Tell New York Lawmakers:

Expand TWEF to $10 Million!

Write Letters to Electeds!

Named after Lorena Borjas, the Transgender Wellness & Equity Fund (TWEF) supports 20+ trans-led and trans serving organizations across New York. Use our letter or write your own to ask for an expansion of TWEF to $10 million.

Send a letter →

Call Your Leaders!


🏛️Step 1: Reach Decision Makers

  • Call Governor Kathy Hochul → Phone Number: (518) 474-8390

  • Call Speaker Heastie → Phone Number: (518) 455-3791

  • Call Majority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins → Phone Number: (518) 455-2585

📞 Step 2: Make Your Calls
Ask them to support expanding the Lorena Borjas Trans Wellness & Equity Fund (TWEF) to $10 million annually.
We’ve provided a script below to support you.

🗳️ Step 3: If you have time, Contact Your NYS Representatives

It’s helpful for your local rep to hear from their constituents to know that TWEF matters to you.
Click the links below to identify who represents you in both chambers & give them a call.

Find your Assembly Member
Find your State Senator

(note: there’s always someone in their district offices)

Sample Script

“Hi, my name is [Your Name] from [City/Town]. I’m calling to urge [Representative Name] to support increasing funding for the Transgender Wellness and Equity Fund (TWEF) in the 2027 budget to $10 million.

Since 2022, TWEF has supported organizations that provide healthcare, housing, legal aid, and workforce support to TGNCNBI New Yorkers. These services are more critical than ever—especially as hundreds of anti-LGBTQ+ laws have been proposed nationwide, pushing queer people toward states like New York.

Bringing TWEF to $10 million will help to ensure our communities remain safe, supported, and able to thrive.

Thank you for your leadership and for standing with TGNCNBI New Yorkers in your work.”