Forest Hills Garden Blog: Holiday drive for LGBTQ youth

Members of the Queens Center for Gay Seniors (QCGS) have come together to collect donations for an LGBTQ youth center in Forest Hills.

Many of those at the youth center, most of whom identify as transgender, lack basic necessities, like toiletries and bedding, and are at risk of negative health consequences as a result. The seniors have started collecting toiletries, clothing, snacks, blankets, and holiday wish list items at three locations in Queens.

Memories of growing up gay, lesbian, bisexual, and/or transgender inspired the group of QCGS participants to respond.

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