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Northwest Gender Alliance

Last updated Jun 2026

About

Northwest Gender Alliance (NWGA), founded in 1980, is one of the oldest continuously operating transgender and gender-variant support organizations in the country. It offers regular meetings, social activities and seasonal events, peer support, public education, advocacy, and a curated resource list for trans, nonbinary, and gender-fluid people and their allies. NWGA tables at Pride and cultural events across the region and welcomes new members; connect via their website or Facebook group.

Communities centered

Trans & nonbinaryLGBTQ+

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Peer supportAdvocacy
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