TGI Wellness and Equity Initiative
Securing Historic Funding & Advancing Advocacy in Los Angeles County
The TGI Wellness and Equity (TGIWE) Initiative, led by The TransLatin@ Coalition (TLC), is a groundbreaking community-driven advocacy campaign dedicated to securing resources and services for Trans, Gender Expansive, and Intersex (TGI) individuals in Los Angeles County.
Historic $7 Million Allocation
In November 2024, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $7 million budget allocation to support TGI communities. This funding, managed by the LA County Department of Public Health, will be used for:
✅ Linkage to care & services coordination
✅ Training & capacity-building for community-based organizations
✅ Infrastructure development to expand access to county resources
This two-year pilot program will strengthen the network of services available to TGI individuals while ensuring long-term sustainability for grassroots organizations.
Community-Led Advocacy & Engagement
TLC and its partners engaged in ongoing budget advocacy efforts, including:
✔️ Regular meetings with local elected officials
✔️ Public mobilization & policy engagement
✔️ Educational presentations to key county commissions, including:
Commission on HIV
Commission for Women
Care First Community Investment
Gender Responsive Advisory Committee
Transgender Service Provider Network
LGBT+ Commission
Public Safety Realignment Team
What’s Next?
TLC remains committed to ensuring effective implementation of the TGIWE Initiative by continuing to work closely with all five LA County Supervisors. Looking ahead, we will launch a $3 million funding proposal to the City of Los Angeles in FY 25-26 to expand this critical work.