Stewarding the Golden Trails to create safer passage for at-risk communities who need it.
TCN: A Movement
A Circular Gift Care Network
Our plan for distributing funds gifted by donors is created on a needs basis.
We aim to allocate 50% towards relocation support for trans people fleeing, so that when they land in a community they are set up for success, further supporting the community.
20% of funds will go towards our crisis intervention support, which makes up a smaller number of our overall case load, but require significantly more resources in terms of team labor & finances.
20% will be invested into improving our infrastructure as we grow, along with the daily operations that make this work possible. The final 10% will go towards community investment, such as supporting other organizations & groups doing vital work along the Golden Trails.
About TCN
We are Transcendence Care Network; a national coalition of grassroots communities woven together to create a net strong enough to hold us all. We are creating an underground network for those needing safe passage. As more people are fleeing dangerous situations, the Golden Trails are under attack & the net grows heavy. Our mission is to strengthen the network’s resiliency so we can offer compassionate support, essential resources, & pathways to safety for individuals experiencing crisis.
Transcendence Care Network invests in communities by asking ourselves how we can do more for one another when authoritarianism is trying to tell us we must do less. We are relentless & strong in our love & compassion. Our allies are those who take action to create safety in the midst of those who are trying to destroy us & our way of life. Our guiding principle is that when everyone’s gifts come together we actually become much more than a solution—we become a movement! One step at a time we are a Network of trans leaders & allies working to connect the globe through our gifts & resources.
What link do you bring to the Network?
Call Our National Trans Relocation Hotline
No one should have to leave everything behind to stay safe.
Across the United States, a mass migration of trans people is underway—fleeing hostile laws, unsafe living conditions, & violence in search of sanctuary. We are a care network answering this humanitarian crisis by offering safer passage to trans people in crisis.
How It Works
Our relocation Services are supported by a global network of donors, volunteers, & community organizations that believe safety should never come at the cost of your dignity—or your belongings.
We do not ask for personal or sensitive information until we have mutually agreed to move forward. We never ask for payment or banking info, & you will always know exactly who you are speaking to & what to expect next.
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Be Pod Safe
The Federal Government has mandated the use of birth names & sex to track individuals in detention. If you are detained & those closest to you don’t know that information they may be unable to locate & help you.
Step 1: Create a Pod
Create a pod (5-10 people) of your chosen family & the people you trust.
Find your herd. Find your trusted people & talk about whats happening in your community, create a safety, action plan & designate roles.
Step 2: Assign Roles
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Know Your Rights Specialist: A person who learns or knows their legal rights & stays up to date on important safety tips
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The Talker or Spokesperson: The person who can help de-escalate situations with Law Enforcement. This person can also keep the text groups flowing and fun.
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The Medic: The person who takes the first aid class and learns CPR.
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The Security Techy: That friend who loves knowing the latest updates on info & security both physical & digital.
Step 3: Create a Group Chat
Ideally using the Signal App or an encrypted messaging system to communicate is the safest option.
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Password protect your messaging apps & use nicknames for each other in the group chat.
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Set disappearing messages to 4 weeks or less.
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Create an SOS phrase.
Trans People in Detention Centers
Trans people in I.C.E. facilities are being recorded only by their birth name. Trans women are being given clothing that doesn't fit their bodies while they are being places in men's facilities.
The Need for Data
The government is not reporting on how many trans people they are detaining. We need this report to understand what is happening to our community.
Expedited Deportation
Some trans people are facing expedited deportation (deportation without a trial). We have also seen government sanction violence used as propaganda against trans immigrants.
Relocation Crisis
TCN responds to discrimination based safety threats that are forcing trans people to flee their home. In an emergency we do our best to respond within 24-48 hours.
Deportation
If you, or a trans person you know, is a risk of deportation or has been deported we can offer our moving services to support you. We can also connect you with immigration lawyers & other resources to support you.
A Refugee Crisis
We are working to prepare for an entire community being threatened. Whether it be on the state or local level, if your community is at risk of losing 25% of its population within a short amount of time, we are here to support you.
