Point of Pride

Grab some markers and paper, and join us in writing uplifting notes to show support and encouragement for #trans people in need! ????? Monday, Nov. 25 ????? 8pm ET / 5pm PT With the holiday season and new year approaching, it's a tough time for many of us. Let’s take a moment to come together, share some hope, and show up for our trans siblings. The cards you write are discretely mailed alongside support packages to trans people with barriers in accessing healthcare. 88% of recipients are trans youth under the age of 24. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/e_UzXcit

Today marks the start of Transgender Awareness Week 2024. In support, BT New Jersey came together in a hybrid format for a letter writing campaign together with Point of Pride. We penned letters to transgender individuals, reminding them that they are #seen, #supported, and #valued. These letters will be mailed by Point of Pride alongside support packages to transgender people with barriers in accessing healthcare. To learn more about Point of Pride's letter writing initiative: https://lnkd.in/eNznqC2s #transgenderawarenessweek2024

Join us in celebrating the resilience, strength, and joy of the trans community through a week of virtual events focused on health and wellness. This Trans Awareness Week, we’re bringing you a series of fireside chats with leading healthcare experts and providers! These virtual sessions are designed to be open, supportive spaces where you can gather valuable information, ask questions, and connect with resources that support trans health and wellness. Each conversation will dive into topics that matter most to our community, led by compassionate experts ready to share insights and answer your questions. Learn more and register below. We look forward to seeing you there! https://lnkd.in/gP7YQEqA

In the Face of Election Results, We Stand Together ????? Today is a hard day.?Last night’s election results have brought a wave of despair and fear for many, especially for trans and gender-diverse individuals who are already among the most marginalized in our country. The profound impacts on our community are clear, and we recognize the grief and pain this change brings. In a world that doesn’t always support us, we support one another. For those of us in regions already experiencing the brunt of anti-trans legislation and discrimination, we understand the resilience that hard times like these demand. Our trans ancestors have shown us what resistance, community care, and collective action look like. Today, we honor them by drawing on their strength and courage. The fight for justice is timeless. We will never stop showing up for one another, even when the path ahead feels more challenging. We keep going because we must. Our commitment to the belief that trans people deserve dignity, care, and the freedom to live authentically is unwavering, and it is grounded in the incredible power of our shared empathy and resolve. Today is a hard day.?Allow yourself to feel what you need to feel. Take time to process and honor your emotions. And when you're ready, join us. Connect, speak out, organize, donate, and continue to show up—for justice, for each other, and for the love that sustains us.

This #TransAwarenessWeek, we’re bringing you a?series of fireside chats?with leading healthcare experts and providers! These virtual sessions are designed to be open, supportive spaces where you can gather valuable information, ask questions, and connect with resources that support trans health and wellness. Each conversation will dive into topics that matter most to our community, led by experts ready to share insights and answer your questions. Learn more and register below.?We look forward to seeing you there! https://lnkd.in/gP7YQEqA

?? Point of Pride’s Annual Trans Surgery Fund is now accepting applications through November 30! This financial aid program helps trans folks access gender-affirming surgery. Visit https://lnkd.in/eK4vaDMk to learn more and apply! P.S. Help us reach more potential applicants! Please like and share this post with your networks.

The latest Anti-Trans Legislative Risk Assessment Map—developed by journalist, trans advocate, and valued member of the Point of Pride Advisory Board Erin Reed, based on her extensive reporting—has just been released. The map highlights an increasingly dangerous landscape for trans and gender diverse individuals across the United States, with a sharp rise in policies that threaten the safety and well-being of both trans youth and adults. Texas now holds a “Do Not Travel” advisory, only the second state after Florida to reach this level of risk. This follows recent actions in Odessa, where a punitive $10,000 penalty was introduced for trans individuals using public restrooms that align with their gender identity. Nationally, the risk level has similarly increased to "High Risk" in response to a troubling rise in anti-trans rhetoric and restrictive policies. Point of Pride has seen firsthand the impact of these changes: two in three people we serve live in high-risk states, and more applicants than ever are reaching out from these areas. Many report fear, anxiety, and profound uncertainty about their ability to live safely and authentically in their own communities. With increasing restrictions, countless individuals are left without access to public spaces or basic healthcare services without the threat of discrimination. This elevated risk climate serves as a stark reminder that the lives of #trans and gender diverse people are continuously impacted by a wave of harmful laws. These policies are not only discriminatory but have real, devastating consequences for individuals seeking to live their truth. Point of Pride remains unwavering in our commitment to ensuring that those affected by these challenges receive the support and resources they need—not only to survive, but to thrive.

A new study published in?JAMA Pediatrics?has revealed overwhelmingly positive findings regarding the long-term satisfaction of trans and gender diverse youth who have undergone gender-affirming medical care. At Point of Pride, we have long understood and witnessed the life-saving power of gender-affirming care.?Learn more: https://lnkd.in/et7Yqn5a

Happy International Pronouns Day! ?????? Explore our definitive guide to pronouns, where we answer all your questions—what they are, why they matter, and how to use them respectfully, especially for trans people: https://lnkd.in/gcdw57Wf

Point of Pride is excited to announce that $163,600 in financial assistance has been awarded to 117 recipients through the 2024 HRT Access Fund. These recipients will receive gender-affirming hormone therapy (HRT) support, including lab work, prescription drug coverage, and telemedical visits, at no cost to them. This year, we are proud to have partnered with the National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition, which provided funding for 49 Black recipients, ensuring more BIPOC trans individuals have access to life-saving HRT. A special thank you to our partner providers Plume Clinic, FOLX Health, QueerMed, QueerDoc, TrueU, and Spectrum: The Other Clinic for providing outstanding healthcare to our recipients and our community.