QNEST
@qnest.bsky.social
QNEST, Queers Never Experiencing Shame and Trauma, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission of providing long-term housing and support to LGBTQ+ minors who experience homelessness.
People are being pushed out simply for being true to who they are—and that injustice happens far too often. Bryan Blainsdell speaks to the reality of being kicked out for authenticity, and why it’s a problem we cannot ignore.
#QNEST
#LGBTQYouth #EndHomelessness #TransRights #BeYourself
#QNEST
#LGBTQYouth #EndHomelessness #TransRights #BeYourself
December 17, 2025 at 10:04 PM
People are being pushed out simply for being true to who they are—and that injustice happens far too often. Bryan Blainsdell speaks to the reality of being kicked out for authenticity, and why it’s a problem we cannot ignore.
#QNEST
#LGBTQYouth #EndHomelessness #TransRights #BeYourself
#QNEST
#LGBTQYouth #EndHomelessness #TransRights #BeYourself
At QNEST, we’re honored to share Bryan Brainsdell’s story
No one should have to choose between shelter and their identity.
Join QNEST’s mission today to help create safe spaces for homeless LGBTQIA+ youth.
#QNEST #LGBTQYouth #TransRights #EndHomelessness #ProtectTransYouth #LGBTQEquality
No one should have to choose between shelter and their identity.
Join QNEST’s mission today to help create safe spaces for homeless LGBTQIA+ youth.
#QNEST #LGBTQYouth #TransRights #EndHomelessness #ProtectTransYouth #LGBTQEquality
December 11, 2025 at 8:35 PM
At QNEST, we’re honored to share Bryan Brainsdell’s story
No one should have to choose between shelter and their identity.
Join QNEST’s mission today to help create safe spaces for homeless LGBTQIA+ youth.
#QNEST #LGBTQYouth #TransRights #EndHomelessness #ProtectTransYouth #LGBTQEquality
No one should have to choose between shelter and their identity.
Join QNEST’s mission today to help create safe spaces for homeless LGBTQIA+ youth.
#QNEST #LGBTQYouth #TransRights #EndHomelessness #ProtectTransYouth #LGBTQEquality
Today, QNEST was proud to attend @clrhenrysantana.bsky.social’s Luncheon
We’re deeply grateful for Councilor Santana’s leadership, advocacy, and dedication to making Boston more inclusive place for all. 💛
#QNEST #Boston #LGBTQIACommunity #CommunityForward
We’re deeply grateful for Councilor Santana’s leadership, advocacy, and dedication to making Boston more inclusive place for all. 💛
#QNEST #Boston #LGBTQIACommunity #CommunityForward
December 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Today, QNEST was proud to attend @clrhenrysantana.bsky.social’s Luncheon
We’re deeply grateful for Councilor Santana’s leadership, advocacy, and dedication to making Boston more inclusive place for all. 💛
#QNEST #Boston #LGBTQIACommunity #CommunityForward
We’re deeply grateful for Councilor Santana’s leadership, advocacy, and dedication to making Boston more inclusive place for all. 💛
#QNEST #Boston #LGBTQIACommunity #CommunityForward
Today, the founder of QNEST Sarela Bliman-Cohen shared the heart behind why she started QNEST 💛 Accompanied by Bryan Blainsdell, we discussed lived experiences of youth homelesssness with a Bentley classroom.
#YouthEmpowerment #ProtectTransKids #SupportQueerYouth #TransIsBeautiful
#YouthEmpowerment #ProtectTransKids #SupportQueerYouth #TransIsBeautiful
December 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Today, the founder of QNEST Sarela Bliman-Cohen shared the heart behind why she started QNEST 💛 Accompanied by Bryan Blainsdell, we discussed lived experiences of youth homelesssness with a Bentley classroom.
#YouthEmpowerment #ProtectTransKids #SupportQueerYouth #TransIsBeautiful
#YouthEmpowerment #ProtectTransKids #SupportQueerYouth #TransIsBeautiful
A safe place to sleep shouldn’t be a privilege. This #GivingTuesday, stand with QNEST to support housing for homeless LGBTQ+ youth. Give what you can, share if you can’t. 💞🏳️⚧️ www.qnest.org
#QNEST #LGBTQYouth #TransYouth #QueerCommunity #MutualAid #DonateToday #SafeHousing #GiveWithPurpose
#QNEST #LGBTQYouth #TransYouth #QueerCommunity #MutualAid #DonateToday #SafeHousing #GiveWithPurpose
December 2, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A safe place to sleep shouldn’t be a privilege. This #GivingTuesday, stand with QNEST to support housing for homeless LGBTQ+ youth. Give what you can, share if you can’t. 💞🏳️⚧️ www.qnest.org
#QNEST #LGBTQYouth #TransYouth #QueerCommunity #MutualAid #DonateToday #SafeHousing #GiveWithPurpose
#QNEST #LGBTQYouth #TransYouth #QueerCommunity #MutualAid #DonateToday #SafeHousing #GiveWithPurpose
Wishing our community a joyful, affirming, and peaceful Thanksgiving! 🍁🦃
May today be filled with gratitude, connection, and chosen family.
With love, QNEST ❤️🏳️🌈
November 28, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Wishing our community a joyful, affirming, and peaceful Thanksgiving! 🍁🦃
May today be filled with gratitude, connection, and chosen family.
With love, QNEST ❤️🏳️🌈
🌈 We’re thrilled to share that QNEST has received a grant from the Bennett Family Foundation! Their support helps us continue our mission of creating safe, affirming homes for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness.
Learn more about our work at Qnest.org
Learn more about our work at Qnest.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:17 PM
🌈 We’re thrilled to share that QNEST has received a grant from the Bennett Family Foundation! Their support helps us continue our mission of creating safe, affirming homes for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness.
Learn more about our work at Qnest.org
Learn more about our work at Qnest.org
Honoring the lives of transgender individuals whose light was taken too soon. We hold space, remember, and commit to building a safer future for trans youth. 🕯️💙💗🤍
#TransgenderDayOfRemembrance #TDOR #LGBTQIAYouth #TransYouth
#QNEST #AffirmingCare ⚧️ 🌈
#TransgenderDayOfRemembrance #TDOR #LGBTQIAYouth #TransYouth
#QNEST #AffirmingCare ⚧️ 🌈
November 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Honoring the lives of transgender individuals whose light was taken too soon. We hold space, remember, and commit to building a safer future for trans youth. 🕯️💙💗🤍
#TransgenderDayOfRemembrance #TDOR #LGBTQIAYouth #TransYouth
#QNEST #AffirmingCare ⚧️ 🌈
#TransgenderDayOfRemembrance #TDOR #LGBTQIAYouth #TransYouth
#QNEST #AffirmingCare ⚧️ 🌈
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Wiley Davi, a genderqueer Bentley University professor and author, went missing Saturday on Peaks Island near Portland, Maine. If you’re in the Portland area, share this post and please contact Portland Police with any information.
#missingperson #portland #maine #peaksisland #LGBTQ
November 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Wiley Davi, a genderqueer Bentley University professor and author, went missing Saturday on Peaks Island near Portland, Maine. If you’re in the Portland area, share this post and please contact Portland Police with any information.
#missingperson #portland #maine #peaksisland #LGBTQ
On Dec 6 QNEST will join New England Trans Sanctuary for The Queer Winter Fair. Let’s celebrate together!
#NewEnglandTransSanctuary #QueerWinterFair #LGBTQYouth #CommunityCare #TransCommunity #BostonQueerEvents
#NewEnglandTransSanctuary #QueerWinterFair #LGBTQYouth #CommunityCare #TransCommunity #BostonQueerEvents
November 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
On Dec 6 QNEST will join New England Trans Sanctuary for The Queer Winter Fair. Let’s celebrate together!
#NewEnglandTransSanctuary #QueerWinterFair #LGBTQYouth #CommunityCare #TransCommunity #BostonQueerEvents
#NewEnglandTransSanctuary #QueerWinterFair #LGBTQYouth #CommunityCare #TransCommunity #BostonQueerEvents
November is Homeless Youth Awareness Month.
LGBTQIA+ youth make up 40% of homeless youth.
Our mission is to create homes where queer teens can live safely, and heal.
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💜 Join us at qnest.org
#LGBTQYouth #QNEST #SafeHomesForAll
LGBTQIA+ youth make up 40% of homeless youth.
Our mission is to create homes where queer teens can live safely, and heal.
💜 Share this post
💜 Tag someone who cares
💜 Join us at qnest.org
#LGBTQYouth #QNEST #SafeHomesForAll
November 11, 2025 at 11:50 PM
November is Homeless Youth Awareness Month.
LGBTQIA+ youth make up 40% of homeless youth.
Our mission is to create homes where queer teens can live safely, and heal.
💜 Share this post
💜 Tag someone who cares
💜 Join us at qnest.org
#LGBTQYouth #QNEST #SafeHomesForAll
LGBTQIA+ youth make up 40% of homeless youth.
Our mission is to create homes where queer teens can live safely, and heal.
💜 Share this post
💜 Tag someone who cares
💜 Join us at qnest.org
#LGBTQYouth #QNEST #SafeHomesForAll
🌟 November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month 🌟
We’re committed to providing safe, inclusive housing and support for LGBTQIA2S+ youth.
💙 Join us in making a difference:
👉 Follow our page
👉 Learn more or donate at www.QNEST.org
##SupportLGBTQYouth #QNEST #CommunityCare #EndYouthHomelessness
We’re committed to providing safe, inclusive housing and support for LGBTQIA2S+ youth.
💙 Join us in making a difference:
👉 Follow our page
👉 Learn more or donate at www.QNEST.org
##SupportLGBTQYouth #QNEST #CommunityCare #EndYouthHomelessness
November 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM
🌟 November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month 🌟
We’re committed to providing safe, inclusive housing and support for LGBTQIA2S+ youth.
💙 Join us in making a difference:
👉 Follow our page
👉 Learn more or donate at www.QNEST.org
##SupportLGBTQYouth #QNEST #CommunityCare #EndYouthHomelessness
We’re committed to providing safe, inclusive housing and support for LGBTQIA2S+ youth.
💙 Join us in making a difference:
👉 Follow our page
👉 Learn more or donate at www.QNEST.org
##SupportLGBTQYouth #QNEST #CommunityCare #EndYouthHomelessness
Having a supportive community helps LGBTQ+ youth build positive identities and protects against depression — let’s keep lifting each other up!
🌈 Tag your support system in the comments below, and help us spread the message by following us and sharing this post with your friends.
#LGBTQYouth #QNEST
🌈 Tag your support system in the comments below, and help us spread the message by following us and sharing this post with your friends.
#LGBTQYouth #QNEST
November 4, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Having a supportive community helps LGBTQ+ youth build positive identities and protects against depression — let’s keep lifting each other up!
🌈 Tag your support system in the comments below, and help us spread the message by following us and sharing this post with your friends.
#LGBTQYouth #QNEST
🌈 Tag your support system in the comments below, and help us spread the message by following us and sharing this post with your friends.
#LGBTQYouth #QNEST
No young person should ever feel alone.
62% of homeless LGBTQ+ youth have considered suicide.
At QNEST, we’re standing up for LGBTQ+ youth and fighting for their right to hope. Join us in creating a world where every young person feels seen, safe, and supported.
#QNEST #LGBTQYouth #EndHomelessness
At QNEST, we’re standing up for LGBTQ+ youth and fighting for their right to hope. Join us in creating a world where every young person feels seen, safe, and supported.
#QNEST #LGBTQYouth #EndHomelessness
October 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
No young person should ever feel alone.
62% of homeless LGBTQ+ youth have considered suicide.
At QNEST, we’re standing up for LGBTQ+ youth and fighting for their right to hope. Join us in creating a world where every young person feels seen, safe, and supported.
#QNEST #LGBTQYouth #EndHomelessness
At QNEST, we’re standing up for LGBTQ+ youth and fighting for their right to hope. Join us in creating a world where every young person feels seen, safe, and supported.
#QNEST #LGBTQYouth #EndHomelessness
🌈 Intersex Awareness Day — Screening & Discussion 🌈
Join Councilor Henry Santana and the MRKH Organization for a community screening of the documentary Every Body.
🗓 Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 | 12–2:15 PM
📍 Boston Public Library Parker Hill, 1497 Tremont St, Roxbury
#LGBTQCommunity #IntersexInclusion
Join Councilor Henry Santana and the MRKH Organization for a community screening of the documentary Every Body.
🗓 Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 | 12–2:15 PM
📍 Boston Public Library Parker Hill, 1497 Tremont St, Roxbury
#LGBTQCommunity #IntersexInclusion
October 22, 2025 at 11:57 PM
🌈 Intersex Awareness Day — Screening & Discussion 🌈
Join Councilor Henry Santana and the MRKH Organization for a community screening of the documentary Every Body.
🗓 Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 | 12–2:15 PM
📍 Boston Public Library Parker Hill, 1497 Tremont St, Roxbury
#LGBTQCommunity #IntersexInclusion
Join Councilor Henry Santana and the MRKH Organization for a community screening of the documentary Every Body.
🗓 Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 | 12–2:15 PM
📍 Boston Public Library Parker Hill, 1497 Tremont St, Roxbury
#LGBTQCommunity #IntersexInclusion
🌈 Thank you to everyone who joined us and the Myrtle Baptist Church for our recent Parent Panel. 💛
It was a powerful evening of learning, listening, and love — where parents shared their journeys and addressed the audience’s questions.
#QNEST #ParentPanel #LGBTQSupport #ComingOutSupport
It was a powerful evening of learning, listening, and love — where parents shared their journeys and addressed the audience’s questions.
#QNEST #ParentPanel #LGBTQSupport #ComingOutSupport
October 16, 2025 at 8:28 PM
🌈 Thank you to everyone who joined us and the Myrtle Baptist Church for our recent Parent Panel. 💛
It was a powerful evening of learning, listening, and love — where parents shared their journeys and addressed the audience’s questions.
#QNEST #ParentPanel #LGBTQSupport #ComingOutSupport
It was a powerful evening of learning, listening, and love — where parents shared their journeys and addressed the audience’s questions.
#QNEST #ParentPanel #LGBTQSupport #ComingOutSupport
🌈✨ Mark your calendars! QNEST is hosting two heartfelt parent panels this October where caregivers share their journeys supporting LGBTQ+ children. 💕
📅 Oct 9 | Live, Love, Learn – Curtis Hall Community Center, Jamaica Plain 📅 Oct 14 | Parent Panel – Myrtle Baptist Church, West Newton
📅 Oct 9 | Live, Love, Learn – Curtis Hall Community Center, Jamaica Plain 📅 Oct 14 | Parent Panel – Myrtle Baptist Church, West Newton
October 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
🌈✨ Mark your calendars! QNEST is hosting two heartfelt parent panels this October where caregivers share their journeys supporting LGBTQ+ children. 💕
📅 Oct 9 | Live, Love, Learn – Curtis Hall Community Center, Jamaica Plain 📅 Oct 14 | Parent Panel – Myrtle Baptist Church, West Newton
📅 Oct 9 | Live, Love, Learn – Curtis Hall Community Center, Jamaica Plain 📅 Oct 14 | Parent Panel – Myrtle Baptist Church, West Newton
🌈✨ Mark your calendars! QNEST is hosting a heartfelt parent panels this Thursday where caregivers share their journeys supporting LGBTQ+ children. 💕
📅 Oct 9 | Live, Love, Learn – Curtis Hall Community Center, Jamaica Plain
📅 Oct 9 | Live, Love, Learn – Curtis Hall Community Center, Jamaica Plain
October 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
🌈✨ Mark your calendars! QNEST is hosting a heartfelt parent panels this Thursday where caregivers share their journeys supporting LGBTQ+ children. 💕
📅 Oct 9 | Live, Love, Learn – Curtis Hall Community Center, Jamaica Plain
📅 Oct 9 | Live, Love, Learn – Curtis Hall Community Center, Jamaica Plain
🌈✨QNEST is hosting two heartfelt parent panels this October where caregivers share their journeys supporting LGBTQ+ children. 💕
📅 Oct 9 | Live, Love, Learn – Curtis Hall Community Center, Jamaica Plain 📅 Oct 14 | Parent Panel – Myrtle Baptist Church, West Newton
Learn more at www.QNEST.org
📅 Oct 9 | Live, Love, Learn – Curtis Hall Community Center, Jamaica Plain 📅 Oct 14 | Parent Panel – Myrtle Baptist Church, West Newton
Learn more at www.QNEST.org
September 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
🌈✨QNEST is hosting two heartfelt parent panels this October where caregivers share their journeys supporting LGBTQ+ children. 💕
📅 Oct 9 | Live, Love, Learn – Curtis Hall Community Center, Jamaica Plain 📅 Oct 14 | Parent Panel – Myrtle Baptist Church, West Newton
Learn more at www.QNEST.org
📅 Oct 9 | Live, Love, Learn – Curtis Hall Community Center, Jamaica Plain 📅 Oct 14 | Parent Panel – Myrtle Baptist Church, West Newton
Learn more at www.QNEST.org
Live. Love. Learn. is a QNEST-led parent panel where caregivers share their personal experiences of learning that their child is LGBTQ+. The panel includes two queer youth who experienced homelessness and offer powerful insight into what family rejection can look like.
September 10, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Live. Love. Learn. is a QNEST-led parent panel where caregivers share their personal experiences of learning that their child is LGBTQ+. The panel includes two queer youth who experienced homelessness and offer powerful insight into what family rejection can look like.
According to the FY2026 Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ+ Youth report, 1 in 4 LGBTQ+ youth experience bullying.
At QNEST, we’re working every day to create safer, affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ youth—because they deserve better. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#StopBullying #LGBTQYouth #ProtectTransKids #QNEST #QueerYouthMatter
At QNEST, we’re working every day to create safer, affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ youth—because they deserve better. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#StopBullying #LGBTQYouth #ProtectTransKids #QNEST #QueerYouthMatter
July 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
According to the FY2026 Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ+ Youth report, 1 in 4 LGBTQ+ youth experience bullying.
At QNEST, we’re working every day to create safer, affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ youth—because they deserve better. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#StopBullying #LGBTQYouth #ProtectTransKids #QNEST #QueerYouthMatter
At QNEST, we’re working every day to create safer, affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ youth—because they deserve better. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#StopBullying #LGBTQYouth #ProtectTransKids #QNEST #QueerYouthMatter
Boston Black Pride is almost here! 🌈🖤 Join us on July 6 at the Shattuck Grove Picnic Area for a day full of music, art, and celebration. QNEST will be tabling from 12–8—stop by, learn about our mission, and show your support for unhoused LGBTQ+ youth. #BostonBlackPride #QNEST #LGBTQYouth #BlackPride
July 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Boston Black Pride is almost here! 🌈🖤 Join us on July 6 at the Shattuck Grove Picnic Area for a day full of music, art, and celebration. QNEST will be tabling from 12–8—stop by, learn about our mission, and show your support for unhoused LGBTQ+ youth. #BostonBlackPride #QNEST #LGBTQYouth #BlackPride
🌈 Describe being LGBTQ+ in one word.
Love. community. proud. hard. terrifying. joyful. Because being LGBTQ+ means holding joy and struggle at once. At QNEST, we see it, we honor it, and we’re here to support our youth through all of it. 💖
#LGBTQVoices #PrideEveryday #QNEST #QueerYouth #LGBTQSupport
Love. community. proud. hard. terrifying. joyful. Because being LGBTQ+ means holding joy and struggle at once. At QNEST, we see it, we honor it, and we’re here to support our youth through all of it. 💖
#LGBTQVoices #PrideEveryday #QNEST #QueerYouth #LGBTQSupport
June 27, 2025 at 9:04 PM
🌈 Describe being LGBTQ+ in one word.
Love. community. proud. hard. terrifying. joyful. Because being LGBTQ+ means holding joy and struggle at once. At QNEST, we see it, we honor it, and we’re here to support our youth through all of it. 💖
#LGBTQVoices #PrideEveryday #QNEST #QueerYouth #LGBTQSupport
Love. community. proud. hard. terrifying. joyful. Because being LGBTQ+ means holding joy and struggle at once. At QNEST, we see it, we honor it, and we’re here to support our youth through all of it. 💖
#LGBTQVoices #PrideEveryday #QNEST #QueerYouth #LGBTQSupport
Marsha P. Johnson taught us that pride is power—and community is everything. At QNEST, we honor her legacy through our mission to create safe, affirming homes for LGBTQ+ youth. 🏳️🌈❤️
#MarshaPJohnson #MotherOfPride #QNEST #FoundFamily #QueerYouthSupport”
#MarshaPJohnson #MotherOfPride #QNEST #FoundFamily #QueerYouthSupport”
June 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Marsha P. Johnson taught us that pride is power—and community is everything. At QNEST, we honor her legacy through our mission to create safe, affirming homes for LGBTQ+ youth. 🏳️🌈❤️
#MarshaPJohnson #MotherOfPride #QNEST #FoundFamily #QueerYouthSupport”
#MarshaPJohnson #MotherOfPride #QNEST #FoundFamily #QueerYouthSupport”
🏳️🌈 QNEST had an incredible time tabling at Bentley University’s Pride Picnic! 🌈💛
We loved connecting with the Bentley Community and sharing our mission to provide housing and healing for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness.
#QNEST #BentleyPride #LGBTQYouth #EndYouthHomelessness #PrideWithPurpose
We loved connecting with the Bentley Community and sharing our mission to provide housing and healing for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness.
#QNEST #BentleyPride #LGBTQYouth #EndYouthHomelessness #PrideWithPurpose
June 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
🏳️🌈 QNEST had an incredible time tabling at Bentley University’s Pride Picnic! 🌈💛
We loved connecting with the Bentley Community and sharing our mission to provide housing and healing for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness.
#QNEST #BentleyPride #LGBTQYouth #EndYouthHomelessness #PrideWithPurpose
We loved connecting with the Bentley Community and sharing our mission to provide housing and healing for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness.
#QNEST #BentleyPride #LGBTQYouth #EndYouthHomelessness #PrideWithPurpose