Every June, our bakeries and cafés get a little more colorful thanks to our Pride Cake, a delicious rainbow of layered almond frangipane dipped in dark chocolate. Now a beloved tradition in its sixth year, we’re thrilled to continue supporting organizations that help LGBTQ+ youth thrive in the communities Tatte calls home.
Throughout the month of June, proceeds from our Pride Cafe will support BAGLY (Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth), the D.C. area’s SMYAL (Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders) and The Ali Forney Center in Manhattan, which is just a few train stops from our newest cafe in Ridgewood, NJ.
We are grateful for your support and look forward to spreading love with each colorful slice!
BAGLY
Founded in 1980, BAGLY (the Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth) is a youth-led, adult-supported social support organization that’s dedicated to helping queer and trans youth become happy and healthy adults. BAGLY offers three innovative programs (they center on health & wellness; stabilization & success; and youth leadership & advocacy) along with events, activities, and opportunities every year for thousands of LGBTQ+ youth as they take care, take agency, and take action.
SMYAL
SMYAL (Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders) serves LGBTQ+ youth in the Washington D.C. area. Through affirming programs and services that develop critical life skills, build community, and foster a sense of belonging, SMYAL offers a place to hang out, access helpful resources and take part in activities like social groups and summer day camps. SMYAL also offers cost-free mental health services and helps those experiencing homelessness with housing or rental assistance.
Ali Forney Center
Every year, The Ali Forney Center in Midtown Manhattan provides outreach, housing, meals and life-saving services to over 2,000 LGBTQ+ youth. AFC’s drop-in center, the first in the United States to operate 24/7, connects them with emergency housing, warm meals, life-saving medical and mental health services. Clients who set a goal of graduating to AFC’s transitional housing program chart their path to independence with the guidance of case managers and a focus on education or job training.
Thank you to our community partners. Thank you to our guests for purchasing Pride Cake. Enjoy a slice at any Tatte café through Monday, June 30th. Or add a slice (or several!) to your delivery order. Happy Pride!