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Queer & Trans Lehigh Valley
@queertranslv.bsky.social
Mutual aid collective for queer & trans folks in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania. (Lenni & Munsee Lenape & Susquehannock lands). 🏳️‍⚧️🌈 Community &💕Care. https://linktr.ee/qtlv
ACTION ALERT!

The call to action in this threat comes from the Eastern PA Trans Equity Project.

The U.S. State Department is denying accurate passports to all trans and intersex people - taking away a right that we have had for decades.

🧵 /1
March 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
If you're in the Lehigh Valley, join us for a Coffee and Crash-Out on Sunday, 3/9, from 10am to noon

We'll be at the Wegmans Cafe in Allentown. It'll be held each 2nd Sunday of the month

Channel your stress into action! Join with us to participate in small moves to push back against rising fascism
March 8, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Mutual Aid History is Black History ❤️🖤💚

Born from Black creativity during Reconstruction, mutual aid in the U.S. arose as Black communities built systems of care when the government failed them. From the Black Panthers’ Free School Lunch Program to modern efforts, this legacy deserves recognition!
February 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM
QTLV loves local unions! 🩷

Let’s support Lehigh Valley PA Starbucks Workers United, who won their union with Workers United in October 2022.

After a long fight, they’ve finally brought Starbucks to the table and are raising funds to keep up their fight!

Help support them here: gofund.me/5d76e3d9
February 25, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Help Tea-Grace pay her rent! 🏠

Tea-Grace is a queer trans woman who needs funds to make up for time she has to take off work for gender-affirming care

Her goal is $500. Please help if you can! :)

Cashapp: $HotCupOfTeaXO
Venmo: @ HotCupOfTeaXO
February 25, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Just leaving this here for whoever needs it. (Thank you @levarburton.bsky.social!)
February 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Sunny just got a job! We’re so happy for her. She just needs a little help getting new clothes for her job and paying for tolls for driving her partner to doctors. She’s hoping to raise $80

💸CashApp $lucabean128
💰Venmo @ sillysunshine128
February 21, 2025 at 1:25 AM
If you're in the Lehigh Valley tomorrow, then let's light it up for humanity!

Eat, shop, and enjoy Palestinian dances at this fundraising event, which will provide essential aid to those affected in Gaza

Help supply food, clean water, medical supplies, and shelter to those in dire need in Gaza! 🇵🇸
February 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
We continue to celebrate Black History Month by recognizing and learning about five more Black transgender folks who are making an impact on our arts and culture as we speak!

Thanks again to the Eastern PA Transgender Equity Project for creating these amazing graphics!
February 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM
This would absolutely save lives...
February 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Magnus is a local poet, event organizer, community leader, and member of the Lehigh Valley LGBTQ+ community.

They need our help to raise $2,088 dollars to cover legal fees for filing for bankruptcy.

If you can help, please send funds to PayPal (@ magofmany names) or Venmo (@ magsthetic)!
February 11, 2025 at 2:57 AM
A new group of queer folks in the Lehigh Valley will be visiting low-cost or no-cost museums each third Thursday of the month!

Join us at the Allentown Art Museum on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 6pm. Admission is free!

A QTLV organizer will have free masks to offer anyone who wants one!
February 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Join the Lancaster Democratic Socialists of America & Harrisburg Palestine Coalition for a virtual teach-in on 2/23 about U.S. involvement in Palestine and ways to support Palestine form the U.S.

To be followed by a brief Q&A and discussion

Zoom link provided after registering: bit.ly/feb23teach
February 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Jinx is a local poet and member of the Lehigh Valley LGBTQ+ community

She needs to raise $1,000 to help pay for car repairs

Help us support one of our own if you can!

Venmo @ Thejambfam
CashApp $Thejambfam
February 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
15 refugee families arrived in Allentown expecting vital resettlement support, through their UN-granted refugee status.

Federal policy changes have ended this support.

The Refugee Community Center is stepping up to help them establish their lives here!

You can help: go.rallyup.com/d69a5c/Campa...
February 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM
WE TAKE CARE OF US.
Queer as in I’ll fight for you
Queer as in I’ll care for you
Queer as in fuck the system
February 6, 2025 at 7:37 PM
QTLV members joined other community groups to pack Allentown City Hall last night as council debated a “Welcoming City” ordinance to ensure the city is protecting immigrants. It bars city officials from assisting ICE unless legally required

It passed 7-0!

When we come together we get things done!
February 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
In the mood for the opposite of romance this Valentine’s Day?

QTLV is hosting an Anti-Valentine’s Day Movie Night on Sun, 2/16, at Emmaus Theater. Doors 4:30pm, show 5pm
Pay what you can!

The movie is PG-13. CW: death, blood/gore, sexual themes, assault

Email QueerTransLV at gmail with questions
February 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
It's Black History Month, so let's keep celebrating by learning about some amazing Black transgender folks!

A huge thanks to the Eastern PA Transgender Equity Project for creating this graphic!
February 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Last night, the Senate confirmed Trump loyalist Pam Bondi as attorney general. Bondi is an election denier and opponent of LGBTQ+ rights, who once called same-sex marriage a “serious public harm.”

Pennsylvania’s Sen. John Fetterman, the sole Democrat who crossed over to vote in favor of Bondi…
February 5, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Community is amazing!

Zyon (at the wheel) needed a car, and @key-lime-pie.bsky.social generously gave them her old one!

QTLV is all about these connections! Zyon shared their photo to inspire others to ask for help and give when they can. We appreciate their generosity in sharing their experience!
February 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Urgent help needed for a Lehigh Valley LGBTQ+ community member!

Crystal needs funds for food, meds, and rent while awaiting the start of her new job after months of unemployment. We’re hoping to raise at least $650 to cover rent.

Please donate if you can! PayPal: [email protected] or @ cltippey
February 4, 2025 at 6:16 PM
As Tu BiShvat approaches, a free screening of the award-winning documentary Where Olive Trees Weep will be held at the Cathedral Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Pa., on Sat, 2/8, at 6 pm. A collective discussion will follow

Hosted by Jewish Voice for Peace LV, LV Palestine Coalition, and FAMS
February 4, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Just gonna leave this here...
February 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Puppies > Football

We'll be hosting a Puppy Bowl Watch Party on Feb. 9 from 2pm-4pm at Silk Lehigh Valley in Allentown

Join us for an afternoon of watching the Puppy Bowl, food, and fun!

(No real dogs will be present, sadly. 😢)
February 2, 2025 at 7:25 PM