“You never completely have your rights, one person, until you all have your rights.”
—Marsha P. Johnson, LGBTQ+ rights activist
Trans
Community
Action
What is TRACTION?
TRACTION is short for TRANS COMMUNITY ACTION.
Founded in 2019, TRACTION is a trans-led 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Washington state. Our mission is to cultivate connection and visibility for transgender and gender-diverse people through community service in support of underserved communities.
We are also here to bring folks together in celebration of our beautiful and authentic selves as trans and gender-diverse people, and to create a sense of belonging and joy. Since the start of the pandemic, our Community Campfire and Emerge! virtual series and the Vibes music showcases have featured the words, wisdom, and performance art of our diverse and talented community.
Why This Work
Our founders recognize that there needs to be a societal shift in how trans and gender-diverse people are seen and understood in the world. We believe the best way to create change is to not just be visible, but to show up: to demonstrate our humanity by working together with allies and friends of all genders on community service projects — building relationships and collaborative partnerships along the way that strive to lift up the most vulnerable among us.
To make the world a better place, we must do so ourselves. Our goal is to cultivate a body of volunteers eager to collaborate with other organizations and offer our volunteer power to assist underserved populations. In doing this, we foster trans visibility and affirmation within the broader community while helping those in need.
There is never a cost to become a member.
Events
The Power of Me – Trans Day of Remembrance
Join STANCE for our second annual concert commemorating Transgender Day of Remembrance 2024. This evening of music and poetry is dedicated to our fallen siblings and will focus on the
STANCE Fall Talent Show & Fundraiser
The STANCE (Seattle Trans and Nonbinary Choral Ensemble) singers are proud to present our Fall Talent Showcase on Saturday, November 2 at Rainier Beach Presbyterian. Doors open at 6:30, Performances at 7:00.
Catalyst Cafe Presents: Elevate
A drag AND burlesque show right here in Everett! Enjoy local talents! The cover is $10 for the all age drag portion of the show, and $15 for the entire
Queer Figure Drawing
Artists will take turns posing for each other during these monthly free, laid-back, clothed figure drawing sessions. Feel free to come in your fancy clothes, your regular clothes, or even
Recent Posts
TRACTION’s TRANSformTheVote 2024 Work
Did you see us on social media in October? TRACTION’s team was pounding the virtual pavement throughout October to encourage our community to vote. We won’t have data for a
Seeking Volunteers for Project Open Arms—Helping Red State Refugees
Are you passionate about helping transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse (trans+) people thrive and live free of hate and discrimination? TRACTION’s Project Open Arms is seeking Resource Data Wranglers and Resource
TRACTION Welcomes New Board Members!
TRACTION is thrilled to welcome our newest board members: Luckie Alexander, Nohemi Lopez, and Mita Beach! Each of them brings massive skills and a lifelong commitment to queer and trans
TRACTION Appoints Executive Director
TRACTION is excited to announce the appointment of our first Executive Director, C. Michael Woodward, MPH!
