The Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) was founded in 1998 by Gwendolyn Ann Smith—a transgender graphic designer, columnist, and activist—to memorialize the murder of Rita Hester in Allston, Massachusetts. What initially began as a web-based project has since burgeoned into an international day of action; in 2014, TDORs were observed in over 200 cities around the world.
The Transgender Day of Remembrance occurs annually on November 20th to honor those whose lives have been lost to anti-trans violence. The overarching goal is to bring attention to the continued violence endured by the transgender community with the hope that together we can end such violence and intolerance. It is a sad day that allows us to stand up collectively in opposition to anti-transgender hatred and prejudice.
We live in times more sensitive than ever to hatred based violence, yet even now, the deaths of those based on anti-transgender hatred or prejudice are largely ignored. Over the last decade, more than one person per month has died due to transgender-based hate or prejudice, regardless of any other factors in their lives.
Please join us on the evening of November 20th at 7:00 PM (PST) for our annual Transgender Day of Remembrance service in memorializing the memory of our fallen trans siblings.
Due to the ongoing pandemic this event will be held virtually so please share with your friends and family. Look forward to members of our community as they share their talents and testimonies throughout our program. Let us all join in heart and spirit. We hope to see you all there.
View the Facebook Event here for more information and updates:
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"REAL TALK is a support/social group for Queer and/or Trans, Gender diverse, Two-Spirit, Black, Indigenous, People of Color.
Here QTBIPOC individuals will engage in meaningful dialogue that will promote self love, self acceptance, safety and support. Our goal is to empower and equip our participants with the tools and confidence they need to live their authentic truths. We will build a home away from home where all walks of life can feel loved and accepted."

Register for this event at the link below
bit.ly/2MP8fOe

trans ACTION is a support/social group for Trans, Gender diverse folks, especially current and former sex workers. It is held every third Tuesday of the month. TransAction serves to provide T/GD folx a safe space to engage in topical discussions relating to their life and/or work.
ACTION promotes and values confidentiality regarding interactions within the group.

Register with the link below
www.https://bit.ly/36XbnCv

Pride Speaks is a series of community conversations with expert panelists and speakers on a wide variety of topics ranging from homelessness and healthcare, to parenting, business and much more.

The first event will address issues of homelessness, centering those in the LGBTQIA+ community, with expert panelists:

Erica Limon, YouthCare (Associate Director)
Alain Chan, Downtown Emergency Service Center (Clinical Supervisor)
Jerred Clouse, ROOTS (Executive Director)
Evelyn Chow, Ingersoll Gender Center (Economic Justice Manager)
Evana Enabulele, Queer The Land (Housing Coordinator).

There will also be a Q&A session following the panel for participants to ask questions of the panelists, share their thoughts, and generate ideas as well as time for community networking to get to know the other attendees joining you.

Find your next career with a company that values your knowledge, skill and intersectional identities. This career fair is free to job seekers.
Location: Seattle, WA - Virtual Career Fair
Date/Time: March 4, 2021
Job Seeker Time: 5P-7P

​Job Seekers Registration: Online at EventBrite Here

Join LGBTQ Allyship for a Renters' Rights Training on Wednesday, March 10th, from 5-6pm.

"We will be discussing how to negotiate payment plans with landlords after the eviction moratorium is lifted. We will be sharing housing resources, eviction court concerns, and information on your renters' rights. Community partners at the event will include small landlords to discuss how to set up payment plans, and a representative from the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspection who can answer further questions about tenants' rights.Those who attend this event will be eligible to apply for $150 in financial assistance from LGBTQ Allyship."

Registration Required – register here.

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.

We are currently running remote groups, Wednesdays 7-9pm at bit.ly/R-PSG

Have more questions? Give our office a call at (206) 849 - 7859 or write us at support@ingersollgendercenter.org

Need support with civil legal issues? Our friends from QLaw host a legal clinic at our support group each first Wednesday of the month. Our support group will begin as usual and QLaw volunteers will do their best to talk to as many community members as possible throughout the night. Need legal support but can't…