Resources for the 2020 Election
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…
Coming Out Stories — Call for panelists
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…
T-shirts! Trans-Pride+
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…
Button grab bags!
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,…
Initial Data from WI Trans Community Needs Assessment
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” T-Shirt Design Contest 2020
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!…
Summer Blossoms Coloring Page Design Contest 2020
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…
FORGE vows to continue to demand racial justice and fundamental reform
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…
Donate your loyalty points and miles to help survivors shelter-in-place safely
Please donate your hotel points, timeshare points, airline miles and loyalty rewards to FORGE. We can use them to secure safe hotel rooms for survivors in need.
Mutual Aid – Request for support
Trans and non-binary community members in the Milwaukee area… Sign up for support: https://forge.tips/39TJWbY We care about you. We know that many people are feeling challenged and stressed during this time of social distancing. Many of us are working from home or caring for children who are out of school, staying home because of health…