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11/06/2015

TJFP is Hiring!

The Trans Justice Funding Project (TJFP) is hiring! We’re looking for someone who LOVES logistics, has database experience, is a problem solving Jedi and is passionate about trans justice! If you are interested in applying please read the job description below and follow the application requirements. Trans Justice Funding Project Administrative Coordinator Position Deadline to Apply: […]

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11/04/2015

TJFP to recieve the CRIS Award at the 3rd Annual Translatina Network Awards

Many thanks to the Translatina Network for selecting the TJFP as one of the recipiants of the 2015 Community Recognition in Spirit Award!  We’re excited beyond words!  Join us on Friday to celebrate? For more information, check out the Facebook event page here.

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11/03/2015

TJFP Joins Black Out: Understanding LGBTQ Advocacy and Black Communities Webinar Panel

Register here to be apart of, Black Out: Understaning LGBTQ Advocacy and Back Communities. This webinar hosted by ABFE, a philanthropic partnership for black communities is featuring a fabulous panel that you wont want to miss! Sponsored by Funders for LGBT Issues and The Third Wave Fund. Spots are limited so sign up today!  

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11/02/2015

Are transgender issues the next issue after gay marriage? TJFP gets mentioned in The Chronicle of Philanthropy

“Although nonprofit work on behalf of the transgender community has been going on for decades, said Kris Hayashi, executive director at the Transgender Law Center, “I definitely have also heard people talk about transgender issues as the next issue after marriage. “Increased awareness about the struggles transgender people face has not translated to more money […]

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10/28/2015

TJFP mentioned in Advocate article, Here’s How the Feds Can Fight Trans Murders

“Last Thursday morning, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi grieved the loss of at least 21 transgender women murdered in the U.S. this year as a result of anti-trans bias. “We can pass a law, we can help to break down barriers in people’s minds,” said Pelosi at her morning press briefing, according to the Washington […]

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10/16/2015

TJFP at the Multi-Faith Transgender Summit!

TJFP is so honored to be speaking today at the Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religon and Ministry’s Multi-Faith Transgender Summit!  TJFP director Gabriel Foster will be one of the key note speakers along with Valerie Spencer. If you’re in the Bay Area, check out the summit’s schedule here.

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10/15/2015

Drunktown’s Finest showing in Asheville, NC tonight!

Asheville!  Tonight is your opportunity to support a film written and directed by a Navajo trans woman AND TJFP’s upcoming Sweetgrass Award that will make grants to Native American/Two Spirit groups and organizations in the US working for trans justice. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online. Here is a back up link just […]

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10/07/2015

Miss Major’s Retirement Party!

The Trans Justice Funding Project is delighted to be a part of honoring the work and legacy of Miss Major! We hope you too will help celebrate this amazing lover and fighter-who has paved the way for so of many us.  Please share, donate or attend if you can.  Be part of a historical moment! Dear […]

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09/25/2015

Show up and Show out! Drunktown’s Finest comes to Atlanta!

Hey Atlanta! Here’s a great opportunity to  support a film written and directed by a Navajo trans woman AND TJFP’s upcoming award that will make grants to Native American/Two Spirit groups and organizations in the US working for trans justice. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 26th and bring yourself, a friend, or a group to support the debut […]

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09/23/2015

“Listen To Our Voices” 11 activists discuss the past, present, and future of the trans rights movement.

TJFP made the list! From the Compton Cafeteria Riots in San Francisco to Pride Receptions at the White House, where have we been and where are we headed? Check out this historical trans organizing timeline with comments and interviews from Miss Major, Pauline Park, Marcie Chase, Susan Stryker, Jamison Green and more! Also, readers of this article are […]

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09/17/2015

Sustaining trans justice through art!

Just as we believe there is no one way to do trans justice, we also believe there is no one way to volunteer or donate! Over the past few years artist and activist Roan Boucher has donated 50% of all proceeds from his Queers Demand prints to the Trans Justice Funding Project! In addition to being a fabulous […]

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09/15/2015

TJFP and Kate Bernstein are dreaming big!

It’s always a great time to fund trans justice work!  But stay tuned, because author, activist, artist and gender theorist Kate Bornstien and the Trans Justice Funding Project are making big plans to fundraise for trans led, grassroots work in 2016! If you haven’t already, sign up for the new TJFP mailing list to stay connected!

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