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ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN
Everyone knows that Hurricane Sandy devastated the City of New York, but what many people don't know is that it was particularly devastating for the Ali Forney Center and NYC's 3800 homeless LGBT youth. Located in Chelsea, the Ali Forney Center is NYC's leading service provider and shelter service for homeless LGBT Youth, and during the storm, the center was flooded with four feet of water. Now a critical lifeline for LGBT youth hangs in the balance, and it's up to us to help them out.

So what am I doing to help out? I'm doing something crazy.

Many of you know me for my gender-bending style and fabulous high-heels, and to help out the Ali Forney Center, I'm putting them to good use. If I can raise $10,000 by Saturday, December 15th, I will run across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge--which is over a mile long--in 5" stilettos. So if you want to see me do the impossible, donate to my campaign and encourage your friends to do the same. 100% of donations will go directly to the Ali Forney Center, and all donations are fully tax deductible.

Together, we can save the Ali Forney Center. Together, we can make a better world for LGBT youth. Are you with me?


ABOUT JACOB
Although he’s currently spending a semester in NYC, Jacob Tobia is a Junior at Duke University where he is pursuing a degree in Human Rights Advocacy and Leadership. A lifelong activist and advocate for LGBT rights, Jacob has lead campaigns for anti-bullying laws the protect LGBT students, advocated for LGBT equality within the Methodist chuch, and worked passionately against “defense of marriage” ballot initiatives in North Carolina. This campaign marks his activist debut in NYC, and he couldn’t be more excited to give back to the New York community. A native North Carolinian, Jacob owns seven pairs of high-heels and is eagerly awaiting his eighth. His favorite designer, hands-down, is Jeffery Campbell.


ABOUT THE ALI FORNEY CENTER
The Ali Forney Center, also known by its acronym AFC, opened in June 2002. It serves mostly Manhattan and Brooklyn youth aged 16 to 24 years, providing them with safe shelter and other help in addition to counseling for their families where needed.

 Run for Shelter 2012 Facebook Page

 AFC Update on Hurricane Sandy Damage

 The New Yorker--Gay Homeless Youth Left Out in the Storm

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Donations Received

Misty Mierzwa donated $5.00 12/11/2012

Jennifer Rudinger donated $25.00 12/11/2012 You go, Jacob! I'm so proud of you, and I'll be hoping the weather cooperates. --Jennifer at the ACLU-NC

Donna Fraser donated $100.00 12/11/2012

Lorraine Clapp-O'Keefe donated $25.00 12/11/2012

Maneesh K. Goyal donated $200.00 12/11/2012

Joseph Stephens donated $100.00 12/11/2012

Chez Palmiers Bed and Breakfast donated $50.00 12/11/2012 Awesomeness in heels. You go!!

John Fugate donated $30.00 12/11/2012 I'll secure additional donations in the next two weeks, from myself and others. You go!!!

Chris Sheppard donated $50.00 12/11/2012

Vincent Fabello donated $15.00 12/11/2012 Thank you for caring about the homeless GLBT. Run for Shelter 2012

Jen Wohlner donated $10.00 12/11/2012

Alice Taylor donated $10.00 12/11/2012 This is awesome, good luck!

IM Creative donated $50.00 12/11/2012

Camp Creek Gunworks donated $20.00 12/11/2012 Great project for a worthy cause.

Alexis Espejo donated $10.00 12/11/2012 YOU BETTA WOOOOOOOOORK!

David Roessell donated $10.00 12/11/2012 ...great calfs...go for it...

Thomas LaFrance donated $25.00 12/11/2012 Way to go, Jacob!

Toby Wu donated $5.00 12/11/2012 This is a great idea! Love it and love the Ali Forney Center!

Barton Crouch donated $20.00 12/10/2012

Ginger Ferguson donated $50.00 12/10/2012

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