Trans Empowerment Project (Official)
@transempowerment.org
We all deserve to thrive!
We are a 501(c)(3) federally recognized non-profit focused on building the equitable future we all deserve by centering our work on the lives of those who are Disabled, 2TIGE and BIPOC.
We are a 501(c)(3) federally recognized non-profit focused on building the equitable future we all deserve by centering our work on the lives of those who are Disabled, 2TIGE and BIPOC.
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White women: silence is not neutral. It’s complicity. We wrote From Nice to Necessary because “not rocking the boat” has cost lives.
Read. Share. Act. Start here, with our new guide: https://transempowerment.org/from-nice-to-necessary/
Read. Share. Act. Start here, with our new guide: https://transempowerment.org/from-nice-to-necessary/
Help us Fund a Microgrant! 💜
The first 10 people to raise $200 by Oct. 12th will get a special TEP care package with swag, stickers, & other goodies. (Open to US residents only)
Text FUNDJOY to 44321
or visit https://f.mtr.cool/v1bjshs0s9 to get started.
The first 10 people to raise $200 by Oct. 12th will get a special TEP care package with swag, stickers, & other goodies. (Open to US residents only)
Text FUNDJOY to 44321
or visit https://f.mtr.cool/v1bjshs0s9 to get started.
September 28, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Help us Fund a Microgrant! 💜
The first 10 people to raise $200 by Oct. 12th will get a special TEP care package with swag, stickers, & other goodies. (Open to US residents only)
Text FUNDJOY to 44321
or visit https://f.mtr.cool/v1bjshs0s9 to get started.
The first 10 people to raise $200 by Oct. 12th will get a special TEP care package with swag, stickers, & other goodies. (Open to US residents only)
Text FUNDJOY to 44321
or visit https://f.mtr.cool/v1bjshs0s9 to get started.
We need your help. 💗
The need in our community is enormous, and TEP needs sustainable support to keep showing up.
Read through the graphics, then if you can, become a monthly donor or send a gift today.
Every dollar makes a difference.
Venmo & PayPal: transempowerment
The need in our community is enormous, and TEP needs sustainable support to keep showing up.
Read through the graphics, then if you can, become a monthly donor or send a gift today.
Every dollar makes a difference.
Venmo & PayPal: transempowerment
September 16, 2026 at 11:55 PM
We need your help. 💗
The need in our community is enormous, and TEP needs sustainable support to keep showing up.
Read through the graphics, then if you can, become a monthly donor or send a gift today.
Every dollar makes a difference.
Venmo & PayPal: transempowerment
The need in our community is enormous, and TEP needs sustainable support to keep showing up.
Read through the graphics, then if you can, become a monthly donor or send a gift today.
Every dollar makes a difference.
Venmo & PayPal: transempowerment
Kinda chic to not be a transphobe. 😉
September 10, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Kinda chic to not be a transphobe. 😉
September 9, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Here at TEP, we know how important community is. That’s why we’re inviting you to join us in celebrating the friends in our lives! 😊
Who makes your day better just by being in it?
Make sure to give your bestie a shout-out in the comments! 💖
#TransEmpowermentProject #FriendshipDay #TransJoy
Who makes your day better just by being in it?
Make sure to give your bestie a shout-out in the comments! 💖
#TransEmpowermentProject #FriendshipDay #TransJoy
July 30, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Here at TEP, we know how important community is. That’s why we’re inviting you to join us in celebrating the friends in our lives! 😊
Who makes your day better just by being in it?
Make sure to give your bestie a shout-out in the comments! 💖
#TransEmpowermentProject #FriendshipDay #TransJoy
Who makes your day better just by being in it?
Make sure to give your bestie a shout-out in the comments! 💖
#TransEmpowermentProject #FriendshipDay #TransJoy
Summer is here and the vibes are high! 🏖️
What’s your favorite part of summer?
Share your favorite summer moments with us in the comments! And remember, stay hydrated and keep shining like that July sun! ☀️
#TransEmpowermentProject #SummerVibes #TransJoy
What’s your favorite part of summer?
Share your favorite summer moments with us in the comments! And remember, stay hydrated and keep shining like that July sun! ☀️
#TransEmpowermentProject #SummerVibes #TransJoy
July 24, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Summer is here and the vibes are high! 🏖️
What’s your favorite part of summer?
Share your favorite summer moments with us in the comments! And remember, stay hydrated and keep shining like that July sun! ☀️
#TransEmpowermentProject #SummerVibes #TransJoy
What’s your favorite part of summer?
Share your favorite summer moments with us in the comments! And remember, stay hydrated and keep shining like that July sun! ☀️
#TransEmpowermentProject #SummerVibes #TransJoy
🚨 Final week!
Our Emergency Rapid Response Microgrant application is open TODAY from 12–6pm CT.
Applications close automatically at 6pm CT. Please read all eligibility requirements before applying. 💜
Apply here: https://f.mtr.cool/nerzjfbnth
Our Emergency Rapid Response Microgrant application is open TODAY from 12–6pm CT.
Applications close automatically at 6pm CT. Please read all eligibility requirements before applying. 💜
Apply here: https://f.mtr.cool/nerzjfbnth
July 20, 2026 at 5:03 PM
🚨 Final week!
Our Emergency Rapid Response Microgrant application is open TODAY from 12–6pm CT.
Applications close automatically at 6pm CT. Please read all eligibility requirements before applying. 💜
Apply here: https://f.mtr.cool/nerzjfbnth
Our Emergency Rapid Response Microgrant application is open TODAY from 12–6pm CT.
Applications close automatically at 6pm CT. Please read all eligibility requirements before applying. 💜
Apply here: https://f.mtr.cool/nerzjfbnth
In a world that’s kind of on fire right now, joy is what keeps us going. 💜
So tell us - what was one thing that brought you joy this week?
No matter what your joy looks like, keep finding it and sharing it! ✨
#TransEmpowermentProject #TransJoy #JoyIsResistance
So tell us - what was one thing that brought you joy this week?
No matter what your joy looks like, keep finding it and sharing it! ✨
#TransEmpowermentProject #TransJoy #JoyIsResistance
July 17, 2026 at 8:01 PM
In a world that’s kind of on fire right now, joy is what keeps us going. 💜
So tell us - what was one thing that brought you joy this week?
No matter what your joy looks like, keep finding it and sharing it! ✨
#TransEmpowermentProject #TransJoy #JoyIsResistance
So tell us - what was one thing that brought you joy this week?
No matter what your joy looks like, keep finding it and sharing it! ✨
#TransEmpowermentProject #TransJoy #JoyIsResistance
Here’s a word from our volunteer, Shea!
“Since becoming a volunteer with TEP, I’ve gained an incredible community, new skills, confidence, and am helping to create some pretty amazing change.
If you’re looking for a place to belong, I couldn’t recommend TEP enough!” 💜
#TransEmpowermentProject
“Since becoming a volunteer with TEP, I’ve gained an incredible community, new skills, confidence, and am helping to create some pretty amazing change.
If you’re looking for a place to belong, I couldn’t recommend TEP enough!” 💜
#TransEmpowermentProject
July 16, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Here’s a word from our volunteer, Shea!
“Since becoming a volunteer with TEP, I’ve gained an incredible community, new skills, confidence, and am helping to create some pretty amazing change.
If you’re looking for a place to belong, I couldn’t recommend TEP enough!” 💜
#TransEmpowermentProject
“Since becoming a volunteer with TEP, I’ve gained an incredible community, new skills, confidence, and am helping to create some pretty amazing change.
If you’re looking for a place to belong, I couldn’t recommend TEP enough!” 💜
#TransEmpowermentProject
📬 Our first 15 TEP Street Team packets are already in the mail!
Want to help more trans folks find resources before they're in crisis?
We'll send the flyers, you help get them into your community. 💜
Join us: https://f.mtr.cool/elmddxhtsg
Want to help more trans folks find resources before they're in crisis?
We'll send the flyers, you help get them into your community. 💜
Join us: https://f.mtr.cool/elmddxhtsg
July 14, 2026 at 11:02 PM
📬 Our first 15 TEP Street Team packets are already in the mail!
Want to help more trans folks find resources before they're in crisis?
We'll send the flyers, you help get them into your community. 💜
Join us: https://f.mtr.cool/elmddxhtsg
Want to help more trans folks find resources before they're in crisis?
We'll send the flyers, you help get them into your community. 💜
Join us: https://f.mtr.cool/elmddxhtsg
Happy International Non-binary Day from everyone at TEP! Today, we're celebrating all of the incredible folks under the non-binary umbrella. ✨
Share some positivity, personal stories, or a fave non-binary character in the comments below! 💜
#TransEmpowermentProject #TransJoy #NonbinaryDay
Share some positivity, personal stories, or a fave non-binary character in the comments below! 💜
#TransEmpowermentProject #TransJoy #NonbinaryDay
July 14, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Happy International Non-binary Day from everyone at TEP! Today, we're celebrating all of the incredible folks under the non-binary umbrella. ✨
Share some positivity, personal stories, or a fave non-binary character in the comments below! 💜
#TransEmpowermentProject #TransJoy #NonbinaryDay
Share some positivity, personal stories, or a fave non-binary character in the comments below! 💜
#TransEmpowermentProject #TransJoy #NonbinaryDay
🚨 Our Emergency Rapid Response Microgrants are accepting applications today from 12pm–6pm CT.
If you're a 2TIGE adult facing an urgent financial emergency, apply before the window closes — and if you don't need this program, please share this post. 💖
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/vxqushbtto
If you're a 2TIGE adult facing an urgent financial emergency, apply before the window closes — and if you don't need this program, please share this post. 💖
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/vxqushbtto
July 13, 2026 at 5:04 PM
🚨 Our Emergency Rapid Response Microgrants are accepting applications today from 12pm–6pm CT.
If you're a 2TIGE adult facing an urgent financial emergency, apply before the window closes — and if you don't need this program, please share this post. 💖
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/vxqushbtto
If you're a 2TIGE adult facing an urgent financial emergency, apply before the window closes — and if you don't need this program, please share this post. 💖
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/vxqushbtto
🚨 Our Emergency Rapid Response Microgrant application is LIVE!
If you need help, apply.
If you don't, please share this post or donate to keep the program going.
Read all slides before applying.
Find the application and more info here: https://f.mtr.cool/jmitmidnde
If you need help, apply.
If you don't, please share this post or donate to keep the program going.
Read all slides before applying.
Find the application and more info here: https://f.mtr.cool/jmitmidnde
July 6, 2026 at 5:02 PM
🚨 Our Emergency Rapid Response Microgrant application is LIVE!
If you need help, apply.
If you don't, please share this post or donate to keep the program going.
Read all slides before applying.
Find the application and more info here: https://f.mtr.cool/jmitmidnde
If you need help, apply.
If you don't, please share this post or donate to keep the program going.
Read all slides before applying.
Find the application and more info here: https://f.mtr.cool/jmitmidnde
🚨 The TEP Summer Street Team is LIVE! Help people find TEP before they need us. 💜
We'll send you flyers (for free), you post them in your community, snap a few pics, and earn stickers + chances to win prizes.
Sign up today 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/htotqhqfzm
We'll send you flyers (for free), you post them in your community, snap a few pics, and earn stickers + chances to win prizes.
Sign up today 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/htotqhqfzm
July 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM
🚨 The TEP Summer Street Team is LIVE! Help people find TEP before they need us. 💜
We'll send you flyers (for free), you post them in your community, snap a few pics, and earn stickers + chances to win prizes.
Sign up today 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/htotqhqfzm
We'll send you flyers (for free), you post them in your community, snap a few pics, and earn stickers + chances to win prizes.
Sign up today 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/htotqhqfzm
📢 Applications open next week!
💖 30 emergency microgrants
💸 $200 each
🏳️⚧️ For eligible 2TIGE adults in the U.S. and U.S. territories
📅 Mondays: July 6, 13 & 20
⏰ 12 PM–6 PM CT
Swipe through for info & eligibility. Want more info? Visit https://f.mtr.cool/ztuobkkhim
💖 30 emergency microgrants
💸 $200 each
🏳️⚧️ For eligible 2TIGE adults in the U.S. and U.S. territories
📅 Mondays: July 6, 13 & 20
⏰ 12 PM–6 PM CT
Swipe through for info & eligibility. Want more info? Visit https://f.mtr.cool/ztuobkkhim
June 30, 2026 at 3:07 PM
📢 Applications open next week!
💖 30 emergency microgrants
💸 $200 each
🏳️⚧️ For eligible 2TIGE adults in the U.S. and U.S. territories
📅 Mondays: July 6, 13 & 20
⏰ 12 PM–6 PM CT
Swipe through for info & eligibility. Want more info? Visit https://f.mtr.cool/ztuobkkhim
💖 30 emergency microgrants
💸 $200 each
🏳️⚧️ For eligible 2TIGE adults in the U.S. and U.S. territories
📅 Mondays: July 6, 13 & 20
⏰ 12 PM–6 PM CT
Swipe through for info & eligibility. Want more info? Visit https://f.mtr.cool/ztuobkkhim
📚 PSA: Your TBR pile just got taller.
Shea rounded up 10 books featuring BIPOC trans characters, and there are some absolute gems in here.
Which one are you grabbing first? And while you're here...
🌈 What's been your favorite part of Pride?
#Pride #SheasBookNook
Shea rounded up 10 books featuring BIPOC trans characters, and there are some absolute gems in here.
Which one are you grabbing first? And while you're here...
🌈 What's been your favorite part of Pride?
#Pride #SheasBookNook
June 29, 2026 at 11:05 PM
📚 PSA: Your TBR pile just got taller.
Shea rounded up 10 books featuring BIPOC trans characters, and there are some absolute gems in here.
Which one are you grabbing first? And while you're here...
🌈 What's been your favorite part of Pride?
#Pride #SheasBookNook
Shea rounded up 10 books featuring BIPOC trans characters, and there are some absolute gems in here.
Which one are you grabbing first? And while you're here...
🌈 What's been your favorite part of Pride?
#Pride #SheasBookNook
Juneteenth isn't just about remembering history, it's about understanding how that history shapes the present.
Celebrate. Learn. Listen. Support Black communities. Take action where you can.
Freedom is worth honoring. Justice is worth pursuing.
Celebrate. Learn. Listen. Support Black communities. Take action where you can.
Freedom is worth honoring. Justice is worth pursuing.
June 19, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Juneteenth isn't just about remembering history, it's about understanding how that history shapes the present.
Celebrate. Learn. Listen. Support Black communities. Take action where you can.
Freedom is worth honoring. Justice is worth pursuing.
Celebrate. Learn. Listen. Support Black communities. Take action where you can.
Freedom is worth honoring. Justice is worth pursuing.
The best part about Camp Chaos?
The $7,883.18 raised isn't sitting in an account somewhere.
It's being turned around and invested directly back into the 2TIGE community through TEP's next microgrant cycle.
Thank you, camp counselors and campers. 💜🏕️
The $7,883.18 raised isn't sitting in an account somewhere.
It's being turned around and invested directly back into the 2TIGE community through TEP's next microgrant cycle.
Thank you, camp counselors and campers. 💜🏕️
June 17, 2026 at 11:02 PM
The best part about Camp Chaos?
The $7,883.18 raised isn't sitting in an account somewhere.
It's being turned around and invested directly back into the 2TIGE community through TEP's next microgrant cycle.
Thank you, camp counselors and campers. 💜🏕️
The $7,883.18 raised isn't sitting in an account somewhere.
It's being turned around and invested directly back into the 2TIGE community through TEP's next microgrant cycle.
Thank you, camp counselors and campers. 💜🏕️
🚨 What if burnout isn't a personal failure...but an organizational one?
This past weekend at #NetrootsNation, TEP's ED Jack Knoxville shared lessons on building movements that can survive the long fight, pulled from his 20+ years of organizing & leadership experience.
This past weekend at #NetrootsNation, TEP's ED Jack Knoxville shared lessons on building movements that can survive the long fight, pulled from his 20+ years of organizing & leadership experience.
June 11, 2026 at 9:45 PM
🚨 What if burnout isn't a personal failure...but an organizational one?
This past weekend at #NetrootsNation, TEP's ED Jack Knoxville shared lessons on building movements that can survive the long fight, pulled from his 20+ years of organizing & leadership experience.
This past weekend at #NetrootsNation, TEP's ED Jack Knoxville shared lessons on building movements that can survive the long fight, pulled from his 20+ years of organizing & leadership experience.
Nobody got lost in the woods.
The cabins are mostly still standing.
The campfire is still burning.
Against all odds, we've made it to the final day of Camp Chaos. 🏕️🔥
Join us for one last day of streams, community, and fundraising as we wrap up an incredible week. 💜
#CampChaos #Pride
The cabins are mostly still standing.
The campfire is still burning.
Against all odds, we've made it to the final day of Camp Chaos. 🏕️🔥
Join us for one last day of streams, community, and fundraising as we wrap up an incredible week. 💜
#CampChaos #Pride
June 8, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Nobody got lost in the woods.
The cabins are mostly still standing.
The campfire is still burning.
Against all odds, we've made it to the final day of Camp Chaos. 🏕️🔥
Join us for one last day of streams, community, and fundraising as we wrap up an incredible week. 💜
#CampChaos #Pride
The cabins are mostly still standing.
The campfire is still burning.
Against all odds, we've made it to the final day of Camp Chaos. 🏕️🔥
Join us for one last day of streams, community, and fundraising as we wrap up an incredible week. 💜
#CampChaos #Pride
📋 Camp Chaos Day 7 Status Update
✅ Campfire still burning
✅ Streamers still streaming
✅ Campers still thriving
⚠️ Camp counselors running entirely on caffeine and vibes
Join the streams in today's lineup and help us keep the chaos alive for one more weekend! 🏕️💜
✅ Campfire still burning
✅ Streamers still streaming
✅ Campers still thriving
⚠️ Camp counselors running entirely on caffeine and vibes
Join the streams in today's lineup and help us keep the chaos alive for one more weekend! 🏕️💜
June 7, 2026 at 1:01 PM
📋 Camp Chaos Day 7 Status Update
✅ Campfire still burning
✅ Streamers still streaming
✅ Campers still thriving
⚠️ Camp counselors running entirely on caffeine and vibes
Join the streams in today's lineup and help us keep the chaos alive for one more weekend! 🏕️💜
✅ Campfire still burning
✅ Streamers still streaming
✅ Campers still thriving
⚠️ Camp counselors running entirely on caffeine and vibes
Join the streams in today's lineup and help us keep the chaos alive for one more weekend! 🏕️💜
It's Saturday at Camp Chaos. 🏕️✨
That means more streams, more community, more laughter, and more opportunities to support trans-led programs making a difference nationwide.
Spend part of your weekend with us and discover some amazing creators along the way. 💖
That means more streams, more community, more laughter, and more opportunities to support trans-led programs making a difference nationwide.
Spend part of your weekend with us and discover some amazing creators along the way. 💖
June 6, 2026 at 6:31 PM
It's Saturday at Camp Chaos. 🏕️✨
That means more streams, more community, more laughter, and more opportunities to support trans-led programs making a difference nationwide.
Spend part of your weekend with us and discover some amazing creators along the way. 💖
That means more streams, more community, more laughter, and more opportunities to support trans-led programs making a difference nationwide.
Spend part of your weekend with us and discover some amazing creators along the way. 💖
📋 Camp Chaos Day 6 Status Update
✅ Campfire still burning
✅ Streamers still streaming
✅ Campers still thriving
⚠️ Camp counselors running entirely on caffeine and vibes
Join the streams in today's lineup and help us keep the chaos alive for one more weekend! 🏕️💜
✅ Campfire still burning
✅ Streamers still streaming
✅ Campers still thriving
⚠️ Camp counselors running entirely on caffeine and vibes
Join the streams in today's lineup and help us keep the chaos alive for one more weekend! 🏕️💜
June 6, 2026 at 1:01 PM
📋 Camp Chaos Day 6 Status Update
✅ Campfire still burning
✅ Streamers still streaming
✅ Campers still thriving
⚠️ Camp counselors running entirely on caffeine and vibes
Join the streams in today's lineup and help us keep the chaos alive for one more weekend! 🏕️💜
✅ Campfire still burning
✅ Streamers still streaming
✅ Campers still thriving
⚠️ Camp counselors running entirely on caffeine and vibes
Join the streams in today's lineup and help us keep the chaos alive for one more weekend! 🏕️💜
It's Friday, besties. 💜
You survived the week. You deserve a little gaming, a little community, and a whole lot of Camp Chaos.
Tune in throughout the day to support today's creators and help power trans-led programs nationwide. 🏕️✨
#CampChaos #TransEmpowermentProject
You survived the week. You deserve a little gaming, a little community, and a whole lot of Camp Chaos.
Tune in throughout the day to support today's creators and help power trans-led programs nationwide. 🏕️✨
#CampChaos #TransEmpowermentProject
June 5, 2026 at 1:02 PM
It's Friday, besties. 💜
You survived the week. You deserve a little gaming, a little community, and a whole lot of Camp Chaos.
Tune in throughout the day to support today's creators and help power trans-led programs nationwide. 🏕️✨
#CampChaos #TransEmpowermentProject
You survived the week. You deserve a little gaming, a little community, and a whole lot of Camp Chaos.
Tune in throughout the day to support today's creators and help power trans-led programs nationwide. 🏕️✨
#CampChaos #TransEmpowermentProject
One of the best parts of Camp Chaos has been watching community show up for community. 💜
Today's streamers are donating their time, energy, and platforms to help Trans Empowerment Project continue providing programs, education, and direct support.
Join us for Day 4 and show them some love! 🏕️✨
Today's streamers are donating their time, energy, and platforms to help Trans Empowerment Project continue providing programs, education, and direct support.
Join us for Day 4 and show them some love! 🏕️✨
June 4, 2026 at 1:02 PM
One of the best parts of Camp Chaos has been watching community show up for community. 💜
Today's streamers are donating their time, energy, and platforms to help Trans Empowerment Project continue providing programs, education, and direct support.
Join us for Day 4 and show them some love! 🏕️✨
Today's streamers are donating their time, energy, and platforms to help Trans Empowerment Project continue providing programs, education, and direct support.
Join us for Day 4 and show them some love! 🏕️✨