#GiveCentral 2024

TransRural Lives is a digital storytelling project fostering connections among transgender and gender-diverse communities, especially older adults in rural areas of the Pacific Northwest. We aim to inspire similar projects nationwide and globally.

The TransRural Lives project gives people like Tylene an opportunity to tell their stories. 

"I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for those that did what they did that allowed it to where I could do what I do, be who I am."

Join us in amplifying the voices of BIPOC trans and gender-diverse elders. Your support fuels our mission to document and share their stories, fostering understanding and empowerment. 

Donate today to help us continue our vital work!

Impacts of TRL 

• Community Building
  • Foster connections among transgender and gender-diverse older adults, bridging the gap between generations and empowering individuals through supportive networks. 
  • Create inclusive spaces, both in-person and virtual, where community thrives and individuals are uplifted.  
• Visibility 
  • Increase visibility by sharing the stories of transgender and gender-diverse older adults, countering limited and negative discussions prevalent in medical and social-political spheres. 
  • Lead discussions to highlight the impact of rurality on transgender and gender-diverse older adults, fostering deeper understanding of their experiences. 
• Academic Engagement 
  • Encourage academic and community based projects about transgender and gender-diverse elders in rural areas across the U.S. and globally, fostering cross-regional collaborations. 
  • Model research projects that prioritize minoritized populations, engage with diverse groups, and contribute to both academic knowledge and community engagement and service. 
  • Inspire the formation of an Interdisciplinary Institute of Gender, Race, Sexuality & Rural Studies at CWU.