Following up on the mission to provide a safe sober space and support the local LGBTQ+ community, No Matter What Recovery has presented a $1,000 check to the Trans Wellness Center for future programming for clients of the supportive services agency.

The funds were raised by members of the Los Angeles sober community during No Matter What Recovery’s Pride Sober Tea Dance celebration held last June.

The event featured live performances by artist, entertainer and transgender advocate Jazzmun; drag artist and performer 6; artist and transgender advocate Miss Barbie-Q; artist and drag performer Yolanda Longoria; and DJ Jose Gonzalez.

“The event was a tremendous success thanks to the generosity of the LGBTQ+ sober community,” said Paulo Grayson, chief executive officer of No Matter What Recovery. “We danced, we supported creative trans artists, and together we raised funds for the Trans Wellness Center to continue its critical work to uplift the lives of transgender and non-binary individuals in Los Angeles. The celebration we hosted was full of love, and we want to express our deepest gratitude to all those who made contributions that will help change lives.”

The Trans Wellness Center provides comprehensive resources and services for transgender and non-binary people. The organization is the first of its kind in the United States, created by community leaders and allies.

“This gift from the sober community will help us provide even more love and support that so many of our clients need,” said Mariana Marroquin, program manager of the Trans Wellness Center. “These funds will go a long way to help us develop future programming to support those who are trying to get sober and build a stronger transgender community.”

No Matter What Recovery integrates the treatment of addiction and mental health issues to form its intensive outpatient program.

The Trans Wellness Center  is located at 3055 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 360. For information, visit nomatterwhatrecovery.com.