Hetrick-Martin Institute - HMI

📢 Calling all youth, alumni, current and former staff:

We’re hiring talent to perform at this year’s Emery Awards on Thursday, October 24, 2024. 🌟 Apply to audition at hmi.org/casting.

Thank you for your incredible kindness and generosity, Kim Petras, in supporting Hetrick-Martin Institute Youth! The custom bag is absolutely stunning!! We truly appreciate your continued support. 💖

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Hello I’m partnering with Charitybuzz to auction off this incredible custom bag that I designed with Judith Leiber

I chose to donate the proceeds of this bag to . I visited them this summer with M·A·C Cosmetics and it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Everyone I met was so special and interesting and cool. I know if I had a place like this growing up it would have changed my life.

(P.S. I still have the good luck crystal and shout out Trans Treats. Hope I can come hang soon ☺️)

Please consider buying this gorgeous bag knowing all the proceeds go to an amazing foundation!! It would mean the world to meeeeeeee. Link in bio 🌹❤️ Okay bye.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of HMI Ambassador Billy Bean. A former MLB player and the second in the league to come out as gay, Billy served as the MLB's Senior VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In August 2014, he visited HMI to meet with our young people, dedicated to empowering them. He always supported HMI in any way he could. Billy will be greatly missed. We thank him for bringing visibility to the LGBTQIA+ community, promoting inclusion, and inspiring so many. Read more about Billy at hmi.org/news/staff-posts-and-announcements/.

An enchanting evening at this year’s Best of the Hamptons dinner at School’s Out! Our wonderful guests helped us raise over $205,000 during the special paddle raise. Visit hmischoolsout.com to see all the dinner photos and stay tuned for the upcoming Step & Repeat shots. (Photos: Ben Rosser/BFA, Ron Esposito Photography, Curts A. Damour)

We’re still on a high from this year’s record-shattering School’s Out! Here are some highlights from the fabulous cocktail reception. Relive the magic and view the complete album at hmischoolsout.com. Stay tuned for photos from the Step & Repeat and Best of the Hamptons dinner. (Photos: Ben Rosser/BFA, Ron Esposito Photography, Curts A. Damour)

We’re thrilled to announce that School’s Out had another record-breaking year, raising over $760,000! Special thanks to our amazing hosts, Marcus, Nannette, Rachel, and Christopher Brown; our incredible co-chairs Ben Dixon, Laurence Milstein, and Tonia Steck; and the iconic DJ Lina Bradford for setting the perfect vibe. Thank you also to our sponsors, donors, host committee, board members, leadership team, staff, volunteers, and all attendees—you made this possible! Check out more photo highlights at hmischoolsout.com and stay tuned for the full album soon. (Photos: Ben Rosser/BFA & Ron Esposito Photography)

Only TWO DAYS until School’s Out! 🎉 Can’t attend? No problem! Our Silent Auction is NOW OPEN to everyone at hmischoolsout.com. Check out the complete list of amazing items and start bidding today. Remember, you don’t have to be present to win.🏆 And be sure to spread the word and let your friends know about the Silent Auction! 🗣️

We hope you will join us this Saturday, July 20th, in Water Mill to support our work in serving LGBTQIA+ youth. 🎟️Get your tickets today!

Join us in Water Mill one week from today, on Saturday, July 20th, for our annual Hamptons summer fundraiser supporting . Get your tickets at hmischoolsout.com and be part of the School’s Out tradition that’s been going strong for 23 years.

Join us at HMI's School's Out on July 20, 2024 Don’t miss one of the Hamptons' most anticipated summer fundraisers, School’s Out, in support of LGBTQIA+ youth. Join us in Water Mill at the private residen...

Thanks to our friends at Raising Cane's down the block, who will be donating 15% of sales to HMI next Tuesday, July 9, from 11 am to 3 pm at their Astor Place location. 😋

Tune into ABC7NY tomorrow (6/30) during the NYC Pride broadcast to watch David Correa's interview with HMI youth member Robin Drake, one of this year's NYC Pride March Youth Activist Grand Marshals. Learn more about Robin, a 24-year-old Afrolatino Trans man from Brooklyn, and his inspiring journey at hmi.org/news/staff-posts-and-announcements/. Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ (Photo: )

Just 3 weeks until School’s Out! We’re ecstatic to have Tamron Hall, two-time Emmy award-winning TV host and author of the upcoming “A Confident Cook,” as our special guest host. She’s crafted a special cocktail for our 45th anniversary celebration!

Expect an incredible turnout with notables on this year’s host committee including Andy Cohen, Darren Star, Candace Bushnell, Thom Filicia, Kelly Killoren Bensimon, Brynn Whitfield, and more.

Don’t miss the Hamptons event of the summer! Grab your tickets at hmischoolsout.com. Limited dinner tickets available. See you on July 20th in Water Mill!

On June 6, our youth members Ames, Bethany, Brklyn, Ivy, Jaz, and Will participated in Dream Day 2024, the signature conference of the Coach Foundation's 'Dream It Real' initiative in partnership with Coachtopia. They joined other young people from non-profit organizations at Tapestry’s Hudson Yards for a day of learning about sustainability in the fashion world. Coach described it as "an immersive day of connection, mentorship, and professional development.” Our youth had an amazing time meeting peers and engaging in panels, discussion groups, and interactive labs. Thank you to our partners, Coach and Tapestry, for their dedication to young people and their longstanding partnership with HMI. Visit hmi.org/pride to see the entire gallery. (Photos: Alyssa Greenberg, Reid Elwell)

We are incredibly proud of our young artists, whose work is now on display at the City Hall Rotunda in honor of Pride Month. Six students of HMI’s Comic Book Art group, led by Art Instructor Gianna Meola, created a multi-panel comic showcasing their unique perspectives on Pride and personal stories. These powerful pieces explore gender expansive experience, mental health struggles, interpersonal support, as well as personal traumas and triumphs. The installation, unveiled by NYC Mayor Eric Adams, was curated by Jonathan Rheingold and Bari Zahn. Visit hmi.org/get-involved/events/pride2024/ to view the gallery and read the press release.

We are immensely grateful to the WNBA’s New York Liberty and their corporate partner, RMA of New York, for their generous $5,000 donation to HMI! They invited us to their home game at Barclays Center on Saturday, June 22, where our Senior Director of Youth Development, Lazara Paz-Gonzalez, and General Case Manager, Tara Chee, proudly accepted the check.

It was an unforgettable evening, and an honor to be recognized in front of thousands at the event for our work to support q***r and trans youth. Lazara and Tara had an incredible time at the pride-themed game, and the energy in the arena was absolutely electric! 🌈🏀

Check out the highlights in our gallery at hmi.org/get-involved/events/pride2024/. (Photos: Lazara Paz-Gonzalez)

Thanks to RBC for making HMI part of the 10th anniversary of ‘RBC Charity Day For The Kids’, benefiting youth-serving charities and thousands of children around the world! We’re proud to be part of the RBC community, powering our ideas to support LGBTQIA+ youth. Learn more at rbccm.com/charitydayforthekids

The Supreme Court will hear a landmark case addressing gender-affirming care bans for trans youth. This pivotal decision, expected by June 2025, could restore essential care in KY and TN, impacting future legislation on trans rights nationwide. Trans youth deserve unrestricted access to essential, lifesaving care, and it's imperative for SCOTUS to safeguard their rights from political interference. 🏳️‍⚧️

Supreme Court will take up state bans on gender-affirming care for minors The Supreme Court is stepping into the fight over transgender rights, agreeing to hear appeals from the Biden administration and families seeking to block state bans on gender-affirming care.

“This is truly a special event. If you will be joining us for the first time, I am sure School’s Out will become an event you look forward to every year.” - Ben Dixon, School’s Out Co-Chair and HMI Board Member

School’s Out is just 3 weeks from this Saturday! Don’t miss one of the Hamptons’ most talked-about summer fundraisers. Read Ben's full interview with James Lane Post below and purchase your tickets at hmischoolsout.com.

School’s Out Benefit: Ben Dixon Co-Chairs Event For LGBTQ+ Youth The Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI) is gearing up for its annual School's Out Benefit on July 20 in Water Mill — a cornerstone event to support LGBTQ+ youth in need. Established decades ago, HMI has been steadfast in its mission to provide a safe and nurturing environment for young people of all se...

What an unforgettable Youth Pride Fest! 🌈✨We wrapped up this incredible event with a fierce Dance Competition and Summer Ball, where the best of the best were slaying the runway. Check out these incredible highlights and visit hmi.org/pride to see the full gallery. Thanks again to everyone who contributed this year, and special thanks to DJ Byrell the Great and our phenomenal hosts who kept the energy high all day and into the night! 🙌 See you next year … Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ (Photos by Amy Harclerode, Jay Valentino, and Devin Harvin)

As always, Vogue Musical Chairs was a major hit at this year’s Youth Pride Fest! The energy was incredible, with the crowd having just as much fun as the participants. Check out these highlights and relive the excitement by visiting hmi.org/get-involved/events/pride2024/photos/ to see all the photos. (Photos by Amy Harclerode, Jay Valentino, and Devin Harvin) 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Our 23rd Annual Youth Pride Festival last Saturday was a smashing success! Thanks to everyone who supported the event: the NYC Kiki Coalition, our sponsors, community partners, donors, volunteers, staff, the Gay Officers Action League (GOAL), and everyone in between!

We captured many wonderful moments and will be sharing photos throughout the day. To view the complete first set of photos of the Pier Festival, visit hmi.org/get-involved/events/pride2024/photos/ . Stay tuned for more photos including Vogue Musical Chairs, the Dance Competition, and Summer Ball. (Photos: Amy Harclerode, Jay Valentino, and Devin Harvin)

Thanks to our friends at Fresh who will be hosting a Pride shopping event benefiting HMI this Wednesday, June 26 from 11 am to 6 pm at their Union Square location. Take advantage of their special store-wide discount while supporting our young people! Happy Pride!! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️