OPERATION
OBSIDIAN
A SAFE HOUSING INITIATIVE BY TRANS IN COLOR
Our Mission
To provide a safe and stable place for disenfranchised trans masculine people of color, while prioritizing BIPOC. In addition to housing, Trans In Color will help each individual obtain health insurance and training through the local workforce development program which will help them in sustaining a successful life
Our Resolution
Purchase at least 6 homes in rural Maryland where we can provide safe housing to BIPOC transmasculine individuals for a period of 6-12 month
To provide safe & permanent housing to BIPOC transmasculine youth until they reach age 18
Obtain health insurance for each individual who is housed Enroll each individual in a workforce development program if they do not have a job
To house 48-96 transmasculine individuals each year and provide them with the necessary life skills to live independently once they leave
To provide the 24-hour support resources through our service TBuddy as a means to mitigate suicide risks and depression by implementing continuous support