“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

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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

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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

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Recent Posts

Transgender Day of Remembrance is on a black screen with four lit candles glowing. The TRACTION logo is next to the candles.

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.

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