Who Are We ?
Our Support Group is comprised of resilient black transgender women hailing from the close- knit town of Elgin, Illinois, is passionately dedicated to addressing and combating the dual challenges of domestic violence and transgender discrimination. In our pursuit of creating a more inclusive and safer community, we engage in multifaceted initiatives. Firstly, we organize community workshops aimed at raising awareness about domestic violence, its manifestations, and avenues for seeking help.
Our Mission and Goal
We are committed to establishing a robust support system for survivors, offering counseling services, legal assistance, and safe spaces.Our educational initiatives focus on dispelling misconceptions surrounding transgender individuals, fostering understanding, and advocating for the implementation of inclusive policies. By weaving together these comprehensive efforts, we aspire to not only alleviate the immediate impact of domestic violence but also dismantle the systemic barriers contributing to transgender discrimination. Our organization strives to empower, educate, and uplift the black transgender individuals in our community in Elgin, fostering a sense of resilience and solidarity.
Commitment To Our Community
TransActual are committed to ensuring our work is anti-racist and that an intersectional approach is embedded in all that we do. We make sure that people of colour, people of all genders (and none), and disabled people are actively involved in planning our work and making decisions.
As a Support group , we commit to ongoing community engagement work to ensure that we assist as many black trans and non-binary people as possible.
If there’s something you think we ought to be working on, or if you’ve got an idea for a new initiative, we’re open to suggestions. Email us at haileymageneligin@gmail.com with New Initiative as the Subject
How can you Help Elgin Trans Women?
Volunteer With Us : To find out if we’re currently looking for volunteers, visit our volunteering page.
Help Build and Grow our Work : Elgin Trans Women are fundraising to ensure that our work remains sustainable. You can DONATE HERE
Inquiries : Do you have an inquiry about how we operate in our community? Or you want to come spend some time with us during our events ? Email us : haileymageneligin@gmail.com
Share Your Story : Are you a black trans women in Elgin or Illinois ? Consider sharing your story with Us to motivate hundreds of black trans women in our community who are likely going through the same things that you might have overcome.