(The Post Millennial)—New York City officials announced Tuesday the opening of a new, city-funded homeless shelter specifically dedicated to assisting “transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC)” individuals.
Named “Ace’s Place,” the facility is operated by the Bronx-based LGBTQ+ nonprofit Destination Tomorrow and is located in Queens. The shelter is the first of its kind in the country to receive full city funding specifically for LGBTQ+ individuals.
It is expected to cost the city $65 million to operate through 2030, according to a report by The Gothamist. The project is part of a 2021 settlement with a transgender activist, which required the city to either provide dedicated beds for TGNC individuals or open a separate facility specifically for them.
“This landmark moment serves to strengthen New York City’s legacy as a sanctuary for the LGBTQ+ community,” Destination Tomorrow said in a public statement. “Ace’s Place will provide high-quality transitional housing and specialized support for TGNC New Yorkers experiencing homelessness.”
The program will feature “wraparound services in a trauma-informed setting,” with additional offerings such as a culinary arts program.
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