CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — On Monday, the Sexuality and Gender Acceptance (SAGA) Initiative had its own booth and lobbied for LGBTQ+ youth at the Fairness For All Lobbying Day event at the West Virginia State Capitol.
The organization was successful in expanding its reach through networking with numerous LGBTQ+, pride and youth aid organizations, officials said.
The SAGA Initiative plans on hosting and attending other LGBTQ+ community and activism events in the future.
The SAGA Initiative provides Gender-Affirming Care Packages (GAC Packs) to transgender youth in West Virginia.
Gender-affirming items encompass chest binders and boxers for trans masculine people, and bras and tucking underwear for trans feminine people.
When ordering a GAC Pack, youth throughout West Virginia can customize what items they receive based on their needs, selecting from a range of items including chest binders, TransTape, boxers, padded bras, tucking underwear, perfume, cologne and shaving razors.
The SAGA Initiative provides GAC Packs at no cost and covers shipping and handling fees.
The SAGA Initiative is a nonprofit based in Morgantown, West Virginia. It was co-founded by Aaron Reedy, president; Lonnie Medley, vice president, and Colin Street, treasurer.
Those interested in receiving a GAC Pack of their own may order one at thesagainitiative.org. Those who would like to learn more about the SAGA Initiative can find them on Instagram at @thesagainitiative or can send them an email at thesagainitiative@gmail.com.
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