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City council adopts resolutions to protect LGBTQ+ Philadelphians

Jasper Liem, executive director of the Attic Youth Center, was given an embossed copy of the resolutions. He spoke about the negative mental health impact of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, even when that legislation doesn’t directly affect the rights of people in Pennsylvania or Philadelphia.

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Dunkin Supports The Attic in Meal Support

INspire, the LGBTQ & Allies Employee Resource Group at Dunkin’ Brands, the parent company of Dunkin’, helped the Foundation select six LGBTQ youth organizations in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago,

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Philly Aids Thrift Awarded Grant

Philly AIDS Thrift awarded grants to 26 Philadelphia HIV/AIDS and social service organizations in a ceremony held at the William Way LGBT Community Center on Feb. 6. This year’s grants

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The Attic Celebrates 25 Years!

On any given day at the Attic Youth Center, you’ll find a bunch of young adults sprawled out on couches and chairs, relaxing after school. Notably, they’re not glued to

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