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HMI YOUTH BULLETIN

 

 


HMI’s Pantry is open from 4-7pm. Laundry Services are available from 4-5pm.

1) Laundry Services are First Come-First Serve. 

2) Laundry facilities are available Monday-Thursday and must be brought in by 5pm SHARP!

3) All HMI Members Must make a laundry appointment prior to bringing clothes.

4) Only 1 youth laundry appointment per day

5) Laundry must be done in 1 load.

TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT: Email Crimson at pantry@hmi.org

Monkeypox Pantry PolicyCLICK TO DOWNLOAD PDF

WATCH ‘COMMUNITIES OF RESISTANCE’

 

London’s Young Vic Theatre is coming to NYC and they are bringing the best and brightest of the UK ballroom scene to Hetrick-Martin Institute to meet up with a hand-chosen team of NYC Ballroom talent! Together they will explore the birthplace of Ballroom, experience 🏳‍🌈NYC Pride 2022 and blend their talents and experiences! This amazing collection of international young artist will create a scratch performance around the theme of Communities of Resistance. Here is an intro to the Young Vic and Communities of Resistance from @tristanfaiduenu !

 

Five of our talented Ballroom artists Nekia Zulu, Antics Prodigy, Kai, and Silk Telfar 007 talk about their experiences in Ballroom, and what “Communities of Resistance,” means to them.  Come watch our hand selected artists perform with UK ballroom talent from the Young Vic Theatre in a mash up of theatre, drama and Ballroom!  July 6th, 5pm at 3 Astor Place, 3rd Floor.  Email hmiyouth@hmi.org for more info.

OPPORTUNITIES

 

Get your High School Equivalency with the help of HMI!  Email with subject ” HSE Enrollment” to Angel at ajones@hmi.org

TO DO

 

READ OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER!

Join us for Dungeons and Dragons on Zoom every Friday from 4-5:30pm. Email Emily at ewilliams@hmi.org

 JOIN VIRTUAL BOOKUP LGBTQ+ Thursdays at 5pm email bookup.ivan@nationalbook.org

TO DO IN-PERSON at 2 ASTOR PLACE

MONDAY

(Open Art Studio will not be held on July 25th.)  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 through art can reduce stress, increase self-awareness, foster growth of hands-on skills, improve communication abilities, and boost self-esteem too!    

Hosted by Leesa Tabrizi  Mondays 4-6pm in the art space.

TUESDAY

HMI’S ‘GET PSYCHED’ is back and will run on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 4pm.  The group is focused on psychoeducation. “Get Psyched” provides a safe/brave space to ask questions about mental health and psychology. Email Mako at jmontalvo@hmi.org for more info.

A space for you to share experiences and tell stories in different and empowering ways by incorporating elements of fantasy, science fiction, and tropes from favorite games and/or tv shows. A no pressure, guided experience every Tuesday 4-5pm. Email Tara at tchee@hmi.org

HMI’s trans and non-binary support group!  Join HMI’s Theo and Salem every tuesday from 5:30-7pm in room 301.  Enjoy snack, discussions and special guests!  Email Salem at kvazcones@hmi.org

WEDNESDAY

Age-Out Arrangements is an open group for youth members of all ages who are moving through their unique stages of aging out at HMI. It will be in person at HMI (and on Zoom) every Wednesday at 6PM-7PM. This is a space for youth members to gather in community, process thoughts and feelings on aging out, and imagine the future through creative expression – with space to share and discuss with peers. There will be snacks, creative activities, music, and more! Please reach out to Spencer (solson@hmi.org)
or Elena (eofferman@hmi.org) with any questions! 

zoom link

 Meeting ID: 979 7549 2447

Passcode: 100577

Work through your thoughts and feelings with art at Art Blooms, Wednesdays 4-6pm in the Art Space.

THURSDAY

Sexplanations will take place on July 21st and continue every other Thursday.  Each session will be based on questions that you can submit anonymously to the questions box at the front desk of 2 Astor Place, 3rd floor! Come learn and discuss with us! Email cgaji@hmi.org for more info.

Calling all bipoc lgbtqia+ youth 13-24! Come join HMI’s Asha and El every Thursday 6-7pm (movie nights 5:30pm). This support group for youth of color focuses on healing and joy and meets both virtually and onsite at 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, room 345.
 
Email for more info
AALEXANDER@HMI.ORG or
ELAYLA@HMI.ORG
 
zoom link password: HMISoul

Find Your Stanza! is an in-person poetry writing group. Join us for guided activities, time to write, and space for supportive sharing with others. Writing materials will be provided. New and experienced writers are welcome! Feel free to reach out to Elena at eofferman@hmi.org for more information or if you’d like to come to the group.

Learn inner and outer beauty hacks every Thursday 4-5pm! Skincare, haircare, affordable selfcare and more!  Email evrishac@eyesnyc.org

SATURDAY AT 44 E. 2nd St. 4-7pm

Saturday Night Lights (Dance and Basketball) have moved to 44 E 2nd Street, Saturday 4-7pm.  For more info email Charles at cparker@hmi.org

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