The staff and board of the Transgender Emergency Fund of MA are deeply grateful to all of our sponsors for TEF’s 2021 Trans Women’s Retreat.
It is with allyship and support from partners like you that enables us to create such an important program and to provide this transformative space for our constituents each year. As several participants shared:
“As I leave Maine with a sad look upon my face and heavy heart, l want thank you and the Transgender Emergency Fund of MA for taking time out and shining a light on the transgender community. The love and compassion you all have shown all of us this weekend has definitely left footprints throughout my heart.”
“I have to admit I was very nervous about coming but once I came everyone was super friendly and nice. The workshops provided opportunity to get to know one another as well as understand that we all maybe on different paths in our journeys in life however we all face similar challenges when it comes to being a transgender or non-binary individual.”
“You all went out your way to make EVERYONE feel like they were a queen. I find myself fighting tears because for so long I thought I was the only person in the world who had feelings they never could share with anyone. You all listened and were attentive to our needs and even mended broken sisterhoods. And I’m so honored and blessed I was able to be a part of TEF’s annual retreat. My advice for anyone who may be considering participating in the near future is to TRUST THE PROCESS. It’s all worth it in the end. I have developed new sisterhoods and met people I never would have encountered to my surprise, I’ve learned so much this weekend. I will take back so many lessons, laughter, and memories that I will cherish.”
–De’Zyre Lewis, 2021 TEF Trans Women Retreat Participant
We hear stories like De’Zyre’s every day and we know that the work TEF does is truly life saving. Together, we can make a difference and have real positive impact in the lives of transgender and non-binary people across MA. Thank you for supporting TEF’s work as we strive fulfill our mission of providing critical assistance for low-income and homeless transgender people living in the Commonwealth. With the help of our sponsors, TEF can help to build a world where all trans and non-binary people are seen, accepted, loved, and valued because of who we are, not in spite of who we are. A world where we live with equity, safety, and dignity.
Sponsors of the 2nd Annual Trans Women Retreat
