CLOTHING EXCHANGE & BANK FOR THOSE IN THE TRANSGENDER & GENDER DIVERSE COMMUNITY
Clothing to make you feel your true self
At TransTrade GTA, well being is at the forefront of what we’re working towards. Our program is designed to help community members reach their goals and be their True Self. Learn more about the positive impact we have and join us in bringing about positive change.
OUR SPONSORS:
TransTrade is Possible because of these wonderful folx, groups, community organizations and businesses
Women's Services
SheCycle Providing services to all Women (& Men) via a Pay Want you Can Thrift Store and more
WE ARE LOOKING FOR SPONSORS
Not just financial sponsors though we need that was well
WE NEED SPACE
In The Greater Toronto Area to host our clothing exchanges and banks in. We wish to rotate between Between as many regions of the GTA as possible once a month to service all of The GTA.
We also are in desperate need of storage space to store donations between exchanges
WE NEED CLOTHES
We are always looking for clothes... we especially need Plus Size and Men's/Masculine clothing immediately!!!
We would love local businesses to sponsor a clothing drive at their space... why donate to For-Profit stores that masquerade as non-profits who donate less then 1% of their profits while selling items that they pay nothing to acquire??
TRANSTRADE PEEL AT A GLANCE
Your Distinct Identity
TransTrade Peel knows that our strength lies not only in the words we stand by, but most importantly through the actions of our initiatives.
Many Trans, Gender Diverse and GRSM folx are marginalized or low/no income, for those, purchasing clothing and accessories that match their gender identity or true-self is out of their financial situations prevent them from being comfortable or being able to control or live with their dysmorphia issues.
Many of us have severe depression over our bodies as well as a condition known as Body Dysmorphia* and can feel shame about the way we can or cannot present. This contributes to the high number of Trans folx especially trans women of colour attempting or committing suicide. Another contributing factor is transphobia if we dress a certain way but seem masculine IE a transwoman with particularly traditionally masculine features IE body hair or Facial hair that although we shaved in the morning or prior to going out may grow during the day as in 5 o’clock shadow, we can be the target of ridicule and violence.
The goal for TransTrade Peel is to give trans and non-binary folx the chance to be comfortable in their own bodies and clothes.
WHAT WE DO
Finding your body. Finding your style
CLOTHING EXCHANGE & BANK
Providing all genders & Gender Identies with clothing they can feel comfortable and accept themselves in. Free for everyone...
ITEMS NEEDED:
Clothing:
Gently worn used clothes with no rips (that are not part of the fashion) no stains, clean washed used clothes
New clothes
Seasonal clothes
Out of fashion clothes, you never know who might like it or if it will make a comeback!!
Accepted used undergarments: Bras, Binders, athletic bras/upper body supports
All New undergarments
Socks/leggings/pantyhose
Coats
Sweater
Hoodies
Track wear
Relax wear
Nightwear/pajamas
Purses
Backpacks
Wallets
Shoes all types
Boots all types
Jewelry: earrings, bracelets, necklaces and others
Watches
Ties/Bows
Hats and head gear
Body Hair Trimmers, shavers, saving accessories.
Non-Clothing (Must be in working order):
• Media such as DVD, CD, VHS, Books, Cassettes
• Small household appliances
• Kitchenware including glasses, cups, mugs, cookware
Food Stuff:
• Non-perishible
• Canned
• Baked (both store bought and homemade in ‘prepackage’)
• Snacks (Prepackaged)
TransTrade's Calendar of events
PLEASE RESPECT THE RULES:
• We will not discriminate! We will not turn anyone away; all genders, sexes, gender identities are welcome including transgender, cisgender, non-binary, bigender, agender, genderqueer, gender fluid, intersex, intergender, 2-Spirited or any other not mentioned. Nor Sexuality, ability, social status, economic status… although priority will be given to those who do not identify as the sex they were assigned at birth IE Trans, Nin-Binary GQ, Agender, etc.
• You do not have to contribute to the exchange it is just a word… yes we will gladly accept your unwanted clothes that are in good condition, but if are not able to take part in an exchange you will not be turned away hence TransTrade Peel also using the word ‘bank’.
• Please limit what you take to only what you will need or use… no grabbing something that a friend might like… instead invite them along!!!
• We accept gently used or wearable clothing for everyone all fashion senses all seasons at anytime all sizes, genders, etc. … see below for a list of things we accept vs. do not accept
• We will try make the host space as accessible as possible please remember we are working off donated or low-cost space at this time and may not be as accessible as we would like our goal is to find space that is as barrier free as possible.
• If you experience accessibility issues at the space please address your concerns to one of the facilitators or volunteers, if you do not see a facilitator, they will point us out. Your TransTrade Peel Facilitators are Erin Crane & Andrea Arenas they will be wearing name lanyards as will all volunteers and we will try to address the issue right way or work with you so you can take part in the exchange.
• There will be no fighting over clothes… such as “I saw it First” the item will not be made available to either party and you may be asked to leave.
• Absolutely no gender, sex, sexuality, presentation, body image, gender status, transitional status body size or visual appearance shaming.
• Ableism will not be tolerated
• “Food Bank” (if available) items will only be available to those low/no income we will not ask your situation and ask that you honor this request.
• We may ask for personal information such as a name (you can give a fake one) location, not address, just a general intersection or neighborhood, gender, sexuality etc. age, income status/source these are all voluntary to disclose it will not be used for marketing or to identify participants, but for data and statistics only should we try to apply for grants etc. as well as our own stats if we ever need to prove our ‘usefulness’…
• We will have an email list that you can sign up for to find out when and where the exchanges are going to be held as well as what may be needed from month to month or any other information regarding TransTrade Peel, again this is voluntary
CONTACT TRANSTRADE PEEL
Office & Donation Drop Off (NOT event location)
160 Jarvis St. Unit 215
Toronto, Ontario
M5B2E1
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