HIPS

05/18/2026

A party needs music. A HIPS party needs someone who can turn it out.

Enter: DJ ramz.

Jason Ramsey — ramz [District Ignition | mnmlife | DC] — has spent nearly two decades helping shape D.C.’s underground dance music scene as a DJ, promoter and event manager. One of the original founders of District Ignition, he’s worked with mainstays and legends including Glow, Buzzlife, Badass Raves, Give Productions and mnmlife.

Future Forward just got louder.

05/14/2026

Second performer announcement? Baby, we are not slowing down.

KC B. Yoncé is joining us for HIPS: Future Forward on May 28.

One of D.C.’s most iconic drag performers, KC B. Yoncé is known for her Beyoncé impersonation and can be seen all over the DMV hosting events, brunches and drag shows.

Follow her on Instagram — and come see her live at Future Forward. Link below.

05/12/2026

Clear your calendar. Fix your wig. Text the group chat.

Mari Con Carne is performing at HIPS: Future Forward on May 28.

Voted 2025 DC’s Best Drag Queen, Mari Con Carne is a local performer and community activist. In the six years she’s been performing, she’s kept community in the forefront while delivering captivating performances.

Get your tickets now. Link below.

05/12/2026

Put on something cute and come see us. Join HIPS for Future Forward on May 28 at Johnny Pistolas. Link in first comment

05/06/2026

Future Forward is HIPS' celebration of all that we've accomplished in the last year. And it's a time for us to gear up for the fights to come.

The event will include meeting HIPS staff and supporters, music and performances from local q***r talent, and brief remarks from HIPS's leadership.

Your ticket includes one drink ticket and light hors d'oeuvres.

Visit https://bit.ly/TicketsFF26 to buy tickets. Event sponsorships are also available.

We can't wait to see you.

04/27/2026

The HIPS community joins in the chorus of those mourning the loss of SaVanna. She touched so many of our lives. Our community, our city, our country, our world is better off because of her. SaVanna, we owe you a debt of gratitude. Rest in power.

Acclaimed activist credited with founding D.C. Trans Pride

04/17/2026

She’s giving community. She’s giving celebration. She’s giving support HIPS. Join us May 28 for Future Forward. Link in first comment.

04/16/2026

HIPS mourns the passing of Michelle Spikes, a community member, fierce and caring advocate, and former HIPS staff member. Michelle served across many aspects of HIPS' work, including overnight shifts with our mobile services team and with our clinical services team. Michelle’s bright, beautiful smile will be missed. May she rest in power. She is already greatly missed by her friends and colleagues.

04/03/2026

Y’all are amazing.

Thank you to everyone who donated, shared, commented or helped spread the word. You showed up for HIPS in a huge way.

We have met our original goal. We are leaving the fundraising page up (link in first comment), and any additional gifts will go toward security and the safety of our clients and team.

Thank you. Truly.

04/01/2026

This is not an April Fools joke. We really wish it were.
When HIPS staff arrived at our main drop-in center this morning, we found that someone had thrown a brick through the window overnight.
We are trying to raise $3,945 to help us respond.
If 100 people give $40, we will get there.
Please donate today to help us keep this space safe, functional and open.

03/31/2026

Trans people have always been here, and we’re not going anywhere. Today, we celebrate trans life, trans joy, and the right to live safely, openly, fully. No apologies. Happy Trans Day of Visibility.