From BroadwayWorld.com: On Monday, July 20, 2015, there will be a groundbreaking ceremony for the Bea Arthur Residence, an 18-bed residence for homeless LGBT youth operated by the Ali Forney Center. In 2012 the New York City Council and the Manhattan Borough President awarded $3,300,000 for the renovation of a long-vacant building owned by the New York City Department of Housing and Preservation Development. The building has now been turned over to the Ali Forney Center in partnership with Cooper Square Committee, and renovations are beginning this month. It is anticipated that the building will begin to provide housing by the end of 2016.
Read more at both:
Bea Arthur Residence for LGBT Homeless Youth Breaks Ground in Manhattan
Bea Arthur homeless shelter breaks ground
Most importantly, learn more about and donate to the Ali Forney Center to further their life-changing vision!
Update: A few more articles and photos of this event available below |
Leave a Reply