Resources for Transgender and Nonbinary People

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DignityUSA

DignityUSA Statement of Support for the Transgender Community

DignityUSA affirms, with unwavering conviction, that our transgender and nonbinary siblings are beloved by God. Their lives, gifts, and sacred journeys reveal the fullness of God’s creative diversity and the transforming power of divine love.

DignityUSA proudly endorses “Beloved by God: A Declaration of a Catholic Commitment to Trans-Affirmation.” This declaration embodies our deepest values as a Catholic movement rooted in justice, equity, and inclusion. We affirm that transgender and nonbinary people are living into the dream God had for them long before birth, and we stand in solidarity with their right to safety, dignity, and self-determination in every area of life.

As a faith community committed to justice and grounded in the Gospel, we:

  • Prioritize advocacy to end all forms of violence, discrimination, and exclusion directed toward transgender and nonbinary people, as our faith compels us to defend the dignity of every human person.
  • Uphold and actively support access to affirming health care, housing, education, and employment that foster growth, flourishing, and well-being.
  • Pledge to create and expand spaces—liturgical, social, and online—where all people can be fully seen, named, and celebrated in their God-given identities.
  • Reject unequivocally all forms of so-called “conversion” or “reparative” therapy and every effort to pressure individuals toward conformity with cisnormative expectations.
  • Commit to ongoing formation, education, and dialogue within Catholic communities to deepen understanding, strengthen compassion, and dismantle harmful narratives.

Catholic tradition teaches that hospitality is a sacred virtue and that in welcoming the stranger, we encounter Christ. The call to honor transgender lives is an invitation to practice that hospitality—to recognize, in each person’s authentic self, the image of God made manifest.

In the words of Jesus: “When I was a stranger, you welcomed me.” (Matthew 25:35)

We hear that invitation as a mandate to build a Church where every transgender and nonbinary person is not merely tolerated but celebrated as a revelation of God’s love.

Mainstream media:

Changing official documents:

                                 
  • Advocates for Trans Equality ID Documents Center
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  • Social Security card
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Trans and queer-oriented blogs:

                                 
  • Erin in the Morning, by journalist Erin Reed
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  • Charlotte’s Web Thoughts, by Charlotte Clymer
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  • Good Queer News, by Ben Greene
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  • Them, an award-winning authority on what LGBTQ+ means today.
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Support & advocacy:

                                 
  • GRACE, (Gender Research Advisory Council + Education) promotes equality, dignity, and respect for transgender individuals by developing effective communication and public affairs strategies.
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  • PFLAG has hundreds of family support groups in 50 states.
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  • Real Mama Bears, a huge Facebook community of affirming mothers of LGBTQ+ children.
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  • Trans Legislation Tracker: Tracks bills filed in Congress and in state legislatures across the U.S., with links to the bills.
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  • Transgender Law Center, championing the right of all transgender and gender-nonconforming people to make their own choices and live freely, safely, and authentically.
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  • Queer Doc offers direct clinical services via telemedicine to individuals.
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Faith-based support:

Crisis:

                                 
  • The Trevor Project: Providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ young people. Chat, call or text.
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  • Trans Lifeline (no active rescue), is a grassroots hotline and microgrants nonprofit offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis.
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Regional

Midwest:

                                 
  • Stand With Trans: Support groups on Zoom and in person (Michigan) for teens, tweens and parents. Training and therapy assistance programs
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  • Transgender Michigan aims to provide advocacy, support and education while serving to create coalitions in Michigan.
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  • Trans Ohio is dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of trans, nonbinary, intersex, and gender nonconforming people in Ohio.
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  • OutSupport provides resources and events for the LGBTQIA+ community in Northeast Ohio.
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South:

                                 
  • Campaign for Southern Equality working to build a South where LGBTQ people are equal in every part of life.
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  • Phoenix Transition Program, a trans-led nonprofit in Atlanta, Ga., helps TGNC individuals case by case with direct services and referrals.

If you’d like to wear your support, check out the Transgender-affirming merchandise at the DignityUSA Store.

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