BLITZ - an all inclusive trans* and gender non conforming resource
BLITZ
“YOU ARE AN ARTIST OF YOUR OWN CREATION”
VISION STATEMENT
Creating a safe space for the exchange of ideas and resources for all people under the trans-umbrella and those exploring gender identity.
MISSION STATEMENT
Through the development of on-line resources and social programming, trans-people and those exploring gender identity will come together to discuss and learn of similarities and the differences; bonds will form; barriers where more work is needed will be realized and through understanding ourselves we will unite and respect one another.
Jason Robert Ballard of The Self Made Men - (3 years on T)
Our official 2012 Boys of Summer Tour Tshirts!
Visit us at one of our events to pick yours up this year. Tour info can be found here or on our Facebook event here. Shirts will not be on our online store until July 16th, 2012 when the tour comes to an end. Additionally BOS tour buttons and chocolate mustaches are exclusively sold at the events.
Again, for a list of cities we’ll be visiting, check this page out!
To walk with us in Albany or Rochester NY, Register here
Or just ‘like’ us on facebook!
Every month from now until December we’ll be putting out a 2 1/4 inch metal back button. Buttons are only on sale for the month specified. In November, if you’ve collected 6 out of 9 buttons you’ll receive a free 2013 calendar and a certificate of thanks noting all of the Trans* organizations you’ve helped this year. Each pin is set at a $5 purchase value which donates $4 to the cause of each month.
For the month of May all donated will go directly to: Morris Home
Morris House supports trans and gender variant individuals as they develop the knowledge, skills and supports necessary to promote sobriety, manage emotional and behavioral difficulties, choose and maintain safe and healthy lifestyles, and develop healthy relationships with peers, family and the community. Morris House provides a safe, recovery-oriented environment for individuals in transition from one gender to another, or those with other gender variants who may be coming from “the streets” and/or from shelter programs. Services offered include: Comprehensive assessments Individual and group therapy Psycho-education and relapse prevention groups Hormone therapy Residential housing Connections with community resources for medical care, behavioral healthcare, advocacy and job placement Community-based, integration-focused case management Life skills, anger management and restorative justice training Linkages to adjunct educational, vocational and recreational services Peer support group
Now Only $8! We’ve got smalls and mediums left, help us clean out our closet :)
Attention NYS and Philadelphia!
The Boys Of Summer Tour starts in just two weeks. The staff of The Self Made Men will be attending and tabling at several events all over the state and a couple in surrounding major cities. Come say hi to us and be a part of our story. We’ll be selling items only available at our tables including chocolate mustache pops, Tshirts, buttons and things people have sent us to help fund their transitions.
We also have the opportunity for our supporters to walk with us in the Albany and Rochester Pride Parades! Registration can be done here and includes a FREE Tshirt of the above design.
Check out our event page on Facebook for more information about dates and locations!
