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Local center expanding resources for transgender people, housing and food assistance

By Luis Avila

Published October 10, 2024 9:54 AM

Transgender Health and Wellness Center in Palm Springs is opening Healing Rainbows, a new space dedicated to connecting transgender, gender-nonconforming, intersex and allied individuals with a variety of services; including housing, mental health, and food assistance.

The center hosting an open house Thursday, October 10, at 4PM.

According to experts, 1/5 of trans people have been discriminated against seeking a home. 1/5 also experiencing homelessness. For those in shelters, trans people are also more likely to face violence.

Stay with News Channel 3 starting at 4PM to learn more.

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Luis Avila

Luis Avila joined KESQ News Channel 3 as a multimedia journalist in June 2024. Learn more about Luis here.

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