Winslow Street Fund Of IFGE Awards Grant To Cambridge Cares About Aids (CCA)

Feb. 27, 2009 - PRLog -- Washington, D.C. & Cambridge, MA – The Trustees of the Winslow Street Fund, the endowment arm of the International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), announced the awarding of a $2,000 grant to the TransCEND program of Cambridge Cares About AIDS (CCA).  “We are pleased to award this grant to such a deserving program that so specifically targets the transgender community,” noted Winslow Street Fund Chair Stephanie Battaglino.  

The TransCEND program (www.ccaa.org/transcend.html) is a prevention program of CCA that offers outreach services, as well as the TransCEND community space at CCA.  This physical space provides a forum for a variety of activities such as support groups, HIV and STD screening, and case management for medical, legal, housing and emergency needs.  It also provides food and a safe haven for members who are homeless in a space created by and for transgender women.  

John Gatto, Executive Director of CCA said, “As a group that experiences social and economic inequality, transgender women are at high risk for HIV, other STD’s, homelessness, and violence.  With the support of Winslow Street, CCA is able to enhance the TransCEND drop-in space that offers a safe, confidential environment in which transgender women can create a supportive, empathic, and strong community.”  

He continued, “As the community is strengthened, so too is the likelihood of experiencing autonomy, health and dignity – the basic rights of all individuals.  We are grateful for Winslow Street’s support in this endeavor.”

The grant will be utilized to fund various capital expenditures that will ensure the ongoing livelihood of the program.


Media Inquiries
Please direct all media inquiries to Ms. Stephanie Battaglino, Communications Director, IFGE.

For CCA, inquiries can be directed to Ms. Alicia Greene at 617-599-0231 or agreene@ccaa.org.


About CCA (www.ccaa.org)
The mission of Cambridge Cares about AIDS (CCA) is to respond to the HIV/AIDS epidemic by serving those most impacted by social and economic inequality.  CCA provides accessible prevention, education, advocacy, and support services in accordance with Harm Reduction principles to help people meet self-identified goals.

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About The Winslow Street Fund
The Winslow Street Fund is an endowment established by the International Foundation For Gender Education (IFGE) to provide funding for educational and outreach activities that benefit the Transgender Community. The Fund makes grants to individuals, organizations or programs that benefit the Transgender Community.

About IFGE (www.ifge.org)
The International Foundation for Gender Education, with offices in Waltham, MA and Washington, DC, is a non-profit advocacy organization founded in 1987. Its purpose is overcoming the intolerance of transvestitism and transsexualism brought about by widespread ignorance. Since its founding, it has provided outreach through education for the emancipation of all gender variant people from restrictive gender norms. It is a registered non-profit educational corporation and is recognized by the I.R.S. as a 501c(3) charitable organization.

"Promoting Acceptance for Transgender People Everywhere Through Education"