Community Aid
While our focus is on the arts, support for Black trans femme artists goes beyond the their artistic needs. In order to thrive as creatives, Black trans femmes need safe and healthy conditions to create. BTFA prodives community aid to Black trans femmes needing assistance with healthcare, housing, food and legal needs.
Update on Our Community Aid Program
Our Community Aid program, which serves as a crucial lifeline for Black trans femmes confronting systemic injustice, is currently paused until further notice. This initiative has been instrumental in tackling the disparities faced by Black trans femmes, offering essential resources and support in a society that frequently neglects our challenges. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during this time.
Past Community Aid Initiatives
Hope and Healing (2020)
In collaboration with Reuniting of African Descendants, we distributed $5,000 to Black trans and queer creatives during the height of the COVID pandemic.
Black Trans Protesters’ Emergency Fund (2020)
In June 2020, BTFA launched the Black Trans Protesters Emergency Fund, in collaboration with For the Gworls, the Okra Project, and Black Trans Travel Fund, to support Black trans folks on the ground during the wave of protests following the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Nina Pop, and Tony McDade.