The LGBTQ+ Healthy Nightlife Project is a survey and series of focus groups designed to gather feedback from LGBTQ+ community members on our experiences within nightlife establishments, specifically as it relates to feelings of safety/unsafety. Data collected from the survey and focus groups will be compiled in a report and used to inform training and development for local nightlife establishments to better serve LGBTQ+ communities. All information gathered in the survey is anonymous.

You've seen the headlines, nightlife activities while being so much fun can also become nightmares. Have you had an experience that was scary while at a nightclub, bar, or party? Do you work in the nightlife industry and want to share your experiences to hopefully create more safety in nightlife fun?

The LOFT has partnered with WestCOP- Victims Assistance Services (VAS) to create a survey to learn more about your concerns and experiences. Together, let's keep our clubs and bars safe for all.

Take the Nightlife Safety Survey

FOCUS GROUPS

Are you someone who participates in Nightlife activities, or do you work in the Nightlife industry in New York (i.e. Bar & Restaurant work, entertaining, management, security, promotion, etc...) we need your help!  Have your voice heard, share your experiences--they can go a long way to helping us build a safe and healthy Nightlife scene.

FOCUS GROUP DATES:

• TGNCNB Community Focus Group -
  • Tues, Jan 10th | 6:30-7:30pm | Zoom
  • Receive a $15 e-gift card to CVS for your participation
• GBTQ Community Focus Group -
  • Wed, Jan 11th | 6:30-7:30pm | Zoom
  • Receive a $15 e-gift card to CVS for your participation
• LBTQ Community Focus Group -
  • Thurs, Jan 12th | 6:30-7:30pm | Zoom
  • Receive a $15 e-gift card to CVS for your participation
• BIPOC Community Focus Group -
  • Tues, Jan 17th | 6:30-7:30pm | Zoom
  • Receive a $15 e-gift card to CVS for your participation
• Latinx Community Focus Group (in English/Spanish) -
  • Wed, Jan 18th | 6:30-7:30pm | Zoom
  • Receive a $15 e-gift card to CVS for your participation
• Survivors of Violence in Nightlife Focus Group -
  • Thurs, Jan 19th | 6:30-7:30pm | Zoom
  • Receive a $15 e-gift card to CVS for your participation
• Domestic Violence/IPV Service Providers Focus Group -
  • Tues, Jan 17th | 1-2pm | Zoom
• Queer Nightlife Staff Focus Group -
  • Wed, Jan 18th | 1-2 PM | Zoom
  • Receive a $15 e-gift card to CVS for your participation

JOIN a Focus Group

To join a focus group, please contact LOFT Peer Navigator, Ejike Figuera at 914-948-2932 extension 15: Leave your name, call back number and the Focus Group(s) you would like to join and he will call you back with a confirmation and additional information.

Donations are welcome. Suggested donation is $5; more if you can, less if you can't. To donate, click here or text The LOFT to 44321.