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Support and Outreach Network (SON)

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In which borough should your idea take place? Queens

Do you have a specific neighborhood(s) in mind?

Jamaica

Which audience(s) does your idea help? Select as many as apply.

Justice impacted individuals

LGBTQ+ community

People with disabilities

Describe the challenge you want to address:

Lack of employment opportunities due to discrimination so they cannot afford to live in NYC. Not enough socialization opportunities for peer support.

Describe your idea and approach to address the challenge:

Create support or counseling networks for people in the LGBTQ+, PWD, and Justice Impacted communities to provide resources to elevate their quality of life.

Write the zipcode that best represents your New York City community:

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