Trans Up Front

@transupfrontil.com

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We are dedicated to centering trans voices in the fight for trans rights, providing advocacy, education, and action. https://linktr.ee/TransUpFrontIL

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A white background with teal text boxes and sports organizational logo. Text reads, "Trans Up Front Out and About at the Lake, Pep Rally + Beach Day, Featuring an obstacle course from Queer Kickboxing Club and Viking Muy Thai, Sunday, July 12th, Montrose Beach, 12:30PM - 4:30PM"
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A black background with grey distressing. On the left side, there is sideways pink font stating, THIS WEEK" To the right of this on top, there is font that states, "@ TRANS UP FRONT" in the trans flag color pattern (teal, white, pink). Below this, there are teal lines with a four pointed star on the end (left). These lines create sections where pink font reads dates/events. The events are as follows, "Wed, 7/8 TUF Educators (7pm-8pm) Sat, 7/11 Post-Pride Wellness Fair (12pm-2pm) Sun, 7/12 Out & About at the Lake: TGNC Family Beach Day (12:30pm-4:30pm)"
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Shame on you SCOTUS: Trans Students Belong in Sports
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First: Trans Kids Belong in Sports! Hecox & BPJ Then: Out + About at the Lake: TGNC Family Beach Day Montrose Beach Sunday July 12th 12:30PM - 4:30PM
A black background with grey distressing. On the left side, there is sideways pink font stating, THIS WEEK" To the right of this on top, there is font that states, "@ TRANS UP FRONT" in the trans flag color pattern (teal, white, pink). Below this, there are teal lines with a four pointed star on the end (left). These lines create sections where pink font reads dates/events. The events are as follows, " 🏳️‍⚧️Where will we be this week from 6/22 to 6/28?🏳️‍⚧️ ✨June 24th✨ Pride in Practice: A Training Series for Affirming Care & Community Support​ We are excited to announce that in collaboration with @phimcnews our Executive Director, Asher McMaher will be leading free training sessions. Register for free today! 🔗https://www.transupfrontil.com/junetrainingsregistration Our Policy & Research Committee is meeting today! Want to join our Policy & Research Committee 🔗https://www.transupfrontil.com/committee ✨June 25th✨ Pride in Practice: A Training Series for Affirming Care & Community Support​ We are excited to announce that in collaboration with @phimcnews our Executive Director, Asher McMaher will be leading free training sessions. Register for free today! 🔗https://www.transupfrontil.com/junetrainingsregistration ✨June 26th✨ We'll be tabling with our friends at both Nabala Cafe and Loaves & Witches to do a few final fundraising days for our Pride Month Campaigns! Come visit one of these amazing cafes, grab a drink, snack, & some Trans Up Front merch! Nabala Cafe: 4660 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640 Loaves & Witches: 6034 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660 ✨June 27th✨ We are so honored to be a beneficiary of this year's Proud to Run fundraiser! Come support our runners & grab some Trans Up Front merch this weekend! ✨June 28th✨ Come see us walk in the Chicago Pride Parade for the first time this weekend! 🏳️‍⚧️"
June 24th (12PM-1:30PM): Allyship Through the Lens of Harm Reduction This training examines allyship through a harm reduction framework, emphasizing practical approaches to reducing stigma, increasing safety, and supporting autonomy within TGD/LGBTQ+ communities. Participants will explore how systems, language, and interpersonal interactions can either create harm or foster affirming, supportive environments.
A black background with grey distressing. On the left side, there is sideways pink font stating, THIS WEEK" To the right of this on top, there is font that states, "@ TRANS UP FRONT" in the trans flag color pattern (teal, white, pink). Below this, there are teal lines with a four pointed star on the end (left). These lines create sections where pink font reads dates/events. The events are as follows, "🏳️‍⚧️Where will we be this week from 6/15 to 6/21?🏳️‍⚧️ ✨June 15th✨ Our Research Committee is meeting today! Want to join our Policy & Research Committee 🔗https://www.transupfrontil.com/committee ✨June 17th-18th✨ Pride in Practice: A Training Series for Affirming Care & Community Support​ We are excited to announce that in collaboration with @phimcnews our Executive Director, Asher McMaher will be leading free training sessions highlighting the specific considerations needed to be an accessible & affirming provider. Register for free today! 🔗https://www.transupfrontil.com/junetrainingsregistration ✨June 18th✨ We are so excited to be tabling at the Morton Grove Pride in the Park!
Find us during Pride Month! "June 5, loaves & Witches (10-2), June 6, Trans Pride with Lush (12pm-4pm), June 7, Buzz the rainbow (11-4), June 7, Buffalo Grove Pride, June 11, Jeni's Ice cream social (1-4), June 11, Lululemon: Pride in Motion (6:30-9:30)
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A black background with grey distressing. On the left side, there is sideways pink font stating, THIS WEEK" To the right of this on top, there is font that states, "@ TRANS UP FRONT" in the trans flag color pattern (teal, white, pink). Below this, there are teal lines with a four pointed star on the end (left). These lines create sections where pink font reads dates/events. The events are as follows, "🏳️‍⚧️Where will we be this week from 5/25 to 5/31?🏳️‍⚧️ ✨May 27th✨ Our Policy & Research Committee is meeting today! Want to join our Policy & Research Committee? 🔗https://www.transupfrontil.com/committee ✨May 30th✨ Come visit us as we table at the Mt. Vernon Pride in the Park Celebration! 🔗www.facebook.com/OUT.Mt.Vernon We're honored to be tabling at this year's CPS Pride Picnic! Come say hi and get some free resources from us! ✨May 31tst✨ Trans Up Front is hosting an open house! Want to know what goes on behind the scenes? How to get involved? What volunteers do in our organization? This is the event for you! Register for free today! 🔗https://www.transupfrontil.com/openhouse"
A white background with pink and teal squiggles along the left and bottom of the page. A drawing of a person with a sign that says Lush (heart shape) Trans Up Front. There is font that reads, "Trans Pride, Join us at your favorite Lush location! June 6th, 2026 I 12pm - 4pm, Armitage I Naperville I Oak Brook I Orland Park I Old Orchard I Southport I Woodfield, Visit Trans Up Front at seven separate Lush locations as we work together to support trans youth & young people! Come say hi, press a bath bomb, & do a fun Trans Up Front activity!"
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🏳️‍⚧️Where will we be this week from 5/18 to 5/24?🏳️‍⚧️ ✨May 18th ✨ Our Survey & Research Working Group is meeting today! Want to join our Survey & Research Working Group? 🔗https://www.transupfrontil.com/committee ✨May 21st✨ Join us in supporting our friends at Equality IL and our communities. We're heading to Springfield to advance equality and send our message to our elected officials! ✨May 22nd✨ We are honored to be the beneficiary of the Broken Radiator Collective! Come see Mad Science! Get tickets! 🔗dice.fm/event/avqr57-mad-science-22nd-may-the-checkout-chicago-tickets ✨May 23rd-24th✨ Trans Up Front is taking a rest weekend! 😴 We will be resting up and preparing for our busy June calendar! PLEASE NOTE: Our Gender Affirming Care Navigation system and Crisis Response will still be available ALWAYS! 24/7/365
🏳️‍⚧️Where will we be this week from 5/11 to 5/17?🏳️‍⚧️ ✨May 12th✨ Our Policy Committee is meeting! Want to join our Policy Committee? 🔗https://www.transupfrontil.com/committee ✨May 13th✨ Our Grant Committee is meeting! Want to join our Grant Committee? 🔗https://www.transupfrontil.com/committee Our TUF Educators are meeting this Wednesday! Want to become a TUF Educator? 🔗https://www.transupfrontil.com/tufeducators ✨May 16th✨ We are so excited to be tabling at the Springfield Pridefest! Want to come table with us? 🔗https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0448ADAE23A2FFC16-63802453-mayvolunteer#/ We're very excited to announce our partnership with Lush! We will be tabling at the Oak Brook location this weekend! Meet us @ 859 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
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🏳️‍⚧️Where will we be this week from 4/20 to 4/26?🏳️‍⚧️ ✨April 20th✨ Join us in Rockford, IL at Rock Valley College as we share our info at their LGBTQ resource fair! Have questions? Need more info? 📧 rvc-sage@rockvalleycollege.edu ✨April 22nd✨ Our Policy & Research Committee is meeting! Want to join our Policy & Research Committee? 🔗https://www.transupfrontil.com/committee ✨April 23rd✨ Join us in Burbonnais, IL as we table in The Grow Center in collaboration with the Kankakee Area LGBTQ Network and author Nico Lang! 🔗https://k3lgbtq.org/calendar/ ✨April 26th✨ We're very excited to announce our partnership with Lush! We will be tabling at the Oak Brook location this weekend! Meet us @ 51 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523
🏳️‍⚧️Where will we be this week from 4/13 to 4/19?🏳️‍⚧️ ✨April 13th✨ Our Survey & Research Committee is meeting! Want to join our Survey & Research Committee? 🔗https://www.transupfrontil.com/committee ✨April 14th✨ Our Policy Committee is meeting! Want to join our Policy Committee? 🔗https://www.transupfrontil.com/committee ✨April 15th✨ Our Grant Committee is meeting! Want to join our Grant Committee? 🔗https://www.transupfrontil.com/committee ✨April 16th✨ Our Events, Fundraising, & Outreach Committee is meeting! Want to join our Events, Fundraising, & Outreach Committee ? 🔗https://www.transupfrontil.com/committee ✨April 17th✨ Trans Up Front IL is honored to be speaking at this years Future Outlook Conference ( @youthoutlook )! Register today and earn CEU, CME, CPDU credits for attendance while expanding your knowledge! Register today! 🔗https://youth-outlook.org/events-fundraisers/future-outlook-conference/ ✨April 18th✨ We're very excited to announce our partnership with Lush! We will be tabling at the Naperville location this weekend! Meet us @ 119 S Main St, Naperville, IL 60540!