Ingersoll Gender Center

King County Ballot Drop Boxes Open!
2019-10-17
Check out our Trans Voter Guide for this years General Election!
https://ingersollgendercenter.org/trans-justice-voter-project/

Seattle Municipal Court & Partners Clinic
2019-10-17 09:00 - 16:30 UTC | Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave S, Seattle
Seattle Municipal Court and it’s partners will assist you with:

Unpaid tickets and relicensing
Warrant Quash/Recall and Set a Future Court Date Without Arrest
Access to an Attorney About Vacating a Felony or Misdemeanor Conviction and Outstanding LFOs
Bus Tickets and Fare Violation Resolutions
Library Classes, Card Services, Resources for Job Seekers and Entrepreneurs
Child Support Debt, License Suspension, and Application for DCS Services
Direct On-Site Social Services

SQFF: I Am Anastasia
2019-10-17 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122
When Lieutenant Colonel Anastasia Biefang came out as transgender at the height of her military career, she became the first trans female commander in the history of Germany’s armed forces. In I AM ANASTASIA, director Thomas Ladenburger follows her personal and professional journey, including her physical transition, increasing demands on her as a military leader, and the stress of planning a wedding before being deployed to Afghanistan. With unprecedented support from top military officials, Anastasia leads her family, friends, colleagues, and more than 700 soldiers to a place of love, acceptance, and respect.

Trans People of Color Brunch
2019-10-19 11:30 - 13:00 UTC | TBA
Join us for our Trans People of Color Brunch ✨✨ We’d love to see you there.
Brunch is on us, but space is limited!

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.

Last Day to Register to Vote (online)
2019-10-28
Today is the last day to register to vote online! If you miss this deadline, you can still go to the Elections Office to register for the General Election until Nov. 5th.
Check out our 2019 Trans Voter Guide below! *link to register to vote is on the page as well!
https://ingersollgendercenter.org/trans-justice-voter-project/

Ballots and Boos!
2019-10-28 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Ingersoll Gender Center Office, 911 E Pike St #221, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
Come out on Monday, October 28th to our Halloween themed ballot party! Bring your ballots to fill out (our trans voter guide will be there to help you!) or bring your ID to register to vote and print your ballot on site!
We’ll be eating snacks, watching spooooky movies, and all around just enjoying each others company!

Roommate Mixer and Trans Tenant's Rights Guide Launch Party!
2019-11-11 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | The Riveter, 1517 12th Ave Suite 101, Seattle, WA
Are you living in Seattle or wanting to live in Seattle? Are you looking for a roommate or not sure where to start in trying to find the right match for a roommate? Join us for an evening of beer, wine, and snacks as we launch our new trans specific tenant rights guide as well as a round of roommate bingo, where the prize will hopefully be finding the roommate of your dreams!
Beer, wine, and snacks will be provided. RSVP required – please RSVP via the link attached (https://ingersoll.typeform.com/to/rnnC43). All of those who RSVP by November 8th will be given a one day pass to access The Riveter a co working space created by women for everyone. If you know someone who may be interested and doesn’t have facebook/ or email, have them call Ingersoll’s office today to be put on the RSVP list.

This training is a part of our programming for Trans Awareness Week 2019. Please take a look at our event calendar for details on other events we’re hosting.

Peer Support Group Dinner!
2019-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
In celebration of Trans Week of Awareness, there will be dinner provided at this weeks’s Peer Support Group! We’re excited to share space and food with you.

Trans Veteran Snacks & Chat
2019-11-16 08:00 - 14:00 UTC | Hillman City Collaboratory, 5623 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118
Saturday, November 16th
11am to 2pm
Hillman City Collaboratory-”Incubator” Room
5623 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118
FREE Lot and Off Street Parking Available
Transgender Veterans Snack & Chat
A Social and Resource Share
Join Ingersoll Gender Center and Minority Veterans of America to Celebrate Trans Vets and Learn about NEW Programs and Resources to Support Transgender Veterans of King County
FREE Food
FREE Transit Passes
Income Assistance
Paid Stipend Opportunities
Trans Health Support and Navigation
And More!
Brought to you by Ingersoll Gender Center, Minority Veterans of America, and King County VSHSL

2019 Snowball - Community Celebration and Fundraiser
2019-12-07 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 2020.
Saturday, December 7th, 6:00pm – 8:30pm @ City Hall
Information about a potential after party to follow.
There will be a robust program, free food, drinks, and community awards!!
Tickets are available at the link down below. Tickets at the door will be available at $25-50/person, if capacity allows.
Ticket price levels:
– Community Member: $25.00 each
– Ally Ticket: $50.00 each
– Table: $500.00 for 8 seats
Click here to buy tickets!
Questions?
Contact us via email at info@ingersollgendercenter.org.
If you are a community member who cannot afford a ticket, please reach out to us at alphonse@ingersollgendercenter.org

Thank you to our sponsors:

UTOPIA, Unite Here Local 8, Companis, Seattle Counseling Services, Legal Voice, Pride Foundation and Advocate accounting

End of the Year Community Pool Party
2019-12-14 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Rainier Beach Community Center and Pool, 8825 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118
End of Year Pool Party (for TGNC folks)

Saturday, December 14th
6:15p – 7:45pm
Rainier Beach Pool (8825 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118)

This event is FREE!

Bring a cute swimsuit, or whatever makes you feel most comfortable!
Gender Non-Specific Locker Rooms
Access to Leisure Pool which includes a lazy river and slide

1ft deep area with spray features for toddlers
Hot Tub!!

Fight for Our Lives
2020-01-23 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
A Night of Performances Benefiting the Trans and Queer Community | Suggested Tix: $10 | Raffle Tix: 1 for $4 / 3 for $10
Fight for Our Lives is a performance series advocating for communities targeted by divisive politics and systemic oppression (queer, trans*, incarcerated, migrants, women, people of color). By showcasing local artists, writers, and performers, our series also benefits mission-driven nonprofit organizations. Our goal is to connect nonprofit organizations to audiences and artists across the Puget Sound area. Fight for Our Lives is grassroots-led and time-limited to January 20, 2021 (Inauguration Day).
All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated. Each ticket sold is automatically entered into a raffle for a grand prize basket featuring work from local writers and artists. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased separately, 1 for $4 / 3 for $10.
Performances will be accompanied by an art sale with a portion of all sales benefiting Ingersoll and Lambert House. We believe in supporting local queer artists!
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ABOUT THE PERFORMERS
NAA AKUA is a queer liberator of sound and word, an actor, performance arts teacher, and a continuous student at being present. Naa has been a cast member of Book-it Repertory Theater’s adaptation of T. Geronimo Johnson’s Welcome to Braggsville; a part of last year season’s Late Night Revue Dear White People, a Boom Boom L’Roux production; Theater Schmeater’s debut of Welcome to Arroyo’s; and Tailfeather, an Earthpearl Collective production.
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CALLUM ANGUS is a writer, editor, and gay trans man living in Portland, OR. He’s received fellowships from Lambda Literary, Signal Fire Foundation for the Arts, and the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest, and is the editor of smoke and mold, a journal of nature writing by trans and Two-Spirit people.
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ADÉ A CÔNNÉRE is a multi-talented artist and local drag icon. She is an actress, singer, and musician.
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AMBER FLAME is a writer, composer and performer, whose work has garnered residencies with Hedgebrook, The Watering Hole, Vermont Studio Center, and YEFE NOF. Flame’s original work has been published in diverse arenas, including Def Jam Poetry, Winter Tangerine, the Dialogist, Split This Rock, Black Heart Magazine, Sundress Publications, FreezeRay, Redivider Journal and more. A Jack Straw Writer and recipient of the CityArtist grant from Seattle’s Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs, Amber Flame’s first full-length poetry collection, Ordinary Cruelty, was published through Write Bloody Press. Amber Flame is a queer Black single mama just one magic trick away from growing her unicorn horn.
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CALVIN GIMPELEVICH is an author and organizer based in the Pacific Northwest. He is the recipient of awards from Artist Trust, Jack Straw Cultural Center, and 4Culture. A founding member of the Lion’s Main Art Collective for Queer and Trans Artists, Calvin has organized shows at venues and institutions throughout Seattle.
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JUAN MIGUEL JOCOM is a 24-year-old Filipino writer, who immigrated to the United States of America when he was eighteen. He is currently enrolled at Seattle Central Community College, trying to pursue his passion for creative writing. When his hands are not penning out words, you can find them climbing rocks. He recently released Juanita Banana, a collection of poetry exploring the trouble of learning what self-love is.
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RAY STOEVE is a queer & trans writer from Seattle, Washington. They received a 2016-2017 Made at Hugo House Fellowship for their young adult fiction, and their first novel, Between Perfect and Real, will be published by Amulet Books in Spring 2021, with a second standalone novel to follow.
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MATTILDA BERNSTEIN SYCAMORE is the author of three novels and a memoir and the editor of five nonfiction anthologies. Her latest title is the novel Sketchtasy (Arsenal Pulp Press 2018), which was one of NPR’s Best Books of 2018.

TPOC Brunch
2020-02-15 11:00 - 13:30 UTC
TPOC Brunch is a free brunch hosted by Ingersoll for trans people of color. Brunch is free, but we ask that you RSVP so that we can have an accurate count and ensure that everyone has enough to eat!
Chuminh Tofu and Vegan Deli – 1043 S Jackson St, Seattle WA – 11:00-1:30pm
Carpool available – please RSVP: https://ingersoll.typeform.com/to/oVsKQP
This brunch is for Trans People of Color only, if you do not identify as such – we ask that you do not attend. If you would like to support Ingersoll in hosting events like this in the future, please consider joining our monthly donor club or making a one time donation here.

A Very Queer Health Fair
2020-02-22 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Mitchell Activity Center, 1718 Broadway, Seattle, WA, 98122
What can I find at this health and wellness fair?
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Comprehensive dental care appointments (limited spots available)
Dental screenings and referrals
Fluoride treatments to help prevent cavities
Head and neck exams
TMJ (jaw pain) resources and information
Contraceptive options: education and information
Safe injection techniques
Blood pressure screening
Heart & lung exams with stethoscopes
LGBTQTSIA+ friendly provider referral list
Routine health screenings: education around what exams you need and when
Information about PrEP, anti-depressants and other medications
Safe syringe/needle disposal site information
Sleep hygiene counseling
Sex ed
Pain and work ergonomics
Safe-binding information for your shoulders, chest, and breathing
Pre-surgery preparation and post-surgical recovery
Pelvic floor therapy information which is treatment for healthy, pain free urinary, bowel, and sexual function
Dental, nursing, and PT students available to answer other health related questions you might have!
Haircuts
Flash tattoos
Pop up market w art and other creations from local and student LGBTQTSIA+ artists
and more!

Born to Be Screening
2020-02-23 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122
Ingersoll Gender Center will be co-presenting “Born to Be” at the Seattle Asian American Film Festival. “Born to Be” follows the work of Dr. Jess Ting, a plastic surgeon at the groundbreaking Mount Sinai Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery in New York City—where, for the first time ever, all transgender and non-binary people have access to quality transition-related health and surgical care.
With extraordinary access, this feature-length documentary takes an intimate look at how one doctor’s work impacts the lives of his patients as well as how his journey from renowned plastic surgeon to pioneering gender-affirming surgeon has led to his own transformation.

Ingersoll's Open Employer Training: Trans Cultural Competency
2020-02-24 11:00 - 13:00 UTC
Transgender and gender nonconforming folks face several barriers in their effort to attain economic stability and success. In a 2015 national survey, it was found that the unemployment rate for transgender Washingtonians is nearly three times the national average (5%). Participants also reported instances of verbal, physical and sexual harassment among other forms of mistreatment based on their gender identity or gender expression while in their places of work.
In an effort to create better work environments for transgender and gender nonconforming folks in Seattle, we are offering a free 2 hour training on Trans Cultural Competency for local employers. We hope to build relationships with employers through offering an opportunity to learn about what it means to be transgender, the systemic barriers that transgender folks face while navigating employment, and ways that employers can disrupt transphobia in their own companies and organizations.
You can RSVP via the link attached (https://ingersoll.typeform.com/to/oY7COH). If you’re unable to attend this time around, please take a look at our training and technical assistance program online or 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 Interim Economic Justice Manager, Lee, via email at lee@ingersollgendercenter.org.

Trans Veteran Services Drop-In Hours
2020-02-25 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Rainier Beach Branch of Seattle Public Library, 9125 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, WA, 98118
Rainier Beach Branch of Seattle Public Library
9125 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Drop in to discuss connecting and navigating resources such as emergency financial assistance, employment guidance, funding for changing identification documents and gender affirming clothing, healthcare navigation, and more!
Feel free to drop in or contact vets@ingersollgendercenter.org for any questions.
Funded by KC VSHSL and Ingersoll Gender Center

Trans Veteran Services Drop-In Hours
2020-02-26 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Northgate Branch of Seattle Public Library, 10548 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98125
Northgate Branch of Seattle Public Library
10548 5th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98125
Drop in to discuss connecting and navigating resources such as emergency financial assistance, employment guidance, funding for changing identification documents and gender affirming clothing, healthcare navigation, and more!
Feel free to drop in or contact vets@ingersollgendercenter.org for any questions.
Funded by KC VSHSL and Ingersoll Gender Center

LGBTQ 2020 Census Training
2020-02-29 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline, WA, 98177
Learn how best to mobilize, serve and educate the LGBTQ+ community around the 2020 census. How best to fill it out to be fully represented, and how to best navigate the downfalls of the Census itself. Questions? We will answer them! This training is free! For all advocates, providers, staff, census staff and community leaders.

Trans Peer Support Group
2020-03-11 19:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk)
Each week we host our trans peer support group. Each week is a little different so do check out our website here for information about what you can expect here.
Have more questions? Give our office a call at (206) 849 – 7859 or write us at support@ingersollgendercenter.org

Open Training for Legal Professionals: Intro to Legal Allyship
2020-03-26 11:30 - 13:00 UTC
Title: Introduction to Legal Allyship for Transgender and Gender Diverse Communities
Date: Thursday, March 26th 11:30am – 1pm
Duration: 90 minutes
Location: Seattle, Washington
Cost: Free!
Credits: 1.5 Ethic CLE credits, pending approval by the Bar
Introduction to Legal Allyship for Transgender and Gender Diverse Communities
Even with progressive anti-discrimination policies in place, transgender 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 staff 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 training is open to those in the legal profession who are interested in learning how they can better serve their trans and gender diverse clients.
Thursday, March 26
11:30am – 1pm
Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/516399358
Meeting ID: 516 399 358
Dial by your location
+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
Agenda:
11:30 – 12:00 Introduction to Trans* concepts
12:00 – 12:20 Review common legal barriers
WA gender identity policies
Name change complications, court orders, birth certificates, etc.
12:20 – 12:45 Federal & State Protections, Relevant Cases and Practice Tips
12:45 – 1:00 Questions and Answers Session
Presenters:
Alphonse Littlejohn, Community Engagement Manager for Ingersoll Gender Center
Lee Williams, Program Director for Ingersoll Gender Center

Open Training for Legal Professionals: Intro to Legal Allyship
2020-03-30 13:30 - 15:00 UTC
Title: Introduction to Legal Allyship for Transgender and Gender Diverse Communities
Date: Monday, March 26th 1:30pm – 3pm
Duration: 90 minutes
Location: Seattle, Washington
Cost: Free!
Credits: 1.5 Ethic CLE credits, pending approval by the Bar
Introduction to Legal Allyship for Transgender and Gender Diverse Communities
Even with progressive anti-discrimination policies in place, transgender 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 staff 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 training is open to those in the legal profession who are interested in learning how they can better serve their trans and gender diverse clients.
Monday, March 30th
1:30pm – 3pm
Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/856856734
Meeting ID: 856 856 734
Dial by your location
+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
Agenda:
11:30 – 12:00 Introduction to Trans* concepts
12:00 – 12:20 Review common legal barriers
WA gender identity policies
Name change complications, court orders, birth certificates, etc.
12:20 – 12:45 Federal & State Protections, Relevant Cases and Practice Tips
12:45 – 1:00 Questions and Answers Session
Presenters:
Alphonse Littlejohn, Community Engagement Manager for Ingersoll Gender Center
Lee Williams, Program Director for Ingersoll Gender Center

Trans Day of Visibility
2020-03-31

Ingersoll COVID-19 Video Call
2020-04-12 17:00 - 19:00 UTC
We know that this situation is stressful. Guidance seems to change day by day and the news is overwhelming right now. Starting this weekend we will be hosting a weekly video call (that you can call in to if you don’t have video call access) to share resources, talk about the impact of physical distancing and generally connect with other transgender and gender diverse people.
Sundays 5-7pm PST – RSVP for link!

Real Talk - QTBIPOC Support Group (UTOPIA Seattle)
2020-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Real Talk Support Group for Queer & Trans Black Indigenous People of Color will now be offered virtually. We understand that during this time people are restricted to their homes and not able to attend in group gatherings including support/social groups that benefit them, so U.T.O.P.I.A. Seattle will begin providing this space virtually for the QTBIPOC community. if you are interested in attending, we ask that you register with an email so we can send you the link to join the support group on Tuesday April 14th from 6pm to 8pm. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to our Community Engagement Manager Tepa Vaina @206-653-1941 or by email @ tepa@utopiaseattle.org.
Please register here if you are interested in joining us:
https://bit.ly/2Va5E5g

Inclusive Womxn AA
2020-04-16 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
We are going through an extremely stressful situation and for some of us the stress of insecure finances, food, housing, and even just distance from those we love and care about can be a trigger for addictive behaviors, but there is help!
For Zoom. info, please email mattie@ingersollgendercenter.org with what meeting you are trying to attend and they will get back to you with login information!

Trans People of Color Brunch (Virtual!)
2020-04-18 11:30 - 13:00 UTC | Online
Normally, we’d have our Trans People of Color Brunch on the 3rd Saturday where we’d get to enjoy each other’s presence with some great food, but this time we will be taking it online! Please join us Saturday, April 18th from 11:30a – 1p to continue making meaningful connections during these isolating times. Enjoy a snack from the pantry or make some food while we chat!
Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/tpocbrunch and we’ll be in touch with Zoom. link details!

Trans/Non Binary NA
2020-04-19 17:00 - 18:00 UTC

BIPOC Al-Anon
2020-04-19 19:00 - 20:00 UTC

Tenants Rights Webinar
2020-04-21 11:00 - 13:00 UTC
As the COVID-19 pandemic impacts all of our day-to-day lives, it’s important we all understand how the changing policies impact us as well.
RSVP here.
Governor Inslee has extended and *expanded* the eviction moratorium to ban late fees, ban rent increases, and more! In addition, many other localities have passed other local protections.
Sign up here, and submit questions, to learn about what protects we, as renters, have from our state, county, and city governments.
What: Tenants Rights Q&A session with Edmund Witter, KCBA lawyer
When: 11AM, Tuesday, April 21
How: We will send you a zoom link on Monday!
RSVP here.
[How to set up Zoom if you want to join by video: https://zoom.us/download]
RSVP here.
