✨It's time for another Volunteer Open House! If you missed our last one, or we're hoping for one in person, now is the time! Join us at the Chicago Liberation Center on May 31st from 12:30PM - 3:30PM!✨
This welcoming event is a great opportunity to meet the community behind TUF, explore what we do, and find out how you can be part of it.
Enjoy complimentary food and beverages while taking part in a variety of activities designed to spark conversation, share resources, and build connections. Whether you’re new to TUF or already familiar with our work, everyone is invited to come through, ask questions, and engage in a supportive, affirming space. All ages are welcome to join us! We will have activities for children in attendance.
Register for free today!
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🏳️⚧️ Wondering where we'll be this Pride season? 🏳️⚧️
Check out our ever growing list of Pride festivals we'll be attending! As we grow closer to June, keep an eye out for volunteer opportunities, non-festival Pride events, and more! We can't wait to see you all face-to-face this summer!
Need more info on our Pridefest attendance?
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🏳️⚧️Where will we be this week from 5/11 to 5/17?🏳️⚧️
✨May 12th✨
Our Policy Committee is meeting!
Want to join our Policy Committee?
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✨May 13th✨
Our Grant Committee is meeting!
Want to join our Grant Committee?
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Our TUF Educators are meeting this Wednesday! Want to become a TUF Educator?
🔗/tufeducators
✨May 16th✨
We are so excited to be tabling at the Springfield Pridefest!
Want to come table with us?
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We're very excited to announce our partnership with Lush! We will be tabling at the Oak Brook location this weekend!
Meet us @ 859 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
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✨JUST OVER 3 WEEKS UNTIL BUZZ THE RAINBOW✨
This is our T E N T H year
✨ Pay what you can event for short hair rainbow hair color/cuts
✨ All money collected from the event and all pride month is donated to @bravespacealliance and @transupfrontil
✨ DJ set by @stevenoahtrax
✨ Drag performances from @lilithbabylon@moxxietocin and MORE
✨ Food provided by @5411empanadas
✨Guest spot artist @cyberhairmag will be joining us for the day!!! 🤘🏼
✨ Hair color donated and sponsored by @dangerjonesbold
We have limited spots left so message to secure your spot for this community give back day!
Text: 815-384-6621
Email: bangsalonchicago1.com
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Tomorrow is the last day of matched donations for any first time monthly donation! Support Trans Up Front today!
This season, help us grow something powerful.
We’re building a community of 50 people giving $10 a month to sustain our work and support trans communities all year long.
Right now, we’re looking for 50 new monthly donors—and you can be one of them!
🌸 Plant a seed with $10/month
🌼 Help trans futures bloom
🌿 Grow community care that lasts beyond the season
✨ Be one of the 50
✨ Show up for trans futures
✨ Receive a special thank-you gift from us to you.
🔗/donate
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Show Up Monthly for Trans Up Front!
This week only, your donation can be matched! Spring is a time for growth, renewal, and showing up for what matters most.
This season, help us grow something powerful.
We’re building a community of 50 people giving $10 a month to sustain our work and support trans communities all year long.
Right now, we’re looking for 50 new monthly donors—and you can be one of them!
🌸 Plant a seed with $10/month
🌼 Help trans futures bloom
🌿 Grow community care that lasts beyond the season
✨ Be one of the 50
✨ Show up for trans futures
✨ Receive a special thank-you gift from us to you.
🔗/donate
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Check out these FAQ's we've had rolling in about our Teen Advisory Board! Still have questions? Feel free to comment below!
As a Teen Advisory Board member, you'll have the chance to build leadership skills, participate in public speaking, peer outreach, advocacy training, and connect with amazing changemakers across Illinois. You'll learn more about how social change happens and how you can advocate for your community!
Apply today!
🔗/advisoryboards
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🏳️⚧️ Help us support more TGNC youth (ages 4–25) and their families across Illinois!
Trans Up Front is a 501(c)(3) that’s completely community funded and 99.9% volunteer run — meaning every dollar goes right back into serving our community.
So far, donations from generous community members have fueled our work. Now, thanks to amazing partner organizations, we’ve been able to identify and work on grant opportunities that could help us reach even more families and provide greater financial assistance. We are hoping to expand our grant writing team with your help!
🌟 If you have grant writing experience and want to make a direct impact for TGNC youth in Illinois, we’d love to connect!
📩 Reach out here on social media or email [email protected]
#transupfrontil #supporttransyouth #fundtranslives #volunteersmakeadifference #volunteerwithus #protecttransyouth #standupfortrans
Looking to support trans and gender-expansive community right now?
Submit a witness slip in support of the proposed HB 5095 Bill today! The more support, the better for it's Senate Executive Committee meeting!
Submit a slip here!
🔗https://ilga.gov/Senate/hearings/details/3072/22962/CreateWitnessSlip/?legislationId=166639&GaId=18&View=Create
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Caregivers, this one is for you. 💙
Join TUF CHAT: Caregivers Helping Affirm Transitions on May 7th at 6:30 PM for an important and supportive conversation.
✨ Featured Resource: T-MASC, Trans Masculine Alliance Sports Club founder Keinan Carpenter
Learn about supporting TGNC youth in sports, the benefits and the controversy as we head into the supreme court decision for HECOX/BPJ and why trans people belong in sports no matter their level.
After the presentation, stay for peer-led conversations with parents and caregivers from across the state. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone — community is here.
🔗 Register: /supportgroups
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🏳️⚧️Where will we be this week from 5/4 to 5/10?🏳️⚧️
✨May 7th✨
Join us for our monthly T.U.F. Chat, a peer-led support group for parents and caregivers across Illinois.
Interested in registering for this support group?
🔗/supportgroups
✨May 9th✨
We are excited to be included in the Trans Youth & Family Action Summit at Center on Halstead! Come by to see our resource table, or join our Executive Director as they host a session on Trans Accessibility!
Attendee Registration:
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✨May 10th✨
Our applications for our Teen, Parent & Caregiver, and Accessibility Advisory Boards close! If you're interested in joining a board this year, this is the time!
Apply today!
🔗/supportgroups
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🏳️⚧️We are happy to announce an official extension to our Advisory Board application deadline! 🏳️⚧️ We always want to make sure we're reaching every corner of our community to offer opportunities to get involved! Trans Up Front has applications open for three separate Advisory Boards right now that YOU can get involved in!
✨Check out what boards you can get involved in!✨
Teen Advisory Board
Accessibility Advisory Board
Parent & Caregiver Advisory Board
Apply today!
🔗/advisoryboards
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