Ingersoll Gender Center

Community Connections: Intro to local Trans Organizations
2020-06-27 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | WA
Connect with local Trans and LGBT orgs to learn about their COVID19 Response Programs and get connected to vital resources at this time. This workshop will provide appointment links to access services such as Community Financial Assistance, information on upcoming events, and other critical programming for Trans and gender diverse community in WA State.
Participating Organizations:
Coming Soon!
Register at https://tinyurl.com/ycljgcjt
If you are interested in watching this panel but not interested in asking questions, you can join us Live on Facebook during the duration of this event.
Questions about this event? You can reach out to our Community Engagement Manager, Al, for any questions you may have at alphonse@ingersollgendercenter.org

Trans People of Color Brunch
2020-06-20 12:30 - 14:30 UTC | WA
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, June 20th from 12:30p – 2:30p 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://ingersoll.typeform.com/to/wyxUpY and we’ll be in touch with Zoom. link details! ♥
If you do not identify as a trans person of color, we ask that you do not RSVP or attend this event.
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If you would like to support Ingersoll Gender Center in creating more critical programming and spaces like TPOC Brunch, please consider making a personally meaningful donation at http://bit.ly/ingdonate

Instagram Live Trans Surgery Discussion w/ Dr. Mangubat
2020-06-14 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | WA
@drtonymangubat is hosting LIVE Transgender surgery discussions during Pride month. Please join him on Instagram Sundays at 3:00 PM PST and Wednesdays 7:00 PM PST. Have Trans health or surgery questions? Dr. Tony is happy to answer! Please DM @drtonymangubat via Instagram
June 14 3PM: MTF Gender Affirming Surgery
June 16 7PM: Your DM questions answered
June 21 3PM: Hormone Therapy & More
June 24 7PM: Your DM questions answered
June 28 3PM: Wrap-up Forum

Live Online BIPOC Yoga Class
2020-06-11 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | WA
Cameryn Okeke will be teaching a live online yoga class for BIPOC this Thursday 3-4 PM PST. BIPOC can click here to register. We will be centering the needs of queer, trans, and non-binary black folks. This class is free for black folks and sliding scale ($15-30) for non black POC. Proceeds will be donated to No Justice No Pride. If you are white and you would like to support this space you can also donate to No Justice No Pride or contact the email address listed below about sponsoring future classes. If there are any questions you can contact jamee.pineda.lac@gmail.com

LGBTQ+ Workers, COVID-19, and Unemployment Benefits
2020-06-02 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Online
This webinar is for any LGBTQ+ worker whose job has been impacted by COVID-19 and seeks information about unemployment benefits. Join us if you work for a private business, you are an independent contractor, or you are not sure if your employment is eligible for benefits. We will cover how to access benefits if:
you have experienced job loss or a reduction in hours;
your benefits have been affected because of a name/gender mismatch;
you have experienced anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination or illegal behavior and are not sure you can continue working;
you worked as a legal sex worker or adult entertainer and are not sure if you are eligible for benefits; or
you have been unable to access unemployment due to a prior overpayment.
Speakers from the Unemployment Law Project, QLaw Foundation, LGBTQ+ Legal Clinic, and Ingersoll Gender Center will answer questions about eligibility for state unemployment insurance benefits, expanded eligibility under the CARES Act, how to navigate common application problems, and what to do if your application has been denied.
Please register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A0sZ_eBmTjyX3N2I0e2lAA

Memorial Day - Office Closed
2020-05-25 | WA

Renters' Rights Training
2020-05-19 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | Online
Has it been hard for you to keep up with the constant changes brought about by COVID-19, especially those involving housing? You’re not alone!
Please join LGBTQ Allyship and Ingersoll Gender Center for a presentation on Renters’ Rights in Seattle and King County on Tuesday, May 19th from 3p-4p PST.
We will be sharing information on LGBTQ housing history, the Landlord/Tenant Act and Fair Housing Law, how to exercise your renters’ rights(especially during COVID-19), and more. Come learn about our resources and support available to our communities and get some answers on dealing with housing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
You can RSVP here: https://ingersoll.typeform.com/to/k6WJ5q.
After RSVPing, you will receive the information about the Zoom call.
Please email Taylor Farley at taylor@allyship.org with any questions.

Unemployment Benefits Q&A Webinar
2020-05-18 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Online
Please join Unemployment Law Project as they answer questions about how the Coronavirus is affecting unemployment benefits. This webinar is open to the general public. We will be taking questions from participants. Mondays at 12:00 PM PDT – to register visit https://bit.ly/webinar-ulp

Youth Advisory Council Instagram Live Chat
2020-05-17 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | Online
Members of Gay City’s Youth Advisory Council will go live on the @YAMWashington and @GayCity Instagram accounts to talk about ways to support LGBTQ+ youth in quarantine, how they have been supported, how to keep busy, what’s been bringing them joy, and more! Join them weekly on Sundays starting at 3:30PM

UTOPIA Seattle's QTBIPOC Virtual Support Group
2020-05-12 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Online
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 Coordinator Adrianna Suluai @206-653-1941 or by email @ Adrianna@utopiaseattle.org.
Regirster Link: https://bit.ly/2L4I19y

TransAction: "Leitis in Waiting"
2020-05-07 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Online
In honor of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, U.T.O.P.I.A. Seattle is proud to present a special online TransAction screening of the film ‘Leitis in Waiting’ followed by Talanoa with Leiti and Transgender activist Joleen Mataele who is featured in the film. “Leitis in Waiting” is the story of Joey Mataele and the Tonga leitis, an intrepid group of native transgender women fighting a rising tide of religious fundamentalism and intolerance in their South Pacific Kingdom. The film follows Joey, a devout Catholic of noble descent, as she organizes an exuberant beauty pageant presided over by a princess, provides shelter and training for a young contestant rejected by her family, and spars with American-financed evangelicals threatening to resurrect colonial-era laws that would criminalize the leitis’ lives. With unexpected humor and extraordinary access to the Kingdom’s royals and religious leaders, Joey’s emotional journey reveals what it means to be different in a society ruled by tradition, and what it takes to be accepted without forsaking who you are.
Please tune in to U.T.O.P.A. Seattle’s facebook page or youtube channel on May 7, 2020 Thursday evening at 7pm to watch with us and hear from the amazing Joleen Mataele.

Translations: Seattle Transgender Online Film Festival
2020-05-07 - 2020-05-10 | WA
Translations: Seattle Transgender Online Film Festival is a groundbreaking film festival that provides the Pacific Northwest with a venue for films by, for, and about transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse people and the issues facing the community. Launched in 2006, Translations places emphasis on visibility and positive representations. In 2020, we are going online in partnership with the Northwest Film Forum.
Tickets to individual events are $0-25 sliding scale.
Festival passes are $50, $75, or $100 sliding scale.
https://threedollarbillcinema.org/translations/films

Gay City: Queer Community Conversations
2020-05-05 12:30 - 13:30 UTC | Online
Join Gay City May 5 as they speak to Daniel Ediger of the Northwest Justice Project and Washington Law Help who will reveal your rights as a tenant in light of COVID-19. Register today for more information!
Queer Community Conversations is an online conversation with our community where we discuss the concerns affecting LGBTQ people in Washington State during COVID-19, share queer-affirming resources, and create a space for LGBTQ voices to be heard.

Give Big
2020-05-05 - 2020-05-06 | WA

Seattle Trans and Nonbinary Community Zoom Meetup
2020-04-30 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | WA
Presented by: Seattle Trans & Nonbinary Community
Online video meetup using Zoom, for the Seattle Trans & Nonbinary Community! Check-in with your fellow trans/nonbinary community members, say hi, hang out.
In this stay-at-home world, video meetups are becoming a wonderful way for many to combat social isolation, meet others, and build social support.
Please join if at all interested! This is new for all of us, so most of us will not know each other. If you are socially anxious, this is a good opportunity to see others in the community, and you can always drop off if it becomes too much. ☺️

GLAAD: Together in Pride: You are Not Alone Livestream Event
2020-04-26 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | WA
GLAAD will host “Together in Pride: You are Not Alone,” a livestream event on Sunday, April 26 at 5pm PT on GLAAD’s YouTube channel and Facebook Live. The event will highlight the LGBTQ response to COVID-19 and amplify messages of acceptance and affirmation to the LGBTQ community and people living with HIV during this unprecedented time. The livestream will raise funds for LGBTQ community centers that are members of CenterLink.
GLAAD announced that Kesha and Melissa Etheridge will perform during the event, with special guests including Billy Eichner, Matt Bomer, Lilly Singh, Adam Lambert, Bebe Rexha, Dan Levy, Mj Rodriguez, Wilson Cruz, Kathy Griffin, Gigi Gorgeous, Nats Getty, Michelle Visage, Javier Muñoz, Sean Hayes, Sharon Stone, and Tatiana Maslany. The livestream event will feature performances, interviews, and video messages. More guests will be announced soon. Actor and producer Erich Bergen is creating the event with GLAAD.
At a time when some LGBTQ people could be isolating in homes that are not affirming, GLAAD is bringing together the biggest LGBTQ stars and allies to send messages of love, support and acceptance,” said GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. “So many LGBTQ people, especially our youth, depend on support from local community centers around the country, and during this time of financial distress, we must come together as a community to ensure that all LGBTQ organizations can continue their life-saving work.”
“LGBTQ centers are the heart of the community, and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic these centers have continued to provide vital connectivity and services, pivoting to virtual programming, modifying in-person services when possible, and ensuring that their communities have resources and support when they need it the most,” said Denise Spivak, Interim CEO of CenterLink.

TransAction: Screening of Paradise Bent & Talanoa
2020-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | WA
On Thursday 4/23/20 from 6pm-8pm, U.T.O.P.I.A. Seattle is hosting an online screening of the 1999 film Paradise Bent: Gender Diversity in Samoa followed by Talanoa (dialogue).
If you are interested in joining us that evening, please register using the following link: https://bit.ly/3bcEGkr
When you register, you will receive an invite via email with a Teams link that you will be using to join us that evening.
Microsoft Teams can be accessed by downloading the application when you receive the invitation to join. Or it can be accessed via the web through the link provided in your invitation to join.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us on here or by email at tepa@utopiaseattle.org.

Tenants Rights Webinar
2020-04-21 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | WA
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.

BIPOC Al-Anon
2020-04-19 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | WA
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/Non Binary NA
2020-04-19 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | WA

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!

Inclusive Womxn AA
2020-04-16 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | WA

Real Talk - QTBIPOC Support Group (UTOPIA Seattle)
2020-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | WA
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

Ingersoll COVID-19 Video Call
2020-04-12 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | WA
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!

Trans Day of Visibility
2020-03-31 | WA

Open Training for Legal Professionals: Intro to Legal Allyship
2020-03-30 13:30 - 15:00 UTC | WA
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

Open Training for Legal Professionals: Intro to Legal Allyship
2020-03-26 11:30 - 13:00 UTC | WA
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

Trans Peer Support Group
2020-03-11 19:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk) | WA
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

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 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
