The Roses Program grew out of our TRUTH Program and our commitment to support trans girls of color.

• We know Black and brown trans girls often experience higher levels of violence at home, school, and work. 
• We also know that trans girls and women have BEEN organizing in the community and within their chosen family to keep each other alive and their resources sustainable.
• The Roses program is creating space built by and for trans girls of color, sculpted to not only welcome girls in but to uplift their voices and power.

We are building a world where trans girls of color are taking the roses for themselves. 

A world that not only affirms but is safe for trans girls of color and where they can be and find love.        

WHICH INCLUDES:

• Community Relationships – supporting inter- community connection; this includes prioritizing intergenerational relationship building between trans girls and trans women in movement because representation matters, especially when you’re young and doing such tasking work. The girls have got to see themselves having a future.
• Skill Building – supporting girl leaders in accessing and building various organizing and media skills 

While Roses is building opportunities for girls to join at their own capacity, the Roses Youth Council is a leadership opportunity for girl leaders who want more opportunities to be in community with other girl leaders and take part in building more of these spaces.

• Black, brown, and Indigenous trans girls and nonbinary fems between 14-18 throughout the US are welcome to apply!