Focus on Awareness and Information Resources of NY

Focus on Awareness and Information Resources of NY is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Dewitt, NY, dedicated to providing comprehensive educational resources and information on critical issues affecting the LGBTQ community. Operating as the official host of the LGBTQ Booth at the New York State Fair in Syracuse, the organization delivers accessible information and advocacy materials to thousands of visitors annually. Their educational initiatives address a wide range of topics including bullying prevention for LGBTQ youth, employment and housing discrimination, health disparities, GENDA legislation, marriage equality, and family protection rights. The organization specializes in raising public awareness about transgender and gender non-conforming issues, recognizing that education is essential to combating misconceptions and discrimination. By creating a welcoming, highly visible space at New York's premier annual event, Focus on Awareness and Information Resources of NY serves both the general public and members of the LGBTQ community. Their approach emphasizes that transgender and gender non-conforming New Yorkers represent diverse, vibrant communities with unique stories and experiences worthy of understanding and respect. Through strategic public education and resource distribution, the organization works to promote inclusion and diversity while advancing equality and justice for all LGBTQ individuals throughout New York State.