New York City Opens Transgender Shelter — The Advocate

The shelter is located in Long Island City, a neighborhood in Queens, and managed by Destination Tomorrow, a Bronx-based LGBTQ+ nonprofit organization. Shutterstock Creative

In this Advocate news story, New York City’s unprecedented opening of a dedicated transgender shelter is spotlighted as a major victory for LGBTQ+ housing equity. Sean Ebony Coleman is quoted for his leadership and advocacy in securing safe shelter for trans individuals—especially Black and Brown transgender people disproportionately affected by homelessness. He stresses that targeted solutions are necessary to dismantle barriers to safety and stability, while also calling for sustained funding and culturally competent care. Sean’s voice frames this shelter not just as a building, but as a model for inclusive, community-driven solutions to housing insecurity.

The Advocate — “New York City Opens Transgender Shelter” https://www.advocate.com/news/new-york-city-transgender-shelter