In celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31), we are happy to announce the launch of the the “Service and Bravery Commemorative Garden” (SBC Garden) which will be established in Greensboro to honor military service members and veterans who are transgender, gender non-conforming and non-binary.
We are excited that SBC Garden will foster opportunities for individual and collective contemplation, reflection, healing, care, and growth.
Dr. Meredith C. F. Powers, Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at UNCG, is spearheading this project.
The final location in Greensboro will be decided by a steering committee of those being honored by the memorial and allies. We are pleased to have already secured internal funding from UNCG’s Humanities Network and Consortium (HNAC), as well as the commitment from many individuals and organizations in the community who are eager to help make this a truly meaningful and visible community project.
In the future, we also hope to create a scholarship in the Social Work Department for veterans or active duty military personnel who are transgender, gender non-conforming or non-binary. We invite you to reach out if you would like to become involved in any way, please contact Dr. Powers at [email protected]