Our impact
101
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2025
Welcome kits distributed
Community events held at the Prism Center
“This center is the only place where I can be myself without worrying about being judged.”
- Youth
"When we found the Transformation Project, we found a community that offered love, friendship, and acceptance. The resources provided by and through the Transformation Project provided a lifeline for my child, myself, our family, and friends. We will forever be grateful. It’s hard to put into words all that Transformation Project has meant to us."
- Parent
37
Clients that received free counseling services
321
Guest check ins for LGBTQIA2S+ Hang Out Hours
22
Rural individuals that traveled to the Prism Center
“The Transformation Project started roughly when I moved to Sioux Falls. I found them early, quickly realizing that the founder and staff are incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. I continue to get more involved. The organization is priceless.”
- Older Adult
36
Gender Identity Trainings
82
Partnerships with affirming organizations providing wellness, safety, and resources support
23
Households that benefited from the Trans Resilience Fund
“The Prism Center has given my daughter something priceless: the knowledge that she belongs and that her life matters. The staff at the Transformation Project and Prism Center have compassion, resources, and have created a space for youth in a time and place when it matters most. For LGBTQIA+ youth, isolation can be devastating, the Transformation Project provides acceptance and support, and quite simply, they are saving lives.”
- Parent
“The Prism Center has my friends and it gives me the time to unwind and be with people who I can relate to. You all help by just being there and spending time with us.”
- youth
113
Marty's Closet Appointments
35
Gift cards given for gender affirming undergarments
24
3,230
Podcast Episodes
Podcast Downloads to Date
“I didn’t expect to find a place where I could just be myself without having to explain everything.” - Young Adult
“Knowing there’s a community that welcomes not only my child but has resources for my entire family means everything to us.” - Parent
“As being relatively new to being trans, finding the transformation project was a gift from god. Meeting like people made me feel I was not a freak of nature. The staff gave me great encouragement to continue with my new life. Thank you everyone!” - Older Adult
“Thank you. Just... thank you so much. I finally feel like me, and not like him.” - Marty’s Closet Client
“I didn’t realize how much I missed that feeling of belonging until the Friendsgiving event. It was the first time since childhood that the holidays felt like they were supposed to. Thank you for having the center be a space where those of us who are not accepted by family find family with each other” - Young Adult