Meet Cassidy
Cassidy's story
Electrolysis Support Fund recipient
Cassidy (she/her) is a 50-year-old Indigenous trans woman and a devoted single mother to her 7-year-old daughter. Currently facing homelessness and unemployment due to discrimination, Cassidy is doing everything she can to create a stable and supportive life for her child.
One of her biggest concerns is how her visible facial hair might affect her daughter. “I just want to feel confident picking her up from school,” she shares. “I worry other parents will notice my facial hair and tease her. I don’t want her to feel embarrassed because of me.”
Cassidy's timeline
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Award Granted
April 14, 2025
Cassidy was awarded a grant toward permanent hair removal! -
Care Received
May 6, 2025
A payment has been made toward Cassidy's permanent hair removal!
Grant details
$2,125 towards gender-affirming care.
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About Hair Removal: Femme Award
On average, it costs $2,300+ for Cassidy's care.
- What is it?
- Before care
- After care
What is it?
Point of Pride provides grants to trans femme people seeking hair removal on their face, neck, or an area of the body in preparation for bottom surgery.
What is life like for a person who needs this care?
For trans femme folks, particularly trans femmes of color, access to facial hair removal often equates to safety against anti-trans violence or discrimination. It's common for applicants to note issues with employment and public safety, particularly if their facial hair is dark or thick. Electrolysis and laser hair removal services are often deemed cosmetic and therefore not covered by health insurance plans.
What is the impact of this care on the recipient’s life?
Access to hair removal often leads to a more positive emotional well-being, increased confidence, increased safety when in public, and better opportunities at employment and more.