We employ LGBTQ+ youth in all our initiatives to provide financial opportunities and a chance to build character & responsibility in our youth.
Every year we plan a schedule of courses that teach hands on skills that will improve the quality of life of our LGBTQ+ youth
Throughout the year we hold several youth oriented events that involve not only JFOY but other partnering organizations
We have partnered with several organizations across florida and the US to create more opportunities to help our youth
We are excited you are considering to join us!
Please feel free to look around our website to find out who we are, what we do and why we do it. You are the reason why we exist and we would love to hear more about you. Please contact us directly at the link below to start your journey with JFOY.
Through our programs we aim to enrich, empower and educate our LGBTQ+ youth and to challenge them beyond their normal comfort level to discover their abilities and true authentic selves, regardless of their financial situation, by creating partnerships, programs and experiences with local, national and global organizations.
"FLYER" stands for Fort Lauderdale Youth Empowerment Retreat. This is our yearly youth retreat, where the youth come together to participate in experiential learning courses and team building activities. There are several themes that we choose to present during this three day event and organizations that participate as sponsors and/or presenters. If you are interested in participating in the FLYER program, please email us or call us.
Julian’s Fountain of Youth provides customer service positions available along with employment mentorships to our youth. This includes a variety of positions at the Wilton Collective. This program allows youth participants to gain valuable work experience while being in a safe and accepting environment.
Please get in touch with us via phone or email or by filling out the form below to be included in our mailing list that updates our supporters every month.
Our youth events include both local and national events. Locally JFOY hosts Bowling, Pizza and Movie Nights as well as Art Classes. These events promote acceptance and inclusivity to our LGBTQ+ youth residing in the Broward County area. Other events include “One Magical Weekend” in Orlando, Camping Trips around the country as well as our annual all-inclusive Prom.
Every year we choose a different location in Fort Lauderdale to hold our prom. This is an evening event which usually goes from 6:30-10:30pm. There is food, entertainment, dancing and a pre set theme for the prom. Youth ages 16-18 are invited and you can come with or without a date.
This is a 3 day overnight trip to the happiest and most inclusive place in the world... Disneyworld! All meals, room and tickets to the park are included when you participate. Please contact us if you are interested in joining us.
This is an overnight, multiple day event which immerses the participants into several experiential learning courses held by JFOY and other organizations. This is a free event open to all LGBTQ+ youth & their allies.
These events are held in conjunction with Camp Lightbulb, an organization founded in 2011 providing summer camps for LGBTQ+ youth ages 14-18. These camps are focused on creating a memorable week of fun and celebration
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Throughout the year we organize several events at local spots around Wilton Manors and Fort Lauderdale. Join us for art classes, pizza & movie nights at the Collective, bowling and other events. Please call the collective to find out our current schedule.
JFOY works with a variety of other organizations to make us stronger. Some of these organizations include...
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Without the help of amazing organizations such as these our work would not be possible.
Please scroll through our donor list and consider visiting their websites.
