About Us
About Us
We are a Trans home repair 501(c)3 nonprofit built by tradespeople with over 20 years of experience across construction, repairs, painting, carpentry, design and nursing.
After years of working within systems where the decision-makers were removed from the labor itself while continually profiting off workers and gate-keeping career growth; we decided we had to create a different system. With the continued targeted violence and discrimination that Trans people face, we knew it we had to create something that centers skill, accountability, community, and respect—for both workers and clients. On 4/20/2026, T4T Repairs Inc was born.
Our Trades Folks
Nicky (they/them) and Sam (she/they) have worked together for a couple of years providing home repairs. Nicky comes from a family of manual laborers and grew up doing all things repair. Their parents even met when their mother noticed their father wiring some gas station electrical improperly and she was hired on the spot. When they bought a 100 year old house in 2019 that needed a lot of love, it helped them reconnect with their passion of carpentry and they haven’t turned back. Sam (she/they) began painting houses in 2003. She moved onto carpentry and made guitars for several years. They have worked in many trades for a myriad of companies and general contractors. She’s built furniture, managed large-scale construction projects, provided all types of home repairs and they even have a degree in Construction Project Management.
*photography by Alexis Jayde
Our Trans Support
E (they/them) has worked alongside Sam and Nicky for about a year. E supports certain projects and is learning the world of trades. They support with administrative work and serve as a member of the Workers Council on the Board of Directors. E is a Registered Nurse and BSN graduate of New York University College of Nursing. They utilize their degree and 8 years of Nursing to provide the surgery support services for trans folks T4T Repairs has. They believe in uplifting the trans community in a multitude of facets.
Our Values
We are pro Black, Palestine, Sudan, Congo, Iran, Indigenous and collective liberation. The Trans struggle does not exist in a vaccum and by working to support our community, we know we cannot do this without lifting up the communities around us.
Trans folks are under attack. This isn’t new in this country, especially for Indigenous, Black and Brown folks. Our struggles are deeply interconnected.
Building something different is not easy, nor will we be doing it perfectly, but we went to invest in our kin, in their futures, and into the next seven generations. Being in community is a reciprocal act that takes an exchange of emotional, mental, and physical labor and the work to push back against individualism. This is the kind of work you do at all stages in life; in joy, in grief, in abundance, and in lack. Resources are a shared value vs an extractive commodity. This directly opposes white supremacy culture and capitalism. To build something within it structures while using different tools will take a lot of vulnerability, communication, repair, and self reflection. It takes an investment in ourselves and each other.
This is the foundation we are building T4T Repairs Inc on. We are applying for our 501(c)3 non-profit status in coming weeks and want to focus on workforce development for trans and gender non-conforming folks while continuing to provide reasonable priced carpentry, repair, design, demo, and general handy they work.
Our Goals
As a 501c3 non-profit, we are working to create a safe workforce development apprenticeship for other trans and gender non-conforming folks in the trades. Many states either have or continually push laws and policies that discriminate against transgender and gender non-confirming (TGNC) individuals in the workplace. The world is not made for us and we are working to create the proper space we deserve.
Services Offered
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Constructing with Wood, Framing, Repairing Rotted Wood, Decks, Stairs, Sheds, Enclosures, Windows, and all your building problem solving needs.
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Tiling, Fixture Installation, Drywall, Insulation, Demolition, General Construction, DIY Builds, Flooring Repair & Installation.
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Maintenance, Drywall Repairs, Inspections, Assembly, Hanging, Mounting, Appliance Installation, General Home Maintenance (changing air filters, re-caulking, gutter cleaning, etc) - interior and exterior.
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Interior and Exterior Designing, Project Implementation, Remodeling and Renovations.
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Painting, Staining, Frenchwashing, Wallpapering - Interior or Exterior.
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Custom wooden instruments, or general instrument repair.
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From rides to and from doctors appointments, medication pick-up, to post-op care, we are here for you trans kin! We have our Registered Nurse (E they/them) who is able to provide specialized care upon request.
Please Note: For all GAHT Care, this does require a 15 minute video consultation.