Our Mission
Supporting Transgender and Nonbinary people by empowering their families, communities, and allies to create life-saving, inclusive environments.
Our Vision
We envision a world where transgender and nonbinary people, alongside their allies, are
free to thrive authentically in affirming communities.
Core Values
- We believe that everyone should have access to and insurance coverage for gender-affirming healthcare.
- We believe that inclusive policies and legal protections benefit everyone and improve overall health and wellbeing
- We believe that transgender and nonbinary people of all ages deserve knowledgeable and affirming families, community leaders, and service providers.
He She Ze and We (HSZ&W) formed in 2012 as a group for parents of young gender-expansive children. Soon after its inception, the need to expand to include families with transgender and/or non-binary loved ones of ALL AGES became clear. As a result, HSZ&W became a 501(c)3 non-profit and has increased services and outreach to meet the needs of the families of the transgender and/or nonbinary community in partnership with other equality-focused organizations.
We support families throughout their journey with gender identity. This includes support meetings, education of caregivers, schools and communities and advocacy work. We are a statewide organization based in Richmond, Virginia.
HSZ&W is continually evolving to meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. We have expanded our programming with both virtual and in-person meetings, creating more opportunities for connection, education, and support for our families and ally partners.
At HSZ&W, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that welcomes all voices and reflects the communities we serve. Our staff, board of directors, and volunteers are united in their dedication to protecting, uplifting, and celebrating the trans and nonbinary community. We stand firm in our mission to advocate for equity, foster belonging, and champion diversity in all that we do.
