Gender Affirming Professionals Network
@ocgapnet.bsky.social
Trans-led coalition of organizations and advocates working together to create a community that protects transgender lives.
📍 CA
📍 CA
We're having a mutual aid fundraiser for the OC Trans Community on 12/14! $50 per person and proceeds to to having microgrants available to support trans community members www.mobilize.us/ocindivisibl...
Mutual Aid Fundraiser for the OC Trans Community - Fountain Valley · OC Indivisible Coalition
Come help us raise money for our mutual aid fund for the OC trans community! Hosted by **[Pride at the Pier](https://www.prideatthepier.org/)** in collaboration with **[OCGAPNet](https://ocgapnet.my.c...
www.mobilize.us
December 7, 2025 at 6:34 PM
We're having a mutual aid fundraiser for the OC Trans Community on 12/14! $50 per person and proceeds to to having microgrants available to support trans community members www.mobilize.us/ocindivisibl...
We have updates about SB 59 from Equality California.
Go to bit.ly/SB59Help to:
Learn more about the new protections for name and gender marker changes in California and to find legal resources near you or to get the self-help toolkit to do things on your own.
Go to bit.ly/SB59Help to:
Learn more about the new protections for name and gender marker changes in California and to find legal resources near you or to get the self-help toolkit to do things on your own.
December 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM
We have updates about SB 59 from Equality California.
Go to bit.ly/SB59Help to:
Learn more about the new protections for name and gender marker changes in California and to find legal resources near you or to get the self-help toolkit to do things on your own.
Go to bit.ly/SB59Help to:
Learn more about the new protections for name and gender marker changes in California and to find legal resources near you or to get the self-help toolkit to do things on your own.
We've added local resources to our digital resource guide so people can find help during the government shutdown. Go to bit.ly/GAPTAR to get to those resources.
Let's take care of each other.
Let's take care of each other.
October 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
We've added local resources to our digital resource guide so people can find help during the government shutdown. Go to bit.ly/GAPTAR to get to those resources.
Let's take care of each other.
Let's take care of each other.
OCGAPNet is proud to be one of the community partners supporting the 13th annual Friendsgiving event.
Contact us if you'd like to volunteer, donate, or to sign up to receive a free basket of ingredients to make a Thanksgiving meal
Contact us if you'd like to volunteer, donate, or to sign up to receive a free basket of ingredients to make a Thanksgiving meal
October 24, 2025 at 11:44 PM
OCGAPNet is proud to be one of the community partners supporting the 13th annual Friendsgiving event.
Contact us if you'd like to volunteer, donate, or to sign up to receive a free basket of ingredients to make a Thanksgiving meal
Contact us if you'd like to volunteer, donate, or to sign up to receive a free basket of ingredients to make a Thanksgiving meal
We are two days away from the 40th AIDS Walk OC and are halfway to meeting our goal of raising $2,000. We're raising money to support gender inclusive sexual health education and HIV prevention.
Support our team by going to bit.ly/GAPNETAWOC
Support our team by going to bit.ly/GAPNETAWOC
October 16, 2025 at 5:35 PM
We are two days away from the 40th AIDS Walk OC and are halfway to meeting our goal of raising $2,000. We're raising money to support gender inclusive sexual health education and HIV prevention.
Support our team by going to bit.ly/GAPNETAWOC
Support our team by going to bit.ly/GAPNETAWOC
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Democracy is under dire threat. Help us to defend it. Join us and @actpposbc.bsky.social for a virtual phonebanking session on October 15th, from 6-8pm. Training provided.
Register at bit.ly/allinfor50
Trump is trying to rig our elections. Don’t let him - let’s get on an equal playing field.
Register at bit.ly/allinfor50
Trump is trying to rig our elections. Don’t let him - let’s get on an equal playing field.
October 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Democracy is under dire threat. Help us to defend it. Join us and @actpposbc.bsky.social for a virtual phonebanking session on October 15th, from 6-8pm. Training provided.
Register at bit.ly/allinfor50
Trump is trying to rig our elections. Don’t let him - let’s get on an equal playing field.
Register at bit.ly/allinfor50
Trump is trying to rig our elections. Don’t let him - let’s get on an equal playing field.
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On Friday 18 blue state attorneys general BLASTED the Federal Trade Commission, telling it to back off trans youth healthcare and warning of an insidious attempt to reshape the regulation of medicine in the US.
And nobody covered it.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
And nobody covered it.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
State AGs Defend Trans Americans in Stunning Rebuke to Trump’s FTC — Assigned
Eighteen state Attorneys General unite to stand up in defense of trans Americans, in opposition to a Federal Trade Commission investigation into trans healthcare.
www.assignedmedia.org
October 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
On Friday 18 blue state attorneys general BLASTED the Federal Trade Commission, telling it to back off trans youth healthcare and warning of an insidious attempt to reshape the regulation of medicine in the US.
And nobody covered it.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
And nobody covered it.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
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1. In a groundbreaking legal filing, transgender patients, represented by Women's Law Project, have filed a legal complaint against UPMC for capitulating to Trump and dropping trans care.
Federal funding threats do not override state law.
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Federal funding threats do not override state law.
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Trans Patients File Groundbreaking Legal Complaint Against UPMC For Capitulation To Trump
UPMC bowed to Trump and abandoned its trans patients, advocates say. It may have violated state law.
www.erininthemorning.com
September 23, 2025 at 9:10 PM
1. In a groundbreaking legal filing, transgender patients, represented by Women's Law Project, have filed a legal complaint against UPMC for capitulating to Trump and dropping trans care.
Federal funding threats do not override state law.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Federal funding threats do not override state law.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
We need your voice. 📢 Tell Governor Newsom to sign our pro-equality bills into law and protect the rights and dignity of LGBTQ+ people across California.
Go to go.eqca.org/a/sealthedeal to send Newsom an email to urge him to do the right thing.
#SealtheDeal #ProtectTransLives
Go to go.eqca.org/a/sealthedeal to send Newsom an email to urge him to do the right thing.
#SealtheDeal #ProtectTransLives
September 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
We need your voice. 📢 Tell Governor Newsom to sign our pro-equality bills into law and protect the rights and dignity of LGBTQ+ people across California.
Go to go.eqca.org/a/sealthedeal to send Newsom an email to urge him to do the right thing.
#SealtheDeal #ProtectTransLives
Go to go.eqca.org/a/sealthedeal to send Newsom an email to urge him to do the right thing.
#SealtheDeal #ProtectTransLives
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JUST IN: A judge quashed the subpoena to Boston Children's Hospital by the DoJ that sought the records of trans patients.
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September 9, 2025 at 10:54 PM
JUST IN: A judge quashed the subpoena to Boston Children's Hospital by the DoJ that sought the records of trans patients.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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NEWS: House Appropriations Committee Republicans released their spending bill for Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies. The legislation would prohibit taxpayer dollars for any type of gender-affirming care for transgender people. This would include programs like Medicaid
September 8, 2025 at 8:11 PM
NEWS: House Appropriations Committee Republicans released their spending bill for Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies. The legislation would prohibit taxpayer dollars for any type of gender-affirming care for transgender people. This would include programs like Medicaid
The Dept of Ed has proposed changes that would restrict funding for mental health programs in schools. This is another attack on trans and nonbinary youth.
All students deserve to have access to mental health services.
Go to bit.ly/OCPowerHour for helpful info to submit a public comment
All students deserve to have access to mental health services.
Go to bit.ly/OCPowerHour for helpful info to submit a public comment
August 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The Dept of Ed has proposed changes that would restrict funding for mental health programs in schools. This is another attack on trans and nonbinary youth.
All students deserve to have access to mental health services.
Go to bit.ly/OCPowerHour for helpful info to submit a public comment
All students deserve to have access to mental health services.
Go to bit.ly/OCPowerHour for helpful info to submit a public comment
We can't wait to celebrate four decades of community, compassion, and advocacy at AIDS Walk OC on October 18th.
Join our team by going to bit.ly/GAPNETAWOC
Join our team by going to bit.ly/GAPNETAWOC
August 16, 2025 at 7:41 PM
We can't wait to celebrate four decades of community, compassion, and advocacy at AIDS Walk OC on October 18th.
Join our team by going to bit.ly/GAPNETAWOC
Join our team by going to bit.ly/GAPNETAWOC
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🏳️⚧️ After an agonizing wait for pushback on the Trump administration’s attacks on trans people, CA Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a lawsuit against the Feds today in an effort to protect trans healthcare.
This is a WIN. We need to hammer that home. Call 800-952-5225 to tell Rob Bonta THANK YOU!
This is a WIN. We need to hammer that home. Call 800-952-5225 to tell Rob Bonta THANK YOU!
Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration’s Unlawful Attacks on Gender-Affirming Care
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, leading a multistate coalition, filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s efforts to restrict access to healthcare for transgender, ...
oag.ca.gov
August 1, 2025 at 4:29 PM
🏳️⚧️ After an agonizing wait for pushback on the Trump administration’s attacks on trans people, CA Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a lawsuit against the Feds today in an effort to protect trans healthcare.
This is a WIN. We need to hammer that home. Call 800-952-5225 to tell Rob Bonta THANK YOU!
This is a WIN. We need to hammer that home. Call 800-952-5225 to tell Rob Bonta THANK YOU!
Demand Kaiser Restore Care to All Patients! act.medicare4all.org/letter/resto...
Demand Kaiser Restore Care to All Patients!
Patients need care that is safe and timely. We already face challenges booking appointments with Kaiser clinics. We often have to wait months for appointments. These layoffs will only make long waits ...
act.medicare4all.org
July 26, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Demand Kaiser Restore Care to All Patients! act.medicare4all.org/letter/resto...
We are working to create a community that protects trans lives by hosting and co-hosting workshops and events where people can build community, share skills and resources, and feel joy.
Have skills that you want to share with others? We'd love to hear about it!
bit.ly/GAPNetVolunteer
Have skills that you want to share with others? We'd love to hear about it!
bit.ly/GAPNetVolunteer
July 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
We are working to create a community that protects trans lives by hosting and co-hosting workshops and events where people can build community, share skills and resources, and feel joy.
Have skills that you want to share with others? We'd love to hear about it!
bit.ly/GAPNetVolunteer
Have skills that you want to share with others? We'd love to hear about it!
bit.ly/GAPNetVolunteer
We're excited to have a team at the 40th AIDS Walk OC on 10/18!
Join the fight against HIV/AIDS and support our efforts in providing trans inclusive sexual health education.
You can join us at bit.ly/GAPNETAWOC
We hope to see you there!
Join the fight against HIV/AIDS and support our efforts in providing trans inclusive sexual health education.
You can join us at bit.ly/GAPNETAWOC
We hope to see you there!
July 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
We're excited to have a team at the 40th AIDS Walk OC on 10/18!
Join the fight against HIV/AIDS and support our efforts in providing trans inclusive sexual health education.
You can join us at bit.ly/GAPNETAWOC
We hope to see you there!
Join the fight against HIV/AIDS and support our efforts in providing trans inclusive sexual health education.
You can join us at bit.ly/GAPNETAWOC
We hope to see you there!
We're celebrating transgender history next month with a trans history trivia event!
Join us for trivia, prizes for the winning teams, resources, and more
Sign up at bit.ly/TransHistoryTrivia. Event details including location will be sent to folks after they register.
We hope to see you there!
Join us for trivia, prizes for the winning teams, resources, and more
Sign up at bit.ly/TransHistoryTrivia. Event details including location will be sent to folks after they register.
We hope to see you there!
July 17, 2025 at 6:26 PM
We're celebrating transgender history next month with a trans history trivia event!
Join us for trivia, prizes for the winning teams, resources, and more
Sign up at bit.ly/TransHistoryTrivia. Event details including location will be sent to folks after they register.
We hope to see you there!
Join us for trivia, prizes for the winning teams, resources, and more
Sign up at bit.ly/TransHistoryTrivia. Event details including location will be sent to folks after they register.
We hope to see you there!
Whether you're interested in advocacy, board games, or improving your ability to defend yourself we have an event for you!
Want to volunteer with us? bit.ly/GAPNetVolunteer
Want to volunteer with us? bit.ly/GAPNetVolunteer
July 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Whether you're interested in advocacy, board games, or improving your ability to defend yourself we have an event for you!
Want to volunteer with us? bit.ly/GAPNetVolunteer
Want to volunteer with us? bit.ly/GAPNetVolunteer
Join us on Sunday, August 10th for LGBTQ self defense for people 18 years+ that want to defend themselves
All gender identities, forms of gender expression, & sexual orientations welcome. Allies are welcome here!
It's $55.20 per class with scholarships available.
Register at bit.ly/WeProtectUsOC
All gender identities, forms of gender expression, & sexual orientations welcome. Allies are welcome here!
It's $55.20 per class with scholarships available.
Register at bit.ly/WeProtectUsOC
July 1, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Join us on Sunday, August 10th for LGBTQ self defense for people 18 years+ that want to defend themselves
All gender identities, forms of gender expression, & sexual orientations welcome. Allies are welcome here!
It's $55.20 per class with scholarships available.
Register at bit.ly/WeProtectUsOC
All gender identities, forms of gender expression, & sexual orientations welcome. Allies are welcome here!
It's $55.20 per class with scholarships available.
Register at bit.ly/WeProtectUsOC
Calling all Gamers and Would-be-Gamers! Join us for a free and family friendly afternoon of gaming July 19th in Irvine!
Discover fantasy and science fiction RPG's which will be facilitated by experienced Game Masters. Bring your favorite game and play with others!
Register at bit.ly/RollingWithPride
Discover fantasy and science fiction RPG's which will be facilitated by experienced Game Masters. Bring your favorite game and play with others!
Register at bit.ly/RollingWithPride
June 30, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Calling all Gamers and Would-be-Gamers! Join us for a free and family friendly afternoon of gaming July 19th in Irvine!
Discover fantasy and science fiction RPG's which will be facilitated by experienced Game Masters. Bring your favorite game and play with others!
Register at bit.ly/RollingWithPride
Discover fantasy and science fiction RPG's which will be facilitated by experienced Game Masters. Bring your favorite game and play with others!
Register at bit.ly/RollingWithPride
A resource for the baddies that bind their chests. Want a PDF version of this that you can print? bit.ly/GAProsResources
There are a lot more resources in there as well. Stay safe in the heat, friends!
There are a lot more resources in there as well. Stay safe in the heat, friends!
June 29, 2025 at 2:10 AM
A resource for the baddies that bind their chests. Want a PDF version of this that you can print? bit.ly/GAProsResources
There are a lot more resources in there as well. Stay safe in the heat, friends!
There are a lot more resources in there as well. Stay safe in the heat, friends!
✨Join our Virtual Power Hour to take action against anti-trans policies — from the comfort of your home!
📅 Tuesday, July 8th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
📍 On Zoom
🔗 To get the link, register at bit.ly/OCPowerHourSignUp
💡We’ll be sharing docs, links, and tools that are easier to navigate on a computer.
📅 Tuesday, July 8th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
📍 On Zoom
🔗 To get the link, register at bit.ly/OCPowerHourSignUp
💡We’ll be sharing docs, links, and tools that are easier to navigate on a computer.
June 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
✨Join our Virtual Power Hour to take action against anti-trans policies — from the comfort of your home!
📅 Tuesday, July 8th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
📍 On Zoom
🔗 To get the link, register at bit.ly/OCPowerHourSignUp
💡We’ll be sharing docs, links, and tools that are easier to navigate on a computer.
📅 Tuesday, July 8th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
📍 On Zoom
🔗 To get the link, register at bit.ly/OCPowerHourSignUp
💡We’ll be sharing docs, links, and tools that are easier to navigate on a computer.