In response to the unprecedented challenges facing transgender, gender non-conforming and non-binary (“TGNCNB”) members of the LGBTQ+ community, the Leonard Litz TransPLUS Resource Center is intended to provide support for organizations and individuals whose work focuses on those most impacted in this current environment.
As we all continue to embrace the nuanced, socialized, and evolving experiences of gender identity and expression, the Leonard Litz TransPLUS Resource Center seeks to center and uplift those voices in our community that have historically been relegated to the far margins of the movement
The name is very deliberate. We seek to emPower the TGNCNB community, and we believe that every Trans Life Matters. We know that we are strongest when we are Unified, and—now more than ever—we must prioritize the Safety of our community by responding to hate with resolute love.
In addition to grant funding, the TransPLUS Resource Center will seek to amplify voices of TGNCNB leaders and build greater awareness of the community’s socio-economic and political challenges by:
- Cultivating connection and communication among Transgender, Gender Non-Confirming, Nonbinary, and Intersex (TGNCNBI) services providers and individuals
- Developing peer-support networks across TGNCNBI communities nationwide
- Maintaining a regularly updated toolbox of resources and services for the TGNCNBI community
- Publishing and distributing newsletters with movement updates, troubleshooting ideas, and general support and resource information
- Supporting community events and conferences
- Raising awareness of and support for the intersex community and our allies
It is time for all of us to step up. More and more of our transgender friends and family are being singled out for discrimination and abuse. I am grateful for the opportunity to lead this effort, and look forward to helping to recognize, support, and celebrate the most impactful programs, services, and advocacy efforts for the TGNCNB community.
Interesting in applying for funding through TransPLUS? We invite you to submit a grant application during any of the following grant cycles:
Winter Cycle: January 15 to March 15
Spring Cycle: April 15 to June 15
Fall Cycle: October 15 to December 15
Please click here to apply for a grant through the Leonard Litz TransPLUS Initiative
Robyn Schlesinger
Trustee