Focus on supporting BLACK trans people
2021 was a year of growth and cultivation as the Marsha P.Johnson Institute continued to focus on supporting BLACK trans people while navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts. In addition, we expanded partnerships, raised awareness, began changing the media narrative, and introduced our thought leadership in the policy field.
$454K
DISTRIBUTED
Covid Relief Program
908
INDIVIDUALS
42
STATES
with $500 direct relief payments
Navigating
Covid-19
Nearly
50%
identified
as immunocompromised
More than
1/3
SEX
WORKERS
Nearly
25%
identified
as formerly incarcerated
Disproportionately impacted
by economic turbulence
Improved lives for BLACK trans people most affected by white supremacy and systemic racism. The ongoing pandemic has created uncertainty, anxiety, and fear for our community, as we are disproportionately impacted by economic turbulence, including loss of jobs, reduction in hours, and lack of access to health care.
With the help of Google were able to provide direct financial support to our community for the past two years through our Covid Relief and Recovery Funds.
“Your program helped me by providing a way for me to access a doctor that will help me grow a human, paid my phone bill & helped me get to work my first week. My first job in over a decade since becoming disabled. I’m eternally grateful to be seen & helped in this way.”
-NESHAOINSPO (OTHER, THEY/THEM)
“I cannot express my extreme gratitude enough for the monies provided by the Marsha P Johnson institute Covid relief fund. It provided me with the ability to take care of some of my financial needs. Some days it’s really hard to get by, but with this resource, I was really able to take care of myself. Our community needs more organizations like MPJI that will support black transgender men and women. Thank you all.”-ANONYMOUS (OTHER, THEY/THEM)
“The COVID recovery funds helped me immensely; I was able to afford all of my medications and appointments and take care of a health issue that sprung up unexpectedly, as well as feed myself properly for a week.”
– HAL STRONG (HE, THEY)
“It can be hard looking for resources when there is a chance of identity being brought up, but the Marsha P. Johnson Institute was a light in a time of need with open arms. Their Covid Relief Fund allowed me to feel more comfortable in a time of uncertainty. I was able to pay bills, relax, and refocus my energy to goals and plans.”
– SHAWN S. (THEY/THEM/THEIRS)
Yahoo! News Interview
