Title

Community-Led Response to Address Economic Vulnerability due to COVID-19 with, for, and by Transgender Women of Color: A Qualitative Pilot Evaluation

Authors

Kristi E. Gamarel
Laura Jadwin-Cakmak
Wesley M. King
Lilianna A. Reyes
Racquelle Trammell
Torsten B. Neilands
Maureen D. Connolly, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Larissa Jennings Mayo-Wilson

Recommended Citation

Gamarel KE, Jadwin-Cakmak L, King WM, Reyes LA, Trammell R, Neilands TB, Connolly MD, and Jennings Mayo-Wilson L. Community-Led Response to Address Economic Vulnerability due to COVID-19 with, for, and by Transgender Women of Color: A Qualitative Pilot Evaluation. Transgend Health 2023; 8(2):195-199.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-1-2023

Publication Title

Transgend Health

Abstract

PURPOSE: Intersectional stigma fuels inequities among transgender women of color, which have been exacerbated by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This study evaluated a community-led emergency assistance program for transgender women of color.

METHODS: We conducted a pilot program evaluation (n=8).

RESULTS: Retention was 87.5% over the follow-up. Funds were primarily used for bills, food, and housing. Requesting and receiving funds was described as "somewhat to extremely easy." Participants identified the need for economic empowerment components in future programming, specifically gender affirmation, skill-building for education and employment, and entrepreneurial opportunities.

CONCLUSION: Findings highlight the need to invest in community-led strategies to address inequities experienced by transgender women of color.

PubMed ID

37013097

Volume

8

Issue

2

First Page

195

Last Page

199