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 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 make it better for ourselves. Our goal is to cultivate a body of members 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
Pride on the Lake
Lake Stevens Pride is hosting the 2nd Annual Pride on the Lake, June 8 at Lundeen Park in Lake Stevens. This year we will have stage entertainment featuring 2 bands,
Anacortes Pride
We are inviting you to join us in making the third annual Anacortes Pride Parade and Celebration the best one yet!! This year’s parade and celebration will be held on
Pride in Wellness
Pride in Wellness is a joyous fusion of health, wellness, and artistic expression that offers a wide range of activities, resources, giveaways, and prizes! Vendor booths will feature various health
Tacoma Pride Festival
Tacoma Pride Festival honors the LGBTQIA+ community by celebrating pride in who we are as valuable, creative members of a diverse population in the South Puget Sound region, we invite
Recent Posts
TRACTION Appoints Executive Director
TRACTION is excited to announce the appointment of our first Executive Director, C. Michael Woodward, MPH! Michael (he/him) is a writer, rock star, change agent, rabble-rouser, and early leader in the
TRACTION Wants You to Get That GIVING Feeling
Now through May 7 – Your donation goes toward uplifting trans+ lives here and now
Call for Vibes! Volunteers
Call for Volunteers! Sunday, May 19 2024 – Live Music Showcase! Have fun, find community, help out! TRACTION needs 4-6 volunteers to help with Vibes, a free concert for the
One More Light: a Trans Day of Remembrance Concert
Seattle’s only choir by and for transgender and nonbinary singers is excited to announce their second season’s Trans Day of Remembrance concerts: One More Light.