Progress Notes: Our Wins In 2022

Supported an increase in state funding from $4.5 to $12.5 million for the LGBT Health and Human Services Fund.

Won an unprecedented $3 million for TGNC New Yorkers and passed legislation to create the Lorena Borjas Trans & Non Binary Wellness & Equity Fund.

Recognized for our leadership and impact across New York State by Lambda Independent Democrats, Stonewall Democratic Club, and Amida Care.

The Center honored Elisa Crespo, NPA’s Executive Director, with the Community Impact Award at the The Center’s 25th Annual Women’s Event.

Lead Statewide Community Organizer Shéár Avory was honored by the New York City Comptroller for Pride Month and received a leadership impact award from NYTAG.

NPA democratized the process for determining what we advocate for, becoming the first statewide LGBTQIA+ advocacy organization to do so.