"Can housing be more than housing?" highlights the importance of supportive housing for the transgender, two-spirit and gender-diverse (2STGD) community. Jodi Gray uses her life as an example of how 2STGD supportive housing can provide much needed community to those who are most in need of understanding and support. Jodi Gray is a trans woman who lives and works on the unceded territory of the Squamish, Tseilwatuth and Musqueam peoples. Jodi has business experience, working in accounting and administration for over 20 years before having to leave it behind for medical reasons. She now utilizes her passion for helping others as the Program Manager of Aoki Ross, Western Canada’s first housing project for transgender, gender diverse and two-spirit people. Jodi has been in this position for the last 3 years and is a strong advocate for more housing for this marginalized population. Jodi is also on the board of LETS and is a former board member of the Catherine White Holman Wellness Centre. She volunteers her time with the UBC Interdisciplinary Health Mentor Program to bring the patients perspective to medical students. Her strong belief is that her willingness to be open about her journey can help future generations not have to go through some of the trauma she has suffered. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx