By GISSELE GONZALEZ
Staff Writer
The DC Area Transmasculine Society has created a program that provides free chest binders to those that cannot afford them. The program is run by volunteers of the DCATS and supported through partnerships and individual donations. This binder exchange program is for those who experience gender dysphoria related to their chest, cannot afford a chest binder, and live in the United States. You may be asking yourself, “What’s the catch? Is it 100% free?” Yes! This program is implemented through a DC-based non-profit run entirely by volunteers. Their partnership with GC2B (a gender-affirming apparel company) is used to distribute binders to those who otherwise could not access them.
How to Apply:
- Visit www.binderexchange.com
- Select “click here” under the “Apply Now” section
- Create an account using your first and last name, email, and password
- Complete the 5 part application consisting of: general information, sizing, safety, shipping, application submission
If you or a gender-expansive person you know is in need of a binder, apply for a free binder at www.binderexchange.com! You can also donate new/gently used binders through the same website!