Learn some fun facts about one of our summer interns! To apply for an SRLP internship visit: http://srlp.org/get-involved/jobs-internships Name, Pronouns, Position and Team at SRLP Natalia, They, Fundraising & Finance Intern What do you do to relax? Read Elephant and Piggie books – an amazing children’s series that can make me laugh more than […]
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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 into whatever things I want […]
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 skills in the following areas: […]
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 summer solstice, three-month anniversary of […]
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 in Doe v. Bell, establishing […]
A New ID in NYC, But Still More Work To Do
Have you heard about New York City’s new municipal ID? Thanks to the collaborative work of SRLP, Make the Road, NYLAG, and the Urban Justice Center, among many other community-based organizations, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law a new bill creating a Municipal ID. This city-based ID would be available to all applicants who are […]
Gender-Affirming ID, Medicaid Coverage, & More with SRLP’s Reina Gossett on HuffPost Live
Last week, SRLP’s Reina Gossett was joined by Mara Keisling, Patricia Harrington, Noah Lewis, and Kye Campbell-Fox on Huffington Post Live to discuss the obstacles transgender people face when trying to obtain gender-affirming identity documents. SRLP works to push state and city agencies to allow transgender people to change their documents to accurately reflect their name […]
Meet Maria Elena Covarrubias, SRLP Summer 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, Position and Team at SRLP: Maria Elena Covarrubias, SRLP Direct Service Intern and Red Umbrella Project Intern- Alternative to Incarceration Project Pronouns: They/Them What do you do to […]
SRLP Honors the Life of Mia Henderson: Trans Lives Matter!
SRLP is outraged and deeply saddened to hear of the death of Mia Henderson, the fifth trans woman of color murdered in the last 41 days. Wherever you live, now is the time to organize in solidarity with trans women of color & fight for trans liberation! Read more here: http://agurlzguide.org/5th-trans-woman-color-murdered-41-days
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 thank you to our coalition […]