Translate Gender

Join us this SUNDAY 7/28 for our monthly family gathering in the Berkshires for families of trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive youth (to include caregivers, extended family, siblings, close family friends, etc.)!

These gatherings happen the 4th Sunday of each month from 10:30am-12:30pm in Berkshire County! This space is intended to be a casual monthly for families of trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive youth. The groups are facilitated by a team of trans and gender expansive facilitators.

To RSVP or ask questions about the gathering email [email protected]. Please include the names, pronouns, and age of everyone attending in your RSVP.
Location provided after RSVP.

We demand justice for Sonya Massey. She should still be alive, with her family, with her community. Sonya’s tragic murder by police highlights the intersection of racism and ableism, and how this intersection puts BIPOC, disabled, and neurodiverse folx at a disproportionate risk of experiencing police violence. White supremacy systematically devalues the lives and experiences of BIPOC individuals, especially those who identify as disabled and/or are experiencing mental health challenges. We demand accountability for those responsible for her death. Black women deserve safety, they deserve respect, they deserve protection in their communities.

We acknowledge that Translate Gender is a predominantly white organization that serves a predominantly white population. Given this, it is vital that we center and uplift the voices of our BIPOC team and community members, and amplify the work of BIPOC, disabled, and neurodiverse creators. If you’re seeking support and/or would like to be a part of our ongoing conversations regarding how TG can better promote collective liberation, please email us at [email protected].

Thank you to everyone who has joined us for drop-in hours over the last few weeks! We'd love to see you TODAY Tuesday 7/16 from 1-3pm (feel free to stay for the whole time or just for a bit) for more crafts, games, and a movie! This is a great opportunity to connect with other q***r, trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive community members of all ages.

In order to participate in our drop-in hours, you need to register (you only need to register once). Register by scanning the QR code below or clicking this link: https://forms.gle/m3mbt6uEbz2u46617.

Are you an adult caregiver or family member of a trans, nonbinary, gender expansive, or questioning youth? We invite you to join us for our Virtual Caregiver Support Space! In this space we will share experiences in creating gender affirming spaces at home and within our community.

Every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7-8pm! RVSP at [email protected]. You can find out more information about the group by visiting www.translategender.org!

Mondays are for uplifting other trans voices and organizations, and this Monday we wanted to lift up and event being held this week by Transhealth!

On July 11 from 1-4 pm Transhealth and other partners will be holding a "Know Your Legal Rights Clinic" where you can learn about free legal services and initiatives that support gender diverse people who are looking to change their legal name.

You can visit https://transhealth.org/event/know-your-rights-legal-clinic/ for more details!

Next Sunday(7/14) from 10:30am - 12:30pm!

Join us for our Hampshire Family and Youth Gathering! This is a monthly gathering for families of trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive youth. This space allows both caregivers and youth a time create community and share support. The gathering is open to all family members. Parents and caregivers, gender expansive youth between 3-18, their siblings, and extended family.

RSVP is required. RSVP at [email protected]. Location provided after registration. *Please include names and pronouns of everyone attending AND the ages of youth, if attending, in your RSVP*

The gathering will be held at an accessible location with an elevator. A quiet sensory space can be made available.

Join us for the Summer Fellow Drop-In Hours! Tuesday 7/2 from 1-3pm in the studio space!!

Translate Gender has welcomed five new fellows to the team this summer! Come to their Drop-In Hours for a fun time!! This space is open to youth of all ages. We will have arts and crafts and board games available! Registration is required upon arrival.

For over 150 years, Juneteenth has held profound significance within Black american communities. It commemorates the moment in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom, following the end of the Civil War and two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.

We acknowledge that while Juneteenth marks a significant moment in history, racial exploitation, systemic racism, systemic oppression, and white supremacy have not ceased at any point in the last one-and-a-half centuries, but continue to evolve.

To our Black community members - Happy Juneteenth! We hope you are celebrating and caring for yourselves and loved ones. Wishing you a joyful and restful day 🧡

To our white community members - This day is a time for you to educate yourselves on the origins of Black culture in america, including its oppression and appropriation, support Black owned businesses, and send reparations in the form of money/gifts to Black community members, organizations, and loved ones.

Powerful performance of Jo Clifford’s internationally acclaimed play “The Gospel According to Jesus, Queen of Heaven” at First Churches in Northampton. Co-sponsored by Translate Gender, Bombyx, Florence Congregational Church, and community supporters. We’re grateful to have gotten to been invited to take part in the evening and helping spread the message that trans, q***r, and gender expansive people have always been here - and have always had an integral part in keeping community safe, supported, and held - not to mention the vibrancy and creativity we have!

Learn more about Jo’s play and the work she’s created over the years here: https://www.queenjesusproductions.com/qjp

Amazing time at Deerfield Elementary School’s Pride Fest today! Thank you to the organizers that made it happen! We painted pride rocks, shared about our programs, and had an awesome afternoon!

LAST CHANCE to join our Trans Youth Community Theatre Collective's original show, written and created by the youth based on their lived experience, stories, and imagination!

The Enchanted Crystal: A Q***r Tale of Magic, Friendship, & Adventure will premiere on June 6th & 7th at 7 pm at

Only few tickets left! Purchase them now at:
https://tinyurl.com/coACTshow

"When a group of students find an old edition of D&D game during science class, nothing prepares them to a mysterious journey between worlds. In their pursue after a shattered crystal, friendships are put to the test and stories that cannot be told arise to the surface. Will they be able to tell them together?"

Look out for our Summer Pride Pop-ups in collaboration with High Five Books! Join our family event to make some crafts, watch movies, and learn more about our Affirmation Trans Book Club!

We cannot wait to discuss gender justice and eat popsicles together!

Join our Trans Youth Community Theatre Collective co-ACT's original show, written and created by the youth based on their lived experience, stories, and imagination!

"When a group of students find an old edition of D&D game during science class, nothing prepares them to a mysterious journey between worlds. In their pursue after a shattered crystal, friendships are put to the test and stories that cannot be told arise to the surface. Will they be able to tell them together?"

The Enchanted Crystal: A Q***r Tale of Magic, Friendship, & Adventure will premiere on June 6th & 7th at 7 pm at

Buy tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/coACTshow

Tickets are by sliding scale. This is a mask required event! Lets support our communities together.

Let’s go! We’re pumped to be hanging out at the May edition of Yet Another Q***r Pop-Up Market! Come support q***r, trans, and BIPOC artists and makers, plus enjoy some delicious food and drinks! We’ll be here for a bit! ***rpopupmarket ***rmakers

Incredible performance tonight! So honored to sponsor a night of music and storytelling - all centering a powerful reminder that we need “all of us” to challenge fear and hatred towards q***r and trans people.

You can check out the lyrics and music through the link to get a taste of tonight’s event here: https://www.mswma.org/program-booklet-addendum/

We’re so excited to sponsor Massachusetts Trans Political Coalition - MTPC’s Professionals for Trans Rights TONIGHT! Hope to see some of our friends and allies there!

We are proud to co-sponsor the upcoming Yet Another Q***r Pop-Up Market happening this Saturday, May 18th from 10am-5pm at the

The May market will feature over 60+ Q***r + BIPOC makers. Let's center and support LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and emerging artisans and makers exploring their craft!

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Become a unique donor and help us win the Give OUT Day competition! Get at least 10 of your friends and/or family to pledge $10 each to Translate Gender and help us reach the goal of highest numbers of unique donors!

SHARE & DONATE: https://www.giveoutday.org/story/Trans
(or link in bio)

Help us raise money to sustain and grow the work we do! Let's show the world the strength of our community. Your support means everything.

Thank you for an amazing day! We had so many folks come visit our table to learn about what we do at ! Also honored to share space with and their GenQ programs team! We painted pride rocks, saw lots families and had an all around blast!

We are looking for volunteers to help us increase our visibility and presence during this Pride season throughout Western Massachusetts!
We'd love families and community members to join us at these exciting Pride festivals to table and share about our resources and services!

If you're interested - take this 5-minute survey to let us know where you're going to be this Pride season AND if you can help!
https://forms.gle/GRJtcn7wRUv2qmt89 (or link in bio)

Tabling is a great opportunity during Pride to let our larger community know about the work we do, network with other organizations, and help us reach more incredible people.

Mark your calendars for Give OUT Day, the only dedicated national day of giving for LGBTQ+ community organizations and groups! We'd love for you to help us meet our goal of $10k by 5/30! Every bit helps.

Support Give OUT to Translate Gender on Give Out Day Support one of the first and only trans-led orgs in Western MA supporting trans youth and families!

We got some Translate Gender t-shirts in the mail today! Our Co-Director, James (he/they), is so pumped about them and is ready for pride season! What prides are you attending this year? Where will we see you?

We are excited to be coming together THIS Sunday, April 28th from 10:30am - 12:30pm for our Berkshire Youth & Families Gathering!

This is a casual monthly gathering (every 4th Sunday) for Berkshire's families of trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive youth (to include caregivers, extended family, siblings, close family friends, etc.)! Facilitated by a team of trans and gender expansive facilitators.

RSVP at [email protected]

Join Western Mass D**e Patrol for Hampshire Pride! We are recruiting folks to take part in the D**e Patrol for the upcoming Hampshire Pride on Saturday, May 4th.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2mu3w33z

Help us practice community safety, empathy, and understanding, as we aim to diffuse tension and prevent situations from intensifying and risking harm to others by using conflict de-escalation techniques.

Hampshire Pride Boston D**e March

Join our Zine & Comic-Making workshop series in collaboration with Dr. Sally Pirie's Comics Based Research Lab at UMass Amherst and present your work at our exhibition Saturday, May 11th, from 12 - 4 pm.

We will learn about the importance of zines & comics in q***r/ trans history, learn how to make our own zines, and spend time dreaming & drawing together!

Workshop dates:

Saturday, April 27th at the 'Press On' Indie Publishing Fair at 3 pm!
**You do not need to RSVP for this workshop**

Saturday, May 4th from 5-7pm at our space
RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/sp9vdtvk

Show your work on Saturday, May 11th, from 12-4 pm at our space!

Each workshop stands on its own so you do not need to attend all three to participate but are welcome to!

Sunday(4/14)! Join an empowering space of caregivers and youth who build community together. Our Hampshire Family and Youth Gathering are open family groups that include all members of trans families and extended community.

RSVP is required. Please RSVP at [email protected]

Group meets the 2nd Sunday of each month from 10:30am-12:30pm.
This is a peer-led space facilitated by a team of trans identified folks from our network.

This Wednesday (4/10)! Join our in-person Transfeminine Adult Support Group (Ages 30+), led and facilitated by trans femmes.

This month we meet on Wednesday 4/10 AND 4/24 (and every month biweekly). RSVP is required. New members will need to be verified for safety.

RSVP at [email protected]