G.L.I.T.S.
Gays & Lesbians Living in a Transgender Society
G.L.I.T.S is a Black trans-led advocacy and direct services organization that is dedicated to fighting systemic discrimination against marginalized communities, in New York City and beyond.
With a focus on housing justice, community empowerment, long-term success, harm reduction, and our fundamental human rights, we:
Provide immediate crisis support for transgender sex workers, asylum seekers, and other marginalized people, with an emphasis on meeting the needs of TLGBQIA+ and BIPOC community members
Secure stable housing for transgender individuals to help break the cycle of disenfranchisement
Meet the healthcare needs of transgender sex workers, given the profound need for safe sex supplies and affordable healthcare
Advocate for the inclusion and wellness of the communities we serve, while combatting stigma and criminalization
Founded in 2016, G.L.I.T.S addresses barriers faced by community members at the intersection of gender, race, and class through direct services, advocacy, mass mobilization, media engagement, and public education. Our initiatives include sustainable housing projects and plans for a dedicated health clinic, all documented as pilot projects for broader application.
Our Founder and Executive Director, Ceyenne Doroshow, is an internationally recognized activist, speaker, and human rights defender who has championed her communities for decades.
PREVIOUS CHARITIES include
All Net proceeds from Paper Kraine are donated to charity.
Every show is themed and partnered with a charitable organization that reflects our values and beliefs. It's just one small step to making the world suck a little less.
