The Marie Equi Center

Mission

To enrich the health of the trans, queer, intersex and gender-expansive community through trauma-informed care, culturally-affirming services and social justice advocacy. 

Bottom Line

Too often, trans and queer people are left navigating systems that weren't designed with their needs, identities, or experiences in mind. 

In Portland, Equi fills a critical gap in the social safety net by providing a place where people experiencing poverty and homelessness can meet their basic needs, access culturally specific support, and build community without compromising their dignity or identity. 

Across Oregon, we're investing in LGBTQAI2S+ leadership and strengthening community-led organizations so more people can access the care, connection, and resources they need to thrive, wherever they call home.

Quote

“[Equi] is a very fundamental, keystone aspect of my clawing my way out of
homelessness... It's a nice, calm, peaceful place that you can just use as the base of
your sanity. Because you don't feel like you're about to get kicked out of it. That's the
thing about being homeless is you're never allowed to be anywhere for more than a
couple of hours. I felt like, consciously, mentally, this was my home for a long time. This
is my home.”

Partner(s)

p:ear 

p:ear and The Marie Equi Center know how important it is for people experiencing homelessness, especially trans and queer people, to have third spaces where they can just exist. To celebrate art and expression, our guests will be co-creating a music playlist for everyone to enjoy!

Echo Theater

Echo Theater is a creative home for disabled circus artists and performers. We're thrilled to be promoting their work throughout the campaign.

CAP Northwest

CAP Northwest advances compassionate, whole-person care for LGBTQ+ people and those impacted by HIV. They will be providing free STI and HIV screenings at The Marie Equi Center on November 19th and December 17th.