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Financial aid for access to gender affirming care and accessories

Published 3 months ago • 1 min read

So many great organizations offer financial aid and direct support to trans folks in need of health and wellness care.

Several offer special grants and services for minors; check websites to determine eligibility.

​Point of Pride - Free chest binders and femme shapewear for all ages; Electrolysis Support Fund; Trans Surgery Fund and HRT Access Fund for 18+

Note: Point of Pride's Thrive Fund covers stuff like: document fees, voice therapy, wigs, prosthetics, waxing, and reproductive health services for all ages. Application period is from August 1-30. Info session on July 29 at 3pm ET. Register here or watch a previously recorded session.

​Campaign for Southern Equality, Trans Youth Emergency Project - Microgrants, patient navigation support, and accurate information to impacted families of trans kids.

​The Queer Trans Project - Free gender affirming items for trans folks in US; flight support to reach gender-affirming care or relocate to safety.

​North Texas TRANSportation Network - Provides grants to Texas families seeking out-of-state health care for trans and gender-expansive minors. Serving 113 counties in North, East, and West Texas.

Any others to add to this list? Let me know!

Mandy Giles (she/her)
Founder and CEO
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Mandy Giles (she/her)

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