Trans Joy Akron invites you to support the trans+ community as we face 2025 with determination, hope, and joy. TJA's mission to create safe spaces, provide education, and empower emerging leaders is more important than ever.   

Your Tax-Deductible Donation Will Support: 

• Akron's Trans Day of Visibility Celebration  

• Akron's Trans Day of Remembrance Commemoration  

• Educational events supporting safety, mental health, leadership development, and ally training  

• Monthly community programing  

Why Support Trans Joy Akron?  

Trans Joy Akron is already doing the work! With collaborations from many local organizations and individual contributors in 2024:  

• TJA hosted 16 events serving over 1,070 people.  

• Attendees learned about partner organizations' health, housing, and employment resources.  

• Attendees built genuine connections, making lasting friendships.   

• TJA events provide a safe space for attendees to show up as their authentic self.    

• TJA helps grow the next generation of trans leaders with skill developing opportunities. 

Since Akron's first Trans Day of Visibility Celebration in 2022, we've seen Akron's trans community is vibrant. We hope you will join Trans Joy Akron as we continue our mission of joy!