Community Spotlight – August 2024

Artist Mom Gives Back to Stand with Trans
Grateful for the Support

Parent, April Kincaid, wrote to our founder, Roz Keith, to share her family’s journey and the profound impact Stand with Trans has had on the family. She detailed
the challenges and triumphs of a mother whose child, Jacklyn, came out as transgender at age 11. Initially, April recognized her child’s true identity and found help.

Despite initial resistance from a school counselor, who advised against transitioning in 6th grade, the family continued their journey in private. Stand
with Trans provided critical support, offering guidance and resources that were instrumental in navigating this challenging path. This organization connected them with professionals and helped them understand pronouns, medical options, and more, ultimately making Jacklyn’s transition smoother and more supported.

Now, having graduated high school, Jacklyn is blossoming, and as a way to express her deep gratitude to Stand with Trans, April is giving back to the organization through her art collection.
She is dedicating 15% of proceeds from her art collection, Love is Love, which will be featured at
her first gallery showing. This gesture reflects both her appreciation and her desire to support other families on similar journeys.

Community Spotlight – July 2024

Young Artist Kicks off PRIDE!

Meet Max. Graphic Designer and Insect Aficionado!

Stand with Trans put out a call to young designers because we wanted a new Pride T-shirt design.
Max submitted the winning entry. Here’s a little bit about him and his interests.

Hi. I’m Max Paige. I live in the metro Detroit area of Michigan and am a 15 year-old freshman at Ferndale High School.
I love art, biology and nature. I enjoy drawing, painting, animating and everything related to animals.

My goal is to attend The College of Creative Studies (CCS) in Detroit Michigan.
Next year, I’ll be a sophomore my plan is to take CCS dual enrollment classes to ensure that I achieve my goals.
I have several pets; a Miniature Dachshund named Sophie and a Guinea Pig named Rocky.

Also, I currently own multiple groups of Isopods. Yes- I love insects!!!

In my pastime, I enjoy participating in various art contests. Another goal of mine is
to one day display my art at local art shows in Michigan.

This photo of me is with one of my sketches that was on display at the Oakland Schools Fine Arts Advisory Council’s 2023-2024 District Points of Pride Exhibit at Oakland Schools.

“It is an honor to have my pride t-shirt design selected by Stand with Trans!”