The Southern Arizona Gender Alliance (SAGA) envisions a society in which transgender and transsexual people are ensured of their basic rights and can be open, honest, and safe at home, at work, and in the community. To achieve this goal, SAGA organizes educational, social, and advocacy programs for gender-diverse people and their significant others, friends, families, and allies.
SAGA offers support, social, and discussion groups that reflect the various aspects of gender and society. We also provide speakers, educational forums, and trainings for businesses, service providers, and the public to learn more about the issues facing transgender people and how our allies can be supportive and inclusive.
Be sure to visit our web site at www.sagatucson.org for our upcoming events and meetings and sign up for our Yahoo group for news and announcements.
We also host a variety of Yahoo groups to help people stay connected. For a complete listing of our groups and to subscribe, go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/saga-az
Call 520-624-1779, x117 or write to info [at] sagatucson.org
www.sagatucson.org
Unless otherwise noted, all meeting are held at Wingspan
425 East Seventh St. Tucson, Arizona 85705
Phone 520-624-1779 for directions
Be yourself and dress however you like -- there's no pressure. You don't need to be trans-identified to attend a meeting or get involved. We welcome allies of all kinds!
Monthly business and social meeting, events and news announcements, guest speakers, and general check-in; open to all. Allies, friends, and family members welcome. A great starting place for first-timers and visitors!
First Mondays (including holidays)
7:00-9:00pm
Questions? Contact michael [at] sagatucson.org or call 520-624-1779, x117
Support and social group for all kinds of people who were assigned male gender at birth, but who do not feel that is an accurate description or complete _expression of their identity. Membership includes all people on the Male-to-Female (MTF) continuum AND their significant others, friends, family, and allies. You do not have to identify as transsexual or be in the transition process. We are open to anyone who is interested in the concept of gender and who is supportive of the purpose of the group.
Second Mondays
7:00-9:00pm
Questions? Contact alison [at] sagatucson.org
Informal social gathering at T-friendly coffee shop. No facilitator. The Planet Coffeehouse, 606 N. 4th Avenue.
Last Thursday of month
7:00-9:00pm
Questions? Contact alison [at] sagatucson.org
Support and social group for all kinds of people who were assigned female gender at birth, but who do not feel that is an accurate description or complete _expression of their identity. Membership includes all people on the Female-to-Male (FTM) continuum AND their significant others, friends, family, and allies. You do not have to identify as transsexual or be in the transition process. We are open to anyone who is interested in the concept of gender and who is supportive of the purpose of the group.
Third Tuesdays
7:00-9:00pm
Questions? Contact kevin [at] sagatucson.org
Local transmen have organized monthly social events for FTMs and friends, including Guys Night Out and weekly football games. Not sponsored by Wingspan/SAGA, but we encourage your participation! For more information and schedule, contact scorpionmudd [at] yahoo.com.
One person's transition is a transition for everyone. As the partner, spouse, or close friend of a transgender or transsexual person, you may feel betrayed, angry, confused - or delighted - by the all-consuming nature of transition and the complexities of life, love, and intimacy that accompany the journey. For many of us, this is uncharted territory, and the sometimes desperate attempts to make sense of the "whys" can be overwhelming. Join this group to gain a better understanding of the ways gender diversity can impact a relationship. Share your feelings, concerns, and experiences. You do not need to be currently partnered with someone to attend this group, nor do couples need to be of a trans/non-trans pairing. Meetings are confidential.
Third Sundays, 2:00-4:00pm
Questions? Contact sharon [at] sagatucson.org or jan [at] sagatucson.org
Help guide the future of SAGA and our programs and services. Find a volunteer role within SAGA that excites you! Individual volunteers and project leaders are encouraged to participate.
Fourth Mondays, 6:00-7:30pm
Questions? Contact michael [at] sagatucson.org
Have you ever felt you or someone you know didn't meet society's expectations for being a woman or a man or both? Have you ever thought maybe we should change those expectations, or do away with them? Have you ever been made to feel like a gender outlaw? Have you ever been proud to be (or secretly wanted to be) a gender outlaw? Now's your chance! Come discuss the wild world of gender in all its variations in a supportive environment. Everyone is welcome, no matter where you are -- or want to be -- on the gender spectrum (or any other spectrum, for that matter)!
Third Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm
Questions? Contact outlawz [at] sagatucson.org
A safe space for youth (ages 13-23) to explore gender diversity and discuss any issues they may have about gender - their own or someone else's. Meetings are held at the Eon LGBTQ Youth Center in downtown Tucson. Call 520-620-6245 for more information and schedule.
SAGA's second primary role is advocating for equal treatment and equal opportunity for all transgender people through educating the community at large. SAGA is the primary resource on transgender issues in Tucson, southern Arizona, and the greater Southwest region.
The SAGA Speakers Bureau provides speakers and panelists for your class, event, business, or training. We can provide general education or discuss specific topics. This is a free service; donations are always welcome.
To schedule a speaker or training, please call the program coordinator at 520-624-1779, x117 or email speakers [at] sagatucson.org with your event details.
The ATWORK Project creates and fosters open, inclusive and safe working environments for transgender applicants and employees by promoting an understanding of gender expression and gender identity among managers and other supervisory-level personnel. The ATWORK Project brings together representatives from companies all over Arizona for an enlightening, informative presentation on transgender issues and how they impact the workplace.
For more information or to schedule a workplace training or consultation, contact the SAGA Program Coordinator at 520-624-1779, x117 or email michael [at] sagatucson.org
The Alexander John Goodrum Transgender Mental Health Advocacy Project offers individual support, general guidance, and peer-based advocacy for any gender-variant person involved with the public mental health system as a consumer -- either on an outpatient or inpatient basis. The Goodrum Project also provides transgender awareness education to staff and service providers, especially those front-line staff who work directly with consumers on a daily basis.
To request a Goodrum Project advocate or schedule a training on mental health issues in the trans community, call the Goodrum Project message line at 520-406-9220 or visit the project Web site at www.goodrumproject.info
The TRANSforming Community program works to meet a critical need to educate public- and private-sector decision makers, students and educators, attorneys and judges, religious leaders, business owners, and legislators. Our work towards this goal includes conferences, workshops, in-service trainings, luncheons, and other forums.
For more information about the TRANSforming Community Project, contact the SAGA Program Coordinator at 520-624-1779, x117 or email michael [at] sagatucson.org
