NORTHWEST
Gender Alliance
The NWGA was formed in the spring of 1980, by a small group of transgendered people who longed for a safe environment to learn about themselves. Even in the open-minded community of Portland, Oregon, transgender people lived with a significant degree of caution and concern, due to the lack of public understanding towards the community. Today, thanks in part to NWGA and many of its members, the public has had an opportunity to learn what the transgender umbrella is and is not. There is still confusion and non-acceptance on the part of many, so NWGA endeavors to educate people.
The NWGA is thought to be the oldest continuously operating transgender group west of the Rocky Mountains. Over the years, many new organizations formed throughout the northwest and even here in Portland. NWGA is as relevant as ever! Many people are reaching out to learn about themselves and others in the trans community and the need for public education is overwhelming.
Members pay yearly dues, which cover the cost of the monthly NWGA newsletter, the Hotline Phone for support and suicide prevention, printing of educational materials, and social activities.
The NWGA is thought to be the oldest continuously operating transgender group west of the Rocky Mountains. Over the years, many new organizations formed throughout the northwest and even here in Portland. NWGA is as relevant as ever! Many people are reaching out to learn about themselves and others in the trans community and the need for public education is overwhelming.
Members pay yearly dues, which cover the cost of the monthly NWGA newsletter, the Hotline Phone for support and suicide prevention, printing of educational materials, and social activities.
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