The Marsha P. Johnson Institue’s COVID-19 Recovery Fund provides one-time direct relief in the amount of $500 to BLACK transgender or non-binary identified people. As our commitment is to always center the needs of those most beyond the margins, priority has been given to BLACK trans women and those who have experience as sex workers, have been formerly incarcerated, and other vulnerable community members. 

They are now accepting applications. They know that this program is vital to our community members,

To date, they have received more than 1,000 applications and have fulfilled over 500 payments. If your application is pending, please respect the fact that this is a BLACK trans-led, woman-founded national organization. We are one of the only organizations giving direct cash assistance and are working at our capacity to get relief out. We would love to continue to offer this program. 

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