变性人^[1] people and their 爱d ones are watching and listening as policymakers at the national, state and local levels – including in communities across Colorado – debate whether all Americans, including our transgender neighbors, should be treated fairly and equally.

Misinformation about what it means to be transgender compromises health, 安全和福祉, and laws excluding transgender individuals from protections afforded to cisgender^[2] people send a message about who we value. The collective impact of this hurtful rhetoric and oppressive policies is clear: transgender Americans – especially transgender young people and people of color – are harmed, pushing health even further out of reach.

We believe transgender people should be treated with dignity, 爱, 和尊重, and that it matters that transgender young people hear from public officials and community leaders that they are seen and valued.

变性人 Coloradans contribute immensely to the rich tapestry of our communities. They are our friends, neighbors, family, coworkers and students. 他们努力工作, 去上学, 在军队服役, 自己的家园, support local businesses and pay taxes. When it comes to being able to earn a living, 有地方住, 接受教育, or being served by a business or government office, transgender individuals should be treated like anyone else – free of discrimination and without fear for their safety.

Protecting transgender people from discrimination in schools, 工作场所, 卫生保健, housing and other settings impacting day-to-day life is critical to health and well-being. 跨性别的科罗拉多人继续 experience worse health outcomes and greater disparities, 变性学生 more likely to experience discrimination, mental and behavioral health issues, bullying and physical or sexual assault. 变性人 Coloradans of color face even greater challenges.

In 2019, we 承诺我们的承诺 Grantmakers United for 变性人 Communities (GUTC)的倡议 同性恋群体问题的资助者 that aims to inspire a philanthropic culture that is inclusive and supportive of transgender people. 通过加入GUTC, we committed to activities such as 政策宣传, grantmaking, trainings and more in support of transgender Coloradans.

The Foundation is opening a funding opportunity (available for our June 15 deadline) focused on supporting youth of color and 同性恋群体 youth as they explore and grow their resiliency through identity, 代理与归属. 在这里注册 to receive an email when the application period opens.

了解更多 about issues and services related to the health and well-being of 同性恋群体 Coloradans:

• 福塔雷萨熟悉 (咪咪马德里，执行董事)
• Inside Out青年服务 (杰西可以排除，执行董事)
• 一个科罗拉多州 (Nadine桥梁，执行董事)
• 酷儿的努力 (贝丝·莱纳迪和萨拉·斯特利联合创始人)
• 灵魂姐妹 (牧师. Dr. 道恩·莱利·杜瓦尔，执行董事)
• 青年见过 (Dr. 塔拉jae，执行董事)
• Closing the Gap – The Turning Point for 同性恋群体 Health
• 2015 U.S. 跨性别人士调查报告
• Grantmakers United for 变性人 Communities (GUTC)