Trans Up Front
@transupfrontil.com
We are dedicated to centering trans voices in the fight for trans rights, providing advocacy, education, and action.
They try to define us by hate — we define ourselves by joy, love, and resilience. We’re flipping the script & investing in a future where trans youth across Illinois are celebrated. This holiday season, stand with us & help create a brighter future for trans youth. www.transupfrontil.com/donate
December 15, 2025 at 7:56 PM
They try to define us by hate — we define ourselves by joy, love, and resilience. We’re flipping the script & investing in a future where trans youth across Illinois are celebrated. This holiday season, stand with us & help create a brighter future for trans youth. www.transupfrontil.com/donate
URGENT CALL TO ACTION!
Tell Your Rep to Vote No on H.R. 3492!
On December 17th, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives will be voting on a proposed bill introduced by Marjorie Taylor Greene that aims to criminalize gender affirming care for youth nationwide. Act now!
act.hrc.org/page/183524/...
Tell Your Rep to Vote No on H.R. 3492!
On December 17th, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives will be voting on a proposed bill introduced by Marjorie Taylor Greene that aims to criminalize gender affirming care for youth nationwide. Act now!
act.hrc.org/page/183524/...
December 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
URGENT CALL TO ACTION!
Tell Your Rep to Vote No on H.R. 3492!
On December 17th, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives will be voting on a proposed bill introduced by Marjorie Taylor Greene that aims to criminalize gender affirming care for youth nationwide. Act now!
act.hrc.org/page/183524/...
Tell Your Rep to Vote No on H.R. 3492!
On December 17th, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives will be voting on a proposed bill introduced by Marjorie Taylor Greene that aims to criminalize gender affirming care for youth nationwide. Act now!
act.hrc.org/page/183524/...
Save the Date
Light the Way Soiree: Illuminating a Brighter Future for Trans Youth
Join us as Trans Up Front Illinois celebrates our first birthday with an evening rooted in community, reflection, and hope.
More details coming soon. We can’t wait to celebrate with you.
Light the Way Soiree: Illuminating a Brighter Future for Trans Youth
Join us as Trans Up Front Illinois celebrates our first birthday with an evening rooted in community, reflection, and hope.
More details coming soon. We can’t wait to celebrate with you.
December 15, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Save the Date
Light the Way Soiree: Illuminating a Brighter Future for Trans Youth
Join us as Trans Up Front Illinois celebrates our first birthday with an evening rooted in community, reflection, and hope.
More details coming soon. We can’t wait to celebrate with you.
Light the Way Soiree: Illuminating a Brighter Future for Trans Youth
Join us as Trans Up Front Illinois celebrates our first birthday with an evening rooted in community, reflection, and hope.
More details coming soon. We can’t wait to celebrate with you.
We’re Hiring! Development & Fundraising Coordinator (Part-Time, Contract)
This remote role is ideal for someone who is passionate about community-centered fundraising, & supporting trans and gender-expansive youth across Illinois.
This remote role is ideal for someone who is passionate about community-centered fundraising, & supporting trans and gender-expansive youth across Illinois.
December 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
We’re Hiring! Development & Fundraising Coordinator (Part-Time, Contract)
This remote role is ideal for someone who is passionate about community-centered fundraising, & supporting trans and gender-expansive youth across Illinois.
This remote role is ideal for someone who is passionate about community-centered fundraising, & supporting trans and gender-expansive youth across Illinois.
It’s Giving Tuesday!
Today and every day, we’re uplifting trans youth and families across Illinois by investing in care, safety, & community.
Every gift, big or small, makes a real impact.
www.transupfrontil.com/donate
Today and every day, we’re uplifting trans youth and families across Illinois by investing in care, safety, & community.
Every gift, big or small, makes a real impact.
www.transupfrontil.com/donate
December 2, 2025 at 6:28 PM
It’s Giving Tuesday!
Today and every day, we’re uplifting trans youth and families across Illinois by investing in care, safety, & community.
Every gift, big or small, makes a real impact.
www.transupfrontil.com/donate
Today and every day, we’re uplifting trans youth and families across Illinois by investing in care, safety, & community.
Every gift, big or small, makes a real impact.
www.transupfrontil.com/donate
Shop with purpose this holiday season! Grab our beanie, unicorn, tote, and youth & adult shirts to support trans youth care. Use code TUFHOLIDAY for 15% off thru Dec 2, 11:59pm.
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November 29, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Shop with purpose this holiday season! Grab our beanie, unicorn, tote, and youth & adult shirts to support trans youth care. Use code TUFHOLIDAY for 15% off thru Dec 2, 11:59pm.
Shop now: trans-up-front-il.square.site
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🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from Trans Up Front Illinois! We’re grateful for our community, partners, supporters, and donors who make our work possible. Help us continue supporting trans youth & adults: www.transupfrontil.com/donate
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November 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from Trans Up Front Illinois! We’re grateful for our community, partners, supporters, and donors who make our work possible. Help us continue supporting trans youth & adults: www.transupfrontil.com/donate
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As we close our first year, TUF has supported 900+ families with affirming care, resources, and community! Every dollar fuels trans-led & life-affirming work. Thank you for standing with us! Together, we’re building a safer, more affirming Illinois for all trans people. www.transupfrontil.com/donate
November 25, 2025 at 9:06 PM
As we close our first year, TUF has supported 900+ families with affirming care, resources, and community! Every dollar fuels trans-led & life-affirming work. Thank you for standing with us! Together, we’re building a safer, more affirming Illinois for all trans people. www.transupfrontil.com/donate
The Supreme Court let the Trump admin’s discriminatory passport policy move forward—putting trans, gender-diverse & intersex people at risk. We’ll keep showing up to listen, support, & fight for dignity, safety, & recognition for every TGNC person. 💜
November 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The Supreme Court let the Trump admin’s discriminatory passport policy move forward—putting trans, gender-diverse & intersex people at risk. We’ll keep showing up to listen, support, & fight for dignity, safety, & recognition for every TGNC person. 💜
Happy Trans Parents Day!
November 3, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Happy Trans Parents Day!
Today is Intersex Awareness Day!
Sex was NEVER a binary. The rising tide of anti-trans sentiment and laws cause incredible harm to intersex people.
It is more important than ever that we stand together against the rising tide of hate that impacts both communities.
Sex was NEVER a binary. The rising tide of anti-trans sentiment and laws cause incredible harm to intersex people.
It is more important than ever that we stand together against the rising tide of hate that impacts both communities.
October 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Today is Intersex Awareness Day!
Sex was NEVER a binary. The rising tide of anti-trans sentiment and laws cause incredible harm to intersex people.
It is more important than ever that we stand together against the rising tide of hate that impacts both communities.
Sex was NEVER a binary. The rising tide of anti-trans sentiment and laws cause incredible harm to intersex people.
It is more important than ever that we stand together against the rising tide of hate that impacts both communities.
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month!
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many transgender and nonbinary traditions found in Africa including the Sekrata, Mashoga, Ashtime, and Mino.
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many transgender and nonbinary traditions found in Africa including the Sekrata, Mashoga, Ashtime, and Mino.
October 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month!
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many transgender and nonbinary traditions found in Africa including the Sekrata, Mashoga, Ashtime, and Mino.
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many transgender and nonbinary traditions found in Africa including the Sekrata, Mashoga, Ashtime, and Mino.
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month!
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many transgender and nonbinary traditions found in South Asia including the Metis, Hijra, and Aravani.
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many transgender and nonbinary traditions found in South Asia including the Metis, Hijra, and Aravani.
October 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month!
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many transgender and nonbinary traditions found in South Asia including the Metis, Hijra, and Aravani.
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many transgender and nonbinary traditions found in South Asia including the Metis, Hijra, and Aravani.
We have received our very first award—the Doer Award—from Pride Action Tank!
Congratulations to out fellow honorees Tracy Baim (Dreamer Award) and Evette Cardona (Definer Award) who are inspirations to the work we do. And a huge thank you to the team at Pride Action Tank for this amazing honor.
Congratulations to out fellow honorees Tracy Baim (Dreamer Award) and Evette Cardona (Definer Award) who are inspirations to the work we do. And a huge thank you to the team at Pride Action Tank for this amazing honor.
October 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
We have received our very first award—the Doer Award—from Pride Action Tank!
Congratulations to out fellow honorees Tracy Baim (Dreamer Award) and Evette Cardona (Definer Award) who are inspirations to the work we do. And a huge thank you to the team at Pride Action Tank for this amazing honor.
Congratulations to out fellow honorees Tracy Baim (Dreamer Award) and Evette Cardona (Definer Award) who are inspirations to the work we do. And a huge thank you to the team at Pride Action Tank for this amazing honor.
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month!
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many transgender and nonbinary traditions found in Southeast Asia including Kathoey, Acault, Bakla, Calabai, Calalai, and Bissu.
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many transgender and nonbinary traditions found in Southeast Asia including Kathoey, Acault, Bakla, Calabai, Calalai, and Bissu.
October 19, 2025 at 8:43 PM
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month!
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many transgender and nonbinary traditions found in Southeast Asia including Kathoey, Acault, Bakla, Calabai, Calalai, and Bissu.
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many transgender and nonbinary traditions found in Southeast Asia including Kathoey, Acault, Bakla, Calabai, Calalai, and Bissu.
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month!
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting the transgender traditions of the Maori people
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting the transgender traditions of the Maori people
October 19, 2025 at 8:42 PM
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month!
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting the transgender traditions of the Maori people
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting the transgender traditions of the Maori people
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month!
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many Pacific Island traditions including the Mahu, Fa'afafine, and Fakaleiti.
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many Pacific Island traditions including the Mahu, Fa'afafine, and Fakaleiti.
October 19, 2025 at 8:40 PM
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month!
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many Pacific Island traditions including the Mahu, Fa'afafine, and Fakaleiti.
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many Pacific Island traditions including the Mahu, Fa'afafine, and Fakaleiti.
One week ago, TUF and TMASC hosted Fall Into Fun TGNC Family Field Day; a day of community, joy, games, arts & crafts, music, performances, and more!
Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, performers, and everyone who came.
We're already looking forward to next year!
Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, performers, and everyone who came.
We're already looking forward to next year!
October 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
One week ago, TUF and TMASC hosted Fall Into Fun TGNC Family Field Day; a day of community, joy, games, arts & crafts, music, performances, and more!
Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, performers, and everyone who came.
We're already looking forward to next year!
Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, performers, and everyone who came.
We're already looking forward to next year!
Our first annual TGNC Family Field Day was an amazing success! Over a hundred people attended, participating in throw-back sports, arts & crafts, entertainment, and so much more!
Remember: choosing joy in dark times is a radical act.
Thank you to volunteers, sponsors, and attendees!
Remember: choosing joy in dark times is a radical act.
Thank you to volunteers, sponsors, and attendees!
October 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Our first annual TGNC Family Field Day was an amazing success! Over a hundred people attended, participating in throw-back sports, arts & crafts, entertainment, and so much more!
Remember: choosing joy in dark times is a radical act.
Thank you to volunteers, sponsors, and attendees!
Remember: choosing joy in dark times is a radical act.
Thank you to volunteers, sponsors, and attendees!
Join us next Sun, Oct. 12th for a FREE day of community, joy, & belonging. We’re thrilled to share our schedule of events, packed with games, activities, speakers, & fun.
So bring your friends, family, and chosen family, and let’s make memories together!
www.transupfrontil.com/fieldday
So bring your friends, family, and chosen family, and let’s make memories together!
www.transupfrontil.com/fieldday
October 5, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Join us next Sun, Oct. 12th for a FREE day of community, joy, & belonging. We’re thrilled to share our schedule of events, packed with games, activities, speakers, & fun.
So bring your friends, family, and chosen family, and let’s make memories together!
www.transupfrontil.com/fieldday
So bring your friends, family, and chosen family, and let’s make memories together!
www.transupfrontil.com/fieldday
🌈✨ Happy LGBTQ+ History Month from Trans Up Front IL! ✨🌈
All month long we’ll be sharing trans historical facts to honor our past and uplift our community’s legacy. 💖
Follow along, learn with us, and celebrate the beauty of our community. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
All month long we’ll be sharing trans historical facts to honor our past and uplift our community’s legacy. 💖
Follow along, learn with us, and celebrate the beauty of our community. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
October 2, 2025 at 1:42 AM
🌈✨ Happy LGBTQ+ History Month from Trans Up Front IL! ✨🌈
All month long we’ll be sharing trans historical facts to honor our past and uplift our community’s legacy. 💖
Follow along, learn with us, and celebrate the beauty of our community. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
All month long we’ll be sharing trans historical facts to honor our past and uplift our community’s legacy. 💖
Follow along, learn with us, and celebrate the beauty of our community. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Are you getting excited about our upcoming field day? I know we are! Check out some of our wonderful sponsors!
Register for FREE today! www.transupfrontil.com/fieldday
Register for FREE today! www.transupfrontil.com/fieldday
September 25, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Are you getting excited about our upcoming field day? I know we are! Check out some of our wonderful sponsors!
Register for FREE today! www.transupfrontil.com/fieldday
Register for FREE today! www.transupfrontil.com/fieldday
Get excited! Field day is only a couple weeks away! Be part of creating trans joy and become a sponsor.
Learn more at www.transupfrontil.com/sponsorfield...
Learn more at www.transupfrontil.com/sponsorfield...
September 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Get excited! Field day is only a couple weeks away! Be part of creating trans joy and become a sponsor.
Learn more at www.transupfrontil.com/sponsorfield...
Learn more at www.transupfrontil.com/sponsorfield...
🚨 CALL TO ACTION: TODAY at 7pm! 🚨
Stand with TGNC youth & families in Marengo, IL against District 165’s plan to host anti-trans speaker Dr. Kathy Koch. The district paid for this event violating separation of church & state & the Illinois Human Rights Act.
✊ Show up. Speak out. Protect our youth.
Stand with TGNC youth & families in Marengo, IL against District 165’s plan to host anti-trans speaker Dr. Kathy Koch. The district paid for this event violating separation of church & state & the Illinois Human Rights Act.
✊ Show up. Speak out. Protect our youth.
September 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
🚨 CALL TO ACTION: TODAY at 7pm! 🚨
Stand with TGNC youth & families in Marengo, IL against District 165’s plan to host anti-trans speaker Dr. Kathy Koch. The district paid for this event violating separation of church & state & the Illinois Human Rights Act.
✊ Show up. Speak out. Protect our youth.
Stand with TGNC youth & families in Marengo, IL against District 165’s plan to host anti-trans speaker Dr. Kathy Koch. The district paid for this event violating separation of church & state & the Illinois Human Rights Act.
✊ Show up. Speak out. Protect our youth.
🍦✨ Join us TODAY, Monday Sept 22nd at Jeni’s Ice Cream in Andersonville to raise money for Trans Up Front! ✨🍦
Come grab a scoop, support TGNC youth & families, and be part of uplifting trans joy in our community. Every cone counts! 💜
📍 Jeni’s Andersonville
📅 3pm-6pm
Come grab a scoop, support TGNC youth & families, and be part of uplifting trans joy in our community. Every cone counts! 💜
📍 Jeni’s Andersonville
📅 3pm-6pm
September 22, 2025 at 12:43 PM
🍦✨ Join us TODAY, Monday Sept 22nd at Jeni’s Ice Cream in Andersonville to raise money for Trans Up Front! ✨🍦
Come grab a scoop, support TGNC youth & families, and be part of uplifting trans joy in our community. Every cone counts! 💜
📍 Jeni’s Andersonville
📅 3pm-6pm
Come grab a scoop, support TGNC youth & families, and be part of uplifting trans joy in our community. Every cone counts! 💜
📍 Jeni’s Andersonville
📅 3pm-6pm