TransLatin@ Coalition, FLUX Call for Improved Trans Services in L.A. County

Press Conference, L.A. County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting, Tuesday, June 18 @ 11 am

FLUX, a national organization dedicated to creating safe spaces for Trans and gender non-conforming individuals, will take part in a press conference hosted by the TransLatin@ Coalition to continue to urge the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to institute the Trans Wellness and Equity Care Initiative in Los Angeles County. FLUX will join the TransLatin@ Coalition in calling for Los Angeles County to invest in the Trans community through funding the organizations that Trans individuals and teams lead.

“Through this county-city partnership, our local elected leaders can champion an investment from the Board of Supervisors of $7 million and $3 million from the L.A. City Council and Mayor’s office towards a historic investment for our communities to not simply survive, but to thrive and be integrated in the civic fabric of our society,” said Bamby Salcedo, M.A., President/CEO, TransLatin@ Coalition.

During the Board meeting, Trans advocates will formally present results of a countywide study conducted by the Williams Institute of UCLA on ‘The Quality of Life of Trans People in LA County’ to back up its request for funding.

"Legislative bodies can do more than just recognize pride or issue resolutions, they can choose to be tangible allies and earmark monies to invest in Trans lives," said Queen Victoria Ortega, International President of FLUX. “During Pride month we are looking to go beyond commendations and awards, we want tangible resources invested in Trans lives.”

FLUX is a national division of AIDS Healthcare Foundation dedicated to creating safe spaces for trans and gender non-conforming individuals. See https://www.transidentity.org/. Keep up to date on FLUX: Facebook: FLUXAHF - Instagram: @FLUX_AHF - Twitter: @flux_ahf

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