“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
Beyond Binary Connections
Come as you are to this bimonthly no-expectations social space for our transgender and non-binary community. Enjoy good food, board and card games, and chill conversation with others in the
Rainbow Elder Breakfast
We cherish our LGBTQ+ elders and believe that magical and meaningful connections can happen at any age. These breakfasts give folks 50+ a chance to connect with each other, eat
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
QTPOC Collective
Join in this monthly community space for our queer and trans neighbors of color! Snacks provided~ Each month we hold a different focus or activity. This monthly gathering space for
Recent Posts
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2024
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 to memorialize those whose lives were lost in the past year as a result of anti-transgender violence and persecution.
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