Ingersoll Gender Center

General Election
2018-11-06
Don’t forget to turn in your ballot today! You have until 8:00pm this evening to return your ballot to a ballot drop box. Didn’t receive your ballot? Lost your ballot? Or don’t know where to return it? Don’t worry! Give us a call at (206) 849 – 7859 or email as support@ingersollgendercenter.org.

November 2018 Healthcare Provider Meeting
2018-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 UTC

Transgender Awareness Week
2018-11-12 08:00 - 2018-11-16 17:00 UTC
We’ll be hosting a series of events to celebrate Transgender Awareness week! Check back later in the year for more details.

Curious how Transgender Awareness Week started? You can learn more here.

Support Trans and Gender Diverse Folks in Rural Areas
2018-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Ingersoll Gender Center Office, 911 E Pike St #221, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
A graphic with green icons of t-shirts, books and envelopes on both the left and right side with a stack of cardboard boxes on the right. To the left it says “Supporting Trans Folks in Rural Areas: Co-hosted by Ingersoll Gender Center and TRANSForm Washington, Monday November 12th @ 6:00pm , Join us to build care packages for our trans and gender diverse siblings in rural areas.”
Join us and our friends at TRANSForm Washington on Monday, November 12th during Trans Awareness week to build care packages for our trans and gender diverse friends and family in rural areas in Washington State. We’ll have some snacks and drinks to share while we build care packages and write letters.
Are you a trans or gender diverse person living in a rural area? You can request a care package here.
If you have any questions or concerns please email Grayson at grayson@ingersollgendercenter.org.
Please refer to our website here for questions about our physical space.

Ingersoll Volunteer Open House
2018-11-13 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Ingersoll Gender Center Office, 911 E Pike St #221, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
A invitation graphic that says “Ingersoll Volunteer Open house: Tuesday November 13th @ 6:00pm, Ingersoll Gender Center Office”
Join us on Tuesday, November 13th during Trans Awareness week to find out more about volunteer opportunities to be apart of the trans led work happening at Ingersoll! Light snacks will be provided.
RSVP here.
Please refer to our website here for questions about our physical space.
If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to our Program Manager, Alphonse via email at alphonse@ingersollgendercenter.org.

Pre-Support Group Snacks!
2018-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Seattle Counseling Services, 1216 Pine, Seattle, United States
An invite graphic that has a white background, blue and pink triangles on the side, and three circles two blue and one pink with icons of food and drinks above text that says, “Pre-Support Group Snacks, Join us for some heavy appetizers and refreshments before our support group meetingWednesday, November 14th, 6:00PM – 7:00PM @ Seattle Counseling Services”
Join us for some heavy appetizers and refreshments before our support group meeting.
Wednesday, November 14th 6:00pm – 7:00pm @ Seattle Counseling Services
No RSVP needed.
Questions? Reach out to Al via email at alphonse@ingersollgendercenter.org.

An Open Training for Legal Professionals
2018-11-15 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Seattle Foundaiton Board Room, 1601 5th Ave #1900, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
A rectangular invitation graphic. On the right hand side there is a box of text that says:– What: An open training for those in the legal profession who are interested in learning how they can better serve their trans and gender diverse clients.– When: Thursday, November 15th at 11:00am – 1:00pm– Where: Seattle Foundation board RoomWith an RSVP link includedOn the left hand side it says “Open Training Opportunity: Introduction to Legal Allyship for Transgender and Gender Diverse Communities” Presented by: Ingersoll Gender CenterCo-Sponsors: Lavender Rights Project and Legal VoiceWith Additional Support from Adrien Leavitt and Dana Savage
Even with progressive anti-discrimination policies in place, transgender and gender diverse people continue to encounter regular barriers when trying to amend their identity documents, accessing housing, and receiving adequate healthcare. In the constant changing climate of election season, protections and policies are continually being updated and challenged, making it even harder for the transgender community to get accurate representation and assistance. Please join Ingersoll Gender Center, our co-hosts Lavender Rights Project, Legal Voice and guest attorneys Dana Savage and Adrien Leavitt as we provide an introduction to trans cultural humility concepts, an overview of common legal barriers encountered by our communities, and how attorneys can better represent and support gender diverse clients and co-workers. There will be a Q&A session to conclude the presentation.
This is a free training opportunity for those in the legal profession that are interested in who are interested in learning how they can better serve their trans and gender diverse clients. Space is limited to 30 individuals so please do not register more than one representative from each practice or organization. Lunch will be provided for all attendants.
Participants will receive 2 Ethics CLEs.
You can RSVP here. Due to demand completing the RSVP form will not guarantee you a spot in the training. We will follow up directly with you to confirm your registration. If we’re unable to accommodate you this time around please take a look at our training and technical assistance program online here and reach out to us via email at info@ingersollgendercenter.org for more information on different opportunities.
If you have any questions about this training opportunity please contact our Program Manager, Alphonse, via email at alphonse@ingersollgendercenter.org.
This training is a part of our programming for Trans Awareness Week 2018. Please take a look at our calendar here for details on other events we’re hosting.

Healthcare Access Vision Community Feedback Session
2018-11-15 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Southside Commons, 3518 S Edmunds St, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
Join us on Thursday, November 15th during Trans Awareness week for a Healthcare Access Vision Community Feedback Session. Join us to hear what we’ve learned from our communities in our work to build a bold vision the future of gender affirming healthcare access. If you haven’t had a moment to take our survey please do so here to ensure your voice is included in this important work.
RSVP here.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to our Healthcare Access Coordinator, Mattie via email at mattie@ingersollgendercenter.org.

Meet and Greet for Trans Healthcare Providers
2018-11-16 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Ingersoll Gender Center Office, 911 E Pike St #221, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
Join us on Friday, November 16th during Trans Awareness week for a Meet and Greet for Trans and Gender Diverse Identified Healthcare Providers. We’re excited to hold space for the amazing leaders in our communities pushing to build a more accessible healthcare system for us all. Come to connect, support each other and celebrate your work! Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
RSVP here.
Please refer to our website here for questions about our physical space.

**We’re really excited to be able to open up space for trans and gender diverse folks who are also healthcare providers to come together, connect and support each other. If you do not identify as trans or gender diverse we ask that you respect this critical space needed for healthcare providers in our community by not attending. If you’d like to learn more about our support and work with providers or you’re interested in sponsoring this event please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email at Mattie@ingersollgendercenter.org.**
If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to our Healthcare Access Coordinator, Mattie via email at mattie@ingersollgendercenter.org.

Trans Folks of Color Brunch
2018-11-17 11:30 - 13:00 UTC | Root Table Restaurant, 2213 NW Market St, Seattle, Washington, 98107
Please join Ingersoll Gender Center and TRANSForm Washington for a Trans Folks of Color Brunch. This free brunch is open to all trans and gender diverse folks.
Space is limited so please RSVP here as soon as you’re able. You will receive a confirmation email from Alphonse at Ingersoll Gender Center to confirm your registration by the end of the day on Thursday, November 15.
We’re really excited to be able to open up space for trans and gender diverse folks of color to come together and celebrate. If you do not identify as trans or gender diverse person of color we ask that you respect this critical space needed for trans and gender diverse folks of color in our communities by not attending. If you have any questions about this event please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email at Alphonse@ingersollgendercenter.org.

Transgender Day of Remembrance
2018-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Trinity Community Church, 3807 Reith Rd S, Kent, WA, 98032, United States
A 2018 Transgender Day of Remembrance Invite. On the top it says Transgender Day of Remembrance Presented by and has the logos for Ingersoll Gender Center and UTOPIA Seattle. Underneath it lists the time, date and location as: Tuesday, November 20th at 7:00pm at Trinity Community Church3807 Reith Rd SKent, WA 98032
Ingersoll Gender Center and UTOPIA Seattle invite you to join us for 2018 Transgender Day of Remembrance. An annual event, Transgender Day of Remembrance is a day to memorialize those who have lost their lives as a result of transphobia and to bring attention to the continued violence endured by transgender and gender diverse communities.
Please RSVP here to join us. We will update this page with as event details are confirmed.
If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us directly via email at mail@utopiaseattle.org.
Want to learn more about the history of Transgender Day of Remembrance? You can learn more here.

Office Closure
2018-11-21 08:00 - 2018-11-25 17:00 UTC
We’ve had such a good time connecting with so many of you during Trans Awareness Week and through our efforts to ensure our communities have access to our Community Financial Assistance Program. To catch up and recover from a hectic last four months we are closing our office from November 21st through November 25th. We will follow up with folks who reach out to us during this time as soon as we’re able when we return to the office.
Our weekly support group will be hosted as usual.
If you need support during this time please reach out to the Crisis Clinic at 866-427-4747 or the Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860
Thank you for your patience and understanding as our staff gets so much needed rest.

Ingersoll Gender Center Presents: Snowball 2018
2018-12-08 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | Seattle City Hall
Come celebrate our biggest year yet at our annual community celebration, Snowball! Join us for our yearly celebration of our trans and gender diverse communities and learn what we have in store for 2019.
There will be a robust program, free food, drinks, and community awards!!
FREE TO OUR COMMUNITIES!
Tickets are available down below for suggested amounts and we encourage folks to reserve tickets at whatever level works for them. Tickets at the door will be available at a suggested $25/person.
Why are you leaving the ticket page up after the event?
We’ll be leaving the ticket page up after the event for folks who are unable to attend or want to donate in support of the event and our work after the event.
Reserve your tickets here: http://bit.ly/2018Snowball
Questions? Contact us via email at info@ingersollgendercenter.org.

An open training for Employers
2019-01-03 12:30 - 14:30 UTC | 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
A rectangular invitation graphic. On the left hand side there is a box of text that says:– What: An open training for employers who are interested in learning how they can better support their trans and gender diverse employees.– When: Wednesday January 3rd at 12:30pm – 2:30PM-Where: Pike/Pine Room, 12th Avenue Arts Building.On the left hand side it says “Open Training Opportunity: An Introduction to Trans Cultural Humility for Employers Presented by Ingersoll Gender Center” With an RSVP link included
Please join Ingersoll Gender Center for an Introduction to Trans Cultural Humility for Employers training. This is a free training opportunity for employers of all types and sizes that are interested in learning more about ensuring their organizations are incorporating trans affirming policies and practices. Space is limited to 30 individuals so please do not register more than one representative from each organization. Lunch will be provided for all attendants.
You can RSVP here. Due to demand completing the RSVP form will not guarantee you a spot in the training. We will follow up directly with you to confirm your registration. If we’re unable to accommodate you this time around please take a look at our training and technical assistance program online here and reach out to us via email at info@ingersollgendercenter.org for more information on different opportunities.
If you have any questions about this training opportunity please contact our Economic Justice Coordinator, Grayson, via email at grayson@ingersollgendercenter.org.
This training is a part of our programming for Trans Awareness Week 2018. Please take a look at our calendar here for details on other events we’re hosting.

Ingersoll Office Closure
2019-01-21
Our office will be closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day and again on Friday for staff trainings. Please note that we will have reduced capacity this week. Your requests are important to us and we will return any messages and support requests as soon as we are able. If you are in crisis you can always call the Crisis Clinic at (206) 461-3222 or the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.

Ingersoll Office Closed
2019-01-25
Our office will be closed today for staff trainings. Please note that we will have reduced capacity this week. Your requests are important to us and we will return any messages and support requests as soon as we are able. If you are in crisis you can always call the Crisis Clinic at (206) 461-3222 or the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.

Trans People of Color Brunch
2019-02-16 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Root Table Restaurant, 2213 NW Market St, Seattle, Washington, 98107
A rectangular grey graphic with pink/blue/white flag banners along the top and black text below that reads: Trans People Of Color Brunch Open to all transgender, gender diverse, & gender non-conforming folks of color. Date: February 16th, 2019 from 11:30am – 1:00pm Location: Root Table, 2213 NW Market St. Questions? Email alphonse@ingersollgendercenter.org
Please join Ingersoll Gender Center for our first Trans People of Color Brunch of 2019! This brunch is free and open to all trans, gender non-conforming, and gender diverse individuals.
Space is limited to the first 30 individuals, please RSVP here.
You will receive a confirmation email from Alphonse by the end of the day on Thursday, February 14th.
We are excited to open space for transgender and gender diverse people of color to come together and celebrate themselves. If you do not identity as a trans or gender diverse person of color, we ask that you respect this critical space needed for trans and gender non-conforming people of color in our communities need by not attending. If you have any questions about this event, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Al via email at Alphonse@ingersollgendercenter.org.

Community Workshop: Building & Maintaining Credit
2019-02-16 12:00 - 15:30 UTC | Ingersoll Gender Center Office, 911 E Pike St #221, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
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When: Saturday February 16th from 12:00pm to 3:30pm
Where: Ingersoll Gender Center’s Office, 911 E Pike St Suite 221 Seattle WA, 98122
In this workshop, we will work with partners from First Security Bank and the other community organizations to dive into the basics of credit. There will be ample time to ask and get questions answered, as well as workshop one on one issues that are particular to your situation. Throughout the workshop, we will go over information and practices with the intent of supporting participants in making decisions that are grounded in their goals and self-determination.
Snacks will be available!
Contact Ingersoll’s Economic Justice Manager Grayson at grayson@ingersollgendercenter.org with questions.

Transgender Day of Visibility
2019-03-31 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | GenPRIDE, 401 Broadway E #223, Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
Transgender Day of Visibility: Community Celebration Date: Sunday, March 31st 1pm – 4pm Location: 401 Broadway E #223, Seattle, WA, 98102 Hosted by: Ingersoll Gender Center & TRANSform Washington
Please join Ingersoll Gender Center and TRANSform WA for our 2019 Transgender Day of Visibility Community Celebration! The event will take place Sunday, March 31st from 1:00pm – 4:00pm at 401 Broadway E #223, Seattle, WA 98102 (GenPRIDE’s office)!
There will be light refreshments, a small panel and intimate discussion, and an open mic for community members to share what visibility means to them. This is a public event open to all and any who want to celebrate the lives and work of local, national, and international transgender and gender non-conforming community members.
RSVP Here!

National Transgender HIV Testing Day
2019-04-18 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | L.E.M.S. Bookstore, 5023 Rainier Ave. S, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
Join Ingersoll Gender Center, POCAAN, and UTOPIA for National Transgender HIV Testing Day – an evening of food, community, conversation, and free HIV testing on Thursday, April 18th from 6p – 9p at LEMS Bookstore (5023 Rainier Ave S. Seattle WA 98118)

There will be conversations around sexual health, access to information and resources, food, community, and viewings of “Learning to Recognize Myself Again”, an episode from America in Transition, a documentary series exploring relationships, community, and social issues with trans people of color.
Free street parking and lot parking is available.
We hope you can join us!
National Transgender HIV Testing Day recognizes the importance of routine HIV testing, status awareness and continued focus on HIV prevention and treatment efforts among transgender and gender non-binary people.

Trans People of Color Brunch
2019-04-20 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Root Table Restaurant, 2213 NW Market St, Seattle, Washington, 98107
A rectangular grey graphic with pink/blue/white flag banners along the top and black text below that reads: Trans People Of Color Brunch Open to all transgender, gender diverse, & gender non-conforming folks of color. Date: April 20th, 2019 from 11:30am – 2:00pm Location: Root Table, 2213 NW Market St. Questions? Email alphonse@ingersollgendercenter.org
Please join Ingersoll Gender Center for our second Trans People of Color Brunch of 2019! This brunch is free and open to all trans, gender non-conforming, and gender diverse individuals.
Space is limited to the first 30 individuals, please RSVP here.
You will receive a confirmation email from Alphonse by the end of the day on Thursday, April 18th.
We are excited to open space for transgender and gender diverse people of color to come together and celebrate themselves. If you do not identity as a trans or gender diverse person of color, we ask that you respect this critical space needed for trans and gender non-conforming people of color in our communities by not attending. If you have any questions about this event, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Al via email at Alphonse@ingersollgendercenter.org.

Trans People of Color Brunch
2019-06-15 11:30 - 13:00 UTC | Happy Grillmore, 509 13th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
Join us for our Trans People of Color Brunch ✨✨ We’d love to see you there.
Brunch is on us, but space is limited!
RSVP here: https://ingersoll.typeform.com/to/c0xrC2
If you do not identify as trans or gender diverse person of color, we ask that you respect this critical space needed for trans and gender diverse folks of color in our communities by not attending.
If you have any questions about this event, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email at Alphonse@ingersollgendercenter.org.

Capitol City Pride
2019-06-23 11:00 - 18:00 UTC | Heritage Park, Olympia, WA, United States
We’ll be tabling from 11am-6pm and we’d love to have you come say hi!

Trans Pride
2019-06-28 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Cal Anderson Park, Seattle, WA, United States
We’ll be tabling from 5-8pm and we’d love to have you come say hi. We’ll have resources as well as free makeup bags available!

Capitol Hill Pride
2019-06-29 12:00 - 20:00 UTC | Capital Hill, Seattle, WA, United States
We’ll be tabling from 12-8pm and we’d love to have you come say hi. We’ll have resources as well as free makeup bags available!

Seattle Center Pride
2019-06-30 12:00 - 20:00 UTC | Seattle Center, Seattle, WA, United States

Ingersoll Office Closed
2019-07-01 - 2019-07-05 | Ingersoll Gender Center Office, 911 E Pike St #221, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
We’re having our Post-Pride office closure during this week! If you are in crisis, please call Crisis Connections at (866)427-4747 or the Trans Lifeline at (877)565-8860.

Bearing Witness: The impact of hiv/aids on Black LGBTQ people
2019-07-11 - 2019-07-13 | Gay City: Seattle’s LGBTQ Center, 517 E Pike St, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
Bearing Witness: An evening of stories, spoken word and music exploring the impact of HIV/AIDS on Black and African American LGBTQ People
Developed by Chad Goller-Sojourner
Despite bearing the statistical brunt of this country’s HIV/AIDS epidemic, Black LGBTQ people and our stories have yet to secure our rightful seat at the collective HIV/AIDS narrative table. We are left with only two options – wait for an invitation that is never coming or answer the call of our ancestor Marlon Riggs, who said, “When nobody speaks your name or even knows it, you, knowing it, must be the first to speak it.”
Hear these accounts from Black voices in our LGBTQ communities July 11-13, 7-9pm.
RSVP for free at gaycity.org/Tickets.
For more information, contact us at info@gaycity.org or 206-860-6969.
Sponsored by Ingersoll Gender Center, 4Culture, Office of Arts & Culture Seattle, and Gay City: Seattle’s LGBTQ Center Arts.

Artist Financial Sustainability Workshop
2019-07-13 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Gay City: Seattle’s LGBTQ Center, 517 E Pike St, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
This FREE workshop is designed to help you move towards financial sustainability as a Trans and Gender Nonconforming Artist. It covers the elements of grantwriting (finding and pursuing opportunities, application strategies, writing artist statements and bios, and selection process), as well as promotional aspects of building an artistic career (networking tips & etiquette, writing an elevator speech, press releases, and online presence).
RSVP today for free at gaycity.org/Tickets.
For more information, contact us at info@gaycity.org or 206-860-6969.
Sponsored by Ingersoll Gender Center, 4Culture, Office of Arts & Culture Seattle, and Gay City: Seattle’s LGBTQ Center

Tacoma Pride
2019-07-13 12:00 - 20:00 UTC
