Trans Empowerment Project

In 2023, TEP experienced significant growth across all its programs, expanding its reach and impact within the community. The transitions direct aid program saw a nearly threefold increase in assistance requests, rising from 227 in 2022 to 676 this year. This program provided essential resources such as food, clothing, toiletries, gender-affirming undergarments, and hormone replacement therapy (hrt), with food remaining the most requested resource. Over 60% of aid recipients were unemployed, and 21% faced housing insecurity. In total, TEP allocated approximately $20,000 toward direct aid.the Trans employment Project continued its efforts to connect 2tige job seekers with affirming and inclusive employment opportunities. The Project's job-search group on Facebook grew to nearly 1,500 members, and more than 200 Trans-affirming job listings were posted. Additionally, TEP hosted nine drop-in sessions tailored for 2tige-bipoc individuals and developed comprehensive resources for resume bu