Trans Empowerment Project
Civic and Social OrganizationsNorth Carolina, United States2-10 Employees
Trans Empowerment Project is a civic and social organization based in Jacksonville, North Carolina, that focuses on supporting transgender, intersex, and gender-expansive individuals. Its work centers on connecting people with direct aid and third-party resources, assisting jobseekers and employers through the Trans Employment Project, and shaping cultural narratives through a storytelling initiative, Take Back the Narrative. The group also runs programs aimed at building community and bridging understanding between cis women and trans women, such as Sisterhood, Not Cisterhood, along with additional initiatives. Serving a community-oriented mission, the organization seeks to elevate individuals out of crisis and educate allies to foster equity, operating within the broader context of LGBTQ+ advocacy and support services.