The
Ginkgo Collective
Trans collective advocating for transgender autonomy in Pittsburgh, PA
About
We are a collective of transgender individuals based in Pittsburgh, PA. We are dedicated to empowering our community with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to increase our autonomy regarding medical transition, in both formal healthcare settings and independently.
Events
Upcoming
- Sprouting Trans Futures
12-3pm August 16th (Saturday), 2025 @ 1426 Juniata St, Pittsburgh PA**This is a closed event specifically for trans youth and their families! trans adults should contact theginkgocollective@proton.me if interested in attending to connect with and offer care to trans youth and their families.**
Celebrate back to school with DIY arts and crafts, care packages and kits, free haircuts, free groceries, social and peer networking, and more! RSVP below.
Previous Events
- Support Trans Youth Fundraiser
6pm July 25th, 2025
@ DM @karavansarai_chai for addressJoin us for a night of free drinks and food, and a panel discussion featuring trans youth and parents of trans youth. We’ll hear about their experiences in this transphobic climate and the medical discrimination that they have gone through.
The funds raised will be split between the ginkgo collective’s trans back to school event and TransYOUniting’s mutual aid fund for trans youth.
Food will be provided by @our_streets_collective - Needle Training Workshop
12pm-2pm July 13th, 2025 @ Mr. Roboto Project, 5106 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PACome to our needle and injection safety event to learn about safe injection techniques, the differences between intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, how to choose a proper gauge and length of needle, and where to access sterile supplies in the city! We will be giving a hands on demonstration! Masks are required and will be provided.
- How to Trans Your Gender in PGH: Workshop
2pm-4pm June 21st, 2025 @ Transitional Characters, 5880 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PALearn about accessing transgender healthcare
All over the country and in the state of Pennsylvania, there have been significant rollbacks to rights targeting trans individuals. This is not new — medical institutions have historically not met our needs nor respected our autonomy. Attend our workshop to learn about how to access transgender medical resources in Pittsburgh, how to effectively communicate with providers, and how to prepare for a changing future.
Resources
Zines
- A Boricua’s Guide To Legal Name Changes On And Off La Isla
This guide provides guidance to trans Boricuas who want to legally change their name. While general advice is there for trans people who were born in the U.S., this advice is focused on the experience of those with a Puerto Rico (PR) birth certificate
- How to Trans Your Gender Zine
Learn about medical resources in Pittsburgh we like, tips on effectively communicating with your medical provider, and navigating a shifting legal landscape with regards to transgender identity.
Knowledge Base Guides
Offerings
Bring a buddy to medical visits!
Looking for someone to accompany you to your doctor’s appointment, endocrinologist, or pharmacy visit? We’ll come with you to provide companionship and to help you with holding your medical provider accountable.
Contact theginkgocollective@proton.me with your appointment details or questions!
Learn from our experiences, and share yours!
Curious about other trans experiences with various Pittsburgh medical providers? Had a positive or negative experience yourself? We keep an internal database of experience reports, and we want to share this knowledge as a way to ensure we can collectively find the best care possible.
Contact theginkgocollective@proton.me with either your questions or your experiences!