Arianna's Place – Florida and Arianna's Center – Puerto Rico are sister organizations committed to engaging, empowering, and uplifting communities across their regions. Rooted in the leadership and experiences of transgender people, both organizations serve not only the trans community but also the wider population, including Latinx individuals, cisgender people, and others who face barriers to health, equity, and opportunity. Together, they focus on supporting those most marginalized—such as Trans Latinx individuals, undocumented immigrants, people living with HIV and AIDS, and those impacted by incarceration—while also ensuring that anyone in need of compassionate, competent services can find support.
As organizations led from within the transgender community, Arianna's Place and Arianna's Center bring authenticity, trust, and deep cultural competence to their work. They are among the only organizations in their regions that combine expertise in immigrant experiences, sex work, HIV care, and trans-centered services. This unique approach allows them to deliver broader and more impactful support than traditional providers, earning lasting respect within the communities they serve.
Through an integrated case management model, both organizations work one-on-one with each client, offering a tailored set of services designed to meet each person's unique needs.
Arianna's Place – Florida and Arianna's Center – Puerto Rico provide programs and support for:
- Trans Latinx community members
- Undocumented immigrants
- People living with HIV and AIDS
- Individuals who have experienced incarceration
- Latinx and cisgender people seeking affirming support and resources
In addition to direct services, both organizations offer training for providers and community stakeholders, building greater understanding, compassion, and capacity to serve transgender people and the broader community with dignity and respect.
