FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Contact: Jenn Burleton, Executive Director
Phone: 503-252-3000
Email: jenn@transactiveonline.org
Website: www.transactiveonline.org
TransActive Education & Advocacy will be hosting its Second Annual Silent Auction on Sunday, December 6, 2009 from 2:00-5:00 PM at the Horace Long Photography studio in Portland, Oregon. TransActive was the first U.S.A.-based non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to providing a full range of services that benefit transgender and gender non-conforming children and youth age 18 and under. It remains the only national organization founded by a trans woman that focuses on transgender children, youth and their families.
Date: Sunday, Dec. 6th, 2009
Time: 2:00-5:00 pm (bidding closes at 4:00 pm)
Where: Horace Long Photography, 3423 SE 18th St., Portland, Oregon
Live Music - Drinks - Hors d'oeuvres
(See poster below)
Based on a trailblazing concept by founder Jenn Burleton, TransActive was the first U.S.A.-based non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to providing a full range of services that benefit transgender and gender non-conforming children and youth age 18 and under. It remains the only organization founded by a trans woman that focuses on transgender children, youth and their families.
Among the many offerings available will be autographed items from "GLEE" cast member, Chris Colfer (Kurt Hummel).
Proceeds from this Second Annual Silent Auction will be used to:
Fund TransActive's educational work in schools and the medical profession
Expand our advocacy outreach to social service and foster care agencies
Enhance the support we provide directly to children, youth and families and,
Continue ongoing research projects
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TransActive educates the public on subjects useful to the individual and beneficial to the community. We provide necessary support to improve the quality of life of transgender and gender non-conforming children, youth and their families through education, services, advocacy and research.