HMI YOUTH BULLETIN

We are starting a new internship, our Entrepreneurial internship! Interns will learn how to start their own business as well as how to write a business plan from two of our consultants who run their own companies. The internship will start at the end of May.  Email cvargas@hmi.org

The Expressive Arts Internship is taking applications for the summer session. Applications will be due by Friday June 11th. The group starts on June 25th and participants will earn a $125 visa giftcard at the end of the group. Click here to download the application. 

Act up! Theatre for Change is a paid internship opportunity for youth members 13-15 years old, with a theatre based- group that focuses on exploring identity and enacting social change utilizing creative expression, improvisation, storytelling, art, poetry and more!  Dates: Monday’s and Thursday’s 4-6pm, July 8th- August 23rd.  For questions, email Samah Ikram at sikram@hmi.org 

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JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL ‘PRIDE MONTH’ POETRY SLAM! Join us for guided activities, time to write, and space to perform. Open to new poets and seasoned writers alike! All are welcome. Email eofferman@hmi.org for more information. https://zoom.us/my/hmicouseling Passcode: 797702

JOIN FUTURE NOW 2021!  Event starts at June 10, 2021 at 2:30pm. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653362615?pwd=NzFmQklkNFQzcC8yS1Q2WE4renk3QT09
Meeting ID: 826 5336 2615
Passcode: 672794
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Join HMI’s Pride Week Celebrations starting on June 21st! Don’t Miss our Pride Grab & Go! Stay tuned for more details.

CALLING ALL ARTISTS!! Submit your artwork to be displayed at or HMI PRIDE POP-UP ART Showcase!  Join HMI’s Pride Week Celebrations starting on June 21st! Receive an e-gift card for your work!  Send your art to Leesa at Ltabrizi@hmi.org 

Soule Foundation is starting their Queer Storytelling Project.  They are offering a VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS for LGBTQ+ Youth of Color ( Ages 13-19), teaching components of filming including story design, filming and editing.  Appy today http://bit.ly/mystory21

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Friday June 25th 3pm come to 2 Astor Place for free giveaways, raffles, free pride gear, clothing and accessories and more….stay tuned for more details! For more information email jellis@hmi.org

NEW! Join us for our new group, Virtual GAYme Stop on Mondays from 6-7 pm where you can relax and watch movies, shows, and play games in an open and casual hangout space on Discord to destress and have fun. Click the image above to access the link and join.

Fuku is donating proceeds from the sale of its Pride Sando to Hetrick Martin Institute, available June 1-30, 2021 in NYC only (Fuku Hudson Yards and NYC Neighborhood Kitchens). Treat yourself to a tasty sandwich of chicken fingers, ranch, and rainbow slaw (carrot, cabbage, sambal vinaigrette) on a Martin’s Potato Roll and support LGBTQ youth.

Soul Circle has moved to 5pm on Thursdays! A support group for youth of color, focused on healing and action. All members welcome. https://zoom.us/my/msasha Passcode: HMISoul

Participate in The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study! The new study is for LGBTQ+ individuals ages 14-24.  If you agree to participate, you’ll be asked to complete an online survey two times: once on the day you enroll, and once exactly six months after that. The survey will take about 45 minutes. https://redcap.link/yyasurvey

COME SEE THE ‘SAL AND ZOPH’S AGE OUT EXHIBIT’ at 2 Astor Place!  June 16th, 4-6pm

“Poetry Slam, The Group!” is an open group to all youth members at HMI.  There will be guided activities, time to write, and space to share.  All levels of experience are welcome. The group will be structured to be accessible for new writers and seasoned poets alike! email eofferman@hmi.org for more information. https://zoom.us/my/hmicouseling Passcode: 797702

JOIN YOUTH JUSTICE RESEARCH COLLABORATIVE’S YOUTH FOCUS GROUPand earn $25 per hour OR $15 per hour! Join at https://bit.ly/YJRC_FG

JOIN OUR MONTHLY VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MEETING AND ENTER OUR RAFFLE!  June 17th, 4-5pm on ZOOM https://zoom.us/j/2448610557

If you have experience in foster care and are part of the Ballroom Community join this panel and earn $50

Kiki with Kuntry every thursday 7-830pm!

Kiki lounge will not only teach the history of ballroom but it will also teach everyone the elements of Vogue the confidence of runway the creativity of face and the strength of being real. It will also help some break out their shells and build their personalities to another level.  There will be Instagram live videos and also after each live there will be clips posted to the Instagram page.  

The Office of Children and Family Services is asking LGBTQ+ youth with foster care experience to participate in a listening session. Your experiences and expertise are important to making certain the foster care system is supporting and responding to the needs of all LGBTQ+ youth. Your voice is critical in this process, and we would be grateful for your participation. Participation information below:

• Age range: 14-20 years old 
• Participants: youth who both identify as LGBTQ+ and have experienced the foster care system 
• Access: listening sessions will be virtual. Youth will require access to an internet enabled phone or computer, as well as a safe, private space to participate in the listening session 
• How to Sign-Up: Youth can access the listening session sign-up page here. There are currently two listening sessions scheduled from 4-6pm, the last Monday and Tuesday of each month from June to November 2021. Please choose a time slot as soon as possible, as each listening session has a maximum of 10 participants

In order to maintain privacy and confidentiality, cameras will be disabled in the WebEx platform. We also ask that all youth change their name upon logging in to something anonymous. These events will not be recorded, and we ask that all participants honor the confidentiality of others if they choose to share any personal information. 

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send them to LGBTQ@ocfs.ny.gov.  

Positive mental health tips and exercises to promote grounding and centering during what can be some of the most stressful times.