The Bind Project

The Bound Project is an upcoming binder exchange program in central Ontario. First thing’s first, What is a binder? A binder is a clothing item specifically designed to compress and conceal one’s chest, in some cases to alleviate dysphoria.  What is a binder exchange program? The idea is to collect new and used binders, and to redistribute them among transgendered youth for free, based on need.  Do i have to be transidentified to receive a binder? When applications are open there will be questions regarding situation and need. If you are experiencing bodily dysphoria, you will be eligible to apply for a binder. Although we respect the art of binding for cosplay or otherwise, that is not what we’re here for. Who is in charge of this project? My name is Cherie, I’m 20 years old (as of this coming tuesday!) I attend an LGBT+ group in Belleville, Ontario. The group that i attend is facilitated by the same people that also facilitate a Trans youth group. The demand for these groups is startlingly large for such a small town, which has opened my eyes about the need for binders. It’s hard to get one if your parents don’t understand why, or for other reasons. I am beginning research alone, but people who attend these local groups, and facilitate them, will be helping me to get this project on it’s feet! How can i help? Right now the best possible thing that can be done is to send me an ask. If you live in Ontario or know someone who lives in Ontario who could benefit from a binder exchange program, let me know. If you have received top surgery, have changed sizes, or style to your binding and therefore have a binder to spare, send me an ask and i will give you an address to ship it to. We don’t have a P.O. box as of yet but i’m accepting donations as soon as possible to get it going. I’m also accepting monetary donations via post to my home address until a P.O. Box fee can be covered.  Naturally there are a lot of things that need to be done and approved to make this an active project, but your input is valuable to us as a group. Contact us via tumblr ask, or through email at: [email protected] Thanks!