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Dear John,
We are moving and shaking to build stronger community bonds to make the Transgender Information & Empowerment Summit (TIES) an unforgettable event! Check out the latest announcements for EV's Fall Season of Programs.
Youth TIES! We're thrilled to debut a groundbreaking event for empowering trans and gender-expansive youth in grades 6-12! Join community partners on October 12th in Richmond, VA, from 2-5pm, for a joyful, supportive space where LGBTQ+ youth and allies can connect, discover, learn, and grow.
Highlights include:
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Talent
&
Fashion
Show
Ball
-
bring
your
favorite
outfits
and
accessories
to
showcase
your
unique
style,
talents,
and
creativity
in
a
youth-only
celebration!
Whether
performing,
walking
the
runway,
or
cheering
on
your
peers,
it's
all
about
discovering
your
authentic
self
in
a
fun,
inclusive
atmosphere.
*
Interactive
Workshops
and
Activities
-
dive
into
exciting
sessions
like
Improv
or
Storytelling
with
Video
designed
to
inspire
and
uplift.
*
Parent/Caregiver
Support
Group
-
hosted
by
He
She
Ze
&
We
from
4-5pm
Don't miss this day of self-expression, storytelling, and queer joy and be part of the first-ever Youth TIES to let your light shine!
(Note: All youth attendees must register. Details and location will be share upon registration.)
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Family Community Art Open House - September 21, 1-3pm
Join us on Saturday at Studio Two-Three new storefront location to celebrate in community and contribute to a storytelling collage that will be displayed at TIES 2024. Bring t-shirts to make custom screen prints and posters to take home! Registration is encouraged but not required to participate.
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Get involved with TIES!
Interested in volunteering or tabling at TIES? We need you! Your support makes a tremendous impact on the trans and gender expansive community. Reach out to [email protected] [[email protected]] with any questions.
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TIES 2024 Sneak Peek:
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Health
Advocacy
Panels
-
Learn
from
affirming
providers
in
Virginia!
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Healing
from
Trauma
-
Discover
treatment
modalities
and
somatic
exercises
you
can
do
anywhere!
*
Legal
Clinics
-
Sign
up
for
a
session
with
an
attorney
to
change
your
name/gender
marker
provided
by
Bary
Law,
VEBA.
and
University
of
Richmond
Law
Center!
*
Free
STI
Testing
-
provided
by
NationZ
Foundation!
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Trans
Storytelling
Workshops
-
Become
a
stronger
advocate
through
storytelling!
*
Empowered
LatinX
Line
dancing
-
Get
your
groove
on!
*
Trans
Elders
Workshop
-
Learn
to
navigate
medical
systems
confidently
as
a
trans
elder!
*
Ally
Training
-
Learn
how
to
better
support
trans
youth!
Registration for TIES will be open the week of October 7th . All attendees must register - location and travel recommendations will be shared at registration.
We couldn’t make TIES a reality without the generous support of our sponsors and community partners. A heartfelt thank you to Diversity Richmond, Thriving Trans Men of Color, Transgender Assistance Program of Virginia, and Health Brigade for making these empowering events possible!
We can’t wait to see you at the Community Art Open House, Youth TIES, and TIES 2024. Let’s keep building the community that lifts each other up!
In community,
Ariana Hamidi (they/them)
Director of Programs and Community Partnerships

Equality Virginia
530 East Main Street
Suite 600
Richmond, VA 23219
United States
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