Trans/nonbinary communities are disproportionately impacted by COVID and Long COVID. Many of us are navigating the effects of multiple forms of trauma, disability, and isolation, while trying to care for ourselves and others. In this event, FORGE staff will engage in conversation on the connections between COVID and trauma, strategize ways to build community care […]
Recognizing and regulating our emotions can be an important part of survival for trans/nonbinary folks, especially in turbulent times. Join FORGE in this three-week interactive series to explore how we take care of ourselves and our feelings. Week 1: Noticing and Naming April 3rd, 2025 Watch the recording Week 2: Slowing Down and Settling Emotions […]
Recognizing and regulating our emotions can be an important part of survival for trans/nonbinary folks, especially in turbulent times. Join FORGE in this three-week interactive series to explore how we take care of ourselves and our feelings. Week 1: Noticing and Naming April 3rd, 2025 Watch the recording Week 2: Slowing Down and Settling Emotions […]
FORGE invites you to join us for a book discussion on Falling Back in Love with Being Human by Kai Cheng Thom. This book is a collection of love letters to lost souls. Kai Cheng Thom explores rage, grief, faith, and conflict throughout the collection. During this meeting, we’ll have time to share responses and thoughts […]
Recognizing and regulating our emotions can be an important part of survival for trans/nonbinary folks, especially in turbulent times. Join FORGE in this three-week interactive series to explore how we take care of ourselves and our feelings. Week 1: Noticing and Naming April 3rd, 2025 Watch the recording Week 2: Slowing Down and Settling Emotions […]
Trans/nonbinary people experience high rates of violence, including financial abuse, and often have unique needs when it comes to financial well-being. Our relationship with money affects how we engage with ourselves, our communities, and our work. This workshop will support you in exploring your relationship with money, how it shows up in your life and […]
Advocates, mental health providers, and victim service providers all use patience, presence, and practice when working with survivors. In this scenario-based webinar, trainers will explore common experiences that trans/nonbinary survivors have and how advocates can respond in trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and empowerment-based ways. Participants will examine the impact of trauma, culture, and institutional responses on […]
Join FORGE and three guest panelists to discuss the intersectional experiences of trans/nonbinary, Autistic survivors. This panel will examine neurodivergent-affirming practices for survivors and service providers, the unique experiences of trans and Autistic people, and tools for healing. Panelists bring a range of experiences - as artists, sexuality educators, activists, and community members.
This panel discussion examines the intersections of intimate partner violence and authoritarianism. We will explore how trans survivors are impacted by rising and existing fascism and ways that communities and anti-violence organizations can take action to support safety and democracy.
This event has ended, but you can still write letters to community members, or recieve them! Reach out to us at Ask@forge-forward.org to find out how to have your letter shared with a community member in need. Alternatively, fill out the form here to receive a love letter yourself! Join us for an afternoon of […]
Join artists, activists, and healers for an evening of imagination and connection. Using time travel, we’ll explore how trans folks, ourselves included, have navigated this world – and found healing and connection. We’ll zoom to the future to imagine liberatory possibilities for ourselves and our communities. We’ll also connect with our current selves – because trans folks deserve to thrive now and always. The first half of the event […]
Safe to Be, Safe to Pee is a new tooklit from FORGE designed to help organizations and businesses prevent sexual violence in shared private spaces, such as bathrooms, locker rooms, and changing areas. Trans/nonbinary people experience high rates of harassment and assault in these places, yet are accused of being the cause of violence. This […]