Grand Rapids Trans Foundation

Due to ongoing repairs from the recent flooding, we are temporarily rehousing over to the Kingsley Building (right across Lake Drive, less than a block away)! We are pivoting from our twice-weekly pop-ups to new stable drop-in hours, to ensure our services can still reach our community. STARTING THIS FRIDAY (April 3), our drop-in hours at this new space will be: Monday-Friday, 1-5pm. Entrance is located on the east side of the building, by the parking lot. Ramps and elevators are available. Go to the second floor, turn right, Suite 220! 💫 Thank you for your patience and flexibility during this time! [Image Description: set against a blue and pink cloudy background, text reads: "Due to flooding & repairs, Grand Rapids Trans Foundation has temporarily moved to the Kingsley Building (right across lake drive)! 1430 Robinson Rd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. Second floor, Suite #220. New drop-in hours: MONDAY through FRIDAY, 1:00-5:00 PM. Questions or concerns? Email [email protected]."]

Especially now, please SUPPORT TRANS FUTURES! 🌺 There are still tickets available for "Flourish: Our 10-Year Celebration" event, and we'd love to have you come and celebrate with us. We'll be enjoying specialty mocktails & cocktails (from Let's Stay Home), delicious food, socializing, games, engagement, incredible raffle items, and live music! ✨ Get your tickets today! tinyurl.com/grtf-flourish-2026 (Link also in our Linktree) 🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵 [Image Description: A background with beautiful Art Nouveau stylings, with swooping stylized lines, orange poppies in the lower corners, and a color palette of dark maroon, burnt orange, dark teal, and cream. Alternating cursive and blocky text reads "Flourish, our 10-Year Celebration. Support Trans Futures. Get your Ticket here: tinyurl.com/grtf-flourish-2026. May 14, 2026, 6 to 9 PM, The Revel Center."]

As we prep for our Celebration event next Thursday, our office will be closed for the entirety of the week (May 11-15)! We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have urgent needs, please email us! Otherwise, we will be back to business as usual on Monday, May 18. Please keep an eye on our calendar for updates: grtransfoundation.org/event/ [Image description: On a background of a downtown sunset in Grand Rapids, text reads: "GRTF will be closed May 11-15, 2026 for Event Prep."]

Who's in the mood for a PRE-PRIDE PIZZA PARTY?! ✨🍕✨ If you're around Grand Rapids on Memorial Day (Monday, 5/25), swing by The Mitten Brewing Co. (@mittenbrewingco ) to snag some delicious pizza! A whopping 50% of food sales (including take-out) will be donated to Grand Rapids Trans Foundation (@grtransfoundation ), supporting vital Trans services here in West MI. Mark your calendars, and we hope to see you there! 🍕 Event page can be found in GRTF's Linktree! And a big shout-out to @mittenfoundation for the support!💖 [Image Description: set against bright neon pinks and blues, two slices of neon pizze and a neon teal heart, text reads "Fundraiser at Mitten Brewing Co. Monday, 5/25, 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM. 50% of Food Sales (including Take-Out) donated to Grand Rapids Trans Foundation."]

You have ONE WEEK left to snag your tickets for our 10-Year Celebration! 🌺 Specialty mocktails & cocktails, delicious food, socializing, games, engagement, raffles, and live music and entertainment! Come celebrate with us!✨ Get your tickets & more info at tinyurl.com/grtf-flourish-2026! (Link in Linktree!) 🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵 [Image Description: A background with beautiful Art Nouveau stylings, with swooping stylized lines, orange poppies in the lower corners, and a color palette of dark maroon, burnt orange, dark teal, and cream. Alternating cursive and blocky text reads "Flourish, our 10-Year Celebration. One Week Away! Get your Ticket here: tinyurl.com/grtf-flourish-2026. May 14, 2026, 6 to 9 PM, The Revel Center."]

Celebration. Resilience. Impact. 🌺 Join us for Flourish: Our 10-Year Celebration, celebrating a decade of Trans-focused service in West MI. We'll kick off with specialty drinks (from Let's Stay Home), delicious food, socializing, games, engagement, raffles, and live music and entertainment! We will end with a short program and dessert. Only NINE DAYS left to secure your spot, so visit the event page in our Linktree for more info! Come celebrate with us!✨ 🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵 [Image Description: A background with beautiful Art Nouveau stylings, with swooping stylized lines, orange poppies in the corners, and a color palette of dark maroon, burnt orange, dark teal, and cream. Alternating cursive and blocky text reads "Grand Rapids Trans Foundation invites you to Flourish, our 10-Year Celebration. Save the Date! May 14, 2026, 6 to 9 PM, The Revel Center. A celebratory evening of socializing, premium selections of food & drinks, live music & performances, and raffle prizes."]

JUST A COUPLE DAYS REMAIN TO APPLY or our 2026-2027 Trans Academic Scholarships! This year, we'll be awarding $20,000 to local Trans & Nonbinary students! 🏳️‍⚧️ To be eligible, you must 1) be Trans / Nonbinary / Non-cis, and 2) be attending a college, school, or vocational training in Kent County, MI (including satellite campuses like GVSU and Ferris, as well as vocational programs in cosmetology, yoga, welding, coding, massage therapy, etc). Deadline is May 1, 2026, at 11:59pm. ✨ (Extensions available for Financial Release only.) More info linked in our Linktree. #GRTF #GRTransFoundation #SupportTransFutures [Image Description: The background in the top half shows big billowy clouds in blues and pinks, with a starry deep blue night sky. Bold text reads "GR Trans Foundation's Trans Academic Scholarships." On angled color swathes in purples and blues below that, text reads "$20,000 for Transgender & Nonbinary Students. Applications Now Open for 2026-2027. Deadline: May 1, 2026. Awards up to $2,500 each. Kent County (MI) colleges/vocational programs only. No age restrictions or GPA requirements. Students of Color & students with disabilities encouraged to apply! Privacy is respected. Questions? Contact us at [email protected]." There is also a QR code in the low righthand corner for application and more info.]

Finding community doesn't have to be daunting! Join us NEXT THURSDAY for our Cheers, Queers! Our Happy Hour social at Vivant Brewery + Spirits from 6-9pm. 💖 Co-sponsored by GR Trans Foundation & Grand Rapids Pride Center. "Cheers, Queers!" currently happens TWICE per month: one standard happy hour at Brewery Vivant, and one non-alcoholic meetup at Lotus Brew. Important details for this week's event! 🌈 Bring a friend or come solo – all are welcome! 🌈 No purchase necessary 🌈 $2 off all beverages for attendees 🌈 Food will be available for purchase 🌈 18+ only [Image Description: set against a blue cloudy background, a rainbow peeks down from the top edge and a Trans rainbow peeks up from the bottom edge. Text reads "Cheers, Queers! Our Happy Hour. May 7 from 6-9 PM. Vivant Brewery + Spirits. $2 off all beverages! No purchase required. Hosted by Grand Rapids Trans Foundation and Grand Rapids Pride Center. Location at Brewery Vivant. Meet and greet!"]

Did you know you can play bingo, win cash prizes, AND support vital Trans services at the same time? ✨ Join us on Sunday, May 31, at @theaptlounge to enjoy bingo, instant games (🍌&🍒), cash prizes, incredible drag performances, good drinks, and good company! All proceeds go towards the vital services of GR Trans Foundation. 🏳️‍⚧️ Featuring the incredible Jasinya Maria Sanchez (@jasinyamaria )! For our Round 8 of bingo (coverall), we have a PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT! Currently, our Jackpot is sitting at $345+ (in 53 pulls or less). If there are no winners in 53 draws or less, we continue playing until someone wins ($50 consolation prize), and the prize pot and draw number increases for the next month. Show up for your chance to win BIG! Check out game rules, costs, and play schedule at our Linktree! CASH ONLY. No cover. 21+. Hope to see you there! ✨ [Image Description: In bold colorful lettering reads "Amazeballs Bingo! Hosted by The Apartment Lounge. Benefiting Grand Rapids Trans Foundation. Cash Only. With Jasinya Maria Sanchez! Sunday, May 31, 6:30-8:30 PM. Progressive Jackpot! Starts at $345+, Game 8 (coverall), in 53 numbers or less, consolation prize $50."]

A huge shout-out to a new GRTF sponsor, Suppression 2 Expression Counseling! 🙌 They've chosen to sponsor our life-changing Academic Scholarship program, which supports Trans & Nonbinary people as they pursue their educational goals! We're incredibly grateful for community partners who work towards strengthening Trans Futures. THANK YOU, @suppression2expression ! 💖 [Image Description: on an off-white background, framed by splashes of Trans flag colors, bold text reads "THANK YOU to Suppression 2 Expression Counseling, an Official Sponsor of our Trans Academic Scholarships." In the bottom right corner is the GR Trans Foundation logo.]

Find your new Trans / Queer bestie... outside of the bar scene! ✨ Join us THIS THURSDAY for our "Cheers, Queers! An LGBTQIA+ Social Event" at @lotusbrewcoffeedrybar from 6-8pm. 💖 Co-sponsored by @grtransfoundation & @grandrapidspridecenter . "Cheers, Queers!" currently happens TWICE per month: one standard happy hour at Brewery Vivant, and one non-alcoholic meetup at Lotus Brew. Important details! 🌈 Bring a friend or come solo – all are welcome! 🌈 Lotus has a full dry bar / mocktail menu (see their website for more info)! 🌈 No purchase necessary; however, pastries, full dry bar / mocktail menu, espresso drinks, teas, sodas, & coffee will be available for purchase. 🌈 Outside food can be brought into the venue, but please no outside bevvies. Instead, support Lotus with a drink purchase! Nearby food: KCM, Red Bowl, Asada, and Black Napkin. 🌈 Venue is all-ages, but this event is 18+. 🌈 See event page for more details! [Image Description: set against a purple cloudy background, a rainbow peeks down from the top edge and a Trans rainbow peeks up from the bottom edge. Text reads "Cheers, Queers! A Non-Alcoholic Meetup. April 23 from 6-8 PM. Lotus Brew Coffee (Queer Dry Bar & Espresso Bar). Hosted by Grand Rapids Trans Foundation and Grand Rapids Pride Center. Location at Lotus Brew. Meet and greet!"]

OUT Loud Comedy GR uplifts queer voices and fosters community in West Michigan by creating vibrant spaces for comedy, art and joy. Come on OUT to the ONLY Queer Comedy Festival in West MI. OUT Loud Comedy Festival is a pride show benefitting the Grand Rapids Trans Foundation. Starring LGBTQIA+ comedians from across the midwest, this evening will feature sets from a variety of stand-up comedians, sketch performers, and improv from an all-star cast! 2 nights. 3 unique, incredible lineups. 3 hilarious shows. You won’t want to miss this opportunity for queer joy and laughter! Stay tuned for lineup announcements!! Tickets: $25 | Doors: 6:15 PM | Showtime: 7 PM TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW AT THE LINK IN OUR BIO! #Pride #OutLoudComedyGR #GrandRapids #PureMichigan #comedy