P.O. Box 226222 Miami, Fl. 33222
Supporting & Empowering the LatinX LGBTQ+ Immigrant Youth of South Florida
About Us
Who are we... Why are we here!
We are the Support Miami Foundation, a dedicated team on a mission to provide unwavering support, education, and empowerment to LGBTQ+ youth within the Latinx immigrant community in South Florida. Our commitment lies in offering a range of services and transformative programs that affirm and celebrate their diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
In Miami, a city enriched with over 200 charities and associations catering to various needs, such as health, child welfare, anti-violence, justice, elderly care, immigration, and disabilities, there exists an underserved segment – the Latinx LGBTQ+ immigrant youth.
We firmly believe in the inherent strength, resilience, and leadership potential of LGBTQ+ youth, recognizing them as the future leaders of our broader community. Furthermore, we deeply appreciate the courage and determination displayed by Latinx immigrants in the LGBTQ+ community who have sought refuge in the U.S., not just in search of new beginnings, but also in their pursuit of safety and the fundamental right to live freely and authentically.
Through collaborative initiatives, tailored resources, and an environment of acceptance, we aim to foster a more inclusive society where every individual is empowered to embrace their identity and contribute positively to our shared future.
While Miami is a vibrant and exciting city, it also has its hidden challenges—a side marked by loneliness, despair, and unmet needs. Support Miami Foundation is here to make a difference, but we can't do it alone. We rely on your support to succeed in our mission. Together, we can create a brighter and more inclusive future for LGBTQ+ Latinx immigrant youth in Miami.
We are confident that we can count on you, just as you can count on us!
Our Mission
At Support Miami Foundation our mission to provide unwavering support, education, and empowerment to LGBTQ+ youth within the Latinx immigrant community in South Florida.
Our commitment lies in offering a range of services and transformative programs that affirm and celebrate their diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
We believe in the power of collective action to effect positive change, and we're reaching out to you for your support to make a tangible impact.
Our Values
At Support Miami Foundation our values are focused on nurturing the full potential of LATINX LGBTQ+ IMMIGRANT YOUTH by:
- Prioritizing their physical and mental well-being.
- Creating a warm and secure haven where our LATINX LGBTQ+ youth can comfortably be themselves and freely express their identities.
- We are the LGBTQ Nonprofit in Miami, unwaveringly committed to the LATINX Immigrant Youth segment, delivering services and programs that affirm their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression for We recognize them as the driving force and the future of our city.
Why focus on Latinx LGBTQ+ Immigrant Youth?
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU
Addressing the distinctive challenges experienced by LGBTQ+ immigrant youth in Miami is pivotal for improving their overall mental health and well-being. These challenges are compounded by the intersection of factors such as ethnicity, immigration status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. This complex interplay intensifies the difficulties related to self-acceptance, familial acceptance, and the societal stigmas they encounter.
Furthermore, when LGBTQ+ youth have family members with undocumented or mixed immigration statuses, it introduces additional hurdles. They are often confronted with the intricate task of navigating various government systems and institutions. This situation forces LGBTQ+ youth to make heart-wrenching decisions, often pitting their own well-being against that of their family.
Being a member of the LGBTQ+ community doesn’t necessarily increase the risk for mental health issues; but the stigma and discrimination LGBTQ+ individuals may face from family, friends and society can increase risk for mental health challenges.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
If you are, or think you might be LGBTQ+ and going through a tough time, you’re not alone. Whether you’re trying to figure out your own identity or want to learn how to talk to others, it can be hard to know where to find support.
Programs & services
Why Support Matters...
Our Programs equip Latinx immigrant LGBTQ+ youth in Miami to interact with and become productive members of this diverse city while embracing their true selves and understanding their role in our society. We offer:
- Legal Services for Asylum Seekers
- Health Services
- Mental Health Care
- Identity Acceptance and Understanding
- Care Coordination
- Leadership Development
- Individual & Group Counseling
- Family Support
Legal Services
LATINX LGBTQ IMMIGRANT YOUTH require immigration assistance as well as access to counsel more broadly in order to protect themselves against discrimination and bias in the areas of Education, Employment, Housing and Family Recognition.
We offered a variety of immigration-related legal services:
· DACA and naturalization applications
· Family-based immigration
· U-visas for victims of certain crimes
· Detention representation
· Work permit renewals.
We also prepare the LATINX LGBTQ+ Immigrant Youth through:
· Workshops to understand their rights with regards to Education, Employment, as Employees and overall life in the United States
· Workshops on how to file their own cases (not only with regards to immigration issues but also other legal matters as
Health Services
Mental Health Care:
· mental health care to prevent substance and drug abuse
· health education for the prevention of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections.
· provide in-house one-on-one, couples, family, and group therapy with trained psychologists
· mental health care for trauma, domestic violence, sexual abuse, hate crimes, coming out, and being transgender.
Medical Health Care:
· referrals to medical clinics
Education
LGBTQ immigrants need a whole range of services and often lack the cultural competency or language skills to secure them without the help of these navigators
Educational services included:
· English as a second language (ESL) classes
· assistance obtaining a GED
· student advocacy
· immigration-related education, such as citizenship classes.
· Assistance to prepare clients to take a citizenship test
· transfer academic credits from their home countries
· provide information about changing immigration laws
· “Know Your Rights” trainings.
Employment Services
Newly arriving LGBTQ immigrants to Miami may not know where to begin a job search and may need assistance seeking and securing employment. We provide
· job readiness to help LGBTQ immigrants to secure a steady source of income
· employment-related trainings
· developing or refining skills needed to find a job
· developing or refining skills needed to perform the duties of that job.
· Assist in completing online job applications
· providing workshops on preparing for job interviews.
· Resume preparation for the US job market.
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Contact Us
Better yet, become a part of the change...
At Support Miami Foundation we believe that everyone in the LGBTQ community is valuable and have so much to give.
Because we are a new LGBTQ Nonprofit Association in Miami, more so... the Association that will actively focus on the physical and mental wellbeing of the LATINX LGBTQ+ IMMIGRANT YOUTH community in Miami, your support in any way possible, will help us set the ground for our Services and Programs.
Hours of Operation
Open today | 09:00 am – 04:30 pm |
