Peer Support Space hosts Valentine-themed event to show support for Orlando’s trans community

During a time of hostility and political crises, Orlando community members are looking to spread some much-needed love.

Peer Support Space and Queer Trans Project are partnering with other local organizations to host a Valentine’s Day-themed event in an effort to support our transgender neighbors in Orlando.

Happening on Friday at 6 p.m., the event will have snacks and music to create a welcoming environment for volunteers. The goal of this evening is for interested volunteers to create 75 care packages — each filled with comfort items such as plushies, skin care, fidgets and trans pride keepsakes. Additionally, each care package will contain four handwritten cards made by volunteers.

“The LGBTQ+ movement was largely started and led by transgender community members. We are calling on the rest of the LGBQ+ community and our supporters beyond. It is our turn to show up for the trans community,” said Peer Support Space in a press statement. “Making care packages is a small way to help in the grand scheme of things. But so many trans or gender nonbinary individuals are really going through it right now. A small act of kindness can make a massive difference.”

6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, email mary@peersupportspace.org for address details, free.

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This article appears in Feb 5-11, 2025.