Xander is originally from Virginia but spent much of his life in Georgia before moving to Knoxville, TN just this past November. He was a 2019 Jim Collins Foundation Grant Recipient. He volunteered with Alphabet Soup Atlanta during his time there, doing various trans-related fundraisers and events. After volunteering with Alphabet Soup Atlanta for many years he sought that same type of organization in Knoxville. Through his partner, Devin he heard about the work that Jack Knoxville was doing with the Trans Empowerment Project and knew that he wanted to be involved. He has been the client … [Read more...]
S. D. Manning, he/him/his
S. D. a self-proclaimed Southern gentleman with feminist roots is owner and founder of Uncaged Souls LLC, whose mission is to be a healing hub to create a safe place for meeting the health and wellness needs for his beloved communities. S. D. is a native of Gainesville, Florida where he obtained a degree in Family, Youth, and Community Science from the University of Florida. S. D. migrated to Atlanta, GA in 2009 to pursue a federal sector career where some of his most rewarding professional contributions include serving as Local Accessibility Coordinator, assisting employees with disabilities … [Read more...]
Elijah Palles, he/him/his
Elijah Palles (he/him/his) aka Eddie Broadway has been a drag entertainer in Phoenix, AZ for 10 years. During his time, he has held numerous titles, namely Mister Phoenix Pride 2014, Mister USofA MI 2017, Emperor to Reign XIII of the Imperial Court of Arizona, King Father to Reign XV of the Imperial Court of Arizona and is the current Mr. Trans USA 2020. Through his performing career, he has been an activist for transgender visibility and awareness. Elijah was the first elected transgender emperor of the imperial court of Arizona and enacted the Broadway Gatlyn Spectrum Grant that awards up to … [Read more...]
A Growing Number of Trans Americans Are ‘Crowdfunding’ Their Gender Transitions
At 19 years old, Lexi Richardson came out as transgender to her father. A Navy SEAL with a penchant for being "very strict," she said, he reacted with a swift, all-too-familiar response: Richardson had to go. "He provided me with an ultimatum," she said. "I could live at home or I could dress like a woman. So I said, BYE!" Without a permanent home or the financial support of her parents, the salt in the wound, Richardson said, was the crushing reality that she may never be able to afford the gender-confirming surgery she longs for. In a last-ditch effort to change that, Richardson launched a … [Read more...]
Gender-Affirming Surgeries Are No Laughing Matter
Jim Collins Foundation Statement on Offensive "Sarah Silverman Closes the Gap" Video The Jim Collins Foundation is deeply offended and saddened by the video produced by National Women's Law Center (NWLC) and Sarah Silverman as part of the Equal Payback Project. As many people have noted in the controversy since the campaign launch, the video makes light of transgender people's lives, and it neglects to mention the sky-high rates of employment discrimination and poverty that transgender people face. We call upon NWLC to take down the video immediately. It was created at the expense of the … [Read more...]
JIM COLLINS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Jim Collins Foundation, a non-profit organization that funds gender-confirming surgeries for transgender people, today announced the election of five new members to its Board of Directors. JCF’s new board members, with backgrounds in psychology, medicine, and diversity training, have already worked for years with the transgender community through advocacy, direct service, and public speaking. “We are thrilled to have the addition of such talented and experienced people to the Jim Collins Foundation board,” said JCF Co-Founder Tony Ferraiolo. “The energy of the new board will push us forward … [Read more...]
$12,000 Raised For Jim Collins Foundation from NYC Screening of Just Gender
The Jim Collins Foundation is pleased to announce that more than $12,000 was raised from a New York City screening of Just Gender. The educational documentary was produced and directed by George Zuber, narrated by Tony and Emmy award-winning actor Bebe Neuwirth, and includes interviews with many transgender leaders and community members, including JCF Vice President Dru Levasseur.George Zuber is an ally who took it upon himself to find out more about the trans community, made an educational documentary, and showed the film around the country to benefit different trans organizations. Zuber … [Read more...]
NYC Premier Benefitting JCF
A Special Screening Buddha Dog Productions and Kino Lorber EDU Present: Just Gender: Identity is more than meets the eye When: Monday, June 9th, 2014 7:00 PM Where: Chelsea Cinemas 260 West 23rd Street New York City, NY 10011 A 30 minute panel discussion will follow 100% of the proceeds will benefit Tickets: www.our-fund.org/jimcollins … [Read more...]
Jim Collins Foundation Announces A Record Number of Grantees
Jim Collins Foundation Announces A Record Number of Grantees Calls For Donations, Opens New Grant Cycle April 1, 2014 (New York, NY) – The Jim Collins Foundation is thrilled to announce a record number of grantees and is now accepting applications for the next grant cycle. Founded in 2008 by two transgender men, the Jim Collins Foundation is the only national nonprofit organization with a mission to fund gender-confirming surgeries. The number of grants awarded is dependent on funds raised throughout the year. Each year the Jim Collins Foundation receives hundreds of applications for a … [Read more...]
2014 JCF Grantee PoetHeather
As a 45-year-old, married, disabled veteran who is unable to work, I thought I had perhaps gone as far as I could in my transition until I won the lotto or managed to sell a book or something. I did what I could, helping with the Transgender American Veterans Association, as well as my local support group. I also went to a few conferences and talked about writing as well as TAVA. I tried to get involved. When my health started declining I began writing even more, putting more stories online on various websites for the trans community, as well as writing fan fiction. It kept me occupied and … [Read more...]
2014 Jim Collins Grantee Cassie LeGrave
Every day prior to my surgery was like a living nightmare. Most of my earliest memories include asking my mother when I was going to be 'fixed' so I would be like the other girls. She would always reply in the same way, "You're not a girl." I couldn't have the things I really wanted, I could never wear the things I wanted to wear, and I thought I was never going to be the person I knew I was inside. As I got older, I went into acting and music to try and avoid how I really felt inside. I had one failed marriage, almost had a second failed marriage, and I gained so much weight that I topped … [Read more...]
2014 Grant Recipient Omar Yadielle
I’m a warrior in the battle that has been through a lot. My life has been very difficult since I was born. I’ve always dressed and acted like a man. My family rejected me because of my gender identity, and I’m alone in the world, battling for my life in order to be a great human being. I was on the honor roll, delivered the graduation speech at my high school, and was a leader in LGBT clubs in school. All my life, I have been discriminated against by family, co-workers, and the state of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. I have been on the news speaking about the discrimination so that other people would … [Read more...]
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