Any chance you’re at Creating Change in Chicago, Illinois? If you are, TJFP will be speaking today, Thursday, January 21 at 3:15 PM to brainstorm and skill share how we have survived and how we can thrive within and outside the system at Power On: Building Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Economic Justice. And later today […]
Over the past few years TJFP has been lucky to have worked with some of the greatest hearts and minds committed to trans justice. Many of you know that our beloved co-founder, Karen Pittelman has been working tirelessly behind the scenes as a full time volunteer staff member since TJFP’s inception, making it what it […]
We’re so ready to release our 2015 annual report into the world! We can’t one minute more to share information about our fabulous grantees, updates about our unique model, the directory (2013-2015), moving articles, infographics and more. So please stay with us! The report is on the way. And if you’ll be at this year’s Creating […]
Ok, ok… while today is your last chance to make a tax-deductible gift in 2015 , it isn’t your last chance to support TJFP! Because many grassroots groups are not 501c3s and don’t have fiscal sponsors, we have a innovative model to support these groups simply and directly. We think this model is an exciting opportunity […]
Applications are now open for Trans Justice Funding Project’s 2016 grants! It’s that time again! Time for grass roots, 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! En Español. Please make sure to read […]
Thank you Pride.com for the shout out in 5 Resources Every Trans Person Should Know About along with TJFP grantees Trans Women of Color Collective (TWOCC) and Trans Lifeline. What a fantastic list to be a part of! Please check it out and share.
On this Giving Tuesday the Trans Justice Funding Project encourages to give where your heart desires! There are so many groups working on critical issues to keep trans communities alive and strong and they need our support. Also, please stay with us as TJFP continues to travel over the next several months, listening to trans, Two Spirit and gender non […]
What a fun few days it’s been getting to spend time with so many fantastic people! Thank you TransLatina Network for honoring us along with so many other great recipiants at your 3rd annual CRIS Awards. Thank you to the Miss Major-Jay Toole Building for Social Justice (MMJT) Giving Circle for taking us on a hike to […]
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: […]
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.
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!
“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 […]