As a Wisconsin community, many trans, LGBTQ, and other advocates are working to support and protect trans student-athletes.  We recognize the emotional labor and efforts of trans young people — and others — who are working hard to make sure that all youth can fully participate in sports in ways that are congruent with their…

As we approach the end of October, many of us are feeling strong emotions about the upcoming 2020 election. Whether those feelings are dread, fear, excitement, hope, or apathy, there is no doubt that this season is emotionally charged, especially for those of us in the trans community. While there are tangible actions we can…

Do you have a coming out story you are eager to share?  Are you trans+? Non-binary? A parent, partner, or loved one of a trans+ person? FORGE is hosting a coming out panel on October 13, 2020 @ 6pm CENTRAL.  We’re looking for a wide range of stories and experiences.  Each person will have 5-8…

Every year, FORGE has a t-shirt design contest to create that year’s Pride shirt for volunteers and staff.  They are always unique, colorful, fun, and trans-specific. Would you like a shirt from a prior year?  We have many still available.  Let us know your size and we’ll link you up with a design we have…

Are you missing FORGE’s button-making table at Pride this year?  We are too! We’ll send you a grab bag full of fun trans+ buttons for a donation to our trans-in-need fund. Price includes shipping.  All money goes to support trans+ folks who are struggling during the COVID pandemic.  FORGE supports trans+ community members with food,…

FORGE conducted a statewide community needs assessment in 2019 and 2020 to learn more about the experiences and needs of Wisconsin’s transgender/non-binary community. Survey data were collected online and in-person at Milwaukee’s 2019 PrideFest and in the months following. Participants consisted of 523 survey respondents who completed the Wisconsin Transgender/Non-binary Community Needs Assessment. Respondents were…

Superheroes wear masks to protect their communities About the Contest FORGE’s 2020 T-Shirt design contest theme is “Superheroes!” During this time of COVID-19, so many people are working tirelessly for their communities, including healthcare workers, food service workers, those offering social services, and community advocates and activists. Let’s celebrate everything they do to protect us!…

About the Contest This year’s FORGE annual coloring page design contest theme is “Summer Blossoms: A Time to Cultivate New Growth.” We are living through a historic time that has required us to change our daily lives and routines. We can approach these changes – along with the arrival of summer – as an opportunity…

June 2, 2020 FORGE Aligns in Solidarity with Black and Brown Communities FORGE joins with many others across the country and world to express our deep pain about continued violence and other systemic injustices directed at Black and Brown people. George Floyd is one of too many Black and Brown individuals who have lost their…

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