Madison Trans Community Dinners

  • Supporting transgender migrants

    I was recently contacted by Jack and Cheryl Ferrell of Las Placitas Presbyterian Church in Las Placitas, NM. They wanted to let me know about a small but very important nonprofit called Centro Comunitario Respetrans (Respectrans Community Center) in Juarez, Mexico, which they are supporting through LPPC’s Dignity Mission. Mexico is one of the most…

  • Past Dinner: September 11, 2025

    Past Dinner: September 11, 2025

    It’s Back to School Season! This can be a hard time of year for young people, and especially for LGBTQIA+ youth. For this month’s dinner, we’re asking guests for donations for Briarpatch Youth Services, our excellent local charity that provides services to homeless and housing-vulnerable young people in Dane County. (Did you know that 40%…

  • Past Dinner: August 14, 2025

    I was a little busy in the weeks leading up to this dinner, and I forgot to get a post up about it in advance. Fortunately, we got the word out through our mailing list and Facebook event, so we had a good turnout anyway! Main Dish: Taco Bar (including beef, chicken, and vegan Beyond…

  • Past Dinner: July 17th 2025

    It’s been a hot and sticky summer so far in Madison — the perfect time for ice cream, chilled watermelon, and hanging out at the pool (or the beach, if that’s your preference). We hope you’ll take some time out from your summer festivities to join us for our next dinner! Check your inbox for…

  • Past Dinner: June 19, 2025

    After our May dinner was canceled due to inclement weather, we were excited to gather again on Juneteenth! 15 guests attended, a mixture of familiar faces and some who were joining us for the first time. We had a new team of volunteers providing the meal, too, and they knocked it out of the park…

  • May dinner is CANCELLED

    May dinner is CANCELLED

    Click here for information on our next dinner.

  • Watch your inbox…

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  • Trans & Queer Community Potluck: April 5, 2025

    Trans & Queer Community Potluck: April 5, 2025

    The Madison Trans Resistance Action Committee (TRAC) is hosting a community potluck on Saturday, April 5th. Meet your neighbors and organizations working to build community power and resilience in Madison and Dane County. Celebrate Queer and Trans Joy with good food, new friends, fun games, and prizes! When: April 5th, 1-4 PM Where: Brittingham Park,…

  • Past Dinner: April 10, 2025

    Past Dinner: April 10, 2025

    Click here for information on our April 2025 dinner and the OutReach donation drive.

  • Past Dinner: March 13th, 2025

    Past Dinner: March 13th, 2025

    Click here for information on our March 2025 dinner.