Founded in 1979, Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI) is the nation’s oldest nonprofit leader in LGBTQIA+ youth service programming. Today, HMI serves more than 2,000 at-risk youth each year between the ages of 13 and 24 from more than 300 zip codes in New York and throughout the tri-state area, and an additional 8,000 young people through outreach efforts – as well as countless lives changed by our advocacy, training and capacity building work around the world. For more information, please visit www.hmi.org.
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The love for queer and trans youth has been incredible—thank you! 💌 If you haven’t had a chance to submit a love letter or video, there’s still time! #SignedWithLove runs through March because our love—and our fight for LGBTQIA+ youth—never stops. We’ll be sharing more letters through the weekend and into next week, so keep them coming! Submit yours at hmi.org/love.
HMI staffer Kaden Weaver reminds trans and queer youth that love is a force that cannot be erased. This Valentine’s Day, join him in sharing a message of love with LGBTQIA+ youth who need to hear it now more than ever at hmi.org/love. 💌 #SignedWithLove
Wow! We’re overwhelmed by all the love pouring in for queer and trans youth! Thank you for your beautiful love letters—we’re cherishing every single one, and we’re sure LGBTQIA+ youth will too. Here’s just a small sample—stay tuned for more, and be sure to add your voice at hmi.org/love! 💌 #SignedWithLove
Actor and playwright Jackie Leon (Hell’s Kitchen on Broadway) reminds queer and trans youth that love is a force that cannot be erased as part of Hetrick-Martin Institute’s #SignedWithLove: Love Letters to Queer and Trans Youth campaign. Add your voice at hmi.org/love.
HMI CEO Amy Harclerode reminds queer and trans youth that they are deserving of all the love and acceptance in the world—and that HMI has their back. Join Amy in adding your voice at hmi.org/love as part of Hetrick-Martin Institute’s #SignedWithLove: Love Letters to Queer and Trans Youth campaign.
HMI Ambassador Dominique Jackson shares a love letter to queer and trans youth, reminding them that they are loved, cared for, and deserving of love—that they have a right to exist. As Dominique says, “Be the love and the light that you are.” Let’s show LGBTQIA+ youth that love is a force that cannot be erased. Join her in supporting our work at hmi.org/love. #SignedWithLove
What better way to kick off #SignedWithLove, our campaign dedicated to sending love letters to queer and trans youth, than on Valentine’s Day? 💌 Add your voice to let LGBTQIA+ youth know they are seen, valued, and never alone—especially now, when they need it most. Share your message at hmi.org/love.
Now more than ever, conversations about workplace rights, gender equity, and mentorship are essential. Women Speak 2025 is bringing together leaders, legal experts, and changemakers for an afternoon of dynamic discussions and community connection. Join us on Wednesday, April 23 in midtown Manhattan—because these conversations can’t wait. #womenspeak Panel details and tickets at hmi.org/womenspeak.
While some may seek to erase history, we recognize that our present and future are built on the contributions of those who came before us—activists, artists, trailblazers, and changemakers who have shaped our cultural, social, and political landscape. Their impact cannot be ignored, nor can the achievements of Black queer and trans youth today. We invest in the future of Black youth. Through their voices, creativity, and leadership, they are shaping history in real time—creating culture, driving movements, and fighting for equity. HMI remains committed to ensuring Black young people have the support, resources, and community to thrive—because their stories, successes, and leadership will define the history of tomorrow. #BlackHistoryMonth
In light of recent ICE raids, we want to ensure that HMI youth understand their rights. ICE must have a judicial warrant to enter HMI’s non-public spaces. You have the right to contact legal counsel and lawfully refuse entry if presented with an administrative warrant. Visit hmi.org/ice to learn more about how HMI protects LGBTQIA+ youth.