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Ciora Thomas
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Hey community so I'm raising money for myself as needed as a black transwoman neededing to just get by day by day with limited options even as a leader.
I'm going on a trip to New Orleans July 19th for a church retreat with my church family Judah fellowship with limited funds. It would be nice to have a few bucks in my pocket so I can enjoy myself as my everyday consist of doing for others❤
I'd appreciate your generosity for the trip and continued generosity as getting by is tough for us transwomen of color especially those who give all they have to give to make others happy.
If you'd like more info about me and the work I do feel free to visit my Facebook page at Ciora Thomas
Bio:
Ciora Thomas a Pittsburgh native and resident founder of Sisters PGH developed in 2013 which has been making great feats in advocation for transgender rights and equality while opening a homelss shelter for transwomen/men and nonbionary people living in the Western Pennsylvania looking to transition into permanent housing.
Ciora is one of only a few Transwomen of color leaders in Pittsburgh, Pa speaking out about women's rights, injustices, speaking up to power securing rights that stick and insuring freedoms for transgender people are gained and secured. Knowing the struggles that inherit our nation at large she strives to make a difference in forwarding the reasurance of equality everywhere while being a strong advocate and movement of action for the transgender population of Pittsburgh. In the struggles that many of the LGBTQIA community faces she has lived through it and has gained great knowledge on how to lead and bring success in bettering the lives of those who struggle to survive in communities not built for there independence or growth.
Through this she has achieved great feats leading her to becoming elected to serve on the LGBTQIA+ Advisory Council in the mayor's office also winning the Community Egagement Award for 2017 thus adding to her long line of accomplishments. She has also secured a partnership and position on the board of Proud Haven, anp orginization that provides a safe shelter for homeless lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) youth/adults.
She continues providing emotional support and resources to help transgender youth and adults to develop the skills needed to live independently through peer groups she holds twice a month. Through all her strengths and commitment she has helped shape a better life ahead of those who are in need of a chance at life. Standing up to injustices towards POC, Women/transwomen, human rights, exploitation, capitalism and bigotry.
The sisTer's Pgh team is currently Working on securing funds for the project that would make the dream of having a homless shelter with permanent housing opportunities for transgender/nonbionary people in Western Pennsylvania with a mission of equality on all grounds.
I'm going on a trip to New Orleans July 19th for a church retreat with my church family Judah fellowship with limited funds. It would be nice to have a few bucks in my pocket so I can enjoy myself as my everyday consist of doing for others❤
I'd appreciate your generosity for the trip and continued generosity as getting by is tough for us transwomen of color especially those who give all they have to give to make others happy.
If you'd like more info about me and the work I do feel free to visit my Facebook page at Ciora Thomas
Bio:
Ciora Thomas a Pittsburgh native and resident founder of Sisters PGH developed in 2013 which has been making great feats in advocation for transgender rights and equality while opening a homelss shelter for transwomen/men and nonbionary people living in the Western Pennsylvania looking to transition into permanent housing.
Ciora is one of only a few Transwomen of color leaders in Pittsburgh, Pa speaking out about women's rights, injustices, speaking up to power securing rights that stick and insuring freedoms for transgender people are gained and secured. Knowing the struggles that inherit our nation at large she strives to make a difference in forwarding the reasurance of equality everywhere while being a strong advocate and movement of action for the transgender population of Pittsburgh. In the struggles that many of the LGBTQIA community faces she has lived through it and has gained great knowledge on how to lead and bring success in bettering the lives of those who struggle to survive in communities not built for there independence or growth.
Through this she has achieved great feats leading her to becoming elected to serve on the LGBTQIA+ Advisory Council in the mayor's office also winning the Community Egagement Award for 2017 thus adding to her long line of accomplishments. She has also secured a partnership and position on the board of Proud Haven, anp orginization that provides a safe shelter for homeless lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) youth/adults.
She continues providing emotional support and resources to help transgender youth and adults to develop the skills needed to live independently through peer groups she holds twice a month. Through all her strengths and commitment she has helped shape a better life ahead of those who are in need of a chance at life. Standing up to injustices towards POC, Women/transwomen, human rights, exploitation, capitalism and bigotry.
The sisTer's Pgh team is currently Working on securing funds for the project that would make the dream of having a homless shelter with permanent housing opportunities for transgender/nonbionary people in Western Pennsylvania with a mission of equality on all grounds.
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Ciora Thomas
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Homestead, PA