Make a Donation
The Ali Forney Center relies on the generosity of individuals and businesses to provide life-saving services to over 2,000 homeless LGBTQ+ youth every single year. When you give, you help provide care for homeless LGBTQ+ youths, including meals, shelter, and physical and mental health needs. You can even give directly as a birthday gift, which helps to recognize our youth as individuals.
Make a Difference
Ways to Give
All gifts are tax deductible. Find out the specifics
when you choose a way to give.
Create a Fundraiser
Raise money and awareness for our cause through a personal campaign.
Planned Giving
If you’re interested in including us in your estate plan please email Andria Ottley at aottley@aliforneycenter.org or call 212-222-3427 ext. 306
By Mail
Please make your check payable to The Ali Forney Center and send it to:
Ali Forney Center
224 West 35th Street,
15th Floor
New York, NY 10123
Emerging Leaders Council
AFC's Emerging Leaders are young professionals who are passionate about championing our young people and supporting our life-saving programs through events, campaigns, and other creative initiatives.
For more information on the ELC, and to stay informed on upcoming ELC events and opportunities, email
Join AFC 360
Join a compassionate community of monthly supporters with the level that’s right for you
Donate Stock
Email Andria if you’re interested in donating stock transfers, and other related inquiries, email Andria Ottley at aottley@aliforneycenter.org or call 212-222-3427 ext. 306
Corporate Matching
Double your impact with a matching gift–a charitable donation by a corporation that matches an employee's contribution to an eligible nonprofit organization. Sometimes it’s dollar for dollar or much more! Please email
Andria Ottley at aottley@aliforneycenter.org or call 212-222-3427 ext. 306
Major Gifts
Major Donations of $2,500 and above provide AFC with the foresight to invest in areas of our work that need it the most. Email Zachary Cohen at zcohen@aliforneycenter.org or call 212-222-3427 ext 322 to learn more.
Corporate Partnerships
We are proud to partner with companies to benefit our young people, while also collaborating on volunteerism, employee engagement and marketing. To learn more about our corporate partnerships program please email Paul Clark at pclark@aliforneycenter.org