Take’s Help Program

03/27/2026

03/25/2026

Extra, extra, read all about it!
Tickets are now on sale for our 9th Annual LGBTQ Community Awards & Fundraiser Gala as we celebrate 13 years of life-changing work right here in Birmingham, Alabama. Come out and support LGBTQ community members, comrades, and allies from across the state who have made a significant impact and have been nominated to receive awards. This is a moment to celebrate the people who continue to move our community forward.
This year’s theme is “Welcome to the Jungle,” so bring your fashion in your favorite animal print look.

✨ Pre–Red Carpet Show & Cocktail Hour: 5:30 PM
✨ Awards Program: Immediately following
We’re also excited to feature special guest entertainment from a true icon of Birmingham, now by way of Las Vegas — Domanique Shappelle . Don’t miss this unforgettable night. Click the link to purchase your tickets today!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/takes-9th-annual-lgbtq-service-awards-gala-13th-anniversary-tickets-1985404478240?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/25/2026

Ohhh yesss! That real Florida water is about to invade Birmingham! 🌊✨
The one you love, Aakosha Bentley yes, that’s right, Keshhhhhh—is hitting the stage and performing LIVE at this year’s Lawn Party in honor of National Transgender Day of Visibility 2026! 🏳️‍⚧️🔥
It’s going DOWN, and you do NOT want to miss this! We’re bringing the vibes with food, a live DJ, guest speakers, amazing entertainment, and so much more.

📍 7128 Oporto Madrid Blvd S, Birmingham, AL
📅 March 28, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Pull up, show love, and celebrate community, visibility, and empowerment with us! 💜✨

***Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and small tents***

03/11/2026

03/10/2026

Today our newest employee, Paula, led her first group and it was absolutely amazing!

12/24/2025

Season’s greetings from the majority of the T.A.K.E. Resource Center staff! We wish everyone a happy holiday season and, most of all, a prosperous 2026. We remain committed to doing the people’s work and ensuring that the needs of the trans community are met on multiple levels through our services and program departments, led with care and intention by our executive leadership. Thank you for continuing to support and stand with us.

Holiday Hours:
• Christmas Eve: Open from 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Christmas Day: Closed
• Day After Christmas: Open from 1:00 PM – 8:30 PM

12/19/2025

We are facilitating peer-led Narcotics Anonymous support groups, which are led by two recovering addicts. At TAKE, we believe in empowering the community by providing a platform for individuals to share their experiences and be heard. These peer-led groups are currently functioning effectively and contributing positively to our support network. TAKE Resource Center

12/16/2025

Ending the year on a powerful note, TAKE style.

12/02/2025

Many of us head home for the holidays this time of year, but too many Black trans people have no home that is safe for them to return to. It doesn’t have to be this way.

The Library is Open: read more about Black Trans Housing Justice at our Substack now and consider donating to help TAKE house more Black trans people this Giving Tuesday.