Our Story

Hospital clinic closures and other threats to care required action.

In 2025, parents of trans youth and gender-affirming care providers concerned with the direction of youth care in the United States decided it was time to take action. While others were closing their doors and bowing to political pressure, we decided to start fundraising to support those most impacted by the changes: low-income youth. Thus, the Relief & Equity Support for Patient-Centered Transcare (RESPCT) fund was born.

Our Advisory Board

Our Advisory Board is composed of advocates with deep lived experience and a shared commitment to health equity.

They offer strategic guidance and thoughtful oversight to ensure our work remains ethical, inclusive, and grounded in real-world impact, helping us stay accountable to our mission while navigating a complex and evolving healthcare landscape.

Carter Roberts (he/him) is the Program Director of Trans Mentor Project, where he leads a nationwide mentoring community dedicated to fostering belonging, resilience, and well-being among trans and nonbinary young people. With over a decade of clinical experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Carter brings a deep understanding of the importance of affirming and accessible support. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology with an emphasis in Gender Studies. His work is rooted in a commitment to creating inclusive, community-centered spaces where trans and nonbinary individuals can thrive.

Charlie Meng (she/her) is the President & Chief Executive Officer at the Arlington Food Assistance Center, which has grown under her stewardship from providing free groceries to 600 families to now serving over 4,000 families each week. Last year, 1 in 10 residents of Arlington County had a referral to AFAC for food. Charlie has had a long career in non-profit management serving as Vice President for Administration at Georgetown University and as Associate Managing Director (VP) of Administration at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Ms. Meng has also served as Executive Director of Human Resources at American University and as Director of Personnel Operations for the District of Columbia Government. Charlie holds a law degree from Georgetown University and earned a Certificate in Educational Management from Harvard University.

Jeff Main (he/him) is the co-founder and Executive Director of Point of Pride, a trans-led nonprofit that helps trans people get the gender-affirming care they need to thrive. Point of Pride has given away millions of dollars in financial aid and supported tens of thousands of people across all 50 states and around the world. As a proud trans man, Jeff is passionate about making health care more accessible and spreading trans joy along the way.