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Join us to support New York’s vibrant and historically significant LGBTQ+ communities.

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An Asian-American man in a GMHC tee-shirt holds a rainbow flag as he participates in an AIDS Walk in New York. 
Kelsie Louie, former head of Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC), participates in an AIDS Walk. GMHC is a Trust grantee that provides a range of health services for LGBTQ+ communities.  

Support LGBTQ+ Communities

We are working to illuminate and preserve LGBTQ+ history and provide health, housing, and legal support for LGBTQ+ communities. Together we can:

  • Champion rights and strengthen laws.
  • Provide trans New Yorkers with health care, improved work conditions, and other assistance.
  • Provide emergency housing and services to LGBTQ+ homeless teens.
  • Illuminate LGBTQ+ history.
  • Build community throughout the region and across generations.

And much more …

A doctor offers a trans patient medical advice 
A Trust grant is helping trans New Yorkers get gender-affirming health care. Photo by Daniel Goldman 

The Trust grants provided financial stability and enabled us to develop a strategic plan. If not for The Trust, we wouldn't be here today.

Michael Adams, chief operating officer of SAGE

Over the years I have discovered that everyone involved with The Trust—donors, staff, and grantees—shares my passion for the city, its people, and for making it a better place today and tomorrow.

Charlynn Goins, former chair, The New York Community Trust

With The Trust, my wife and I will help make New York better for the next generation.

Jonathan Shoemaker, film producer, donor-advised fund founder

The Trust does an excellent job of vetting charities to make sure that they are sound and fill the donor's purpose.

Jay D. Waxenberg, professional advisor

My family values the work The Trust does on our behalf in these areas of education and the environment. It helps turn our interest into action.

Bill Witkin, donor-advised fund founder

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John Oddy

Vice President for Donor Relations

Email: joddy@thenytrust.org

Phone: (212) 686-2564

John Oddy

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David M. Okorn

Executive Director, Long Island

Email: dokorn@thenytrust.org

Phone: (631) 991-8800 x226

David Okorn

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Laura Rossi

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Executive Director, Westchester

Email: lrossi@thenytrust.org

Phone: (914) 948-5166 x3

Laura Rossi