Program helps FTM trans individuals out of a bind

A group in Portland, Oregon, is looking to do some good in a most unusual — but highly effective — way.

With the program In a Bind,
Portland’s TransActive has created a community education and donation program whereby they collect funds for binders for individuals who cannot afford them, as well as previously and gently used binders to redistribute amongst the community.

This is a great idea, one which would be lovely to see happen in a place like Atlantic Canada.

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