important information
WHY?:
Housing insecurity disproportionately impacts Trans individuals, particularly BIPOC and disabled community members, who often face systemic barriers to safe and stable housing. According to our 2023 report, nearly 40% of respondents reported living below the federal poverty line, and 58% of respondents live with a disability or identify as disabled.
Our report highlights the challenges TGNC individuals face, including being forced out of family homes and encountering significant barriers to accessing emergency shelters and safe rental housing due to discrimination and a lack of resources. Learn more in our full report at https://thi-stl.org/Advocacy.
WHO?:
We distribute funds based on need and in alignment with our racial equity pledge: at least 60% of total aid serves Black individuals, reflecting St. Louis demographics.
For transparency, we posted anonymous race and gender identity demographics of our mutual aid recipients from the previous year, and you can see them at https://thi-stl.org/Assistance.
WHEN?:
In-Person application events will be scheduled through the first three weeks of February 2026. The final week of February we will be focusing on meeting virtually with folks who requested an online application. Recipients will be selected and notified within the first two weeks of March 2026.
WHERE?: (*funds will not be distributed on site - these are application only events*)
We will primarily be collecting applications IN PERSON so we can connect with community members and answer questions in real time, assist those who may need help completing their applications, and prevent fraudulent submissions. If you do not have access to transportation to attend an application event or are otherwise not available during our scheduled times, please email us at contact@thi-stl.org explaining your situation and needs. If you need a virtual application, we will need to schedule a virtual meeting or call where we can fill out your application together. Virtual applications will take place the last week of February (the 23rd-27th).
Click here for public transit options (if you need bus passes try contacting MTUG @ info@stlmetrotrans.org)
South City:
February 3rd from 12:00 PM - 2:45 PM @
the Metro Trans Umbrella Group
3133 Oregon Ave., St. Louis, MO 63118
February 21st from 9:45 AM - 12:15 PM @
the Thomas Dunn Learning Center
3113 Gasconade St, St. Louis, MO 63118
Central St. Louis:
Wednesday February 11th from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @
The Community Wellness Project
906 Olive St. Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63101
February 18th from 5:00-7:00 PM @
2653 Locust St, St. Louis, MO 63103
North City:
Please check back later for more information, we will be scheduling 1-2 additional application events which are in the process of being finalized.
Additional events will be announced on our socials and updated on our website. Please check back in later if you are not able to attend any of the above events.
HOW?:
Once the application period is closed and we have had time to review the submissions, recipients will be chosen based on need and in alignment with our racial equity pledge. Funds will be distributed by paper check - either sent to your landlord/mortgage holder directly or sent to the address specified in your application.
