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 LRP’s Housing Justice work stands at the intersection of compassion and action.

Comprising of the Wellness Nexus, a forthcoming permanent supportive housing facility of 32 units (2025), and an active role in education, policy, and advocacy across government groups, our mission is to cultivate a healthy, healing, honored, and housed community for Black gender diverse individuals in King County. We are dedicated to equity, anti-racism, integrity, justice, and embracing adaptability to best serve our clients and community.

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“Prisons don’t keep us safe.
We keep each other safe.”
– Cece McDonald (she/her)

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 The Wellness Nexus

Holistic Support for Black Community in Washington State

The Wellness Nexus is dedicated to enhancing the holistic well-being of Black individuals by providing resources and referrals in the areas of Physical Wellness, Mental Wellness, Spiritual/Social Wellness. Our program envisions a community where individuals thrive in every aspect of their lives.

Our Housing Justice Team: Ariyah Jané Albert (she/her), Community Counselor • Bri’a Love (she/her), Housing Manager • Ebo Barton (he/him), Director of Housing Services

  • Resource Assessment: We identify and assess available resources, practitioners, and programs in the areas of Physical Wellness (medical care referrals, fitness, naturopathy), Mental Wellness (therapist referrals, support groups, non-traditional therapy), Spiritual Wellness (religious groups, astrology, art), and Social Wellness (events, social gatherings, meetups).

  • Referral Network: We have established partnerships with healthcare providers, therapists, fitness centers, spiritual practitioners, and community organizations to create a network of trusted referrals.

  • Wellness Workshops: We host workshops, seminars, and skill-building sessions in each wellness area to educate and empower participants.

  • Individual Wellness Plans: We develop personalized wellness plans for participants, addressing their unique needs in each dimension of well-being.

If you are in need of support, contact us by texting or calling 888-393-3466.

*** Thank you for your interest in the Lavender Rights Project's Black Wellness Nexus. We are currently at capacity with active cases and, therefore, are unable to accept any new intake forms at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Please know that we are committed to providing support to our existing clients and will reopen intake forms as soon as possible.Thank you for your understanding.***

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 “The House”

A by-and-for permanent supporting housing program for QT2BIPOC in Seattle, Washington

Lavender Rights Project (LRP) and Chief Seattle Club announced on Monday, April 24, 2023, that they have been selected as joint operators of King County Health Through Housing’s newest program, a 35-unit building providing permanent supportive housing for QT2BIPOC (queer, trans, Two-Spirit, Black, indigenous, and people of color) in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Through this program, LRP intends to serve QT2BIPOC individuals chronically experiencing homelessness in King County and specializes in supporting Black trans women, femmes, and non-binary people. We aim to invest in the overall wellness and health of our community by providing services for physical, mental and spiritual wellness, and offering a safe space for rest, work, and meeting.

The House is scheduled to open in early 2025.

For more information about this project, contact our director of housing services via our Online Form.

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 Upcoming 2024 Workshops

Stay tuned for upcoming events and workshops!

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 Updates from Our Housing Justice Department

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Creating a safer world through housing justice: a conversation with Bria and Ariyah
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Creating a safer world through housing justice: a conversation with Bria and Ariyah
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An interview with LRP’s housing justice team

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Spring Reflections from LRP's Director of Housing Services
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Spring Reflections from LRP's Director of Housing Services
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On April 24, 2023, King County announced that Lavender Rights Project and Chief Seattle Club were awarded as joint operators of a 35-unit property in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle. And after a busy day of cameras, interviews, quotes and emails upon emails, a majority of our staff packed up to get on a plane to Dallas, Texas for the Black Trans Advocacy Conference.

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BREAKING: Lavender Rights Project and Chief Seattle Club opening permanent housing for QT2BIPOC in Fall 2023
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BREAKING: Lavender Rights Project and Chief Seattle Club opening permanent housing for QT2BIPOC in Fall 2023
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Lavender Rights Project (LRP) and Chief Seattle Club announced Monday, April 24, 2023, that they have been selected as joint operators of King County Health Through Housing’s newest program: a 35-unit building providing permanent supportive housing for QT2BIPOC (queer, trans, Two-Spirit, Black, indigenous, and people of color) in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood.

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Nationwide Housing Initiatives for Our Community

TWOCSN's House of Constance - Seattle, Washington

TWOC Solidarity Network upholds the self determination of Two-Spirit, Trans Women and Femmes of color and creates opportunities to exercise community care. In celebration of our beloved Constance, they are raising funds to buy an apartment building that will be named in her honor and run by-and-for Black and Brown Binary and Non-Binary Trans People.

Pride Place by GenPride and Community Roots Housing - Seattle, Washington

GenPride and Community Roots Housing are building Seattle’s first affordable housing project designed to be an affirming environment for LGBTQIA+ seniors. The project will provide 118 apartments, with a mix of studios and 1-bedroom units – as well as a community and health services center

Queer the Land - Seattle, Washington • queertheland.org

Queer The Land is a collaborative project grounded in the self-determination of queer, transgender, and Two-Spirit Black/ indigenous/ people of color (QT2BIPOC) and the vision of collectively owning our land and labor. Founded in Summer 2016, we’re working to establish a cooperative network anchored by a community center and transitional and semi-permanent housing that meets the needs of working-class QT2BIPOC in the greater Seattle area.

My Sistah's House - Memphis, TN • mshmemphis.org

My Sistah’s House fosters sustainability and security for the most vulnerable of the transgender, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer (TLGBQ) communities in Memphis Tennessee, providing emergency housing, advocacy, and multi-pronged resource assistance delivered by and for gender non-conforming (TGNC) people of color.

GLITS, Inc - New York, NY • www.glitsinc.org

Glits has been led to change systemic and economical oppressions of systemic and financial discrimination not only in NYC but also globally when it comes to our marginal communities, We approach the health and rights crises faced by transgender community members and the sex worker community , holistically using harm reduction, human rights principles, economic and social justice, along with a commitment to empowerment and pride in finding solutions from our own community.