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Here’s what’s happening this week!
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✨ 🌟 Thank you to everyone in our extraordinary community who helped make last night’s Starry Night Pride Prom a resounding success! The work we do is a team effort, and we are so thankful to have the best team, sponsors, and community in the whole word! 💫 🌟
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Our Trans Parent Support Group will be
meeting in person this week!
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Our Trans Community Support Group will be
meeting virtually this week!
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AUGUST 25 – AUGUST 29:
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT
LEADERSHIP DAY CAMP
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WHAT
Learn leadership skills, build confidence, and meet new friends! Free food and snacks!
Participants who attend all 5 workshops will be able to print press their OWN LBGTEE Shirt
WHEN
Mon–Fri: August 25–29, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
WHO
Calling Ages 14–18! Join us for an empowering week of leadership building, workshops, activities, and fun! This will only be available for 10 participants, so sign up now!
WHERE
Maxwell Community Hub
440 Maxwell Rd, Eugene OR 97404
COST
Free!
PLEASE NOTE: Registration is REQUIRED!
Sign up now at transponderoregon.org/yep – OR – email our Youth Program Manager MelroseM@TransPonderOregon.org
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SEPTEMBER 8: WAGE NEGOTIATION WORKSHOP (VIRTUAL)
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WHAT
Join us for the latest Virtual Job Skills Workshop- Know Your Worth: Confident & Informed Salary Negotiation with Sara Summers, MS.
- Understand the basic components of a compensation package.
- Identify when and how to negotiate salary effectively.
- Use key phrases and techniques to advocate for yourself with confidence.
- Avoid common negotiation pitfalls.
- RSVP on our website today!
- Location will be sent to RSVP list prior to event.
- Contact us at (541) 321-6320 or jobskills@transponderoregon.org with any questions
WHEN
Monday, September 8
5:30 PM
WHERE
Location provided to participants who RSVP
WHO
14+ LGBTQIA people and allies welcome. (Legal Guardian signature required for those under 18)
COST
Free, RSVP Required
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SEPTEMBER 16 & 18: FREE VOICE TRAINING WORKSHOP SERIES
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WHAT
In this 2-session workshop, participants will learn through a variety of vocal exploration exercises how to align their speech with their identity. We will cover basic anatomy and physiology and different acoustic measures and how they impact perception of gender. Knowledge from each session is cumulative, meaning participants will gain a more complete understanding of their voice and how to alter it over both courses.
Please prepare for active group participation in vocal exercises.
Facilitator: Grace Vangel (They/Them), M.S., CCC-SLP
WHEN
September 16th & 18th
5:30PM – 7:00 PM
WHO
14+ LGBTQIA people and allies (Legal guardian signature required for those under 18)
WHERE
Location will be sent to RSVP list
COST
Free!
Note: This event is currently at maximum capacity. After you RSVP, you will be placed on the wait list and notified if a spot becomes available. Thank you!
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WHAT
A book club for, about, and by trans and gender-diverse people!
WHEN
Tuesdays | 5:00 – 6:00 PM PST
WHERE
Virtual on Google Meet
WHO
LGBTQIA+ people & allies; All ages
COST
Free
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WEDNESDAY: GENDER DIVERSE YOGA
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WHAT
A yoga class for trans and gender-diverse people!
WHEN
Wednesdays | 6:00 – 7:00 PM PST
WHERE
Sheldon Community Center and virtual on Google Meet
WHO
Trans and Gender-Diverse People, Age 13+
COST
Free
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SUNDAYS: QUEER/TRANS COMMUNITY YOGA
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WHAT
A weekly yoga offering for queer/trans folks and their loved ones, sponsored by TransPonder. Please bring your own mat or reach out about borrowing one!
WHEN
Every Sunday at 10 AM
WHO
Queer/trans folks and their loved ones
WHERE
Maxwell Community Hub
440 Maxwell Rd. Eugene OR 97404
COST
Donations requested, no one turned away for lack of funds!
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THURSDAY: QUEER, TRANS, & DISABILITY GROUP
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WHAT
A support group for people who are LGBTQIA2S, trans, or gender-diverse and are disabled
WHEN
Thursdays | 7:00 – 8:00 PM PST
(see website for specific dates)
WHERE
Virtual on Google Meet
WHO
Queer, trans, or gender-diverse people who are disabled; Ages 13+
COST
Free
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SATURDAY: TRANS PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
(IN-PERSON)
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WHAT
Support group for parents/caregivers
This is a place to get resources, talk about the current political environment for trans youth, and gather in community and support.
WHEN
Every 4th Saturday | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
WHO
Parents, caregivers, guardians of trans/gender diverse youth
WHERE
Maxwell Community Hub
440 Maxwell Road, Eugene, OR 97404
COST
Free
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SATURDAY: TRANS COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP
(VIRTUAL)
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WHAT
Community support group for trans/gender-diverse and questioning people.
WHEN
Every 4th Saturday | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
WHO
Trans/gender-diverse or questioning only, 16+ years-old
WHERE
COST
Free
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TransPonder has a Community Job Board Google Group (email list/listserv)!This listserv is a communication platform where we can share job listings and other professional development opportunities at LGBTQIA2S+ friendly organizations/businesses.
Check out the links below to join or submit a job opening.
If you are looking for additional support with employment navigation/job searching; please see our Job Skills Program Page.
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YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT (YEP!)
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WHAT
TransPonder is proud to announce we are currently recruiting participants (Ages 14 -24) to join the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP!) – a pilot initiative designed to empower LGBTQ2+ youth with essential skills in leadership, advocacy, mentorship, and community building.
This pilot project is currently available for youth who wish to learn how to advocate for themselves, practice educational justice, and address systemic inequities. The pilot includes leadership modules and community engagement opportunities.
We will provide workshops, optional board meetings, and advocacy sessions with educational leaders. Mentorship provided, and peer support is available.
WHEN
Currently recruiting participants for cohorts
WHO
Currently recruiting for two cohorts: (Ages 14-18) & (Ages 18-24)
WHERE
Location will be provided to participants who have signed up.
COST
Free!
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THURSDAY: FREE FOOD PROGRAM
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WHAT
Free food program featuring bakery, produce, and dairy items
WHEN
Thursdays | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
WHO
Everyone, all ages
WHERE
Maxwell Community Hub
440 Maxwell Road, Eugene, OR 97404
COST
Free…please bring your own bags or boxes for transport
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SUNDAY DEADLINE: EXTRA SERVING
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WHAT / QUÉ
TransPonder will drop off food boxes for low-income people of all ages who live within Eugene or Springfield and are not able to visit an in‑person food distribution program or for whom traveling to another location to receive food is otherwise prohibitive. A bag containing shelf‑stable food items will be dropped off at your front door!
TransPonder entregará cajas de alimentos para personas de baja ingreso a cualquier edad quienes viven en Eugene o Springfield y no pueden visitar una programa de distribución de alimentos en persona o para quienes viajar a otro lugar para recibir comida es una dificultad. ¡Una bolsa que contiene comida no perecedera será entregada a su puerta!
WHEN / CUÁNDO
The cut‑off for signing up for a drop‑off is every Sunday at 5:00 pm. Orders received after that time will get bumped to the following week. The form will automatically close when we reach out maximum number of orders for the week and will reopen on Wednesdays at 12:00 pm.
El límite de inscribirse para una entrega es cada domingo a las 5:00 pm.Ordenes recibidos después de ese tiempo pasarán a la semana que sigue. El formulario cerrará automáticamente cuando llegamos al número máximo de ordenes para la semana y abrirá otra vez los miércoles a las 12:00 pm.
WHO / QUIÉNES
TransPonder will drop off food boxes for low‑income people of all ages who live within Eugene or Springfield and are not able to visit an in‑person food distribution program or for whom traveling to another location to receive food is otherwise prohibitive.
TransPonder entregará cajas de alimentos para personas de baja ingreso a cualquier edad quienes viven en Eugene o Springfield y no pueden visitar una programa de distribución de alimentos en persona o para quienes viajar a otro lugar para recibir comida es una dificultad.
WHERE / DÓNDE
A bag containing shelf‑stable food items will be dropped off at your front door!
¡Una bolsa que contiene comida no perecedera será entregada a su puerta!
COST / COSTO
Free / Gratis
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MONDAY DEADLINE: INJECTION SUPPLIES
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WHAT
HIV Alliance and TransPonder offer free local hormone injection supply drop-off services for those with financial needs and/or transportation issues.
WHEN
Orders must be placed by Mondays at 5:00 PM; Drop-off is on Wednesdays
WHO
Everyone, all ages
WHERE
Free Home Delivery in the Eugene/Springfield area (If you live outside the drop-off boundary or can’t have supplies dropped off to you, you can pick up injection supplies at Maxwell Community Hub: 440 Maxwell Road, Eugene, OR 97404)
COST
Free
You can also drop off used sharps containers with us and/or with HIV Alliance. Contact us for our hours; contact HIV Alliance for their syringe exchange service hours. You can also sign up to receive an at-home HIV testing kit. You do not have to order hormone injection supplies to receive a kit.
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