Today we spoke to Mr.Torres who works for the Ali Forney Center. The Ali Forney Center helps LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning/Queer) Youth from 16-25. They provide housing, medical care, food, and clothing. They have many different courses on different topics and hobbies. They have 89 beds, every night each bed is being used. They have 200 kids on the waiting list. The staff includes, nurses, doctors, volunteers. Each volunteer has to go through thorough screening that consists of, a criminal background check, filling out an application, and an interview. The Ali Forney Center is building a new medical clinic. They are planning on building housing for their clients.
