Serving Youth on Chicago's West Side since 1990

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2024 Community Impact

Our Impact by the Numbers

In 2024, we deepened our impact by providing essential services, fostering creativity, and advancing community health. Through our programs, we empowered individuals with artistic expression, ensured access to nutritious food, and connected people to vital medical care. Every initiative reflects our commitment to equity, support, and celebration, strengthening the fabric of our community.

Programs

Our programs are designed to uplift and support LGBTQ+ youth and the broader community through safe spaces, essential resources, healthcare access, mental wellness initiatives, advocacy, and more.

Safe Space and
Community Outreach

We create affirming spaces where LGBTQ+ youth can express themselves, build community, and access vital resources. Through Vogue School, health and wellness classes, and outreach efforts, we foster education, creativity, and empowerment.

Prevention and Treatment

We promote health and wellness by providing HIV/STI testing, PrEP navigation, and sexual health education to empower our community. Through comprehensive care and support, we help individuals make informed choices and access the resources they need to stay healthy.

Essential Services

We provide essential support to the community by offering food, hygiene kits, clothing, and other basic necessities. Through housing assistance and workforce development, we help individuals build stability and access opportunities for a brighter future.

Mental Wellness and Violence Prevention

We prioritize mental wellness and violence prevention through education, support groups, and counseling referrals. By providing resources and gender-based violence case management, we create safer, more supportive spaces for healing and empowerment.

Advocacy

We champion inclusivity and justice by building strong community partnerships and amplifying LGBTQ+ voices. Through advocacy, we work to create meaningful change and ensure a more equitable future for all.

Our Work in Action

Uplifting Through Expression

Through our Vogue School, we empower LGBTQ+ youth to express themselves boldly, build confidence, and celebrate their identity through the art of ballroom culture.

Empowering Through Essentials

Our clothing closet provides LGBTQ+ individuals with access to essential apparel, ensuring everyone has the resources to feel confident, comfortable, and empowered in their daily lives.

Advocating Through Access

Our PrEP4Teens project expands access to HIV prevention resources, empowering young people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their sexual health.

"TaskForce has positively impacted me because I was recently experiencing homelessness and they sent me in the right direction, helping me to find housing."

"TaskForce has had a positive impact on me because they opened my eyes to a lot of things and helped me to express myself."

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