Testimonials
“Speaking as a young black trans woman, stuff like this is truly such a blessing! I’m incredibly grateful for little miracles like these; they’re like shooting stars. We can’t only ‘want’ better for the trans community — we have to pursue it.”
— Qupid
“I can’t stress enough how impactful it is to receive relief from within trans community. This process was so streamlined and effective, which I believe has everything to do with the fact that this mutual aid is coming from other trans people. I would strongly encourage anyone struggling to make ends meet to reach out to NGF. You will be handled with care and understanding, and reminded once again that we keep us safe.”
— Liam
“Thank goodness for my trans community and the people who celebrate trans life! Kentucky can be a difficult place to survive for queer and particularly trans people. Since 2019, when I began living my truth as a gay trans man, I’ve had a really hard time finding and keeping a job. Through struggles, I managed to put myself through trade school and and am now a newly licensed nail technician. Receiving this grant will help support me as I begin my career in the beauty industry. I dream of owning my own salon and creating a safe space for our community, especially in an industry that makes so many of us feel unwelcome. Thank you for the support!!!”
—Sydney
“I am so grateful for the Nicolas Gogan Foundation. They have helped me and my family with a grant that has allowed us to do some really great things. I would recommend them to anyone under the LGBT umbrella who is looking for a micro grant, they are very helpful and understanding for a beautiful cause.”
— Alex
“TJ (he/him) is a chronically ill and disabled trans man. He relies on support from affirming doctors, medical staff, and hospitals to sustain his many healthcare needs. We, as trans people, know that affirming specialists and medical staff can sometimes be hard to come by. His service dog, Allen, works as a seizure alert and response dog as well as for PTSD alert and response. His addition has been life changing for TJ, as he now can safely navigate through life.”
— TJ
“When I had some ex-roommates bail on paying their portion of utilities, I was faced with the terrible decision whether to pay for HRT meds or to keep my lights on. Because of the Nicolas Gogan Foundation, I do not have to make that decision.”
— Monica Alexis
"a gift
is not a gift
if it is not received."
i have waited
with arms outstretched
gauging
receptivity
from a place of abundance.
now,
in scarcity,
who do i become?
arms
crossed?
no.
they would crumble
at the soft touch
of gift.
a riddle:
how do you hold
something very soft?
you become softer than it.
thank you
for the opportunity
to softly receive.
—Sjon
“Honestly, things happen in life that are so unexpected you really don't know how to deal with it alone. But finding Nicolas Gogan Foundation reading his story, his history, seeing his loved one's fight to honor him and his community is heartfelt and amazing. To have a wonderful soul taken from us, but wanting to give back in his name because life again is so unexpected truly makes me want to try and do better for our community as well, and help in any way possible to spread the word on him and his organization. This has motivated me even more in my darkest time that I am going thru. Thank you so much for everything.”
“Just when I forgot I had even applied for this, and am at a crucial point in needing extra support, I received an email today letting me know I’ll be receiving help and I’m so grateful a foundation like this exists and I want more people to know too!!”
“This is helping me find comfort in a tough period. I am currently healing after a sexual assault and loss of income, this grant is providing necessary space to breathe and pay bills. I’m deeply grateful for this.”
“Thank you so much for doing this! This will help me to make my rent I thought I wouldn’t make on time. I’m grateful for the help. This is truly what community is about.”
“I have found the foundation of great help and I am sure Nico is really proud of you guys. The foundation is surely a 5 star.”
“holy shit thank you so much! I’m a trans woman and sex worker and work has been really slow lately, this is seriously saving my life. I applied a few months ago and wasn’t expecting to hear back and y’all have saved my life unexpectedly. thank u for the blessing.”