Organization
Jersey Shore Community Center Project Inc
Asbury park, NJMission
The qspot jersey shore lgbt community center fosters the health, well being and pride of individuals, groups and families within new jersey's lgbt community by providing resources, referrals, public education, outreach services and general support to empower them to live their lives with dignity and freedom.
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Principal Officer: M A BUCHANAN
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EINEIN: 202600125
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Revenue: $59,000
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Expenses: $45,063
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Donate: Donate Now Through Your Donor Advised Fund
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Jersey Shore Community Center Project Inc
1601 asbury ave
Asbury park,
NJ
07712
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Since April 2015, qspot has implemented a wide range of new services. These include education, advocacy and support for lgbt youth, buddy program for lgbt seniors, mental health counseling, HIV support group, 12- step recovery groups (research shows that the lgbt community has high rates of substance abuse), and a job resource center (research shows lgbt individuals, especially transgender, have higher rates of unemployment). A variety of monthly social outlets were also created including a book club, women's discussion group, and movie nights. Qspot has also become a meeting place for other lgbt organizations and lgbt individuals in need of a welcoming place to hold important personal events. On average, qspot now serves approximately 200 people per month. In 2018, qspot continued these efforts by supporting new groups and expanding existing services. Qspot's buddy program for lgbt seniors (research shows that lgbt seniors face discrimination in housing and other social services) took on a volunteer coordinator, new 12- step recovery groups (research shows that the lgbt community has high rates of substance abuse) were added to the calendar, and the early bird social club for lgbt 50+ continued to grow. Qspot continues to be a meeting place for other lgbt organizations and this year welcomed the new jersey gay men's chorus.