White
David Whitesell
Carol Wood

DEDICATED FRIENDS
5-9 Years of Giving

Jon Baker
Christina Ho
Harold Kooden
Melissa Langston-Wood

Emily McLaughlin
Lisa Moore
Lisette Nunez
Cynthia Rosen

Joshua Rosenzweig
Richard Siegel
Patricia Stone

LOYAL FRIENDS
3-4 Years of Giving

Ken Appelbaum
Daryl Bowman
Nelson Burke
Iris Coker
Kenneth Edwards

Kady Fulkerson
Ben Gibbs
Taylor Guice
Amy Harclerode
Bridget Hughes

James Mann
John Martin
Ron Pepin
Kimberly Thomas

NEW FRIENDS
1-2 Years of Giving

Payal Batra
Jason Bernard
Natalie Cloarec
Neslyn D’Souza
Elizabeth Fernandez
Jason Ford
Noelie Harkins

Hunter Harris
Pepper Hollingsworth
Douglas Houston
Avery James
Shannon Kelly
Akbar Khan
Skylar Prizant

Robyn Rizzi
Christopher Roth
Christina Segerholm-Lee
Linda Vaughan
Givanna Williams
Stefan Wysocki

All recurring donors will receive an annual tax contribution statement in January outlining their giving throughout the year.

Need to make changes to your recurring donation? Contact Lawrence Rush at lrush@hmi.org or 212-674-2600 ext. 240.

Ready to make a lasting difference?

Join the Friends of HMI – whose ongoing commitment forms the backbone of our holistic health and wellness mission for LGBTQIA+ youth.