Eastern PA Trans Equity Project is a 501c3 nonprofit with a Mission of Empowering and Serving Transgender People across 42 counties in Pennsylvania.  We serve over 6,000 individuals a year.

 Our Programs and Services include:

 Supportive Services: 19 Community Support Groups, Info/Referral line; Case Management & Mentoring designed to help transgender people connect with people and services.

 Basic Needs Assistance: Help with Rent, Food, Utilities, Transportation, and Medications so  transgender people can go to work and school.

 Empowerment Programs: Workforce Development Training, Legal Name Change Assistance, Education, and Scholarships so transgender people can thrive in the long-term

 Education and Advocacy: We work with medical providers, social service agencies, and corporations to help them to provide culturally competent care and work environments.

The Swingle Family Foundation collaborates with local organizations to secure housing for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness due to their sexuality or gender identity. The Foundation is dedicated to community education on STI prevention and increasing access to free testing services. Looking toward the future, they aim to establish a community center that will serve as both a hub for engagement and a safe space where LGBTQ+ individuals can authentically express themselves.

The mission of the EMSI is to promote, encourage, and enhance the economic strength and vitality of Easton's central business district through volunteer and community driven efforts. These efforts will focus on enhancing the quality of life in the downtown, solidifying Easton's identity as a "college town" and promoting the uniqueness of our community's history, architecture, diverse culture and riverfront location. Through these efforts the EMSI aims to increase consumer business, build the retail, restaurant and professional services base and make downtown Easton, PA the natural gathering place for the greater Easton community.