COUNT BASIE CENTER, BANK OF AMERICA ANNOUNCE QSPOT AS JUNE’S RECIPIENT IN ‘THE GIVING YEAR’***

$1 FROM EVERY TICKET SOLD THIS MONTH WILL BENEFIT THE ASBURY PARK-BASED ORG; TICKETS TO BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR VOLUNTEERS AND BENEFICIARIES

(RED BANK – June 1, 2023) The Count Basie Center for the Arts and Bank of America have announced the sixth of twelve area nonprofits to be recognized during THE GIVING YEAR, the yearlong initiative to recognize and reward organizations for their contributions to the regional community.

QSpot will receive $1 from every Count Basie Center ticket sold in June, along with tickets for the organization’s clientele and volunteers.  READ MORE…

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Proposed 2024 Budget
 

QSpot LGBT Community Center, located in Asbury Park, is slated to receive security funding in Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed 2024 state budget.  In addition to the tragic Club Q and Pulse Nightclub shootings, rising attacks against LGBTQ organizations and community members prompted the governor’s decision.  Senator Vin Gopal, who represents Asbury Park, worked with Gov. Murphy to ensure QSpot would receive the resources necessary for the safety of its center.

“We’re incredibly grateful to Governor Murphy and Senator Gopal for recognizing the need and taking steps to guarantee QSpot remains a safe space for our community,” said John Mikytuck, QSpot Executive Director.  “We simply couldn’t do everything to protect our facility without this support,” said Mikytuck.

About QSpot

Founded in 2005, QSpot fosters the health, well-being and pride of NJ’s LGBTQ and allied community by providing resources, referrals, education, and outreach. QSpot works tirelessly to fulfill its mission while operating a safe and welcoming LGBTQ community center in Asbury
Park.