The Marie Equi Center

The Marie Equi Center We strongly believe in your right to accessible and informed health care.

The Marie Equi Center’s mission is to enrich the health of the trans, queer, intersex, and gender expansive community through trauma informed care, cultually specific services, and social justice advocacy. We build our programs around the philosophy and practical application of the theories of cultural and gender affirming health care, Health at Every Size, Racial Justice, Economic Equality, and N

on-Violent Communication, with a focus on community advocacy, education, and positive sociocultural change. Healthcare is not as simple as offering a service; we often strategize with patients around navigating complicated barriers to care, and fiercely advocate for them when they are outright neglected and discriminated against within larger health systems. Our main challenges are addressing social determinants of health such as food and housing insecurity, as well as fighting systems of oppression like racism, ableism, and transphobia that cut people off from the care they need. We focus our work around LGBTQI2s folks, People of color, people with significant mental health concerns, houseless folks, people living with addictions, people living with disabilities, and elders.

[Image description pinned in comments.]!!! LAST DAY TO ORDER !!!Pre-sale ends tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22nd at 9pm!Thi...
04/21/2026

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!!! LAST DAY TO ORDER !!!
Pre-sale ends tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22nd at 9pm!
This is your FINAL chance to grab an EQUI shirt before Pride!

Our community showed up in such a big way for this design contest, and now you can wear that creativity, history, and resistance with you every day!
Featuring the winning design by and modeled by our own team (Thank you finance and events!)

Every purchase directly supports The Marie Equi Center and the work we do together.

Bonfire.com/equi-2026
Pre-sale ENDS TOMORROW NIGHT
Shirts print + ship after the campaign closes

04/08/2026

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Equi Pride Shirts are here !!!

We’re so excited to share the winning Radiant Resistance design by honoring Marie Equi herself and her legacy of standing up to injustice!

Every purchase supports The Marie Equi Center and the work we do together to build safer, affirming space for our LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Wear your values! Honor our history! Support our community!

Get Yours At: Bonfire.com/equi-2026
- Pre-sale ends April 22
- All items will be printed and shipped after the campaign closes

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04/08/2026

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Celebrate Marie Equi’s birthday with us! by repping the WINNING Radiant Resistance design by

This isn’t just a shirt, it’s legacy, resistance, and q***r power you can wear to support our work and honor Dr. Marie Equi!
Support q***r + trans community spaces while looking iconic !

- Snag yours NOW: Bonfire.com/equi-2026
- Only available through April 22nd
- All orders print + ship after the campaign closes

Don’t wait. Don’t miss it. Grab yours today!

[Image description pinned in comments.]Vibrance: A Trans Day of Visibility BANGER 2026Join The Marie Equi Center, S*x Po...
03/27/2026

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Vibrance: A Trans Day of Visibility BANGER 2026
Join The Marie Equi Center, S*x Positive World, Greater Portland Trans Unity, Northwest Gender Alliance, and Lady V for a vibrant fundraiser celebrating trans visibility, creativity, and community 💜

2pm–6pm | 18+ | Masked event
Tiered pricing - tickets at www.MarieEqui.Center or in bio
Proceeds support The Marie Equi Center & Rising STARS Fund

T4T Talent Show hosted by with DJ and featuring Drag, Burlesque, and Comedy by...
.Light_ and

Also featuring:
Gender-affirming haircuts & electrolysis (sign-up at ticket site)
Clothing swap + vendors
Zine station & chill art space
Raffle + BINGO fundraiser

Come celebrate trans joy, power, and vibrance with us and remember to tip your performers well!!!
All User Bathrooms | ASL Interpretation | ADA Building | Masks Required

[Image description pinned in comments.]Vibrance: A Trans Day of Visibility BANGER 2026Join The Marie Equi Center, S*x Po...
03/27/2026

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Vibrance: A Trans Day of Visibility BANGER 2026
Join The Marie Equi Center, S*x Positive World, Greater Portland Trans Unity, Northwest Gender Alliance, and Lady V for a vibrant fundraiser celebrating trans visibility, creativity, and community 💜

2pm–6pm | 18+ | Masked event
Tiered pricing - tickets at www.MarieEqui.Center or in bio
Proceeds support The Marie Equi Center & Rising STARS Fund

T4T Talent Show hosted by with DJ and featuring Drag, Burlesque, and Comedy by...
.Volt

Also featuring:
Gender-affirming haircuts & electrolysis (sign-up at ticket site)
Clothing swap + vendors
Zine station & chill art space
Raffle + BINGO fundraiser

Come celebrate trans joy, power, and vibrance with us and remember to tip your performers well!!!
All User Bathrooms | ASL Interpretation | ADA Building | Masks Required

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03/25/2026

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We are so excited to share the results of our Radiant Resistance Design Contest!

Shoutout to our incredible top four finalists:


Misha Wilson


Huge congratulations to our winner:

Your powerful design truly stood out and captures the spirit of resilience and community.

Thank you to everyone who submitted their art and shared your creativity with us. We were blown away by the talent, thoughtfulness, and vision in this community!

If you participated, please check the email you used to submit your entry for details about prize collection.

Don't forget to come by The Marie Equi Center this weekend for our Trans Day of Visibility Celebration, Saturday, March 28th from 2pm to 6pm!!

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03/16/2026

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T-Shirt Design Contest: DEADLINE EXTENDED BY 2 DAYS!! The Marie Equi Center is calling on q***r and trans artists to help us shine! And entries are now due by 10pm on Wednesday, March 18th!!

We invite you to explore what it means to resist with joy, brilliance, and collective power. At a time when trans and q***r folks face ongoing attacks, our visibility, care for one another, and celebration are powerful acts of resistance. We are looking for bold, hopeful, q***r and trans designs that shine with strength, solidarity, and liberation.
Let’s make something radiant!

•Deadline: Wednesday, March 18 at 10pm.

PRIZES! Of course there are prizes!
• First 30 eligible submissions win a Marie Equi Center swag bag
• Top 4 designs win a Float On soak pass + $25
• Top design wins $150

Artists may submit more than one design, but please complete a separate form for each submission and know that each artist is only eligible to win each prize once.

Submit your design through the form linked in our bio. Questions? Email Events@MarieEqui.Center

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03/12/2026

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Join us for our free Community Ki-Aikido class at The Marie Equi Center.

Looking for a way to move your body, build awareness, and connect with community?
Led by Instructor Kayla Mills, this peaceful and meditative martial art focuses on relaxation, balance, and harmony.
All levels of experience are welcome, whether you’re completely new or returning to practice.
Ki-Aikido offers a supportive way to build confidence, awareness, and grounding through movement and breath.
Every Thursday at 5pm!

Class structure:
• 4:45pm – Please arrive early for a 5pm start
• 5–6pm – Ki Class (minimal physicality)
• 6:10–7:10pm – Ki-Aikido (more physicality)

Free and open to the community
Masking is required for the first half of class, see website for details.
ADA accessible venue
All-gender restrooms

Please, RSVP through the link in our bio or scan the QR code on the flyer to get started!

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03/10/2026

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Join us for Nervous System Reset on 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 2pm to 3pm at The Marie Equi Center
This is a free, trauma-informed movement and breathwork class designed to help you feel more grounded and at ease in your body.
Please, use QR or link to RSVP: https://forms.gle/Roi5RWWJ9AwEojXE6

* 2nd & 4th Thursdays
* 2pm to 3pm
* Marie Equi Center
* Free to attend
* Masks required
* All body types and abilities welcome

Move, breathe and release tension with gentle guidance in an affirming space.

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03/04/2026

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Join The Marie Equi Center, Sēx Positive Portland for a vibrant celebration of Trans Day of Visibility and fundraiser supporting The Marie Equi Center and Sėx Positive World’s Rising STARS Fund. Tickets are sliding-scale at link below or in bio.

Featuring:
- Main stage host, Lady V, will oversee drag, burlesque, and more.
- Zine making workshop by Greater Portland Trans Unity
- Photobooth by Ferth Photography
- Trans archive exhibit by North West Gender Alliance
- Electrolysis demos organized by NWGA
- Clothing swap by Radical Abundance
- Trans vendors, gender affirming haircuts, art space, and a raffle fundraiser

There will also be an opportunity to sign-up for Triangle Legal & The Marie Equi Center's Free Legal Clinic happening the following day from 2pm-6pm.

Vibrance: A Trans Visibility Day Banger
2pm to 4pm
The Marie Equi Center
ADA Accessible Building, Masks Required, All-user restrooms

Tickets:
https://equi-institute.networkforgood.com/events/98073-vibrance-a-trans-day-of-visibility-banger

Come celebrate trans vibrance, creativity, and community with us! 🏳️‍⚧️✨

[Image description pinned in comments.]T-Shirt Design Contest: Radiant Resistance! The Marie Equi Center is calling on q...
03/03/2026

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T-Shirt Design Contest: Radiant Resistance! The Marie Equi Center is calling on q***r and trans artists to help us shine!

•Deadline: Submissions accepted until 30 designs meet specifications or Monday, March 16 at 10pm, whichever comes first.

PRIZES! Of course there are prizes!
• First 30 eligible submissions win a Marie Equi Center swag bag
• Top 4 designs win a Float On soak pass + $25
• Top design wins $150

Artists may submit more than one design, but please complete a separate form for each submission and know that each artist is only eligible to win each prize once.

Submit your design through the form linked in our bio. Questions? Email Events@MarieEqui.Center

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02/23/2026

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T-Shirt Design Contest: Radiant Resistance! The Marie Equi Center is calling on q***r and trans artists to help us shine!

Our theme is Radiant Resistance. We invite you to explore what it means to resist with joy, brilliance, and collective power. At a time when trans and q***r folks face ongoing attacks, our visibility, care for one another, and celebration are powerful acts of resistance. We are looking for bold, hopeful, q***r and trans designs that shine with strength, solidarity, and liberation.
Let’s make something radiant!

•Deadline: Submissions accepted until 30 designs meet specifications or Monday, March 16 at 10pm, whichever comes first.

PRIZES! Of course there are prizes!
• First 30 eligible submissions win a Marie Equi Center swag bag
• Top 4 designs win a Float On soak pass + $25
• Top design wins $150

Artists may submit more than one design, but please complete a separate form for each submission and know that each artist is only eligible to win each prize once.

Submit your design through the form linked in our bio. Questions? Email Events@MarieEqui.Center

Address

4434 SE 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
97211

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

Website

http://www.marieequi.center/

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