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Questioning Concerns Advisory Commission

Resource List:
The following list of resources contains groups and agencies serving the LGBTQ
Community in Newark New Jersey and the State of New Jersey.


      Newark-Essex Pride Coalition. Organizes Newark's LGBT Annual Pride
       Events. POB 6205 Vailsburg Station Newark, NJ 07106.
       www.newarkessexpride.com
       newarkessexpride@gmail.com


      Newark Pride Alliance. The Newark Pride Alliance (NPA) is an umbrella
       organization for LGBTQ-serving organizations and initiatives offering technical
       assistance and facilitating collaborations. NPA is the lead agency cop-sponsoring
       HMI-to-go, an after school program sponsored by the Hedrick Martin Institute.


      Ru Pride Rutgers-Newark LGBTQ and Allied Organizations. Rutgers’s
       University Student Organization. 225 Conklin Ave, Newark, NJ
       rupridenewark@gmail.com


      HMI To Go After School youth program at Science Park High School. Run by
       HMI (Hedrick Martin Institute, the home of Harvey Milk High School, NYC) and
       the Newark Board of Education. Academic and Arts Programs & Supportive
       Services including socialization, tutoring, workshop, counseling and case
       management. 260 Norfolk Street Newark, NJ 07103, Ph: 973- 733-8689



      NJIT Spectrum. Student Organization at New Jersey Institute of technology.
       Newark, NJ SpectruimNJIT@gmail.com, http://www.spectrumnjit.com


      Liberation in Truth Unity Fellowship Church. Worship Service Sundays 1:30
       pm. 11 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ. POB 200434, Newark, NJ 07102., Ph: 973-
       621-2100 www.litufc.org
   LIT Social Justice Center. Open Door Drop-In Center offers HIV/AIDS
    prevention, education, case management, referrals and immediate services:
    showers, laundry, snacks. 10AM to 6 PM. 47-49 New Street, Newark, NJ 07102,
    Ph: 973-424-9555.


   True Colors. Youth/Young Adult Program for LGBTIQ young people and their
    allies. Wellness, arts, workshops. 11 Halsey Street, Newark NJ 07102, Ph: 973-
    621-2100


   For Independence: A Family Service Inc. 179 Van Buren Street Newark, NJ
    07105

   African American Office of Gay Concerns. Home of the BROTHER Project
    and T.G.I.F. Peer Advocacy Program. HIV/AIDS education, prevention and
    health counseling. Safe space for people of Transgender Experience and their
    allies. 877 Broad Street, Suite 211, Newark, NJ 07102, Ph: 973 639-0700 FAX:
    973-639-9722. Website: www.aaogc.org and www.StatusIsEverything.org.

   NJCRI/Project WOW Empowers LGBTQ Youth, ages 13-24, by offering
    comprehensive STI & substance abuse prevention services while working
    together in creating an enjoyable, memorable, safe & value-filled experience.
    Drop-in Center open 7 days a week, 2pm-10pm.           393 Central Ave.,
    Newark, NJ 07103, Ph: 888-688-9078 Website: www.njcri.org

   Essex County College WISE Women’s Center 303 University Ave., Room
    3277, Newark, NJ 07102. Contact: Katherine Knox-Dillon, Ph: 973-877-3018,
    Email: kknox@essex.edu

   Hudson Pride Connections Center Serving the LGBTQ community in Jersey
    City. 32 Jones Street, Jersey City, NJ 07306 Ph: 201-963-4779 Website:
    www.hudsonpride.org

   FEMWORKS Agency. Public relations, communication management services,
    marketing, social and media relations. 9-11 Crawford St., Ste. 8, Newark, NJ
    07102, Ph: 973-494-9705 website: www.femworksllc.com
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       My Brother’s Keeper: Empowers men of color who have sex with men by
        offering HIV prevention messages, comprehensive risk counseling, and various
        supportive services while creating a sense of brotherhood. Open Wednesday –
        Sunday, 2pm-10pm. NJCRI - North Jersey Community Research Initiative . 393
        Central Ave, Newark, NJ, 07103, Ph: 973.412.7080