Sylvia's East is an intermediate shelter for LGBTQ youth (under 21) located in the East Village. Residents at Sylvia's East are expected to be engaged in school, work, or other constructive activities.
To be eligible for Sylvia's East, a young person must first have completed a stay at Sylvia's Place.
Sylvia's East does not accept direct referrals.
Homeless Youth Services is supported by generous private donations, a variety of outside funders and, primarily, by MCCNY. MCCNY is one of hundreds of MCC churches worldwide as part of Metropolitan Community Churches (www.mccchurch.org).