Pridelines Youth Services Inc.

“Form 990 will be reviewed by the organization's executive committee before filing.”

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“The process for determining compensation of the organization's officers or key employees includes review and aproval by independent persons.”

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“Form 990, pt iii, line 4a program service accomplishments: in 2017 pridelines was able to serve over 10,000 visitors, all members of the lgbtqa community, through its programs and services. This would not have been possible without the support and dedication of its volunteers, donors and community partners. To them we say, thank you! Here are some highlights and successes from 2017: youth programs in 2017, over 850 youth attended one of many support groups, participated in social and cultural activities or programs at the center, worked directly with staff to meet their short and long-term needs or came to the center to access our computers and internet service, take advantage of our clothing closet, enjoy a snack, hot meal or shower and/or enter into community with fellow youth and staff. We also offered youth free hiv and sti testing, counseling and referrals. Pridelines facilitated youth enrichment activities (yea events) and special events for lgbtq youth and their allies. In 2017, attendance for yea events totaled 1,652.yea events included: campout, a three-day sleep-away youth leadership development retreat valentines day dance gsa picnic miami beach gay pride parade, expo, and after-party lgbt youth awards gala/prom, pool and beach parties halloween party community thanksgiving dinner, and a holiday party project safe project safe (safe accommodations for everyone) is pridelines program designed to support lgbtq youth ages 16-24 who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness. 2017 represented a watershed year for project safe as pridelines took over the management and ownership of the program in january of 2017. Up until this point, pridelines served as a collaborative partner providing critical wrap around support, but the program was managed outside of the organization. In 2017 the program served more youth than ever before, providing 83 youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness with a myriad of services and supports throughout the year, including: case management and crisis intervention, emergency shelter, respite for naps and self-care, hot meals, grocery store gift cards, access to showers and laundry, bus passes, clothes and hygiene projects. Specifically, and in 2017, project safe provided the following: over 700 meals 100 showers hygiene products on 172 separate occasions clothing on 113 separate occasions access to washer/dryer on 77 visits 1200 bus passes 239 publix cards $400 in various gift cards 9 emergency motel stays provided health services in 2017, pridelines continued to provide services and programs for those living with or at risk for hiv. Specifically, pridelines offered psychosocial support groups, educational lectures, individual peer counseling, and holistic therapies for people living with hiv/aids (plwha). Major annual programs included an intergenerational hiv/aids conference entitled bridging generations through dialogue, and a retreat for male-identified persons living with hiv. Pridelines also offered hiv testing and prevention education services. Specifically, and in 2017, pridelines health programs accomplished the following: conducted 316 hiv tests with five (5) new hiv infections diagnosed and linked to care engaged 273 lgbtq youth ages 13-29 in hiv/sti prevention education through young adults taking action community engagement throughout 2017, pridelines hosted numerous events organized by our community partners. These included fashion shows, educational lectures on reproductive health and a myriad of gallery openings. Specifically, the community center hosted over 30 events and 50 meetings attended by both the lgbtq community and the community at large. In november, pridelines hosted its annual thanksgiving dinner serving over 150 community members and hand delivering over 30 complete holiday meal boxes to the homes of those we serve.”