Somos Familia Valle

Somos Familia Valle and the Trans Defense Fund are hosting a free self-defense workshop for the TGI community (Transgender, Gender-nonconforming/nonbinary, Intersex) and we need YOUR help!

Somos has an amazing facility that is already a great space for this workshop, but we need equipment! We have plans to make this an ongoing series for the entire LGBTQ community, and investing in a set of gloves, mitts, and pads for Somos will ensure that more TGI Angelenos have the tools to learn to protect themselves.

We have priced out a basic group set of equipment for a really reasonable budget -

10 pairs of gloves, 10 sets of focus mitts, 3 large kick shields at just under $600! We hope to raise enough here to cover the costs and set SOMOS and the Trans Defense Fund up for success - but we need YOU!

After 10 years of grassroots organizing Somos Familia Valle is excited to announce our first LGBTQ+ Community Center in the San Fernando Valley! We are ready to make history with you and build this community center with the help of our supporters and allies who have been there with us throughout our growth. From organizing the annual San Fernando Valley Pride, to providing volunteer LGBTQ+ led programming, and taking community action on the ground, join us in raising funds for our community space. Please consider contributing towards our fundraiser and be part of the change you want to see in the 818.

The center will host various ongoing free programs, campaign efforts, & events for our San Fernando Valley community. We primarily need financial support with start-up costs such as furniture, flooring, paint, recreational items, technology, and office supplies. If you’re able to help us in any way please do (even sharing our fundraiser)! We are thrilled to provide a safe space for our LGBTQ+ community members as well as their families & allies.

Join us in working together; any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to our beautiful LGBTQ+ community in the San Fernando Valley.