Check out our News 12 Long Island Workplace Summit 2023 feature! Last year, more than 40 companies joined us at the LGBT Network Hauppauge Center to advance LGBT diversity, equity, inclusion, & belonging! (DEIB) This year, we expecting to take that to next level. Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 23, to create your own LGBT DEIB plan for your workplace. 🏳️🌈 Secure your spot 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eMRcSdvw 📹: https://lnkd.in/egusBM_2
LGBT Network
Individual and Family Services
Hauppauge, New York 21,591 followers
A home and voice for LGBT people and their families, we help people Be Themselves, Stay Healthy, & Change The World.
About us
The LGBT Network is an association of non-profit organizations working to serve the LGBT community throughout the lifespan: Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth (LIGALY), The Long Island LGBT Community Center (The Center), Services and Advocacy for LGBT Elders – Long Island (SAGE-LI), and The Queens LGBT Community Center (Q Center). LIGALY is the original organization of The Network as it was founded in 1993 and is nationally known for its work with LGBT youth in the areas of education, advocacy, youth leadership and development and support. The Center and SAGE-LI along with the Network was founded in 2005 to unite these non-profits to help more LGBT people across the lifespan and create a cost efficient way of serving the LGBT Community in Long Island and Queens With shared administrative staff between all organizations, this structure eliminates duplication of administrative and executive staff thereby allowing each organization of The Network to share resources. This unique modelreduces overhead costs and expenses and as a result more than 80 cents of every dollar raised are channeled directly into critical programs and services for Long Islanders of all ages and walks of life. Together, each organization works within The Network to end homophobia and transphobia, to provide a home and safe space for the LGBT community, and to advocate for equality. Since 2012, The Network also produces the annual Pride Parade and PrideFest celebration every June and Living Out magazine each month. Both Pride and Living Out build community and celebrate our identities while also providing visibility to our movement.
- Website
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http://lgbtnetwork.org
External link for LGBT Network
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Hauppauge, New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1993
- Specialties
- Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth (LIGALY), The Long Island LGBT Community Center, Services and Advocacy for LGBT Elders-Long Island (SAGE-LI), and The Queens LGBT Community Center (Q Center)
Locations
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Primary
125 Kennedy Dr
Suite 100
Hauppauge, New York 11788, US
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44 Union Street
Sag Harbor, NY 11963, US
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37-18 Northern Blvd
Suite 107
Long Island City, New York 11101, US
Employees at LGBT Network
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David Kilmnick
Founder/President of New York LGBT Network and Online MSW Program Director and Assistant Professor at University of South Florida School of Social…
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Robert Vitelli
Non-profit executive & educator (he/him)
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Adam Garriga
Chief Operating Officer for Research | Executive Leadership, Strategic Planning
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Andrea Mandarino
Communications Manager at LGBT Network
Updates
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Celebrating visibility and community! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Coming Out Professional Happy Hour at Necromantic brew co for National Coming Out Day! 🎉 It was an incredible night of connection, conversation, and celebration. 🌟Photos from the event are now live! 📸✨ Relive the energy and see all the amazing moments here: https://lnkd.in/eNTiCvsf Stay tuned—more exciting events and opportunities are on the way to network, uplift, and empower our incredible community! LGBTNetwork.org/Calendar #NationalComingOutDay #PrideInProfession #LGBTNetwork
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To all who observe, we wish you a meaningful fast and a time of healing. May this sacred day bring peace, unity, and understanding within our diverse community. G’mar Chatima Tova from the LGBT Network! ✡️🏳️🌈 #YomKippur #LGBTNetwork
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What does Coming Out mean to YOU? 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ We asked this powerful question at our Coming Out Professional Happy Hour Mixer on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Necromantic brew co , and the stories were inspiring! Happy National Coming Out Day from the LGBT Network! 🌈 We want to hear from you—what does coming out mean in your life? Share your story, tag us, and use #WearTheRibbon. Let's celebrate coming out and spread visibility for the LGBT Community. Make an impact by visiting our website at LGBTNetwork.org/donate to create safe spaces for the LGBT community! #LGBTNetwork #LGBTQ #SafeSpaces #Equality #ComingOut #ComingOutStories
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We're not going back. Only forward. 🏳️🌈 💌Happy National Coming Out Day from the CEO. 👇 - https://lnkd.in/gtM9-AUN
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The LGBT Network takes a stand against bullying in schools as we approach National Coming Out Day this Friday. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Watch our News 12 Long Island feature below! Make an impact and help create safer schools for LGBT youth. Visit https://lnkd.in/dWm_BkY9
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🏳️⚧️ New Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Study Highlights the Importance of Safe Spaces for Transgender Youth in Education 🏳️⚧️ A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study has revealed that 3% of high school students identify as transgender, with an additional 2% questioning their gender identity. Alarmingly, these students face disproportionately high levels of hate, violence, and discrimination, often stemming from unsafe environments. At the LGBT Network, we're dedicated to ensuring that every student has a safe space to be their authentic selves. As our President, David Kilmnick, states in Newsday Media Group: "We need to do everything possible to make sure that our schools are safe for the kids to be themselves." We're calling on education professionals, policymakers, and allies to join us in building inclusive, affirming, and protective school environments for ALL students. Your support can make a significant impact on the lives of transgender and gender-nonconforming youth. To contribute to our efforts and learn more about creating safe spaces in education, visit: https://lnkd.in/ed7yzG6u #LGBTNetwork #TransRights #SafeSchools #InclusiveEducation #SafeSpaces #LGBTQ #SafeSchools
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Thank you to the Donors who sponsored 113 Coming Out Campaign Kits for local K-12 schools! Your generosity is empowering young people and providing essential support for our community. 🙌🏻🏳️🌈 If you haven’t contributed yet, there’s still time. A donation from you today will support our LGBT community centers that provide safe spaces for the LGBT community all year long! https://lnkd.in/dWm_BkY9
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300K+ will #WearTheRibbon today! 🏳️🌈 In commemoration of National Coming Out Day this Friday, today more than 400 schools, businesses, and organizations are implementing the LGBT Network's 23rd Annual Coming Out #WearTheRibbon Campaign! Read more at our latest newsletter - https://lnkd.in/d29cgvA3
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We are honored to share that David Kilmnick, Founder and President of the LGBT Network, has been recognized in City & State's 2024 Long Island Power 100 List. 🏆✨🏳️🌈 This prestigious acknowledgment highlights David's significant influence in state politics and policy, particularly his unwavering advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. As the chief leader of one of New York's largest LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, David continues to be a vocal and impactful force for positive change. Join us in congratulating David on this well-deserved recognition. His leadership serves as an inspiration to us all and reinforces the importance of persistent advocacy for equality and inclusivity. https://lnkd.in/euC-swre #LeadershipRecognition #LGBTQAdvocacy #LongIslandInfluencers