At the heart of Haus of Transcendent’s (HOT) work is a simple but powerful belief: healthcare and social services should meet people where they are physically, linguistically, and culturally. Guided by this principle, HOT connects LGBTQI2S+ individuals with access to behavioral and physical health care and other essential social resources through its newly launched community…
Haus of Transcendent (HOT), a leader in providing care coordination for the LGBTQI2S+ community in Greater Cleveland, is proud to announce it has received funding from The Cleveland Foundation to support our programs and initiatives. This generous investment will directly advance HOT’s mission to deliver essential, coordinated care and build a more inclusive and healthy…
When the lights rise at Beachland Ballroom on Saturday, May 31, Haus of Transcendent’s Summerfest Fashion Show will deliver more than eye-catching fashion—it will spotlight the urgent needs of Cleveland’s LGBTQI2S+ community through an empowering blend of style, art, and service. Now in its third year, Summerfest has grown into a signature event, merging a…
Onya Nurve performing at 2024 HOTTOWEEN. Audience: Ron Barnes Jr. & Corin B. Self BREAKING: The Haus of Transcendent (HOT) and the Cleveland community are brimming with pride as our very own Onya Nurve, HOT’s inaugural ArtReach Fellow, has officially won RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17—making her the first-ever winner from Cleveland and solidifying her…
CLEVELAND, OH — Haus of Transcendent is proud to announce Summerfest Fashion Show 2025, a celebration of Black and immigrant Queer artistry through fashion, creativity, and community impact. This event takes place on May 31, 2025, from 6 PM to 9 PM at Beachland Ballroom & Tavern (15711 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH 44110). Community members…
Better Health Partnership is excited to welcome Haus of Transcendent (HOT) as its newest care coordination agency. HOT connects LGBTQI2S+ adults to community resources that address social drivers of health. “Haus of Transcendent (HOT) is thrilled to join the Better Health Pathways Hub as the first LGBTQI2S+ led and serving organization in this vital network,”…
CLEVELAND, OH – The Cuyahoga County Board of Health (CCBH) has partnered with Haus of Transcendent (HOT) to distribute HIV home test kits across Greater Cleveland, with a special focus on nighttime community outreach. This initiative supports HOT’s goals outlined in its AIDS Funding Collaborative and Healthy Lakewood Foundation grants, which aim to improve healthcare…
HOT is proud to name David Van Horn (He/Him/His) as our 2025 ArtReach Fellow! ArtReach is HOT’s creative initiative that uses art as a tool for public health and community engagement. Through creative expression, we build trust, foster connection, and link LGBTQI2S+ individuals to vital programs in housing, health, economic empowerment, and harm reduction. Art…
We are thrilled to announce that Haus of Transcendent (HOT) has been awarded a $20,000 grant from The George Gund Foundation at the end of 2024! This generous support will help us advance our mission of creating an accessible, vibrant, and healthy community for all, particularly for LGBTQI2S+ individuals experiencing an acute crisis. At HOT,…
Haus of Transcendent is thrilled to announce the launch of Queer Cleveland, a book that will spotlight LGBTQI2S+ artists who are shaping Greater Cleveland’s cultural landscape. Conceived by photographer Bridget Caswell and author Jessica Peacock, Queer Cleveland is an exciting extension of Haus of Transcendent’s ArtReach program, which partners with artists to connect LGBTQI2S+ individuals…
