Funds would go to getting a new computer to serve my queer and trans community with Gender Benders, empower black trans individuals to tell their own stories with House of Pentacles, and tell the stories of myself and other trans, feminine, and/or POC individuals with The Tempest.
Funding will go to paying for venue rental for 11-month QTPOC leadership cohort trainings.
With this funding we will be able to keep our website and other operating costs paid, we will be able to
continue to have events and grow our base, and we would be able to get our non profit status solidified.
Funding will go to pay local DJ's for fundraiser to support a Global Black Queer Artist Residency program.
Funding will go to promotional print and online materials for the official launch
of House of Pentacles, a documentary training program by and for trans folks of color.
Funds were used for weekly transgender women support groups, existing Text-Line service, HIV/AIDS testing supplies and kits and marketing.
Support and advocacy for Black MSM (and Black MSM living with HIV/AIDS)members of the community. POZ-EMPOWERMENT seeks to eliminate challenges that keep Black HIV/AIDS posititve men from achieving their goals due to discrimination and stigma.
Funds will go to training and event to help primarily Spanish speaking LGBTQ folks gain access to clinics for PrEP, testing, information on prevention of HIV and STI.transmission.
The funds will be used to break ground and clear the land and host a workshop on the fundamentals of building and creating healing garden spaces on the newly cleared land.
Funds will be used to help provide life skills training to LGBTQ individuals surrounding: education, health/wellness, housing, legal services, and employment.
