About Us
Who We Are
We are a diverse group of transgender people, family members, friends and allies in the Kingston Ontario area. We gather at least once a month to share stories and experiences, provide peer support, and assist each other in navigating the various barriers faced by trans people and by their supporters.
We seek to combat the loneliness and isolation often felt by trans* people and those sharing their journey.
TransFamily Kingston was started in 2012 by a few people looking for the support of others who shared similar experiences. It has continued to grow and evolve dynamically. TransFamily Kingston embraces and accepts anyone on the (trans)gender spectrum and any family members searching for support or more information. We provide a safe and all-inclusive environment for group meetings, discussions, and sharing of experiences.
Monthly Meetings
We gather in downtown Kingston on the 2nd Saturday of every month for a casual gathering where we share food and conversation.
TransFamily in the Community
Members of our group who share similar interests often form friendships and meet for other activities outside of the monthly TransFamily Kingston meetings.
We are active in the Kingston community and some of our members participate at events such as Pride Weekend, The Reelout Film Festival, The Skeleton Park Festival, Transgender Day of Remembrance, and the Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
We are a source of information for other members of the community and service providers. Some members of TransFamily Kingston serve as educators/speakers to other groups.
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How We Can Help
TransFamily Kingston is....
A network of trans* people, family members, friends and allies in the Kingston area
If you are...
- questioning your gender identity
- self-identified as transgender
- a family member or friend of someone who is questioning their gender identity
- a family member or friend of someone who identifies as transgender
You are welcome at TransFamily Kingston!
If you need...
- a friendly and supportive group of people
- answers to your questions
- a safe place to express yourself
- a safe, closed Facebook group
Transfamily Kingston can help!
We are...
A diverse group of people who identify as transgender, and family members or friends who are living with, or supporting, a transgender person on their journey.
Community Connections.....
... to the Transgender Community
Coming Soon.......... Links to stories that are of interest to members of TransFamily Kingston
... to the Kingston Community
TransFamily Kingston participated in the Kingston Pride Parade, and had a community booth at the Pride Day Village Fair on June 17, 2017.
On June 24 and 25 TransFamily Kingston participtated in the Skeleton Park Festival with a Community Booth.
Resources
Members of TransFamily Kingston shared some of their favourite resources. Our Resource List can be downloaded from the Resources section.