Dev is a wellness entrepreneur serving LGBTQ2SIA communities.
As a trans, non-binary, and a neurodivergent human, Dev struggled to find organizations that catered to their needs. As a result, they dedicated their work to curating spaces for queer folk to safely express themselves.
With so many experiences with non-affirming organizations, Dev came to Friends of Ruby with their guard up. After their first day at the Drop-in Centre, they immediately felt ease.
As a trans, non-binary, and a neurodivergent human, Dev struggled to find organizations that catered to their needs. As a result, they dedicated their work to curating spaces for queer folk to safely express themselves.
With so many experiences with non-affirming organizations, Dev came to Friends of Ruby with their guard up. After their first day at the Drop-in Centre, they immediately felt ease.
Friends of Ruby believes that every youth deserves a safe space, secure housing, and access to sustainable mental health and social services. Our services and programs are led and facilitated by highly skilled LGBTQI2S individuals who reflect the diversity of the youth. They are informed by LGBTQI2S youth across the spectrum, grounded in evidence, and supported by research.
Trans-focused support includes resources about gender identity and gender-affirming care, transition-related goals, and referrals to trans-inclusive doctors and clinics. We also provide a trans ID clinic, supporting the process of applications and legal documents. Overall, connecting trans youth to community, support, and advocacy.
“There is no price I can put on inclusive, and safe community spaces, and that’s exactly what Friends of Ruby offers.”
Friends of Ruby provides a place where LGBTQI2S youth can be celebrated and met where they are, walking youth through every step towards the life and mental wellness that they deserve.
While the services and programs offered at Friends of Ruby ranges, they only scratch the surface of the needs that exist. To protect the future of trans youth, action is needed toward challenging systemic violence, creating spaces that challenge a world that is not built to uplift LGBTQI2S youth.
Donate today to support the work towards a world that celebrates trans youth.
