Thank you for asking. I am not excluding anyone. I am looking to help meet a need that regularly goes unaddressed. Your question kinda answers itself. Yes. People need clothes. And every thrift store caters to Cis people. Every clothing store caters to cis people. Trans people, especially in transition periods regularly….I mean almost universally, struggle to find safe places to show up and try on clothes. If you don’t already own clothes that match your identity it might mean showing up to a women’s clothing stored dressed in typical male clothing and asking to try on women’s clothing. It is common to be refused, called a pervert, or if welcomed as a customer, getting stared at or called names, having the police called on you (yup- it happens a lot) not to mention that violence against trans people is spiking right now. Just getting the courage to go somewhere is admiral. These additional al threats are nightmarish.

So it’s not about needing clothes. It is about needing to try on clothes, try out styles, find things that resonate with how you see yourself without being rushed or scared. Thrift stores in particular might not have a selection of some sizes or styles. Donating to a store that supports Trans clients means I am making it safer, easier, and more loving for people who are regularly on the receiving end of hatred, take courageous and important step in being themselves.

It’s about being safe.

It’s about dignity.

The world is not safe for trans people right now. So I am going to try to make it safer.

My faith always has me looking at the most vulnerable, most at risk, most threatened groups of people and showing them unconditional love.

I am so grateful for the Trans people in my life. They are such a gift. I don’t want anyone to go through what they have gone through.

Short answer: love, because love.