Who and what is T-LISH? We are a group of fierce young transgender women who throw kick-its at our spot on Hyde St. in the TL, and also outings to different places in and around the city. Whenever we throw kick-its or go out together, trust we have FREE food, FREE entertainment, and FREE condoms and lube. We chose our name, T-LISH to stand for Transgender Ladies Initiating Sisterhood, because the only way to be when you’re young and trans is connected and bonded with your transgender sisters. We got your back and we have the hookup, whether you just need supplies to stay safe or you want to find resources to help you with your transition or anything else. So if you’re between the ages of 14 to 24 hit us up, and we’ll make sure to show you a good time
Thanks to everyone who came out for the Glitter Ball! Photos are now online here.
Activities
T-LISH Lounge—Saturdays 5:30–8:30PM
The T-LISH Lounge is open to ALL transgender and gender-variant youth, as well as their friends, partners & allies. You can drop in any time—we’d love to meet you! Step inside, kick back, grab some dinner and relax as a new theme unfolds each Saturday:
- Movie Night: Enjoy a dinner & a movie on a specific theme.
- Game Night: Show off your skills at chess, Uno or Nintendo Wii.
- Sex & the City Mocktails & Discussion: Get real about topics that matter to you with a fish bowl discussion & mouth watering mocktails.
- Faces411: A “how-to” series all about beauty products, skin care, make-up & make-up application.
Drop-In Group—Wednesdays 3:30–4:30PM
Our participants asked for time before Core Group meetings to just chill and talk. You asked for it and you got it.
Core Group Meetings—Wednesdays 4:30–6:30PM
Core Group is the decision-making body of T-LISH, and it is limited to youth who identify as t-girls, transwomen of color or somewhere on that spectrum. Each week T-LISH youth leaders meet to plan events, shape the program, and talk about what really matters. Dinner is provided. To join, contact fiona@apiwellness.org or akira@apiwellness.org.
Bedtime Stories
Wear your pajamas & feel free to bring your drama cuz this is the space to talk—about life as a t-girl, dating &relationships, guys, trade, sex—all of it! Earn a $40 giftcard to Sephora the first time you come! See the monthly calendar for days and times or email bionka@apiwellnes.org.
Trans Youth HIV Testing
T-LISH offers rapid HIV testing in the T-LISH space three days a week. Stop by and get your results in 20 minutes. Drop-in hours are: Tuesdays 2–7pm, Thursdays 2-5pm and Saturdays 4–8pm.
T-LISH HIGHLIGHTS FOR JULY 2010
We keep it hot every week with Core Group Wednesdays 4:30–6:30PM and the Lounge on Saturdays 5:30–8:30PM. This month, be sure to also join us. Don’t be left out there, this is a safe space for Trans youth women of color to socialize and gather and meet other members of the community. Contact Akira@apiwellness.org for info.
See all of our events on our calendar by clicking here.
July 3rd–No T-LISH Lounge–In Commemoration of July 4th Holiday
T-LISH BBQ: Join us! For some great bbq food under the great sun! We are still determining where we will be, however if you like to join us, contact Akira@apiwellness.org for more information. Saturday, July 17, 2010, 2:00pm–5:00pm
T-LISH Drop-In: Every Wednesday in July, 3:30pm–4:30pm, T-LISH Lounge, 815 Hyde 2nd Floor, SF
Get access to computers, showers and a space to chill at in our T-LISH Lounge and meet fellow youth tg’s of color!
Bedtime Stories present…Tricks and the Trade: Wednesday, July 21, 2010, 4:30pm–6:30pm, T-LISH Lounge, 815 Hyde 2nd Floor, SF Get a $40 Sephora Gift Card the first time you attend and a Safeway $10 card every time after!
T-LISH Core Group: Every Wednesday (except the July 21) 4:30pm–6:30pm. Get involved with your T-Youth community and be involved with the planning for this exciting program for trans youth women of color! Contact Akira@apiwellness.org
CONTACT US
T-LISH
TRANS: THRIVE
Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center
815 Hyde St., Suite 201
San Francisco, CA 94109
www.transthrive.org
ph. 415-409-4101
f. 415-409-4105
STAFF
Nikki “Tita Aida“ Calma, Program Supervisor
titaaida@apiwellness.org
Erin Armstrong, TRANS: THRIVE Program Specialist
erin@apiwellness.org
Akira Jackson, T-LISH Program Specialist
akira@apiwellness.org
Niko Kowell, TRANS: THRIVE Program Assistant
niko@apiwellness.org
Crystal Montero, ATE Program Specialist
crystal@apiwellness.org
Bionka Stevens, T-LISH Program Specialist
bionka@apiwellness.org
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