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The City’s first-ever Drag Laureate, who was announced at the SF LGBT Center today, will serve as ambassador for San Francisco's drag, LGBTQ+, arts, nightlife, and entertainment communities.

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Throughout August, the City celebrates a rich history of supporting and elevating the transgender community, including becoming the first city in the world to establish a Transgender District and one of the first in the U.S. to become a sanctuary city for transgender people

San Francisco Kicks Off Transgender History Month With Annual Flag Raising and Celebration

Mahogany brings over 20 years of experience in government, nonprofit sector, social justice community engagement, as well as a unique perspective as LGBTQ+ artist and small business owner

Mayor Breed Appoints Honey Mahogany as New Director for the Office of Transgender Initiatives

During his tenure as Executive Director, Pau helped launch and spearhead many initiatives such as Mayor Breed’s plan to End Trans Homelessness by 2027

Pau Crego to Depart from Office of Transgender Initiatives

Elected leaders and community members celebrate San Francisco’s annual Transgender History Month celebration at City Hall by raising the transgender flag

Mayor London Breed Kicks Off Transgender History Month with Flag Raising Ceremony

Proposed budget includes historic investments in housing subsidies, behavioral health and social services, and acquisition of a Permanent Supportive Housing site for trans and LGBQ+ youth.

Mayor London Breed Announces Plan to End Trans Homelessness by 2027

Crego, who previously served as Deputy Director and Director of Policy and Programs at the Office of Transgender Initiatives, replaces Clair Farley who served as Executive Director since 2017

Mayor London Breed Appoints Pau Crego to Serve as Executive Director of Office of Transgender Initiatives

Under Farley’s leadership, San Francisco launched first in the nation programs including Our Trans Home SF and a Guaranteed Income Pilot Program aimed at transgender San Franciscans

Clair Farley announces departure from Office of Transgender Initiatives

On the 55th anniversary of the Compton's Cafeteria Riots, the City of San Francisco recognizes the country's first Transgender History Month.

Mayor London Breed declares August as Transgender History Month in San Francisco

New legislation introduced today to the Board of Supervisors repeals 12E of the Administrative Code and directs the Department of Human Resources to collect voluntary and anonymous sexual orientation demographics from City employees and applicants.

Mayor London Breed and Supervisor Rafael Mandelman introduce legislation to expand LGBTQ data collection for City employees and applicants

San Francisco celebrated its 51st Pride celebration as City Hall opened its doors to the public for the first time since March. Also, Mayor London Breed and City Officials commemorated Pride Month by releasing plans for historic new LGBTQ community investments and programs.

City Hall celebrates reopening with Mayor London Breed’s annual LGBTQ Pride month kickoff and flag raising ceremony

The Office of Transgender Initiatives seeks a contractor to support an assessment of disparities and service needs of TGNC communities.

Transgender Data Mapping in San Francisco Project

San Francisco celebrates International Transgender Day of Visibility 3/31 through virtual events and actions, including a COVID vaccine drive and multimedia education campaign, while honoring community heroes and organizations working on the front lines of the pandemic.

San Francisco honors International Transgender Day of Visibility and Action

The Equality Act (H.R. 5) bill is comprehensive federal civil rights legislation that would create permanent protections for LGBTQ individuals, women, and people of color from discrimination.

San Francisco Office of Transgender Initiatives joins calls for the swift passage of the Equality Act in Congress

After four years of setbacks, the trans community sets new priorities and introduces trans wellness campaign to address needs during the COVID pandemic and beyond.

San Francisco’s Office of Transgender Initiatives Launches Transgender Health and Wellness Campaign with Community Partners

On Monday January 25, 2021 President Biden issued an executive order to repeal two orders barring transgender people from serving in the military.

Mayor London Breed and Office of Transgender Initiatives applaud the executive orders to rescind the transgender military ban and combat discrimination

San Francisco  continues the annual TDOR tradition on November 20th with an online ceremony to remember all those who have been killed due to anti-trans violence.

San Francisco Trans Community Honors Transgender Day of Remembrance

San Francisco raises Trans Flag over City Hall to honor Transgender Awareness Month and hosts a series of virtual events to celebrate the month.

Trans pride flag at SF City Hall

Mayor London Breed,  the Office of Transgender Initiatives, Community Partners Honor Transgender Awareness Month

Today San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed urged U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to remove the Proposed Rule change. The proposed HUD rule undermines the protections of the Fair Housing Act and encourages shelters to freely discriminate against transgender people.

San Francisco Denounces Proposed HUD Rule That Encourages Homeless Shelters to Discriminate Against Transgender People

During this unprecedented public health emergency, Mayor Breed’s proposed budget includes over $4 million investment over the next two years to continue essential rental subsidies and housing support services for low-income transgender residents and HIV-positive San Franciscans

Mayor London Breed Announces Continued Funding for Trans and HIV+ Housing Subsidies

Yesterday the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) proposed a new rule for federally-funded homeless shelters that would encourage shelters to deny admission to transgender people.

Office of Transgender Initiatives denounces the Federal Administration’s cruel invitation for homeless shelters to discriminate against transgender people

Today marks San Francisco’s 16th Trans March, and it has never been more important that we come together to honor our community and take action for a more equitable future.

A view of Trans March Rally from the stage at Turk and Taylor.

Trans March

Nothing will cancel the Trans March Spirit!

Today the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) issued a ruling that Title VII protects individuals from employment discrimination because discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity is discrimination based on sex.

San Francisco Office of Transgender Initiatives celebrates landmark Supreme Court decision on LGBTQ rights

On the 50th Anniversary of Pride, we condemn the police violence faced by Black community members across the country.

Mayor London Breed and San Francisco Pride Kickoff LGBTQ Pride Month

The City and County of San Francisco adds Idaho to the list of banned states under the 12X Ordinance, banning publicly-funded travel or business with those states.

San Francisco will hold states with discriminatory laws accountable

Today we pay respect and remember Phyllis Lyon, who left a profound legacy here in San Francisco and in the global LGBTQ movement.

Image of Phyllis Lyon from 2016. She is wearing glasses smiling and looking straight at the camera. Photo credit Joyce Newstat.

Phyllis Lyon

San Francisco's Office of Transgender Initiatives pays tribute to Phyllis Lyon

Caring for ourselves is caring for our community.

Trans care during COVID-19

SF Pride and community partners are planning anniversary events throughout 2020, culminating in San Francisco’s Pride Celebration and Parade in June. More than a million people are expected to join the celebrations.

Mayor London Breed and San Francisco Pride Celebrate 50th Anniversary

San Francisco’s Office of Transgender Initiatives, Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs, and community partners kickoff the 2020 Census with a panel conversation to discuss what’s at stake for LGBTQ communities.

Illustration of diverse LGBTQ people in front of a blue and pink background

SF Counts for LGBTQ communities in the 2020 Census

San Francisco kicks off the 2020 Census with LGBTQ communities

The San Francisco Transgender Day of Remembrance will begin on the City Hall steps at 5:30 pm with opening remarks by community leaders and Mayor London Breed. It will be followed by a procession to UC Hastings Louis B. Mayer Auditorium at 6:00 pm.

Image is for Transgender Day of Remembrance event for 2019. Text on screen reads, "Not One More: Transgender Day of Remembrance" Background in dark purple, with an animated image of a lit purple candle.

TDoR 2019

San Francisco observes Transgender Day of Remembrance

Mayor London Breed, Senator Scott Wiener, Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, the Office of Transgender Initiatives and the trans community will come together to celebrate successes and commit to combatting prejudice, discrimination, and violence that affect the transgender community.

Elected Leaders to Join Transgender Community Leaders to Raise Trans Flag Over City Hall

Saturday, October 26, 2019, from 9 am to 3 pm at the Main Library, Civic Center for the 10th annual San Francisco Financial Planning Day.

A couple talks to a financial planner in a room full of similar meetings

Financial Planning Day

Free Financial Planning Day at the Library

The Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development has selected the providers who will operate a housing subsidy program for transgender and gender non-conforming households.

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#OurTransHomeSF banner

Mayor London Breed announces launch of trans housing subsidy program

The Office Of Transgender Initiatives calls on SCOTUS to affirm nondiscrimination protections in today's historic Supreme Court hearing regarding LGBTQ equality.

Don't Roll Back

The Office Of Transgender Initiatives calls on SCOTUS to affirm nondiscrimination protections

Advance equity with trans and LGBT communities.

Join our team! OTI is hiring for a Training Officer and Paid Internship.

Trans March, Mayor Breed, and Office of Transgender Initiatives unite for historic press conference on first-in-the-nation trans housing programs.

San Francisco kicks off Pride with Trans March and historic announcement

$2 million added to budget to prevent eviction and displacements and address homelessness by providing housing subsidies and homeless services for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals.

Mayor London Breed announces housing subsidies for transgender and gender nonconforming individuals

The Office of Transgender Initiatives condemns the HHS conscience rule attacking trans, LGBTQ, HIV-positive, and women’s health.

We condemn the conscience rule

San Francisco celebrates the Annual Transgender Day Of Visibility by casting the spotlight on home

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Office of Transgender Initiatives

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