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Founder & President: Michael Narain New York, NY
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This year , Out My Closet was proud to host two incredible Back - to - School Pop - Up Boutiques , serving over 200 families in New York City and Marquette , Florida . Each event was filled with love , community , and abundance — helping LGBTQ + youth and their families prepare for the school year with confidence and ...
A powerful quarterly journey of joy , healing , and brotherhood — Out My Closet ’ s Q2 Queer Men ’ s Empowerment Workshops brought together queer men of color for unforgettable themed events : April ’ s Garden Tea Party , May ’ s Final Destination , and June ’ s Frat Party .
We are beyond thrilled to share that PRIDE INSIDE 2025 was a massive success , thanks to all who participated ! Over 100 clients joined us for a day of empowerment , support , and community , taking home hundreds of clothing items and cosmetics — all thanks to our incredible partners and supporters !
This year has been truly remarkable , and we ’ re overflowing with gratitude as we reflect on our journey together .
In 2024 , we hosted 31 Elevated Boutique Pop - Ups serving unhoused and under - resourced LGBTQ youth and adults . We distributed over 500 new coats through our partnership with Aritzia ’ s " Gift of Warmth " ...
What a day to remember ! Out My Closet ' s Queer Men ' s Empowerment Workshop , " HOLY SHHhh : Drag Me to Church " Sunday Funday Brunch was nothing short of magical . From stunning performances by drag and trans entertainers to heartfelt conversations about faith , religion , and resilience , this event was a true ...
Join us in a transformative journey with Out My Closet ' s Queer Men ' s Empowerment workshops , where we cultivate a safe and trauma - informed environment designed to foster authenticity and vulnerability . Our gatherings encourage deeper connections and intimacy among participants , allowing everyone to express ...
Out My Closet ' s signature Boutique POP - UP at Chapman Partnership . ( Family shelter in Miami ) We proudly served over 100 people , offering free high - quality clothing , shoes , accessories , and cosmetics , alongside live entertainment . We also provided family portraits for clients , creating lasting memories .
Out My Closet ’ s Boutique Reveal at TransCon was an incredible success , bringing together community leaders , clients , and allies for a truly unforgettable experience .
" PRIDE INSIDE " - Out My Closet ' s annual PRIDE POP - UP SHOP event - celebrated diversity , inclusion , and empowerment within the LGBTQ + community !
We created an event that provided an unparalleled experience of celebration and dignity for our under - resourced and unhoused LGBTQ + clients .
We are honored to have been selected by Aritzia for their " PROUD TODAY , PRIDE FOREVER " Pride Campaign . Aritzia has been supporting us since 2023 , aiding our mission to help unhoused and under - resourced youth find high - quality , gender - affirming clothing in a fun , safe , and respectful environment ...
Our Queer Men ' s Empowerment Group - are a haven for empowerment , support , and growth . We unite to conquer challenges , celebrate our differences , and foster a thriving community together .
Embracing diversity : we are multi - ethnic , multi - age , sero - discordant , multi - citizenship status , and multi - identity . Your uniqueness ...
Since 2015 , we ' ve been igniting a quiet revolution in educational institutions nationwide , thanks to the passion and support of Student Government Associations . Together , we ' re laying the foundation for LGBTQ inclusion and empowerment on campus .
We ' re thrilled to announce the expansion of our Campus Connect campaign ! ...
During the first quarter of 2024 , Out My Closet surged ahead , organizing 8 POP - UP Shops and hosting two Empowerment Queer Men ’ s Groups across New York City and South Florida . By backing LGBTQ homeless and transitional shelters , as well as feeding programs , Out My Closet remained steadfast in its commitment ...
Out My Closet has reached new heights , breaking records and making waves in our mission to support our unhoused and under - resourced LGBTQ + people .
34 Pop - Up Shops later , we ' re ecstatic to share that we ' ve achieved a remarkable 50 % increase in service ! This means more lives saved , more opportunities created , ...
OMC ’ S “ EMPOWERMENT ” monthly social support groups for queer men offers a vital lifeline in reducing the isolation and alienation . Our groups provide a safe and empathetic environment where individuals can openly share their experiences , emotions , and fears without judgment on a spectrum on many issues and ...
This fall season has proven to be exceptionally impactful for Out My Closet ( OMC ) , as we remained steadfast in our commitment to providing crucial , life - sustaining resources to our unhoused and under - resourced LGBTQ + clients .
OMC conducts monthly social engagement mixers to assemble , educate and elevate our MSM ( men who have sex with men ) community . Our intent is to address health and mental health and offer fun - filled activities that promote authentic camaraderie and relationship building .
It ' s Back to School Season in South Florida and Out My Closet was there to offer our support to the under - resourced communities of Miami .
We supported Lotus House , a family shelter , with a Back To School sneaker giveaway in Overtown and marginalized families in North Miami at a community block party , a total of 1 , ...
OMC ’ s Queer Men ' s Empowerment groups , enroll social activities that are intentional to combat isolation , empower and motivate by association with a goal of reducing internalized HIV stigma by building camaraderie whilst educating about HIV and dismantling HIV stigma .
