Our work has a particular focus on transgender women and transfeminine people, while many of our larger programs, events, and community initiatives are open to trans people of all genders.
Tea Time creates welcoming community spaces, social and cultural events, educational programming, and resource navigation. We work to reduce isolation and help connect trans people with resources related to employment, housing, healthcare, legal and administrative needs, and other areas of everyday life.
Tea Time’s recurring programming includes annual Trans Prom and Pride outreach, along with community gatherings, social and cultural events, educational activities, and community outings throughout the year.
Tea Time organizers Madeline, Susi, and Maeve participating in a group fitness activity at Solcana Fitness in Minneapolis.
We believe trans people should have a meaningful role in creating the programs and spaces intended for our communities. Our work is community-driven, peer-led, and shaped by the needs people tell us they are experiencing.
We also work with nonprofits, government agencies, community organizations, businesses, and other partners to expand the resources and opportunities available to trans people in Minnesota.
Tea Time is a trans-led Minnesota nonprofit guided by volunteer leadership, collective decision-making, and feedback from the community we serve.
Tea Time was incorporated as a Minnesota nonprofit corporation on April 22, 2026, and recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity on May 13, 2026. Our leadership oversees organizational priorities, finances, partnerships, and community programming.
Donations, grants, and other support are used to advance Tea Time’s charitable mission and create stronger community spaces, resources, and opportunities for trans people in Minnesota.
Tea Time grew out of the Tea Time community program previously housed at the Aliveness Project. In 2026, Tea Time became an independent Minnesota nonprofit and received recognition as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Today, Tea Time is building on that community history while developing new programs, partnerships, and long-term resources for Minnesota’s trans community.
Last updated: September 2026