HMI YOUTH BULLETIN
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
OPPORTUNITIES
Sign up for Queer Coderz! Learn vital skills and how to create a game! Email jpopovics@hmi.org
The SOULE Foundation is looking for interns to help with research! This is a paid opportunity. Email connect@soulefoundation.org
JOIN OUR LOGO DESIGN 6 WEEK INTERNSHIP! Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-7pm! Email James at jpopovics@hmi.org
Act up! Theatre for Change is a paid internship opportunity for youth members 13-17 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
TO DO
LEARN MORE ABOUT PREGNANCY every Thursday 4-5pm. Join at https://bit.ly/3e5R6hh
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.
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.
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
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.
“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 OUR MONTHLY VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MEETING AND ENTER OUR RAFFLE! July 22nd, 4-5pm on ZOOM https://zoom.us/j/2448610557
MENTAL HEALTH
Positive mental health tips and exercises to promote grounding and centering during what can be some of the most stressful times.