Our Stories

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Student
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Alumni

Tenaja "I ran away from home, and my Hetrick-Martin counselor was the best thing that ever happened to me,” says Harvey Milk High School graduate Tenaja. “Now I’m working at a child-care agency while a junior at York College.” Tenaja's Story

 



Donor

Joan “I never had any gay role models,” says Mentors Circle founding member and volunteer Joan Katz, “and I know how important role models are.” Joan's Story

 





Staff

Matt “The young people who come to us typically arrive at a moment of crisis. We ask of each one, ‘What can we do to best serve this individual, right here, right now?’ Our counselors understand the importance of working with each person at that particular place and crucial moment in time.” Matt's Story

 



Thomas "We remain committed to providing life-saving programs, services, and support to the thousands of LGBTQ-identified young people." Thomas's Story 





Abby “At Hetrick-Martin I learned not to think of the youth as victims. It’s not like that at all. They’re strong, and they want to succeed.” Abby's Story

 






Student

Shar “At 15 I was fighting back. Now I want to go to college for journalism, to help people see the beauty and happiness in others.” Shar's Story

 





Volunteer

Kevin “I never volunteered time when I was working as an accountant. My partner and I would write checks, especially to LGBTQ organizations. Now I’m retired, and a finance volunteer, and the more I delve in, the more I appreciate the work of the team.” Kevin's Story