The Neutral Corner Inc.
Neutral Corner was founded in 1985 as a (501) (c) (3) nonprofit organization registered with the state of California. We are a self-help group to assist individuals living with gender identities that differ from their physical birth sex. We are dedicated to helping these individuals understand and deal with their situation.
For many, a Neutral Corner meeting may provide their first face-to-face encounter with other transgender or gender non-conforming people. It opens their eyes to the fact they are not alone, and that others also understand what they are going through. We also serve the transgendered individual's spouses, partners, family, friends, and others affected by the situation.
Neutral Corner provides speakers for educational, medical and governmental entities to broaden public understanding of transgender issues. We seek to foster a greater understanding of transgendered individuals by the larger community. We also reach out to offer education and support to a transgendered individual's loved ones, and friends. But most importantly, we offer an opportunity for self-expression, acceptance, understanding and friendship in a supportive environment.
Please consider joining us in our work to obtain for the transgender community the respect it needs...and deserves.
What Neutral Corner is NOT
We are not a Twelve-Step Group. We do not have that philosophy or structure. We do not see being transgendered as something to deny or overcome. We are about acceptance and management. If your goal is to stop crossdressing or feeling transgendered, you are better directed towards a qualified mental health professional.
We are not a political organization. Our status as a nonprofit organization prohibits this. While activism has its place, there is an equal need for complementary civic action.
We are not just a social club. We encourage an atmosphere of socializing and friendship. But we also need members to be committed workers for building the transgender community
We are not a cosplay group. There are many other costume role-playing groups in town. We encourage individuals to seek them out instead, if that is their interest.
For many, a Neutral Corner meeting may provide their first face-to-face encounter with other transgender or gender non-conforming people. It opens their eyes to the fact they are not alone, and that others also understand what they are going through. We also serve the transgendered individual's spouses, partners, family, friends, and others affected by the situation.
Neutral Corner provides speakers for educational, medical and governmental entities to broaden public understanding of transgender issues. We seek to foster a greater understanding of transgendered individuals by the larger community. We also reach out to offer education and support to a transgendered individual's loved ones, and friends. But most importantly, we offer an opportunity for self-expression, acceptance, understanding and friendship in a supportive environment.
Please consider joining us in our work to obtain for the transgender community the respect it needs...and deserves.
What Neutral Corner is NOT
We are not a Twelve-Step Group. We do not have that philosophy or structure. We do not see being transgendered as something to deny or overcome. We are about acceptance and management. If your goal is to stop crossdressing or feeling transgendered, you are better directed towards a qualified mental health professional.
We are not a political organization. Our status as a nonprofit organization prohibits this. While activism has its place, there is an equal need for complementary civic action.
We are not just a social club. We encourage an atmosphere of socializing and friendship. But we also need members to be committed workers for building the transgender community
We are not a cosplay group. There are many other costume role-playing groups in town. We encourage individuals to seek them out instead, if that is their interest.