The Gender Alliance of the South Sound is a non-profit group dedicated to assisting the transgender community within the South Puget Sound area of Washington state. G.A.S.S. is open to all individuals who wish to learn more about their own unique inner self, and to meet and mingle with others who are likewise on this voyage of discovery. We welcome anyone upon the vast transgender spectrum: crossdressers, transsexuals (M-to-F and F-to-M), intersexed individuals, as well as spouses, significant others, friends and family.

Not only is G.A.S.S. a great venue for meeting new friends, we can help steer you in the right direction for whatever resources you may need to continue your transgender pathway efficiently and safely.

G.A.S.S. Statement of Foundational Beliefs:

We proclaim our intent to promote our right to exist and to enjoy our existence in all its diversity. We stand by our belief that all gender variant persons share the common experience of social stigmatization and systematic social disenfranchisement with people of other oppressed classes. Gender variant people of oppressed races, sexes, sexual orientations, physical abilities, classes, and cultures are not only welcome, but also encouraged to join us and add their voice and experience to ours.

We insist on the value of all people of all genders and gender variations regardless of the religious or political beliefs they may hold which do not support the oppression of our community. We hereby resolve to remain neutral to all friendly religions and political persuasions, not endorsing nor denouncing those systems of thought, which do not threaten our existence or our right to freedom, and our pursuit of happiness.

G.A.S.S. Mission Statement:

G.A.S.S. is a support/educational organization in the South Sound region striving to help those dealing with gender expression and identity issues.

G.A.S.S. Statement of Goals:

1. The maintenance, above all, of a local area support group, based on, and allied with, the Ingersoll Gender Center tradition.

2. The future creation of more specific branches of support and community outreach in:

A. Support
1. Open transgender support group (2nd and 4th Friday of each month)
2. F2M specific group (TBA)
3. M2F specific support group (TBA)
4. Post-Op specific group (TBA)
5. CD specific group (TBA)

B. Socialization - South Sound Socials (5th Friday on all months with a fifth Friday)
C. Social-Political Action Committee (GASS-SPAC) – A community resource for the education of South Sound governments, other organizations, and the community at large of the existence and needs of their transgendered citizens.

* = The phone number listed is the main number for the Rainbow Center.
Generally they will only be able to provide very basic information regarding GASS.
It's best to e-mail us for more detailed information.