Resources
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, state and local grants, and donations from local small business owners, we are able to offer the following selection of grants, free garments, free therapist letters, and free giveaways. Sign up for our newsletter to receive program updates by email.
Grants
Grants are funds that can be requested for free and which do not need to be returned if received.
Rental Relief Fund
Emergency rental assistance
Transgender, non binary, gender fluid, gender expansive, and/or Two Spirit residents of the Central Valley may apply once a year for emergency rent assistance.
Communities of Care
Grants for Medical Transition
Transgender, non-binary, gender-fluid, gender expansive, and/or Two-Spirit residents of the Central Valley may apply for monetary or physical/logistical assistance for gender affirming care.
Garments
The following programs offer free gender affirming garments to eligible applicants. These programs are coordinated by Arien Reed (he/they), the Navigating Gender Together Coordinator and a transgender board member. These programs are intended to help transgender people in the Central Valley live fuller and safer lives.
Shapewear Program
Central Valley residents may apply for a free shapewear garment from among three different styles.
Gaff Program
Central Valley residents may apply up to two times a year. Each application is for one free gaff of a chosen style.
Binder Program
Central Valley residents may apply up to two times per year for free binders or binding tape. Each application is for one binder or roll of binding tape.
Packer & Packing Garment Program
Central Valley residents may apply for one free packer in your choice of color and size, and one packer holder garment in your choice of style, color, and size.
Breast Forms & Pocket Bra Program
Central Valley residents may apply for one free pair of breast forms and one pocket bra from among a selection of sizes, styles, and colors.
Gender Affirming Service Giveaways
The following programs offer gift certificates donated by local businesses who want to support the trans members of their community. If it wasn't for the generosity of these small business owners, these programs would not exist.
Gender-Affirming Haircut Certificate Monthly Giveaway
Central Valley residents are eligible to apply once per month for a chance to receive a gift certificate for one free Gender-Affirming Haircut from Misty of the StylistMis Salon in Clovis. At the end of each month, one lucky winner will be selected and notified.
Gender-Affirming Nail Service Certificate Monthly Giveaway
Each month, one lucky winner will receive a free Gender-Affirming Nail Service from Jesus of Mexican Man Nails. Central Valley residents are eligible to apply once per month.
Therapist Letters
Most medical practitioners require 1-2 letters from a licensed therapist that demonstrates support for a person's gender transition before allowing that person to receive hormones or undergo a surgical procedure to affirm their gender. These therapist letters must meet the WPATH guidelines of care, and most therapists require a number of therapy sessions and/or monetary compensation before they will write them. Thanks to two local, affirming therapists, we are able to arrange for trans persons in California to receive up to two letters for free upon the completion of a free virtual counseling session.
WPATH Letters of Support
No Cost Letters of Support
For 1-2 free letters of support for medical transition, email April Taylor-Salery, LMFT (she/her) at april@affirmingfamilycounseling.com to schedule your video session assessment. This service can only be offered to individuals who are in the state of California due to licensure requirements.
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