welcome

In response to the unprecedented challenges facing transgender, gender non-conforming and non-binary, and intersex (“TGNCNBI”) 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 TGNCNBI 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 TGNCNBI leaders and build greater awareness of the community’s socio-economic and political challenges by:

Cultivating connection and communication among 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

Looking for more resources, information, and support for the TGNCNBI+ community? See below for articles, websites, events, other community resources, and more!

Robyn Schlesinger,
Director

apply for a TransPLUS grant

Disclaimer: The links and organizations here are provided as a courtesy and do not indicate an endorsement, affiliation or any other connection between the Leonard Litz LGBTQ+ Foundation and these entities, their representatives or the views being expressed. We have indicated those entities that are our grantees (organizations to whom we provide grant funding) with an asterisk, for information purposes only.

Do you know of any additional tips or resources we should add to our lists above? We invite you to reach out to TransPLUS@leonardlitz.org to share them with us.

Looking for emergency support or crisis intervention? Try one of these hotlines below:

Trans Lifeline	(877) 565-8860
988 LIfeline	988
LGBT National Help Center	(888) 843-4564
The Hope Line	Online Chat
National Domestic Violence Hotline	(800) 799-7233
New York State Domestic Violence Hotline	Call: (800)-942-6906, Text: (844) 997-2121
NYS Domestic Violence Directory
The Trevor Project	(866) 488-7386