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pre-move planning & timeline development

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Housing search

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Travel coordination

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Community integration

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pre-move planning & timeline development + Housing search + Travel coordination + Community integration +

What: Comprehensive relocation support for trans people moving to Oregon
Who: Trans & non-binary folks planning transitions from hostile/unsafe states
How: 3-6 month planning process with housing, employment, and community prep

This is not just about helping you move.
We help you build a life worth moving for.

  • Housing Connections

    Work with you to determine realistic budget, must-haves vs nice-to-haves, and backup options. Help with rental application (including fees), references, and advocating with landlords. Coordinate tours and neighborhood walkthroughs before you move.

  • Employment Support

    Identify skill gaps and connect with free/low-cost training programs. Mock interviews, coaching, and confidence building. Help rewrite resume for Portland job market.

  • Mircrogrant Program

    These are small grants designed to remove specific barriers, not comprehensive financial support. We help you budget carefully and make every dollar count.

  • Travel coordination

    Free flights through our nonprofit airline partner for qualified applicants. Bus and train ticket coordination when flights are not an option. Help coordinating pet travel, bags, and arrival logistics. We’ll pick you up from the airport!

  • Community Integration

    Connection to support groups and other newcomer networks. Comprehensive guide to Portland 2STNB resources and healthcare options. Plus public transportation support if needed.

  • 6 Month Follow-Up

    Connection to ongoing peer support specialist services, wellness support and personal health navigation. Connection to food security programs. Available support for housing, employment and other issues if needed.

Apply for support

Ready to STart Planning Your new life?

    • Planning 3-6 months ahead (not in immediate crisis)

    • Seeking long-term stability, not temporary relief

    • Willing to engage actively in planning process

    • Committed to building community connections in Portland

    • Have some financial resources for moving expenses

    • People needing immediate emergency housing

    • Those planning to move under 30 days

    • People not ready for active community participation

    • Those with extensive support needs requiring specialized services

    • Monthly Capacity: 8-12 new participants per month

    • Current Waitlist: 20 people (average wait time: 6-8 weeks)

    • Priority to: Emergency situations and people with housing deadlines

    • Apply Early: The more time we have to plan together, the better your outcomes. We recommend starting the process 4-6 months before your ideal move date.

    1. Complete Initial Application (15 minutes)

    2. Schedule Planning Call (25 minute meet-cute)

    3. Begin 3-6 Month Planning Process (monthly check-ins)

    4. Execute Your Relocation Plan (coordinated arrival and support)

    5. Build Your Portland Life (6 months stabilization support)

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The big TRANS truth

We're low-key not-bad (aka kinda-good) at helping 2STNB folks plan successful relocations to Oregon. We can't control housing markets, job markets, or guarantee specific outcomes - but we can stack the deck in your favor through careful planning, community connections, and comprehensive support. Our success rates speak for themselves, but they come from hard work, not promises we can't keep.

The first 6 months are when most relocations succeed or struggle. Consistent support during this period is what creates our high success rates. You are not alone.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE.