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TransGender San Francisco is a support and social group for the entire TransGender and Gender-Non-Conforming community.

If you are feeling in crisis please contact TransLifeline.org US: (877) 565-8860, Canada: (877) 330-6366.

We always NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS!

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We always NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS!

TGSF is, again, having trouble with the Calendar functions on our website. So, please go to www.TDoRSF.org to see information about this year's TDoR - Transgender Day of Remembrance!

This is not strictly a TGSF event. But this is one of those community events that we all feel should be supported. Eden will be in charge of the Candlelight March that will start in front of City Hall at 5:30pm. It's possible (actually we hope, for fire's sake) that it will rain. So, if you are mobility challenged, please meet at the Auditorium at 6pm.

The Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), also known as the International Transgender Day of Remembrance, is observed annually on November 20 as a day to memorialize those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia and to draw attention to the continued violence endured by thetransgender community.

The City of San Francisco and trans organizations and individuals has come togther to commemorate this somber yet important day to remind everyone that trans and GNC folks are target for violence, stigam and discrimination and can fatal results. Commemorating this day serves as one of the foundations to bring equality to the forefront around transgender visibility and its legacy as a community.

There will be a Candlelight Vigil and march from City Hall at 5:30pm leading towards the venue where a program has been prepared.

5:30pm- 6:00pm/ March from City Hall to UC Hastings
6:00pm- 8:00pm/TDOR program at UC Hastings
8:00pm-9:00pm/ Short reception with light refreshments

Who? TGSF is open to ALL "transgender" or "gender non-conforming" folks, and supporters. Historically we've had people of all ages, races, abilities, histories, religions, directions, and stages. What we share is our common trait of not identifying with our assigned-gender-at-birth. We welcome more people to diversify our membership.

 

What? TGSF is about any expression of gender that is not the one that society expects based on our assigned-gender-at-birth. There may have been some medical reason, or chosen this path. We are open to all.

 

When? Our most consistent event is our End of Month, which happens on the LAST (not 4th) Thursday of the month. Except:

  • March, we attend TDoV (Transgender Day of Visibility) – http://TDoV.org/
  • June, we attend Trans March – http://TransMarch.org/
  • November 20, we attend TDoR (Transgender Day of Remembrance) – http://TDoRSF.org/
  • December, we’ll meet before the traditional winter holidays
  • And, when another community event is happening (like a demonstration, or exhibition, etc.) we will join, in community. So, ALWAYS check the calendar for the latest information.

 

Where? Over the years we've met in different venues. In the "old days" we had to meet in back rooms and private locations for SAFETY! Now, at least in San Francisco, we are meeting openly, in public. ALWAYS check the calendar for details of where we are going to meet.

 

Why? Trans folk have always existed in all cultures throughout history. Unfortunately, in SOME cultures, we have been attacked for being different. We have been marginalized and sometimes forced to do things that we might not otherwise have chosen, just to survive. Please come to our events to discuss this as well as technical/social details of acceptance, "transition", or any other related topic.

 

Thank you to all who have brought us this far, and to those who support our moving forward.

TGSF usually has an End of Month dinner/gathering on the last Thursday of each month, except:

  • November 20, we attend TDoR (Transgender Day of Remembrance) – http://TDoRSF.org/
  • December, we’ll meet a week before the traditional winter holidays
  • March, we attend TDoV (Transgender Day of Visibility) – http://TDoV.org/
  • June, we attend Trans March – http://TransMarch.org/

 

Our End of Month dinner is relatively inexpensive, and in fact there is no minimum, so if you’re not hungry, that’s fine. We just sit, maybe eat, and talk about whatever is on everyone’s mind.

These days we're meeting at Frjtz, 590 Valencia St. but you should always check the calendar and/or the Meetup site to make sure we're not trying something new. We’re hoping that with it being so close to a BART station that we’ll get more people to come. We’re here for you! 🙂 ALL are welcome!