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Black Lives Matter Foundation, Inc is a global organization in the US, UK, and Canada, whose mission is to eradicate white supremacy and build local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes.

National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN) is a healing justice organization committed to transforming mental health for queer and trans people of color (QTPoC). NQTTCN works at the intersection of movements for social justice and the field of mental health to integrate healing justice into both of these spaces.

The Big Wishes Drive is an annual program The Home For Little Wanderers hosts to support all youth and families enrolled in their programs in having their holiday needs and wants met!

Program directors use gift card(s) and donations to purchase the items kids and families have identified as their special, essential wish. While they cannot accept donations of physical items due to the pandemic, the gift cards and donations make it possible for providers to work with families to make the purchases.

The Big Wishes Drive runs through December 12th! For more information visit https://www.thehome.org/events/event-post/big-wishes-holiday-gift-drive

The Theatre Offensive (TTO)'s goal is to present liberating art by, for, and about queer and trans people of color that transcends artistic boundaries, celebrates cultural abundance, and dismantles oppression. It is based in Boston, MA.

The Transgender Emergency Fund is the only organization dedicated to supporting low income and homeless Transgender individuals in Massachusetts. The Transgender Emergency Fund assists with homelessness prevention, shelter assistance, nutrition assistance, prescription co-pay assistance, transportation and escort to medical appointments, etc. All services are contingent on the availability of funds.

NAAFA is an all-volunteer multigenerational organization looking to change the narrative around fatness, fight for fat-rights and increase respect for all people in all bodies. Fat people have rights and they need to be upheld!

2-Spirited People of the First Nations providse prevention education and support for 2-Spirit people, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit people living with or at risk for HIV and related co-infections in the Greater Toronto Area. They base their work on indigenous philosophies of holistic health and wellness.

Youth On Fire strives to help as many youth as possible have healthy lifestyles, stay HIV, STI, and HCV-negative, and seek greater stability through supports, services, and opportunities for leadership and development. It is a confidential LGBTQ-inclusive safe space for homeless, runaway, and street involved youth ages 14-24 located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Queer Youth Assemble was created in August of 2021 by Esmee Silverman and Cas Ford Martin to foster a queer youth movement across the United States. QYA is are a collection of 25 and under queer youth who work to create the best possible world for queer youth.
Through events, projects, community collaboration, resources, professional development, artistic endeavors, and much more, QYA strives to create an inclusive and transformative world for queer youth.

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ young people under 25. They offer accredited life-saving, life-affirming programs and services to LGBTQ youth that create safe, accepting and inclusive environments online. They are committed to producing innovative research that brings new knowledge and clinical implications to the field of suicidology.

Translatinx Network has both a local (in New York) and national focus, with a mission to promote the healthy development of trans people through the delivery of a wide range of information and services. Through promotion, outreach in education, and capacity-building, they encourage and strengthen the creation of safe and productive environments for TGNC+ community members.
The driving force behind Translatinx Network is transfeminist peers and colleagues. Their initiative was born of those colleagues' collective efforts fighting for Translatinx rights in New York. As community members and providers, they continue to lead the way while remembering: “This is our story, our fight, our identity as Translatina women” – they are a strong team, and deliver strong results! Translatinx Network is an exceptional team providing everything you need to stay informed and actively engaged with your community.

Camp Aranu’tiq was the first-ever summer camp established for transgender and non-binary youth. Their mission is to build confidence, resilience, and community for transgender & non-binary youth and their families through camp experiences.

InterACT uses innovative strategies (legal and otherwise) to advocate for the human rights of children born with intersex traits. The organization works to advance affirming language, raise intersex awareness, develop plans for healing trauma, and nurture intersex youth advocates.

LGBT Asylum Task Force offers housing (with amenities and utilities) to LGBTQ+ asylum seekers, along with a monthly stipend. They get beneficiaries set up with a bank account & medical insurance, provide a list of pro bono attorneys + appointment transportation, and help find them a therapist. The organization also provides support from a food pantry along with a list of available food pantries in the area.

The Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC) is dedicated to ending oppression and discrimination on the basis of gender identity and gender expression. Rooted in social justice, they educate the public, advocate with state, local, and federal government, engage in activism, and encourage the empowerment of community members through collective action.

The Network/La Red is a survivor-led, social justice, Boston-based organization that works to end partner abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, SM, polyamorous, and queer communities. Rooted in anti-oppression principles, their work aims to create a world where all people are free from oppression. They strengthen our communities through organizing, education, and the provision of support services.

FEDUP aims to spearhead the movement of marginalized communities by organizing and advocating for more accessible, affordable and culturally competent ED (Eating Disorder) treatment. They envision representative research, media visibility, intersectionally-educated and gender-literate ED professionals, and financially viable treatment options that speak to our diverse experiences.

Kimya’s House is a residential center in Dorchester, MA for formerly incarcerated women. It is a project by New Beginnings Reentry Services. They believe that formerly incarcerated women deserve the opportunity to heal from trauma and reach their greatness in a safe and nurturing environment.

Massachusetts Asian and Pacific Islanders For Health (MAP For Health) provides health counseling, referral/screening services, and general health advocacy for APIs in the Boston area and beyond. MAP For Health strives to create a safe space where API queer youth can come together to make friends and lead healthy lives.

inTRANSitive is a trans migrant led organization supporting trans people who face violence. Most recently, inTRANSitive has been using their platform to fight the anti-trans legislation in AK. They have organized open letters, phone banks, protests, and social media movements to protect the trans community in the eyes of the law.

Trans Resistance MA was built by trans and queer activists in the Boston area in response to Boston Pride's trans-exclusionary process. They aim to equitably represent the magical TQBIPOC community in Boston. They also build off the work of Transgender Emergency Fund to assist with homelessness prevention, shelter/nutrition assistance, and transportation for TQBIPOC people.

COLAGE unites people with one or more LGBTQ+ parent(s) with a network of peers and supports them as they nurture and empower each other to be skilled, self-confident, and just leaders in their communities. For 30 years, COLAGE has been the only national organization expressly dedicated to supporting people with one or more LGBTQ+ caregivers.

Ethos is a private, not-for-profit organization that promotes the independence, dignity, and well-being of the elderly and disabled. They achieve their mission through high-quality, affordable home and community-based care. In all aspects of its work, Ethos supports family caregiving, fosters social interaction, and respects cultural diversity.

GLSEN Massachusetts is a chapter of GLSEN, a national organization fighting for every student's right to a safe, supportive education. GLSEN MA works locally to ensure safe schools for all students, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. They organize around LGBTQ-affirming public policy, plan teacher trainings, host events for students, and more.

The History Project is the only organization focused exclusively on documenting and preserving the history of New England’s LGBTQ communities and sharing that history with LGBTQ individuals, organizations, allies, and the public. THP now maintains one of the largest independent LGBTQ archives in the nation, which includes 150+ collections and over one million documents.

The Boston Living Center (BLC) is a non-profit community and resource center whose mission is to foster the wellness of all HIV positive people and respond to the changing needs of the HIV/AIDS community. Through peer leadership and support, they strive to enhance and enrich the lives of our members by providing education, treatment information, and support services with the goal of empowering members to live productive lives and participate within their families and communities.

The mission of MSPCA is to protect animals, relieve their suffering, advance their health and welfare, prevent cruelty, and work for a just and compassionate society.

MSPCA is a national and international leader in animal protection and veterinary medicine. They provide direct hands-on care for thousands of animals each year.

Yellowhammer Fund is a reproductive justice organization dedicated to ensuring all people have the ability to decide when and how to build their families, regardless of race, income, location, age, gender, sexuality, disability, documentation status or number of children.

https://www.jbbbs.org/

In honor of Black History Month, February's Sayftee Cares organization is The Loveland Foundation ( @thelovelandfoundation on Instagram)

"Loveland Foundation is committed to showing up for communities of color in unique and powerful ways, with a particular focus on Black women and girls.
With the barriers affecting access to treatment by members of diverse ethnic and racial groups, the Loveland Therapy Fund provides financial assistance to Black women and girls seeking therapy nationally"

How to access support
If you are a Black woman or girl who would like financial assistance seeking therapy visit
https://thelovelandfoundation.org/sign-up/
to fill out their Therapy Fund signup form. Applications open up quarterly.

The Loveland Therapy Fund partners with Therapy for Black Girls, National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network, Talkspace, Open Path Collective, Black Female Therapists, Zencare and Psychology Today.

For Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, the Sayftee Care's organization is the Autism Self Advocacy Network or ASAN! It was particularly important to us this month to support an Autistic focused organization that is centered around autistic voices. ASAN and other autistic advocacy spaces share the phrase "Nothing about us without us!"

What does ASAN do?
Autistic Self Advocacy Network works to make our society more inclusive for autistic people. ASAN works to make sure that autistic people are in control in their own lives, and have a say in policies that affect them. ASAN works to protect disability rights and civil rights. ASAN celebrates and promotes autistic community and culture.

Visit autisticadvocacy.org for more!

In honor of Youth Art Month, this March's Sayftee Cares organization is Raw Art Works (@rawartworkslynn on instagram)

RAW is a youth arts organization, rooted in art therapy. At its core, RAW believes that all kids should be seen and heard and that everyone has a story to tell. Located in Lynn, Massachusetts, RAW offers a variety of free programming from painting to filmmaking, for kids in grades 4-12.

With the anti-trans health legislation in many states in the US on our minds, this May we are supporting families relocating to safer states for Sayftee Cares.

A resource for folks looking to offer support, and families seeking support is the linktree below.

https://linktr.ee/seekingsafety

Many thanks to the clinician compiling this list

Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition works to ensure the wellbeing, safety, and lived equity of all trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive community members in Massachusetts.