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For families in the South struggling to find gender-affirming care, small grants make a huge difference

Orion Rummler

November 29, 2023 |

The 19th |

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Response Location: United States, Grove Hill, Alabama

LGBTQ+ organizations in the South, like The Campaign for Southern Equality, are raising money to give to families seeking gender-affirming care services for transgender youth. The money is used to cover travel costs to states without care bans, as well as gender-affirming clothing and other supplies. So far, the group has distributed about 350 $500 grants. In addition to funding, the group also works to ensure families have accurate information about gender-affirming care bans in their state, as the legal landscape is confusing and constantly changing.

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How San Francisco is addressing the challenge of Trans homelessness

Taylor Heeden

November 12, 2023 |

QNotes Carolinas |

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Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

Several community organizations and municipalities like the Office of Transgender Initiatives (OTI) have come together to decrease homelessness rates among the transgender population. OTI formed a Trans Advisory Committee which focused on budget and policy advocacy based on input from the transgender community to address homelessness and partnered with efforts like the Transgender District. All in all, these combined efforts have decreased transgender homelessness by 15% since 2019.

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With gap in state's LGBTQ+ history, 'activist archivists' step up to document it

James Rinker

October 28, 2023 |

Sentinel Source (The Keene Sentinel) |

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Response Location: United States, Monadnock Region, New Hampshire

Local volunteers dubbed “activist archivists” are working to document the lives and contributions of LGBTQ+ people across the state, creating an archive of local LGBTQ+ history in the midst of recent anti-LGBTQ+ legislation that makes it difficult — and even illegal — to discuss and teach about LGBTQ+ identities and activism.

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What will it take for Arizona's gay bars to stop overdoses?

Joseph Darius Jaafari

October 24, 2023 |

LOOKOUT Phx |

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Response Location: United States, Phoenix, Arizona

In an effort to combat overdoses in the LGBTQ+ community, some local spaces — like gay bars — are carrying Narcan. While not every gay bar in the area is on board with carrying Narcan, there are several individuals and local organizations working to push these venues to make a change and helping to ensure people who need it can access the potentially life-saving drug if they need it.

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Finding support as you find your authentic self: LGBTQ+ resources for youth

Zinta Aistars

October 23, 2023 |

Watershed Voice |

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Response Location: United States, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Organizations like OutFront are offering safe spaces with a variety of programs and services for LGBTQ+ youth. From providing access to education and accurate information to connecting youth with LGBTQ+ mentors and providing housing for those experiencing homelessness, OutFront allows LGBTQ+ youth to form connections and community in person and online through the group’s Discord server.

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‘A good place:' Queer youth seek acceptance at state's first foster home for LGBTQ+ teens

Michael Gerstein

September 20, 2023 |

WCBU Radio |

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Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Lawrence Hall’s transitional housing in Chicago is a safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community in the foster care system to live and receive wraparound support while they get ready for the next step in their lives, whatever that may be. Many of the staff also identify as LGBTQ+ and help them learn to cook, keep a job, or answer questions about things like hormone therapy and gender-affirming care.

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Transform Cincy provides transgender youth with a personal stylist, fresh wardrobe and a sense of LGBTQ+ community

H.L. Comeriato

September 01, 2023 |

The Buckeye Flame |

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Response Location: United States, Cincinnati, Ohio

Transform Cincy provides free, personalized styling experiences for trans and gender-nonconforming youth who may not be safe or comfortable shopping in public spaces. The organization has helped hundreds of youth find a wardrobe that helps them feel like their true selves and offers events and resources for the local LGBTQ+ community, from board game nights to screen printing classes.

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How 3 LGBTQ+ centers support Detroit's queer youth

SaMya Overall

August 24, 2023 |

Outlier Media |

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Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

LGBTQ+ youth centers, like The Ruth Ellis Center, are working to provide a sense of community and access to necessary services to uplift local LGBTQ+ youth. The Ruth Ellis Center offers shelter to LGBTQ+ youth facing homelessness and serves about 1,200 people each year. Along with shelter, the Center also works to bridge the healthcare gap in the LGBTQ+ community by partnering with Henry Ford Health to provide general wellness visits, STI/HIV screening, contraceptives and gender-affirming care.

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The Trans Community is Fighting Tough New Laws

Erik Sandoval

August 17, 2023 |

Solutionaries |

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5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States

Given legislative changes restricting access to hormone therapy and medical care for transgender individuals, many groups and individuals across the U.S. have developed community-based healthcare clinics and support networks to serve impacted individuals. One organization, Plume, has helped 13,000 patients in 45 states with its virtual gender-affirming care, which includes hormone therapy, primary care, and mental health support, plus legal and social navigation assistance.

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Indian Trans Women Bridge Social Gaps with Public Art Projects

Noor Anand Chawla

August 04, 2023 |

TransLash Media |

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Response Location: India, Bengaluru

The trans-women and cis-women-led Aravani Art Project collective uses large-scale, public art projects across India as a social practice to empower its members and create space for conversations and acceptance.

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