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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 together our community in celebration of our beautiful and authentic selves as trans and gender-diverse people, and to create a sense of belonging. In the midst of the pandemic, our Emerge! 2020-21 virtual series and the Vibes! live virtual music showcases feature the words 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 cannot sit around and hope someone else will make it better for us. Our goal is to cultivate a body of members eager to collaborate with other organizations and offer our volunteer power and resources to assist underserved populations. In doing so, we increase trans visibility within the broader community while helping those in need.
There is never a cost to become a member.
Events
Seattle Trans Pride 2024
Friday, June 28, 2024 • 5 – 10 PM Volunteer Park Amphitheater Masks required Produced by Gender Justice League, Trans Pride Seattle increases the strength of the TwoSpirit, Trans, & Gender Diverse (2STGD) community
Vibes! May 2024
TRACTION Presents Vibes! 2024 Join us live at El Centro de la Raza, or virtually via our livestream for a trans and nonbinary musical showcase. Volunteers needed! Emcee: Michelle Matlock
TRACTION Community Bonfire 2024: Burning Bright—Music for Nex
TRACTION’s Campfire Series started in 2020, bringing music, storytelling, community and conversation into folks’ homes during the pandemic. This event is dedicated to the memory of Nex Benedict, a nonbinary,
QUEER PROM at Pride Skate! A fundraiser for WC Pride
Come join us at our first ever QUEER PROM! This is a fundraiser for WC Pride and all admissions will be donated! This event is 21+ Come early 7-9pm for
Recent Posts
Call for Vibes! Volunteers
Call for Volunteers! Also, sound board tech and livestream techs wanted—paid positions! Sunday, May 19 2024 – Live Music Event Have fun, find community, help out! TRACTION needs 4-6 volunteers
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.
Our TRACTION Values
TRACTION’s mission is to cultivate connection and visibility for transgender and gender-diverse people through community service in support of underserved communities. We stand in solidarity with Two Spirit and Indigenous
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