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Buckhead Coalition Presents Check to #Atlanta nonprofit Lost-n-Found Youth (LnFY)

Buckhead Coalition and Lost N Found Youth Photo

ATLANTA – July 2022 – Last week, Buckhead Coalition President and CEO Jim Durrett, was joined by Buckhead Business Association (BBA) President Rizwan Peera to present a check of over $6,800 to Lost-n-Found Youth (LnFY). LnFY is an Atlanta-based nonprofit that exists to end homelessness for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) and all sexual minority youth. The contribution was fostered through a partnership between the Coalition and BBA as part of each organizations priorities to support initiatives to end homelessness.

The Buckhead Coalition’s mission is to advocate on behalf of the community within the city of Atlanta and metropolitan region; to support the well-being of Buckhead’s residents, businesses and visitors; to convene public and private sector leaders and partner organizations; and to connect Buckhead to other areas of the city and region.

“LnFY’s commitment to the community aligns with The Coalitions Homelessness Committee efforts to partner with local organization who focus on homelessness intervention and care.” – Jim Durrett, President and CEO of the Buckhead Coalition

Lost-n-Found Youth has a mission to end homelessness for all LGBTQ youth by providing them with the skills and support needed to live independently. Their vision is to create a world where all youth feel safe and supported to live and love authentically. They raise awareness and support through several partnerships including the Coalition and BBA who has supported LnFY through the proceeds of their last ‘Taste of Buckhead ~ Spirit Wall’.

Pictured left to right are: Rizwan Reera – BBA; Melanea Alvarez, Executive Director – LnFY; Jim Durrett – Buckhead Coalition; Neena Beousdeil, Director of Programs – LnYF, and Mary Miltiades, Case Manager – LnFY.

To learn more about the BBA, visit BuckheadBusiness.org. For additional information on LnFY, visit LnFY.org.