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Impact Stories
Thriving 2SLGBTQIA+ communities are built together! Thanks to the generosity of donors like you Spectrum is able to sustain life-changing programs and services that directly impact Queer lives in the Inland Northwest. Your Giving Tuesday gift is an invaluable part of empowering our 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
JC
Entering her final year at Whitworth University, JC began preparing for her future. When she considered graduation, however, something clouded her excitement. JC’s school records all reflected her legal name, rather than the name that affirms her true self.
JC connected with Spectrum this fall and through our Gender Affirming Products Program (GAPP) was able to begin the process of legally changing her name. In May, JC will earn her Whitworth University diploma and because of the generous support of our donors, her diploma will say “JC” – her true name.
Today, JC is beginning to focus on applying for her first adult job, unburdened by the name she will list on applications. When you support programs like GAPP the impact goes beyond the $287 it costs to file a name change; it affirms an individual’s dignity and gives them the ability to thrive. Together we are building a community of confident, self-assured 2SLGBTQIA+ young people
Adrian
Adrian and his mom were exhausted by the numerous anti-trans bills, narratives, and fabrications circulating in the media this year. When Spectrum Center began hosting Rapid Response trainings, they immediately signed up – eager to put their frustration into action.
At only 16 years old, Adrian is using his voice to create positive change in our community. In April, with sweaty and shaky hands, Adrian walked up to the podium and asked the city council members to pass an ordinance protecting 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Spokane. Adrian spoke about his love for this city, his dream of living in a Spokane where all are protected, and his hope of one day building his own family in our beautiful community. The ordinance passed 5-2.
When you support advocacy programs you strengthen our movement and uplift the changemakers of our future. Programs like Rapid Response, Community Debriefs, and Skill Shares turn advocacy into action by empowering our community, building resiliency, and equipping 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and our allies to make a direct, meaningful impact.
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Our Clients
Our clients are as diverse as the community itself. We have served clients as young as 8 years old and as youthful as 80 years old. We have provided countless affirming clothing items, grooming and beauty products, legal name changes, passports, and anything that our clients need in order to be themselves on the inside and out. Here are a few things clients have said about GAPP:
We cannot do this work without your generous support, THANK YOU!
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