Destination Tomorrow brings its on-the-ground,
community support to the nation's capital, aiming to fill resources
gaps and advocate for visibility in the country's political
epicenter
WASHINGTON, May 17, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Today, LGBTQ+ organization Destination Tomorrow
opens its third center in the heart of Washington, D.C., marking a significant
expansion of its work to service and uplift the LGBTQ+ community
nationwide. Known for its trauma-informed and holistic approach to
providing healthcare, career readiness, housing and financial
literacy services, the center is poised to fill crucial resource
gaps in the country's capital, particularly for Trans and gender
nonbinary/nonconforming (TGNC) individuals.
Located at 1701 Q Street, NW
Washington D.C. 20009, the center invites all community
members to join the team for a celebratory open house on
Thursday, May 17th from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ET. All interested can RSVP
on Eventbrite for a free night of fun, music and opportunities to
learn more about Destination Tomorrow's services.
"We are thrilled to collaborate with community members, allies
and organizations in D.C. that share our commitment to LGBTQ+
rights," said Sean Ebony Coleman,
Destination Tomorrow's founder and CEO. "At our center's core, we
prioritize providing comprehensive care and amplifying the voices
of LGB and TGNC individuals. Operating in the country's political
epicenter will allow us to more effectively advocate for policy
reform and bridge the severe gaps in service equity. We are humbled
to stand alongside fellow organizations that have long been at the
forefront of driving political change toward greater inclusivity
and equity."
With locations in New York,
Atlanta and now D.C., Destination
Tomorrow is excited to use its community-oriented approach to
better advocate for TGNC individuals at grassroots and policy
levels. Destination Tomorrow D.C. will offer a diverse array of
programs tailored to meet the unique needs of the local community.
From free HIV testing and sexual health education to LGBTQ+
mentorship programs and Pride community events, the center will
serve as a vital hub for connection, support, and empowerment. As
services expand in the coming months, Destination Tomorrow aims to
deepen its relationship with the local D.C. queer community and
identify ways to support their unique needs.
Since opening its first location in 2009, Destination Tomorrow
has served more than 80,000 individuals in the Bronx and Atlanta, providing comprehensive care tailored
to the diverse needs of the community. Each location has
implemented successful programs designed to address pressing
issues, including a local food pantry addressing food insecurity
during the COVID-19 pandemic, the "SWITCH" program offering housing
to TGNC individuals who are former or current sex workers 25 or
over and free testing during the MPV outbreak. The organization
aims to continue to expand its reach to more individuals, bringing
its unique brand of grassroots engagement, socially inclusive care,
and political activism across the country.
For interest in attending the event or speaking with Sean
about the expansion, please contact Cecilia
Apodaca at 970-237-0440 or cecilia@thetascgroup.com.
About Sean Ebony Coleman and
Destination Tomorrow
Sean Ebony Coleman is the founder
and CEO of Destination Tomorrow, a national LGBTQ organization with
centers located in the South Bronx
and Atlanta, serving the community
through educational, financial, housing, health, and personal
support programs. The grassroots organization puts an emphasis on
providing support to vulnerable members of the LGBTQ community that
takes them off the path of requiring emergency care, focusing on
economic, social, and mental empowerment on a holistic level. As a
nationally recognized leader in the Transgender community and the
first African American of Transgender experience to operate an
LGBTQ center in the state of New
York, Sean plays a key role in advocating for policies that
directly impact the lives of millions of LGBTQ individuals. Through
Gilead Science's TRANScend Community Impact Fund, Sean is the only
Black Trans grant maker in the country, providing crucial funding
to Transgender and Gender Nonconforming-led grassroots
organizations nationally. Sean is also the founder and managing
partner of Sean Ebony Coleman Consulting, where he has worked with
companies including Unilever, Lululemon and Equinox on campaigns
and DEI strategies to support the LGBTQ community.
Contact:
Cecilia Apodaca
The TASC Group
Email: cecilia@thetascgroup.com
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