8 minute read August 12, 2021

COVID-19 Emergency Fund: Impact Report

From March 2020 through July 2021, Point of Pride awarded $38,135 in microgrants to 521 trans recipients impacted by the pandemic.

From March 2020 through July 2021, Point of Pride awarded $38,135 in microgrants to 521 trans recipients impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The COVID-19 Emergency Fund provided relief to folks who had lost their income and lacked the financial means to cover short-term health expenses, such as HRT or other prescriptions, therapy or mental health services, and medical supplies.

This work was made possible because of you – community members, allies, fundraisers, and donors – all coming together to provide life-saving support at a time it was needed most. On behalf of our Board of Directors and all of the recipients who benefitted, thank you.

Here’s a look at our impact:

$38,135 in mutual aid donated to 521 trans recipients.

71% of recipients are living with a long-standing illness or disability. (67% have dealt with discrimination from healthcare providers.)

84% of recipients have lived with homelessness at some time in their lives. (42% are housing insecure right now.)

Over 80% of recipients identify as people of color. (Image of pie chart displaying breakdown of ethnicity origin. 45% are BIPOC. 20% are Hispanic or Latinx. 35% are White. The remaining recipients are AAPI, Indigenous, Middle Eastern, or prefer not to disclose.)

Our recipients identified across the gender spectrum. (Image of a table displaying breakdown of gender identity. 41% are non-binary. 32% are trans masc. 26% are trans femme. The remaining recipients are agender, demi-gender, gender fluid, and two-spirit.)

Quote from recipient: “I was able to get my estrogen and testosterone blockers and restabilize my body back to normal. Thanks for real, because I was getting sick without my medication.” – Kiran-Graham

Quote from recipient: “This could literally not have come at a better time. I have so many medications that need to be picked up at the pharmacy right now!” – Asyadi

Quote from recipient: “I can’t tell you how much of a relief it is to get a little bit of a boost from the relief fund. Thank you so much to everyone who makes these donations possible.” – Toxotes

Quote from recipient: “Thank you for reaching out to me. I definitely needed some the lifeline, and access to therapy will really benefit me. I really appreciate it!” – Reshawyal

Quote from recipient: “This grant covers 6 weeks of my therapy sessions — so tremendously helpful in a time of financial uncertainty.” – Ariel

As of July 31, 2021, the COVID-19 Emergency Fund has been discontinued. Learn more about this decision

Point of Pride offers other financial aid and direct support services for trans people, which you may learn about here. For additional resources, please visit our Get Support page, especially the “Mutual Aid / Emergency Funds” section.

Tags: Trans Health & Wellness, Updates

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