The Rise Times

🏳️‍🌈 Finding Portland’s Queer & Trans Community: Where to Go & How to Plug In 🏳️‍⚧️

Portland is one of the queerest cities in the country, but finding LGBTQ+ spaces, trans support groups, and queer events isn’t always easy—until now. TransPDX.org & QueerPDX.org are community-powered resource hubs designed to help queer and trans folks navigate Portland’s social, activist, and support networks.

Whether you’re looking for a trans support group, LGBTQ+ nightlife, sober queer meetups, or community organizing spaces, these sites make it easier than ever to find your people.

🏳️‍⚧️ Trans Relocation Aid: Helping Trans People Find Safety 🏳️‍⚧️

Trans people across the U.S. are being forced to relocate due to anti-trans laws, housing discrimination, and economic instability—but moving isn’t easy. The Trans Relocation Fund & Aid Network (PDX TRAIN) is a community-driven mutual aid initiative helping trans folks find safety in Portland through travel assistance, safe housing connections, and emergency resources.

Why trans people are migrating, the barriers they face, and how mutual aid is stepping in to help. Learn how PDX TRAIN partners with organizations like Equi Center to provide essential support—and how you can donate, volunteer, and advocate to help trans people relocate safely.

👉 Read the full article to learn how you can support trans relocation efforts! 🚆💖