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Full Resource Name:

He She Ze and We

AKA:

(HSZ&W)

Address

2311 Westwood Avenue
Richmond, VA 23230

(804) 864-8009

https://heshezewe.org/

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AKA:

(HSZ&W)

Description:

Weekly educational support meetings for parents, caregivers, and adult family members of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse loved ones of all ages (virtual and in person).
Monthly: Orientation, BIPOC, and Interfaith (virtual meetings)
Guest Speaker Events
Family Connections: In person social program for families with K-12th grade students.
HSZ&W holds special events and adult socials that build a sense of community.
HSZ&W also offers individual consultations to share resources.
HSZ&W also provides professional development training about welcoming and inclusion practices through a gender lens for the larger community including schools, businesses, agencies, and community groups.
All inquiries for training and other questions, please email Shannon McKay at shannon@heshezewe.org

Hours:

Weekly educational support meetings for parents, caregivers, and adult family members of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse loved ones of all ages (virtual and in person)

Monthly: Orientation, BIPOC, and Interfaith (virtual meetings)

Intake Process:

The 1st step for new families seeking support, please fill out the confidential contact form (https://heshezewe.org/contact/) and follow directions to set up your initial virtual Welcome Call with one of our facilitators. Other services include: individual consultations about navigating next steps and resources, family social gatherings, and adult social events.

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

January 24, 2023

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

2311 Westwood Avenue
Richmond, VA 23230

Contacts

Point Of Contact

Primary Contact

shannon@heshezewe.org

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LGBTQ2+ Advocacy Groups

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      LGBTQ2+ Awareness Training

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          LGBTQ2+ Social Clubs

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              LGBTQ2+ Support Groups

              Description

              Our groups are designed for adult family members that would like to learn how to support their transgender, nonbinary, or gender diverse loved one. The group meetings are a safe, confidential, and supportive environment. HSZW works to meet people wherever they are on their journey of acceptance and understanding of gender identity. We share personal experiences to help increase the knowledge and comfort level of newcomers in small group settings. For more information on when groups meet, contact us!

              Geography Served

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              • Virginia
                • Richmond County
                  • Richmond City County
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