Join us for this rare opportunity to make our voices heard at this TGI Community Town Hall. Come share feedback and recommendations on County strategies for our community!
Tuesday, July 11th at 7:00pm to 9:00pm PST in partnership with the Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) Initiative.
Gender Justice LA is proud to host this town hall at The GJLA Center and we hope you can join us! Note that this will be a hybrid event, click here for the zoom link . *For in person details about parking and access notes please scroll towards the bottom of this post.
More on the TGI TOWN HALL:
This town hall is designed to inform community members about the TGI Needs Assessment motion and to elicit feedback on:
1) ensuring the equitable distribution of American Rescue Plan Act funds and services to TGI communities
2) improving, as needed, the County’s COVID-19 Vulnerability and Recovery Index Dashboard and Equity Explorer Mapping Tool to be inclusive of and reflect TGI communities
3) recommended strategies to engage and gather input on the motion directives.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed a wide-ranging motion on November 22, 2022, to address inequities faced by TGI people. The motion directed the Chief Executive Officer to convene several County entities and community stakeholders representative of the County’s diverse LGBTQ+ communities to report back on:
- Gathering data, standard metrics, reporting, policy, and program changes that enable the County to better serve TGI communities
- Improving data collection on the equitable distribution of American Rescue Plan Act funds and services to TGI-serving groups
- Improving, as needed, the County’s COVID-19 Vulnerability and Recovery Index Dashboard and Equity Explorer Mapping Tool
- Assessment on critical gaps in services and recommendations on priority strategies for improving and expanding programs and services for TGI individuals
- How the County can develop a permanent, integrated TGI population strategy, including structural ways to better coordinate County services
- An analysis of potential funding streams to increase County resources for TGI individuals
Please see the full motion here.
ACCES NOTES & PARKING:
We will leave the main office building open with signage towards The GJLA Center. GJLA Staff & fellows will be there to greet you upon arrival. Folks may choose to either take the stairs to the 2nd floor, or use the elevator.
Safety protocols: Masks are required for this event and will be available upon entry. To accommodate our higher-risk community members please wear a mask while not eating or drinking. We will also be giving out Free PPE (Covid-19 rapid tests, hand sanitizers, masks, and face shields). For additional COVID-19 Resources visit our TGI Community Resource Guide. We also ask that if you are not feeling well or are showing COVID-19 symptoms to please stay home.
Accessibility note: The space is located on the 2nd floor with one flight of stairs directly up from the entrance. Elevator access is available; please check in with our door-greeter and they will assist with operating the elevator. The elevator is spacious enough for any mobility device and the 2nd floor space is free of any steps or mobility barriers. If you have a service animal, please contact Gia (GJLA’s Outreach Coordinator) [email protected], so that we may give all attendees advance notice in case of allergies or other reasons. Spanish translation will be provided.
Bathrooms: There are two all-gender restrooms with three private stalls and a urinal. Each restroom has one mobility device accessible stall.
Parking: Free parking is available directly behind our building at 2412 Workman Street. There is another free city lot south of Broadway on Workman Street. Additionally there is ample metered parking in the neighborhood. Here is a map:
We look forward to seeing you! If you have any questions please email our Executive Director, [email protected], or our Administrative Coordinator, [email protected] for general questions.
