Back to School Resource Fair

Celebrate the start of the new school year with Center Youth! Connect with other LGBTQ+ youth & community providers, while stocking up on free school supplies, books, and more!

Center Youth's Back to School Resource Fair is open to youth and young adults ages 13–22, as well as parents and providers.

LGBTQ youth with backpacks discussing resources

What to Expect:

Center Youth’s Back to School Resource Fair offers a fantastic opportunity to meet new friends, discover information about our paid internship programs and healthcare services, and receive complimentary giveaways such as books, backpacks, school supplies, and much more.

Community providers will be at the fair, sharing information about the many affirming resources and services available to LGBTQ+ youth in NYC, including internship opportunities, medical care, mental health services, free legal services, and more.

Stay tuned for September 2027 event information!

Location: The Center (208 West 13th Street, New York, NY)

2026 Exhibitors

The NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
NYC Public Schools
Community Healthcare Network’s Teens PACT
NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS)
Whitney Museum Logo
Hispanic Federation
PFLAG NYC
The New York Foundling
Day One
Trans formative Schools
iDENTity Columbia Dental
Housing Works NYC Youth Action Board
NYC Teenspace
NAMI
Brooklyn Public Library
Free to Be Youth Project
LGBT child with backpack discovering trans resources
Free resources for youth in NYC
Stonewall book with other free books for lgbtq youth
Shirts for New York City gay youth
Back to school resources for lgbtqia youth
Lesbian youth in NYC discovering resources
LGBTQ kids back to school
Youth discovering gay resources for school
LGBTQ books
Resource guide for LGBTQ+ youth
LGBTQ youth with backpacks discussing resources
Transgender youth resources for school

Additional Resources for LGBTQ+ Youth

We know that being an LGBTQ+ young person can mean experiencing a lot of overwhelming circumstances and emotions. The Center is here to get you the support you need.

Learn More