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Stand with Trans empowers and supports transgender youth and their loved ones.

Stand with Trans was founded in February, 2015. As a federally approved, not for profit, all donations are tax deductible to the extent the law allows.

Understanding the Impact of Restricted Trans Health Care

by Anthony Martinez | May 1, 2024 | Announcements, Media, Medically Speaking

Over the past year, the Trevor Project reported that 1 in every 5 trans and nonbinary young person attempted suicide over the past year, twice the rate that of their cisgender peers. Not only does the population face high mental health risks, they also face barriers...

Pride Design Competition 2024

by Anthony Martinez | Apr 24, 2024 | Announcements, Media

Stand with Trans is hosting a Pride Design Competition and we want YOU to submit your best creative graphic design featuring the Stand with Trans logo and colors! What's in it for you? - Every participant will be entered to WIN a FREE Stand with Trans Water Bottle! -...

Empowering Youth Literacy With Art

by Anthony Martinez | Apr 4, 2024 | Announcements, Media

April 4, 2024 Amidst the concerning decline in youth readership, Stand with Trans and esteemed art therapist Kelly Darke are teaming up to revolutionize the Banned Books Club. Through this creative partnership, young participants combine literature and creative...

LGBTQ+ Book Review: If I Can Give You That by Michael Gray Bulla

by Anthony Martinez | Apr 1, 2024 | Book Review, Media

If I Can Give You That written by Michael Gray Bulla,Published by Quill Tree Books, 2023Seventeen-year-old Gael (he/him) is used to avoiding people and keeping to himself. Between supporting his mother through her bouts of severe depression, dealing with his...

Oakland County, Michigan Directory

by StandwithTrans7821 | Mar 5, 2024 | Announcements, Media

March 5, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stand with Trans has received a grant from the Filmer Foundation to create a directory of gender-affirming and trans-friendly resources specific to Oakland County in Michigan. We are looking for medical and mental healthcare...

Statement: Tragic Loss of Nex Benedict

by Anthony Martinez | Feb 23, 2024 | Announcements, Media

Statement on the Death of Nex Benedict February 23, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Equality Michigan, Grand Rapids Pride Center, Great Lakes Bay Pride, Outcenter Southwest Michigan, the SJ Call-In Coalition, and Stand with Trans jointly issue this statement in response to...

Press Release: Stand with Trans Brings Families Together for Share the Love

by Anthony Martinez | Jan 26, 2024 | Announcements, Media

Stand with Trans Brings Families Together for Share the Love A family friendly event hosted by Stand with Trans including games, food, and more.January 26, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lev Ryan Levett (they,them) Program Manager Lev@standwithtrans.org ...

Press Release: Free Transgender Youth Therapy Assistance for Florida Residents

by Anthony Martinez | Jan 24, 2024 | Announcements, Media

Free Transgender Youth Therapy Assistance for Florida Residents Stand with Trans announces the expansion of its Therapy Assistance Program (T.A.P.) to residents of Florida.January 24, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lev Ryan Levett (they,them) Program Manager...

Stand with Trans’ Vic Gipson quoted by CBS News

by Cameron Parkins | Aug 3, 2023 | Media

Stand with Trans' Vic Gipson quoted by CBS NewsIn June, Vic Gipson (Support Specialist for Stand with Trans) was quoted in CBSNews.com's article, "Mental health of LGBTQ youth worsening in current "hostile political climate," survey finds."Mailing Address 23332...

Stand with Trans in the News

by Cameron Parkins | Jun 19, 2023 | Media

Stand with Trans in the NewsRoz Keith was recently featured in a Pride Source article, titled, "What Pride Means." Our Trans Lifeline Library was recently covered in The Detroit Free Press.Mailing Address 23332 Farmington Rd #84 Farmington, MI 48336Call...