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
WATCH ‘COMMUNITIES OF RESISTANCE’ – July 6th, 5pm
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
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
Join us for a fun way to learn about sex, and your body. Monday from 4-5pm, room 302. Email cmurray@hmi.org for more info.
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 and our new Teaching Artist, Veli Sadiku who is a visual artist, makeup artist, and is trained in art therapy as well. Join them Mondays 4-6pm in the art space.
Mondays in Room 345, 5-7pm come hang out with the College Prep Team and have conversations about pop culture, queerness and more!
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!
Meeting ID: 979 7549 2447
Passcode: 100577
Harm Reduction with Justice and Friends is an open group that engages peers to look at sexual risks. Justic and guest facilitators take elements from Health and Wellness Programming and update it to be fun and engaging. Sessions include games, dance-offs, and advice. Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm at 2 Astor Place, 3rd Floor, Room 303. Email jlittle@hmi.org for more info.
THURSDAY
Sexplanations meets every two weeks to discuss SEX. Each week’s lesson 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.
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
