Dear Friends, Comrades, and Community, On Friday, August 15, after 8 incredible years together, I will be taking off my hat as the Director of Immigrant Justice at the Sylvia Rivera Law Project. It has been an honor to work with you, struggle with you, and learn with you in…
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Meet Serena Valentino, SRLP Summer Intern!
Name, Position and Team at SRLP: Serena, Movement Building Team intern. Pronouns: she/her or they/them What do you do to relax / have fun? I get distracted soo easily and (when I have time) it’s really nice to let myself switch gears whenever I feel like it, and get pulled…
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Interested in fundraising and communications at SRLP? Wanna learn more?
The Fundraising and Finance Team at SRLP is accepting applications for volunteers and interns for fall 2014! To apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to fft@srlp.org or by mail to FFT Intern Hiring Sylvia Rivera Law Project 147 W. 24th St., 5th Fl. New York, NY 10011 Interns will develop and build…
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The Brazen Saddles pedaled 4,000 miles and raised $8,000 for SRLP!
Last month, our bikers finished their cross country journey and wrapped up their fundraising. Here’s their update and a final thank you! Thank you to the Brazen Saddles for your incredible contribution to our collective work! We were very pleased to finish the trip in Oceanside, CA on June 21–the…
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NEW: Trans Healthcare Infographic from SRLP and GLAAD!
For the past ten years, SRLP’s has worked to end the Department of Health’s discriminatory ban on transition-related care, and build a movement of support for trans healthcare. We couldn’t have done it without the support of organizations like GLAAD, our collaborator on this infographic and many others in our public education…
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Photos & History: SRLP From 2002 to Today!
So much to do and so much to celebrate! Here is a brief history of our victories, not to mention all of the community events, daily legal services, and collaboration with our partners and allies! 2002 SRLP began as a one-person fellowship project at the Urban Justice Center. 2003 SRLP wins victory…
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PHOTOS: SRLP at Bushwick Pride!
Check out photos from this year's Bushwick Pride with Grand Marshals SRLP Director of Membership, Reina Gossett, and comrade and community member Lourdes Ashley Hunter! Thanks to all of the trans and queer people of color, low-income, and allies who came out to demand Medicaid coverage of transition-related healthcare! And…
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Tomorrow 7/10 is Drop In Day at SRLP!
SRLP has free drop-in clinics EVERY THURSDAY from 1-5 PM where you can meet with one of our staff attorneys (Elana Redfield and Pooja Gehi pictured above). Our clinics run from FEBRUARY to OCTOBER and we offer Spanish interpretation. Come by tomorrow and say hi to our Front Desk Angel, Julie! Our…
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Monday, July 14: Deadline to Apply for SRLP’s Director of Outreach!
SRLP is accepting applications for the Director of Outreach and Community Engagement until Monday, July 14. We are looking forward to welcoming a new staff member to the SRLP collective! The Sylvia Rivera Law Project is seeking applicants for Director of Outreach & Community Engagement. The Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP) works…
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Meet Emily Juneau, SRLP Intern!
Learn some fun facts about one of our summer interns and check back soon to meet the others! To apply for an SRLP internship visit: http://srlp.org/get-involved/jobs-internships Name, Pronouns, Position and Team at SRLP Emily Juneau, she/her/hers, Legal Intern, Direct Services Team Spring and Summer 2014 What do you do to relax…