1.Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community has received grant funding specifically to build an intentional community for genderful families! Our vision is for this to be a safe, joyful, connected group of families that together create intergenerational bonds, mutual support, celebration, and resilience. So many of the harms experienced by the LGBTQIA+ community have been caused or reinforced by the Church. So we think the responsibility for repair also rests with the Church. So while this community is supported by a faith organization, it is not a faith-focused program and does not impose religious belief or practice. It is open to families of all religions and no religion.

Would you and or your family be interested in attending any Genderful Family events?

Yes, please keep me posted

No thank, this isn’t for me

2.In light of current legislative and political and social movements to disenfranchise LGBTQIA+ folks, how are you feeling?

Very Concerned (examples: making plans to leave the state/country, fear is a part of daily life, protection/privacy in communications is very important)

Concerned (examples: considering ‘options’ if things get worse, fear comes up often, some considerations made for privacy/protections)

Mildly Concerned (examples: keeps an eye on news events, not thinking of relocation, fear creeps in occasionally, communicating through unencrypted channels)

Other (please specify)

3.What kind of events are you interested in? Check all that apply

Educational

Support

Fun/Entertainment

Volunteer/Activism

Other (please specify)

4.What demographic should our events be geared towards? Check all that apply.

Elementary School Kids

Middle/High School Kids

Adult Only

All ages

Include Extended Family/Allies

5.What is the preferred way to get in touch with you? Check all that apply

Email

Secure Channels (private signal group, etc)

Texts/Calls

Other (please specify)

6.Here are a few specific examples of events we are considering. Please check any you’d be interested in attending.

Speaker/Educational Event, for families to gain greater understanding of their gender diverse loved ones.

Adult Coffee Group, regular meet-ups for sharing and support among caregivers

All Ages Comedy Show, for immediate & extended families to have fun in a safe & welcoming place

Alternative Holiday Gatherings, for those who’s family events are tricky or stressful

Babysitting, for your kid(s) to be dropped off with babysitters who will respect gender while the adult(s) get a night out

Quiet Crafting Hour, for youth that want a low stimulus place to decompress

Book Club, for adults and/or youth

Joining other Advocacy Group Events, for example give makeup to a class that provides tutorials to trans girls/women

7.Finally, we’d love to hear from you! Any ideas for events (general or specific), please share! Anything else you’d like to see or make us aware of? Thank you for taking the time with this survey!