To Our Gender Nonconforming Youth
According to the National Center for Transgender Equality’s 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey, economic disparities exist between transgender people and the cisgender US population, with 29% of transgender people living in poverty. Trans people of color in DC, particularly, trans women of color, face the greatest economic hardships, with 57% making below $10,000. To learn about the disparities faced by trans persons in our region, check out the Washington, DC Trans Needs Assessment Report.
Here’s what we’re doing today:
Learn about the following local organizations that work tirelessly to ensure that transgender youth have access to resources: Casa Ruby, SMYAL, and The Wanda Alston House. Shout out your favorite transgender advocacy organization on social media using #our100days.
Sample Tweet:
Today I stand in solidarity with LGBTQ youth and I support _____’s work #our100days