Making Change Possible
The Village Project Collective aims to enhance quality of life by offering resource information to individuals marginalized and excluded due to who they love, appearance, or financial situation.
Although our primary mission is to uplift the BIPOC LGBTQIA+ community, we are open to supporting others who can gain from our efforts to dismantle systemic barriers that hinder personal growth and development.
"I've never been interested in being invisible and erased."
— Laverne Cox, a Transgender rights activist and actress
The BIPOC LGBTQIA+ community has engaged in relentless struggles for our rights throughout the years, propelled by dedication, sacrifices, and allyship. In the face of our nation's regressive moves, the challenges confronting our community continue, threatening our hard won rights. The demands of our community are significant, exacerbated by pervasive hatred. We understand the power that lies in togetherness.
We are establishing an environment that is both inclusive and inviting, with a strong emphasis on safety. By coming together, we amplify our collective strength. With passion and resolve, we welcome everyone who seeks to contribute to the betterment of our community. Our focus encompasses crucial aspects such as testing for AIDS/HIV, PrEP availability, financial literacy resources, access to educational opportunities, and various other vital tools that improve overall wellbeing.
Addressing the challenges faced by many members of the Black LGBTQ+ community reveals a context steeped in the same inequities experienced by cisgender Black individuals and others, often with even greater intensity. These disparities manifest particularly in workplaces and healthcare systems. The violence directed at Black transgender individuals is on the rise, frequently leading to tragic fatalities. This trauma underscores the necessity for a supportive network that bridges economic divides by offering access to education and housing. Our mission is to narrow the chasm between poverty and available opportunities.
As we expand our community connections, we remain aware that campaigns rooted in fear can divert attention from the genuine issues that impact the quality of life for all members of society.
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We have ambitious goals ahead of us, and we look forward to the journey.
“We deserve to experience love fully, equally, without shame and without compromise.”
― Elliot Page, Trans Actor and Author