SF Office of Transgender Initiatives

We advocate for and uplift the voices and needs of TGNCI2S San Franciscans by acting as a bridge between communities and local government in pursuit of equity

[SF Dept. of Homelessness & Supportive Housing @SF_HSH]

👏 Cherry Javier (@TransCitySF): Passionate advocate for trans rights, creating safe spaces & community engagement.

Their impact is transforming lives and communities! 💜 #HSH

[image: This Women's History Month image honors 3 women leaders in homelessness response system.]

[SF Dept. of Homelessness & Supportive Housing @SF_HSH]

We are continuing to celebrate women leading change in SF’s homelessness response system for #WomensHistoryMonth.

[SF Office of Transgender Initiatives @TransCitySF]

We mourn the loss of Banko Brown, who was murdered on April 27 2023. Banko Brown’s life emphasized that we at OTI need to continue to advocate for, and work with relevant City departments, towards greater safety, dignity, and housing stability for (TGNCI) people in San Francisco.

[SF Office of Transgender Initiatives @TransCitySF]

Tanesh Nutall, who passed away earlier this year, is cherished by her community, and was a steadfast activist supporting other trans community members in San Francisco. Please join us in celebrating the life of Tanesh Nutall on this #TransgenderDayofRemembrance. #tdor

[SF Office of Transgender Initiatives @TransCitySF]

This Trans Day of Remembrance, we honor and celebrate the life of Nico Twiggs who passed away earlier this year. Nico will continue to live on in all of us, his legacy will be celebrated as colorful & vibrant as the trans community he was a part of. #TransDayOfRemembrance #tdor

[SF Office of Transgender Initiatives @TransCitySF]

We honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Lisseth Sánchez who passed away earlier this year. Lisseth was a community activist, tirelessly fighting for those of us who are most vulnerable and marginalized within the trans community. #tdor #transdayofremembrance

[SF Office of Transgender Initiatives @TransCitySF]

As we approach #tdor2023, we want to draw attention to the high rates of violence towards transgender people. This is likely exacerbated especially now due to the rise of anti-trans legislations, rhetoric, and media barrage.

[SF Office of Transgender Initiatives @TransCitySF]

Ivory Smith passed away earlier this year, and was a trailblazing activist. Her work lives on in a continued legacy of trans activism in San Francisco. Please join us as we celebrate the life of Ivory Smith on this #transdayofremembrance #tdor2023

[SF Office of Transgender Initiatives @TransCitySF]

Late congratulations to Hearten Electrolysis for the grand opening of Hearten Electrolysis’ second brick
and mortar location at 500 Sutter St. We were honored to have presented Hearten Electrolysis with a
Certificate of Honor from the City and County of San Francisco

[SF Office of Transgender Initiatives @TransCitySF]

Here are some highlights from The Señora Felicia Flames Intergenerational TGI Brunch event put together by @@OpenhouseSF . Our office is lucky to be in community with such wonderful people!

[Parivar Bay Area @ParivarBayArea]

@TransCitySF @Rachanamudra Anjali Rimi
We here to stay! We always existed

[SF Office of Transgender Initiatives @TransCitySF]

We’re still riding the beaming atmosphere of last Friday’s Trans march! It was such a successful event, and an important moment in history. Big thank you to @transmarch we’re looking forward to next year’s event!

[Miss Major @immissmajor]

💋 https://t.co/tAWmM1F324

[London Breed @LondonBreed]

I am so proud of how this city continues to lead in supporting and celebrating our LGBTQ community. This week is a good example of our work.

Yesterday, San Francisco launched GIFT: a new guaranteed income program for trans individuals.

[TransgenderLawCenter @TransLawCenter]

Now is a moment where many people will be erasing the vast experiences that trans people have while seeking abortion care. The deliberate decision to remove trans people results in a incomplete story about what this SCOTUS decision criminalizing abortion means. #DobbsvJackson

[SF Office of Transgender Initiatives @TransCitySF]

So incredibly proud of Parivar Bay Area's CEO @anjali_rimi for this well-deserved recognition. Anjali is also on our Trans Advisory Committee & has worked tirelessly to support South Asian communities globally & LGBTQ people in the Bay Area during the COVID-19 pandemic! Congrats!

[Parivar Bay Area @ParivarBayArea]

Congratulations to our fearless leader , @anjali_rimi akka. You are our hero being honored by LGBT caucus at State Capitol at Assembly and Senate.
by @alex_lee @Evan_Low @SusanEggman #TransIsBeautiful
#LGBTQIA #California #Pride

[SF Office of Transgender Initiatives @TransCitySF]

Congrats and thank you to our TAC organizations:
@savelyonmartin @TransHomeSF @tgijp @ElLaTransLatina @APIENC @FreshMeatSF @ParivarBayArea @tajascoalition @CurrySrCenter
@WeAreFluidSF @SFCHC415 @transdistrictsf

[SF Office of Transgender Initiatives @TransCitySF]

Thank you, Mayor Breed, for prioritizing housing for our most vulnerable TGNC residents! And thank you to our amazing Trans Advisory Committee for bringing this proposal to the Mayor during Trans Advocacy Week this year. What a huge accomplishment for trans communities worldwide!

[London Breed @LondonBreed]

Today I announced my 5-year plan to end transgender homelessness in San Francisco, which includes investing in programs that support and create real long-term change in the lives of transgender people. @SF_HSH @SF_DPH @sfmohcd @TransCitySF
https://t.co/mdEPEx01TS

[SF Office of Transgender Initiatives @TransCitySF]

Thrilled to welcome Khilynn Fowler as our new Manager of Community Engagement!! Khilynn comes to us with a wealth of experience working with trans and LGBTQ+ communities. In this role, she will be supporting our Trans Advisory Committee & engaging TGNC residents!!

[SF Office of Transgender Initiatives @TransCitySF]

P.S. Our social media pages might be quiet for a little while, we are very understaffed!

[SF Office of Transgender Initiatives @TransCitySF]

* Personal note from Pax Ahimsa Gethen (@funcrunch), outgoing OTI Communications & Operations Manager *

Hi folks. Today is my last day working for OTI. I started here as an intern in Jan 2020, just before the pandemic ended - and upended - so many lives. (1/3)

[SF Office of Transgender Initiatives @TransCitySF]

I hope I've done a good job representing & amplifying the voices of our trans & non-binary community members. As a queer Black trans person myself, I'm glad to be living in San Francisco.

If you want to keep in touch, check out my website, https://t.co/jHa5pj76A2. - Pax (3/3)