We Serve LGBTQ+ Youth
Learn the art of drag with our resident Drag Queen Crimson Gnecco also known as Crimson Kitty! Learn about makeup, develop your persona, learn about performance, music and more! No experience necessary. Email Crimson at Cgnecco@hmi.org for more info.
Learn how to knit and or crochet! Bring in your fiber arts projects and work on them in a supportive environment. Basic to advanced techniques. No experience necessary, limited supplies provided, so please bring your hooks, yarns, and needles if you are able. Email Pearl at Pmcandrews@hmi.org for more info.
Tabletop Gaymers: An open group where youth create a character and role play as them within a fun cafe setting! Email Bre at boreilly@hmi.org
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and other quiet activities. There are laptops available for use upon request. Meet in room 346, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 to 5pm and 6 to 7:30pm. Sorry no dinner eating allowed.
Join us for Open Art Studio in the Art Space! Email Leesa at Ltabrizi@hmi.org for more info.
Kiki, Vogue, runway..... What's your fancy? Come hang out with your friends and house members to practice your skills and get ready for your upcoming function. Every Monday and Wednesday! Email hmiyouth@hmi.org for more information.
THIS IS YOUR MOMENT, HAVE IT! Join Daniel in HMI's new mindfulness practice group, Taste the Moment. Learn new wellness practice tools while trying and eating fresh fruits each week. Email Daniel and Dmendoza@hmi.org for more information.
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and other quiet activities. There are laptops available for use upon request. Meet in room 346, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 to 5pm and 6 to 7:30pm. Sorry no dinner eating allowed.
Your House (Sip hot tea, Sink into cozy vibes, chat quietly, or chill with a movie or series. No pressure —just a warm, welcoming place to relax and be yourself.), which will occur every Thursday from 4-5 PM. Email Spencer at solson@hmi.org for more info.
What's the T-Blocker: A group for trans femmes/trans women to gather and talk authentically about their experiences. Email Bre or Mykey for more info: boreilly@hmi.org & madme@hmi.org.
Every friday get assistance with all your housing needs! Room 346, 4-5pm. Email Areyah at asmith@hmi.org
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and other quiet activities. There are laptops available for use upon request. Meet in room 346, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 to 5pm and 6 to 7:30pm. Sorry no dinner eating allowed.
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and other quiet activities. There are laptops available for use upon request. Meet in room 346, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 to 5pm and 6 to 7:30pm. Sorry no dinner eating allowed.
Watch Drag Race with us!
HMI’s Open Art Studio offers a variety of materials for your free creative expression, including (but not limited to) watercolor and acrylic paints, oil and chalk pastels, pencils, pen and ink, collage materials, fiber arts, printmaking materials, sculpture materials (plaster, clay, model magic, found objects), paper crafts, glitter, and more. Using materials to express yourself …