2025-05-02T17:30:05Z 2024-12-31 990EZ 2024-01-01 473121843 OUT MY CLOSET INC OUTM 0000000000 8128 248TH ST BELLEROSE NY 11426 Michael A Narain President 9175141465 2025-05-02 true 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X www.outmycloset.org X X 159984 159984 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 159984 0 0 0 8894 76700 0 68072 153666 6318 11766 0 18084 11766 18084 0 0 0 0 11766 18084 0 0 11766 18084 Direct services for unhoused and under-resourced LGBTQ youth and adults comprehensive services including counseling vocationaleducational development and HIV prevention and support Services to indigent LGBTQ youth and adults Assembled 31 large-scale elevated pop-up boutiques offering clothing shoes accessories personal care items and linkage to mental health and PCP services in NYC ands South Florida Each pop-up distributes at least 700 articles at a time At the end on 2024 52K articles have been hand selected by clients from 13 partnering CBOs 80000 80000 Queer Mens Empowerment Workshops We conducted 11- 4 hour workshops for HIV and HIV vulnerable marginalized young men of color in South Florida in efforts to reduce alienation suicidality support mental health and reduce substance abuse Workshops are based on education and increasing self esteem by through engaging activities with a clinical evidence based therapeutic lens Each workshop supports a minimum of 24 clients OMC also conducts monthly gay bar outreach to distribute HIV safe sex resources and educate community around LGBTQ youth homelessness 40000 40000 Comprehensive Clinical Training for under-resourced POC youth interested in Social Work and Public Health Careers 30 week intensive direct services internship with a focus on public health administration group counseling clinical documentation grant research and development skills including substance abuse ad mental health training 10000 10000 130000 Michael A Narain President 35.00 0 0 0 Yara Bonifacio Vice President-NY 2.00 0 0 0 Christopher Mora Treasurer 2.00 0 0 0 Boris Rueda Secretary 5.00 0 0 0 Michelle Carpenter Vice President-FL 2.00 0 0 0 Dr Cris Serna MD Board Member 1.00 0 0 0 Sam Hairary MPH Board Member 1.00 0 0 0 Richard Santiago Board Member 1.00 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false FL Christopher Mora 8128 248th Street Bellerose NY 11426 9175141465 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 159984 159984 159984 159984 159984 159984 1 1 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Schedule O: Out My Closets total expenditures for the 2024 tax year amounted to $68,072. These funds were used to advance the organizations mission of supporting unhoused and under-resourced LGBTQ+ youth and adults through mobile resource delivery, empowerment programming, and leadership development. $15,000 was allocated toward the purchase of a reliable used SUV, which is essential for Out My Closets daily operations. The remaining $53,072 supported the following programmatic efforts: 1. Mobile Resource Pop-Up Boutiques (31 conducted) $33,072 In 2024, Out My Closet conducted 31 Mobile Resource Pop-Up Boutiques across South Florida and New York City. These events served unhoused and under-resourced LGBTQ+ youth and adults, particularly transgender women, asylum seekers, and individuals impacted by homelessness or domestic violence. Funds were used to support the full scope of operations, including: Clothing prep, sorting, and storage of donated and new inventory (e.g., jackets, shoes, undergarments, and accessories) Transportation and logistics, including van rentals, tolls, gas, and loading/unloading supplies Event materials and setup, including rolling racks, mirrors, tables, signage, and pop-up tents to ensure a dignified boutique-style experience Hygiene and self-care kits, including cosmetics, dental care, deodorant, socks, and period products Onsite support and coordination, including stipends for volunteers, community liaisons, and event leads Meals and water for staff and participants at day-long events Each boutique was hosted in partnership with trusted community-based organizations (CBOs), ensuring safe access points for clients. These events supported both crisis response and longer-term resource building, serving over 2,000 individuals in 2024. Queer Mens Empowerment Workshops (11 hosted) $10,000 These monthly workshops created affirming spaces for young queer men of color to explore topics such as mental health, HIV stigma, relationships, spirituality, community leadership, and personal resilience. Programmatic expenditures supported: Nutritious meals and refreshments for participants to foster a sense of care and community Facilitators and wellness practitioners who led guided discussions, meditation, art-based healing, and cultural education Workshop materials such as journals, candles, discussion prompts, custom fragrances, and wellness kits Honoraria for guest speakers with lived experience in topics like HIV, suicide prevention, and creative resilience Venue rentals for safe, private spaces in both formal and home-based environments Team stipends to support pre- and post-program engagement, setup, and clean-up Workshops were trauma-informed and culturally responsive, helping to reduce isolation and increase self-worth among participants. Each session prioritized storytelling, resource-sharing, and intentional joy often culminating in shared affirmations or closing rituals. Collectively, these events supported over 300 unique participants in 2024. LGBTQ+ Youth Internship Program (30 week internship) $10,000 This initiative provided mentorship, leadership opportunities, and workforce exposure to LGBTQ+ youth. Funds were used to cover intern stipends, transportation support, and daily meal expenses during programming and service delivery. All services were provided at no cost to participants and prioritized community dignity, trauma-informed care, and empowerment.