The City of West Hollywood invites youth 14-24 in the community to attend C.I.T.Y. x1 Youth Group’s Pre-Thanksgiving and holiday dinner events.

C.I.T.Y. x1 Youth Group festivities will begin on Friday, November 22, 2024 and will continue through Thanksgiving Eve on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Events will consist of five meal distributions at local encampments and transitional living centers. There will be an in-person gathering on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at QQ Café, located at 830 San Julian Street in Downtown Los Angeles.

This year, C.I.T.Y x1 Youth Group will also be hosting Tamale Wars, a holiday dinner event that will include dinner, dancing, holiday carolers, access to community resources, and a performance from the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles. This free holiday dinner will take place on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at the Plummer Park Community Center, Rooms 5 and 6, located at 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard.

For detailed information, including event times and specifics, please call C.I.T.Y. x1 Youth Group at (213) 417-8888 or email webmail@cityx1.com.

Community Intervention Through Youth (C.I.T.Y.) x1 Youth Group is a non-profit organization dedicated to putting on free social events for at-risk and homeless LGBTQ+ youth between the ages of 14-24. C.I.T.Y. x1 is committed to connecting LGBTQ+ homeless youth to life-changing social services including, GED and job training, transitional housing assistance, medical care and health services, support groups, and food assistance. Since its formation in 2005, C.I.T.Y. x1 has served more than 7,500 youth through its collaborative partnerships with local service providers, non-profit organizations, and local municipalities such as the City of West Hollywood.

In 2009, the City of West Hollywood began partnering with C.I.T.Y. x1 to provide financial support for its pre-Thanksgiving community events and dinners. Over the years, members of the City’s LGBTQ+ Commission have supported and volunteered at these holiday events, which have often consisted of food and meal distribution.

For more than 15 years, C.I.T.Y x1 has remained steadfast in its mission to provide safe spaces where youth can access much-needed services and interact with their community and allies. All C.I.T.Y x1 events are alcohol and tobacco-free and are intended to serve as an alternative to the club scene. The organizers anticipate that several LGBTQ+ youth from West Hollywood will attend and benefit from these events, as they have in previous years. Since 2019, between 300-500 meals have been served each year.

For additional information, please contact Jasmine Duckworth, City of West Hollywood Community Programs Coordinator, at (323) 848-6559 or at  jduckworth@weho.org. For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing dial 711 or 1-800-735-2929 (TTY) or 1-800-735-2922 (voice) for California Relay Service (CRS) assistance.

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