NEW YORK — The Ali Forney Center — a homeless shelter for LGBT youth in New York City — will receive $3.3 million from the city to renovate an East Village property, according to a statement released Monday.
The city owned property will be transferred the Ali Forney Center for renovations, resulting in 18 additional beds for the program. The program currently has 77 beds in 9 different facilities and two drop-in centers for homeless LGBTQ youth.
The facility — the Bea Arthur Residence for Homeless LGBT Youth — will be named for the late “Golden Girls” star, who left the center $300,000 in her will.
Carl Siciliano, executive director of the Ali Forney Center, expressed his gratitude for the budget allocation.
“We operate these programs at a real loss and have to do a tremendous amount of private fundraising just to pay the rent,” Siciliano said, in a statement.
“I am overwhelmed with gratitude that they (LGBTQ youth) are now being shown such kindness by this community and its leaders.”
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Bea Arthur <3 may she rest in peace
I LOVED her so much, and this story just makes me remember how amazing she was. Seriously cried a little bit. Thank you, Bea! <3 <3 <3
Bless you, Ms. Bea!
What a class act. Well done Bea. ANd thank you.. You are the real deal..
bea arthur was very generous and very talented………words cant describe about this article and the donation will make homeless lgbt youth feel more golden
OH BEA THANK YOU MUCH!! MAY YOU REST IN PEACE SWEETIE MUAH!!
that is terrific
Very appropriate! Bea Arthur was a great friend to the LGBTQ community.
can only think of one thing to say “Right on, Maud!”
I loved the Golden Girls, and her generosity makes her even more special. She will always be remembered. Thanks Bea!
really? thats so awesome, i miss you bea, youll always be in my heart
That is awesome. I know that Cyndi Lauper is working on a similar housing project in New York as well…….
Pretty sure Bea Arthur would appreciate… Thanks for sharing.
Bea Arthur was the s***! She loved everyone and I am sure she is looking down with love for this project!
She was my FAVORITE Golden Girl. <3
I miss them and miss watching them. <3
She is definitely missed.
I know I loved that women. Thanks Bea for the gift.