“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
Everett Pride Homecoming
A fundraising Gala Dress Code: Homecoming Eleganza Vote for your Homecoming Royalty Tickets: $25 or 2 for $40 Get your tickets here
Gayla! 2024
We are happy to announce Gayla! 2024 on Saturday, November 16th at @GreaterTacomaConventionCenter. Tickets are now on sale at our Early Bird Pricing (while supplies last). Please click the link
Massive Presents: Drag the Debate
🌈✨ Join us for a fierce night of fun, drinks, and drama! ✨🌈 We’re bringing the heat to the political stage with Drag the Debate, hosted by the one and
Mercer Island Pride in the Park
The Island’s Pride in the Park has been rescheduled for August 24th from 2 – 5PM at Mercerdale Park! Celebrate Pride in the beautiful outdoors at Mercer Island Pride in
Recent Posts
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!
TRACTION Wants You to Get That GIVING Feeling
Now through May 7 – Your donation goes toward uplifting trans+ lives here and now