DITO - Downstate Illinois Trans Organization
@iltransorg.bsky.social
DITO provides mutual aid, social support, resources, and safe spaces for trans, nonbinary, and gender variant Illinoisans. Our org is by and for trans people; we support each other through life's many transitions. Based in Carbondale IL, growing outward!
Trans joy is an act of resistance!
April 24, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Trans joy is an act of resistance!
Trans solidarity, always and forever!
April 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Trans solidarity, always and forever!
Due to severe weather this evening, our Zone Workshop has unfortunately been cancelled. Stay tuned for the new date!
March 14, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Due to severe weather this evening, our Zone Workshop has unfortunately been cancelled. Stay tuned for the new date!
We Support Each Other Through Life's Many Transitions.
March 8, 2025 at 6:57 PM
We Support Each Other Through Life's Many Transitions.
Transitioning isn't a "want." It is a need.
March 7, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Transitioning isn't a "want." It is a need.
Zine Workshop next Friday! We will have craft supplies to make your own zine--with the prompt "transness"--although we welcome all designs. Move how you groove! After, we will have a watch party of the first couple episodes of the show "First Day." March 14th at 5:30 PM at Gaia House in Carbondale!
March 6, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Zine Workshop next Friday! We will have craft supplies to make your own zine--with the prompt "transness"--although we welcome all designs. Move how you groove! After, we will have a watch party of the first couple episodes of the show "First Day." March 14th at 5:30 PM at Gaia House in Carbondale!
Just like everyone else, trans people require respect, decency, and an acknowledgement of our humanity.
March 4, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Just like everyone else, trans people require respect, decency, and an acknowledgement of our humanity.
We've been around since the beginning of humanity--that is where trans history starts.
March 4, 2025 at 1:45 AM
We've been around since the beginning of humanity--that is where trans history starts.
Lavender House opens next Saturday from 12-4! Need an appointment some other time? Text our number to set one up!
March 1, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Lavender House opens next Saturday from 12-4! Need an appointment some other time? Text our number to set one up!
Our next open date for Lavender House is February 22nd from 12-4 PM! DM us for the address.
February 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Our next open date for Lavender House is February 22nd from 12-4 PM! DM us for the address.
Trans Community Dinner next Friday the 21st at 7 PM! It is potluck style and the theme is: your favorite food! We will have plenty of food, so no pressure if you are unable to--just bring your beautiful self 💜
February 11, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Trans Community Dinner next Friday the 21st at 7 PM! It is potluck style and the theme is: your favorite food! We will have plenty of food, so no pressure if you are unable to--just bring your beautiful self 💜
The Grand Opening of the Lavender House Clothing Closet and Mutual Aid Space, in Carbondale, is this weekend! If you are looking for free clothing, shoes, and other materials, or would just like to see the beautiful collaborative space, drop in from 12-4 on the 8th & 9th. DM us for address!
February 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The Grand Opening of the Lavender House Clothing Closet and Mutual Aid Space, in Carbondale, is this weekend! If you are looking for free clothing, shoes, and other materials, or would just like to see the beautiful collaborative space, drop in from 12-4 on the 8th & 9th. DM us for address!
Here are our Trans Day of Visibility events! On March 30, we will be having a roundtable on the denial of trans rights from 2-5 at Gaia House. On March 31, you can catch us at Rainbow Cafe's Trans Resource Fair from 3-7 PM and then right after, we are hosting a Trans Takeover at Booby's until 10!
January 30, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Here are our Trans Day of Visibility events! On March 30, we will be having a roundtable on the denial of trans rights from 2-5 at Gaia House. On March 31, you can catch us at Rainbow Cafe's Trans Resource Fair from 3-7 PM and then right after, we are hosting a Trans Takeover at Booby's until 10!
Movie this Saturday! DITO will be hosting a discussion after, including both the content as well as its reception. There will be popcorn and other snacks, but also feel free to bring your favorites! Doors at 6!
January 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Movie this Saturday! DITO will be hosting a discussion after, including both the content as well as its reception. There will be popcorn and other snacks, but also feel free to bring your favorites! Doors at 6!
We are happy to have Bluesky as our social media home base
January 13, 2025 at 5:17 AM
We are happy to have Bluesky as our social media home base
The Name + Gender Correction Session is tomorrow from 1-5 at Gaia House Interfaith Center in Carbondale IL! Learn about next steps you can take, hear from others who have gone through the process. We will have two laptops, free printing, and a notary available to witness signatures.
January 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The Name + Gender Correction Session is tomorrow from 1-5 at Gaia House Interfaith Center in Carbondale IL! Learn about next steps you can take, hear from others who have gone through the process. We will have two laptops, free printing, and a notary available to witness signatures.