March 31st marks Trans Day of Visibility—We’re celebrating at CAP, Our House and Prism by sharing a bit about the history of this day and sharing resources for our trans, nonbinary and gender non-conforming community members. 

Trans Day of Visibility, or TDoV, was founded in 2009 by trans activist Rachel Crandall. Crandall was motivated by frustration that the only well-known day centered on trans people was Trans Day of Remembrance, which memorializes trans people who have been killed in the past year. TDoV was intended to give space for celebration of trans life, joy and community. While TDoV began in the US, it is now observed around the world. 

2023 has seen a record volume of anti-trans legislation introduced, as well as dramatically escalating transphobic violence and rhetoric. The burdens of this discrimination and ideology fall most heavily on members of the trans community who face compounding marginalization—particularly trans youth and trans women of color. Many bills seek to ban gender affirming care, with some already in effect. As a healthcare organization, providing access to affirming, compassionate healthcare and services is a top priority in our mission to support and serve the trans community. 

We stand in solidarity with our trans, nonbinary and gender non-conforming community: clients, participants, patients, staff, volunteers and community members alike.  Please visit the links below to learn more about resources available to you at CAP, Our House + Prism Health: 

·       Visit Trans Pantry Day at Esther’s Pantry. 

·       Learn about Gender Affirming Care at Prism Health. 

·       Follow the CAP Prevention Team on social media to be in the loop about upcoming testing events tailored to the trans and nonbinary community. 

About Cascade AIDS Project

CAP is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1985 as a grassroots response to the AIDS crisis. As the oldest and largest community-based HIV services provider in Oregon and southwest Washington, we seek to support and empower all people with or affected by HIV, reduce stigma, and provide the LGBTQ+ community with compassionate healthcare. We do so by helping to ensure the health and well-being of our program participants each year through health, housing, and other social services. When the need for affordable, accessible, and culturally affirming primary care services was identified as a community need, we responded by opening Prism Health in 2017.  More information can be found at www.capnw.org.