Providing H.O.P.E. for Homeless Trans People
December 12, 2011 by Matt Kailey
http://tranifesto.com/2011/12/12/providing-h-o-p-e-for-homeless-trans-people/Located in Phoenix, Arizona, and run by Michael Brown, founder of TransMentors International, and his wife, Lillian, H.O.P.E. House serves trans people in a variety of ways while providing them with a safe place to stay as they work toward getting back on their feet. Consider a tax-deductible donation of any amount, or, if you live in the area, spend a few hours as a volunteer. To find out more, read on:
Matt Kailey: Can you please describe the purpose and mission of H.O.P.E. House?
Michael Brown: H.O.P.E. House is a Trans Safe House and Transitional Living Home. H.O.P.E. House provides a safe place for trans men, women and youth (18+) to live, instead of someone's couch, or worse, the street, because of the discrimination and hate they have experienced in their lives. Many arrive with only a few clothes, and even fewer basic personal supplies, and many arrive so emotionally beaten down and exhausted that they are simply "existing." They need a helping hand up, and that's what H.O.P.E. House offers. Residents find clothing, personal basic items, food, a furnished room, and much more when they arrive. During their stay at the House, residents learn (or relearn) responsibilities, structure and organization, job hunting skills, budgeting, social skills, computer skills, and much more, all of which helps them succeed once they are ready to leave the House.
