Want to listen to the full interview? Listen below. This discussion took place back in late Summer before the 2024 Presidential Election. Post election results, TGNC communities are anxiously anticipating more violent policies, more restrictions on gender affirming care and physical harm against trans and gender non-conforming people by this incoming administration and it’s supporters. […]
We are excited to share two more 2024 All Star fellows! Join us in welcoming: Kayla Gore & Kiyomi Fujikawa! Kiyomi Fujikawa (she/her) is a Seattle-based, mixed-race queer trans femme. She’s formerly a Co-Executive Director of Third Wave Fund (2018-2024). Her political home is with queer and trans communities of color and organizing to prevent […]
We do this work on behalf of trans justice activists and warriors. Even as the local, political conditions surrounding trans and non-binary communities continue to worsen, these leaders are rising to meet the moment and support their loved ones in real time. We are grateful for their tremendous resistance. This year, we received nearly 500 […]
The Trans Justice Funding Project is thrilled to share some exhilarating news with you all! With immense enthusiasm, we introduce the latest addition to our family, Ola Osaze. As our new Cultivation Strategist, Ola will lead TJFP’s resource organizing and fundraising strategies! In engaging and building relationships with our wonderful community of supporters and donors, […]
Already in just the first quarter of 2023, we have over 400 anti-trans bills attacking our humanity, and seeking to diminish our power. As lawmakers attempt to hurt us for political gain, TJFP will remain in solidarity with our community and continue to support the fight towards trans liberation. We have a right to exist. […]
It’s that time again! Time for grassroots, trans-led, trans justice groups to apply for funding and for those of us who can, to donate what we can to support their work. Please help us spread the word! Please make sure to read our guidelines first to determine if your group is eligible. The application is currently available […]
We cannot wait to see all of YOU, our friends and special guests, on Zoom today at our Give-a-thon! If you haven’t already, please register to receive your unique link to sign on. REGISTER NOW We hope you can be with us at our Coins for our Community Give-a-thon tonight – and if you can’t, […]
We hope you’ll join the Trans Justice Funding Project fam and community at our virtual event! Together, we have accomplished so much and we cannot wait to celebrate ten years of trans justice with you! ¡Esperamos que se una virtualmente a nuestro evento con la familia y comunidad del Proyecto de Financiamiento de Justicia Trans […]
Last week, we reached our spring fundraising goal of $250,000 (and then some!), thanks to your generosity and support. And over the past weekend, our amazing Community Grantmaking Fellows chose the 204 trans-led grassroots trans justice groups who will be receiving grants this year! There’s more exciting news to share from this year’s groundbreaking and […]
We’re so happy to introduce you to the sixth and last of our Community Grantmaking Fellows, Monserrat Padilla! Monserrat Padilla (she/her/ella) joined the Satterberg Foundation in July 2021 as a Program Officer. Prior to joining Satterberg, Monserrat was the Director of the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network; a multiracial, multilingual, and multi-faith statewide coalition that came […]
We are beyond thrilled to announce Ashe Helm-Hernández as our fifth Community Grantmaking Fellow! Ashe Helm-Hernández (they/ them) is a queer nonbinary Southern Black butch with roots in Louisville, KY. Ashe holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Arts from the Hite Art Institute at the University of Louisville. They have 20 years of […]
We’re delighted to introduce you to our fourth Community Grantmaking Fellow, Evelyn Quintana! Evelyn Quintana (they, them, theirs, elle) is a shapeshifting gender-expansive herbalist, plant enthusiast, and nurturer. Evelyn’s lived experience as a queer Mexican immigrant, sex worker and proximity to state violence has positioned them to become a lifelong accomplice for reproductive justice, abolition, […]