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SUMMARY:Fabulous Cooking with Denise
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for supportive social connection. \nDescription:\nDenise Cawley and son Aidan are going to whip up some great\, simple\, easy-to-prepare foods.  You’ll see some basic cooking techniques\, as well as how to modify recipes to match your taste preferences\, dietary needs\, and what’s in your kitchen.\n  \nZoom link\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/96733395697\nUse computer audio or dial in:\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 967 3339 5697\n  \nPresenter:\nDenise has been a pivotal player in diversity\, inclusion\, marriage equality and voting rights for three decades. Denise is Unitarian Universalist minister in preliminary fellowship and will be ordained in June. Denise loves walking by big bodies of water. She enjoys beauty walks in nature. To relieve stress\, you will find her cooking and preserving food\, growing flowers and vegetables. Denise is also a renowned fiber artist in the Midwest.\nAll groups are trans and queer led.\nGroups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends\, reduce isolation and loneliness\, learn new things\, build skills\, and have some fun in the process!\n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites.  PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.\n 
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/fabulous-cooking-with-denise-07-14-2020/
CATEGORIES:PACTNOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200710T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200710T173000
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SUMMARY:[CONNECT] Game day
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for supportive connection. \nDescription:\nCome chill and join in some fun online games with old and new friends. \nZoom link\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/92338767586\nUse computer audio or dial in:\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\nMeeting ID: 923 3876 7586\n \nThe facilitator for this event is Matthew Lewis\, a Black Queer poet\, community health promoter\, and unapologetic Aquarius.  He has a bachelor’s degree in English-Creative Writing and Gender Studies from the UW-Madison.  He currently works as a Clinical Program Coordinator for the Medical College of Wisconsin. Matthew has strong passions for storytelling\, R&B music\, and Food Network TV.\n. \nAbout CONNECT events:\nCONNECT groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Friday’s from 4:00 – 5:30pm are usually about games and playful relaxing. Some events will focus on grounding\, meditation\, and centering activities.\nAll groups are trans and queer led.\n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites.  PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded in part by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/connect-game-day-07-10-2020/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200709T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050441
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SUMMARY:Scavenger Hunt: Explore Your Neighborhood
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for a structured discussion and connection. \nTopic: Scavenger Hunt: Explore Your Neighborhood\nDescription: As we’re all finding our new routines in this time\, it can be helpful to take some time to step out of our homes and explore the familiar or unfamiliar world around us. We’re encouraging folks to take a mindful walk through your neighborhood\, or any space accessible to you\, and look for some specific scavenger hunt items\, like a leaf you especially like\, or a store sign. You might just notice something you’ve never seen before! Take photos of the items you find\, and we’ll meet together to share our photos\, experiences\, and thoughts on this form of exploration. \nDownload the scavenger hunt checklist!\n \nZoom link\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/93992654083\nUse computer audio or dial in:\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 939 9265 4083\n  \nFacilitated by Caleb Weinhardt.\nCaleb Weinhardt is an undergraduate student at Lewis & Clark College in Portland\, Oregon\, and studies Psychology. His previous work with FORGE has included leading outdoor activities with the FORGE Outdoors program and organizing volunteers during Milwaukee PrideFest. In his spare time\, Caleb enjoys running\, hiking\, and biking outside\, rock climbing\, and foraging wild plants!\nAll groups are trans and queer led.\n. \nAbout CONNECT Coffee\, Tea and WE chat support:\nCONNECT groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Thursdays from 6-7:30pm will be a chat-focused\, supportive time to share what’s on your mind\, and have some focused discussion on a specific topic.\nCoffee\, Tea and WE is a gently moderated time that allows people to share what’s going on in their lives\, connect with others\, and feel support during these tough times.\nGroups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends\, reduce isolation and loneliness\, and have some fun in the process!\n  \n\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites.  PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.\nAdditional funding support for this event provided by Victims of Crime Act Subgrant No. 2015-VO-01-15356 awarded by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of Crime Victim Services under a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice\, Office for Victims of Crime.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/scavenger-hunt-07-09-2020/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200708T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200708T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050441
CREATED:20200707T184718Z
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SUMMARY:[CONNECT] Writing it OUT Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for:\nTopic: Writing it OUT Workshop \nDescription:\nFeelings are running high these days.  Many of us are frustrated\, angry\, sad. Some of us are tapped into feelings of hopelessness and unrest with the state of the world.  (Some of us might also be able to take moments where we can experience the beauty of the early summer.)  Where ever you are — whatever you are feeling — join us for a time to express yourself and share with others.\n  \nZoom link\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/96719615812\nUse computer audio or dial in:\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 967 1961 5812\n \nAll groups are trans and queer led.\nThe facilitator for this event is Matthew Lewis\, a Black Queer poet\, community health promoter\, and unapologetic Aquarius.  He has a bachelor’s degree in English-Creative Writing and Gender Studies from the UW-Madison.  He currently works as a Clinical Program Coordinator for the Medical College of Wisconsin. Matthew has strong passions for storytelling\, R&B music\, and Food Network TV.\n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites.  PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.\n \n 
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/connect-writing-it-out-workshop-07-08-2020/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200702T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200702T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050441
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200630T034238Z
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SUMMARY:[CONNECT] Sparkle\, Pop\, Boom: Staying Grounded Amid Fireworks and Festivities
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for supportive social connection. \nDescription:\nSome of us look forward to July 4.  Some of us dread it.  We’ll chat about the range of emotions people have with the 4th of July.  Many trans and non-binary folks (and other!) live with trauma in their past\, may be neurodivergent\, or have other memories from prior holidays that impact how they interact with this holiday.  We’ll talk about some specific strategies for how folks who may have difficulties with the sounds and flashing lights can stay grounded.\n  \nZoom link\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/94935940682\nUse computer audio or dial in:\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 949 3594 0682\n  \nCONNECT CHAT & SUPPORT is facilitated by michael munson.\nmichael is as an out trans-masculine femme. He embraces many overlapping identities\, including being radically queer\, gender-fluid\, a person living with multiple disabilities\, a passionate worker\, proud parent\, strong and tender partner\, empathic bodyworker\, arts-lover\, and tree-hugger.\nAll groups are trans and queer led.\n. \nAbout CONNECT Coffee\, Tea and WE chat support:\nCONNECT groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Thursdays from 6-7:30pm will be a chat-focused\, supportive time to share what’s on your mind\, and have some focused discussion on a specific topic.\nCoffee\, Tea and WE is a gently moderated time that allows people to share what’s going on in their lives\, connect with others\, and feel support during these tough times.\nGroups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends\, reduce isolation and loneliness\, and have some fun in the process!\n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites.  PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.\nAdditional funding support for this event provided by Victims of Crime Act Subgrant No. 2015-VO-01-15356 awarded by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of Crime Victim Services under a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice\, Office for Victims of Crime.\n 
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/connect-sparkle-pop-boom-staying-grounded-amid-fireworks-and-festivities/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200701T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200701T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050441
CREATED:20200630T033905Z
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SUMMARY:[CONNECT] What Does the U.S. Supreme Court Decision Really Mean for Trans Folks?
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for supportive social connection.\nThe U.S. Supreme Court recently declared that discrimination at work because of gender identity or sexual orientation is discrimination “because of . . . sex.” How courts interpret those words – “because of sex” – directly impacts the everyday lives of trans and non-binary individuals. Come learn about the Supreme Court cases that gay and trans plaintiffs won\, what their victory means for trans and non-binary employees\, and how this development can spur positive change in schools\, health care\, and more. \n \nPresenter: Shelley Gregory\nShelley is a trans human\, activist\, and advocate\, and the Strategic Project Coordinator for FORGE. Shelley has worked actively in the LGBTQI+ community for over 25 years and began to focus their work on advocacy for transgender and non-binary folx nearly two decades ago. Their background is as a civil rights lawyer. Shelley continually aims to contribute to improving quality of life for trans and non-binary individuals and increasing our inclusion in society. Shelley presently assists survivors of violence through individual advocacy and peer support\, as well as policy development and public education. \nAbout CONNECT Structured events:\nCONNECT groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Wednesdays from 4:00 – 5:30pm are structured events\, with speakers\, writing sessions\, book readings\, workshops\, other engaging and interactive activities.\nGroups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends\, reduce isolation and loneliness\, and have some fun in the process!\nAll groups are trans and queer led.\n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites.  PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/connect-ussc-decision-meaning-07-01-2020/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200627T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050441
CREATED:20200622T001940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T001009Z
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SUMMARY:[ASK] “Can My Health History Help Solve the COVID crisis?”
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for an opportunity to ask questions and engage with professionals serving the trans/non-binary community. \n“Can My Health History Help Solve the COVID crisis?”\n“Can My Health History Help Solve the COVID crisis?”  The answer is YES! Two large national longitudinal health studies are actively recruiting LGBTQ participants.  Mahri Bahati of PRIDEnet and Dr. Jeff Whittle representing the All of Us study will present how their studies have used data they’d already gathered to contribute to understanding COVID-19. They’ll describe the studies’ privacy and security issues\, study aims\, results so far\, and how people can enroll. \n \nPresenters:\nJeffrey C. Whittle\, MD\, MPH\, and Mahri Bahati\, MPH \nJeffrey C. Whittle\, MD\, MPH\nJeffrey C. Whittle\, MD\, MPH\, is a Staff Physician at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center and Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine. He attended the Medical College of Wisconsin then received his internal medicine residency training at the University of Alabama – Birmingham. After staying on a year as Chief Medical Resident he was a fellow in General Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions\, where he also received his Masters of Public Health. After ten years on the faculty at the University of Pittsburgh he became Division Director at the Kansas University Medical Center in September of 2001. He moved to the Medical College of Wisconsin in March of 2005. \nMahri Bahati\, MPH\nLGBTQ Community Engagement Specialist PRIDEnet\nPronouns: she\, her\, hers\nMahri Bahati\, MPH is a creative and passionate public health professional with extensive experience across the HIV/AIDS continuum of care\, including anti-retroviral medication access\, HIV prevention and surveillance\, harm reduction\, and community mobilization. Most recently she worked for the Global Forum on MSM and HIV as Public Health Advisor where she developed and managed a global capacity building project to facilitate organizational development and build self-sustainability for trans-led organizations throughout the global south. Her professional interests include sexual and gender minority health equity\, HIV treatment adherence\, PrEP access\, and the prevention of sexually transmitted infections.\nMahri earned her Master of Public Health degree at the University of Kentucky in 2013\, with a focus in Epidemiology. As an undergrad she began volunteering with local HIV/AIDS non-profits which sparked a professional interest in public health along with a lifelong interest in volunteering and community organizing.\nMahri is excited to join the PRIDE team as the All of Us Research Program Engagement Navigator\, where she will work to engage ‘yet to be reached’ sexual and gender minority sub-communities who are new to health research\, who have experienced barriers in accessing healthcare\, or who have had negative research experiences.\n. \nAbout ASK events:\nASK the Expert events are open periods of regularly scheduled time (Tuesdays from 6-7:00pm and Saturdays from 1-2:00pm) where you can ask questions to health care providers\, mental health professionals\, social workers\, advocates\, and lawyers.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, questions and topics discussed may focus on medical issues\, mental health concerns\, coping skills\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where and how to access support. Each session will have a broad focus within these areas. Come with your questions. Sit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, they’ll be recorded!\nAll ASK events will have an ASL interpreter.  Please reach out with any access needs.\n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites.  PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded in part by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/ask-health-history-pridenet-06-27-2020/
CATEGORIES:Ask,PACTNOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200626T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200626T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050441
CREATED:20200608T215041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200608T215041Z
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SUMMARY:[CONNECT] Game day
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for supportive social connection. \nGame day\nCome chill and join in some fun online games with old and new friends.\n  \nZoom link\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/91233659529\nUse computer audio or dial in:\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 912 3365 9529\n \nAll groups are trans and queer led.\nThe facilitator for this event is Matthew Lewis\, a Black Queer poet\, community health promoter\, and unapologetic Aquarius.  He has a bachelor’s degree in English-Creative Writing and Gender Studies from the UW-Madison.  He currently works as a Clinical Program Coordinator for the Medical College of Wisconsin. Matthew has strong passions for storytelling\, R&B music\, and Food Network TV.\n \n.\nAbout CONNECT Play with Pals events:\nCONNECT groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Friday’s from 4:00 – 5:30pm is a time to bring your playful self and enjoy connecting with folks for games and casual conversation.\nGroups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends\, reduce isolation and loneliness\, and have some fun in the process!\n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites.  PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded in part by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/connect-game-day-06-26-2020/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200625T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050441
CREATED:20200608T214921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200608T214921Z
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SUMMARY:[CONNECT] Coloring and chatting
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for supportive social connection. \nColoring and chatting\nDescription\nAs Pride month nears its end\, but the work of social justice and progress continues\, we’ll use this time to literally color and chat!  Find your favorite coloring book or sketch pad\, or download a coloring page from the web.  As we color\, we talk about whatever moves us – and share the results of our beautiful coloring at the end of the session.\n  \nZoom link\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/91171121457\nUse computer audio or dial in:\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 911 7112 1457\n  \nFacilitated by michael munson.\nmichael is as an out trans-masculine femme. He embraces many overlapping identities\, including being radically queer\, gender-fluid\, a person living with multiple disabilities\, a passionate worker\, proud parent\, strong and tender partner\, empathic bodyworker\, arts-lover\, and tree-hugger.\n \nAbout CONNECT Coffee\, Tea and WE chat support:\nCONNECT groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Thursdays from 6-7:30pm will be a chat-focused\, supportive time to share what’s on your mind\, and have some focused discussion on a specific topic.\nCoffee\, Tea and WE is a gently moderated time that allows people to share what’s going on in their lives\, connect with others\, and feel support during these tough times.\nGroups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends\, reduce isolation and loneliness\, and have some fun in the process!\n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites.  PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.\nAdditional funding support for this event provided by Victims of Crime Act Subgrant No. 2015-VO-01-15356 awarded by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of Crime Victim Services under a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice\, Office for Victims of Crime.\n 
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/connect-coloring-and-chatting-06-25-2020/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200624T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200624T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050441
CREATED:20200608T214737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T001556Z
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SUMMARY:[CONNECT] Fermented Soda!
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for a fun structured time of learning and exploration. \nFermented Soda!\nDescription:\nInterested in finding a new quarantine hobby? Join us for a relaxed info session and hangout where FORGE’s Caleb Weinhardt will demo making fermented soda from ginger bug (the starter) to finished drinks! Fermented soda is a simple homemade drink made with ginger and sugar that can be flavored with all kinds of fruits and plants. Some favorite flavors include blueberry\, Oregon grape\, sumac\, elderberry\, and fennel! \n \nPresenter: Caleb Weinhardt\nCaleb Weinhardt is an undergraduate student at Lewis & Clark College in Portland\, Oregon\, and studies Psychology. His previous work with FORGE has included leading outdoor activities with the FORGE Outdoors program and organizing volunteers during Milwaukee PrideFest. In his spare time\, Caleb enjoys running\, hiking\, and biking outside\, rock climbing\, and foraging wild plants! \n.\nAbout CONNECT Structured events:\nCONNECT groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Wednesdays from 4:00 – 5:30pm are structured events\, with speakers\, writing sessions\, book readings\, workshops\, other engaging and interactive activities.\nGroups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends\, reduce isolation and loneliness\, and have some fun in the process!\nAll groups are trans and queer led.\n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites.  PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded in part by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/connect-fermented-soda-06-24-2020/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200623T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050441
CREATED:20200608T214430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T001633Z
UID:8643-1592935200-1592940600@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:[ASK] Healthy at every size
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for an opportunity to ask questions and engage with professionals serving the trans/non-binary community. \nHealthy at every size\nDescription:\nSometimes healthcare providers focus more on numbers than on an individuals’ overall wellbeing and health. Sometimes a provider will link medical conditions to a need for a client to lose weight. (We’ll talk about why some providers put so much emphasis on these numbers and the impact it can have on patients’ mental and physical health.) This event will talk about how people can be healthy at every size\, focusing on a body-positive approach to healthcare. \n \nPresenter: Annie Lakatos\nAnnie Lakatos has been a nurse practitioner since 2009 and works at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin in the Inclusion Health Clinic and the General Internal Medicine Clinic. She provides primary care\, hormone replacement therapy and PrEP alongside preventive care and education. She is passionate about making each patient feel welcome and creating a space that is supportive and health-promoting for her patients.\n.\nAbout ASK events:\nASK the Expert events are open periods of regularly scheduled time (Tuesdays from 6-7:00pm and Saturdays from 1-2:00pm) where you can ask questions to health care providers\, mental health professionals\, social workers\, advocates\, and lawyers.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, questions and topics discussed may focus on medical issues\, mental health concerns\, coping skills\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where and how to access support. Each session will have a broad focus within these areas. Come with your questions. Sit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, they’ll be recorded!\nAll ASK events will have an ASL interpreter. Please reach out with any access needs.\n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites. PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded in part by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/ask-healthy-at-every-size-06-23-2020/
CATEGORIES:Ask,PACTNOW
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forge-wi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/PACT-NOW-social-website-imgs-6-23-insta.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200620T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050441
CREATED:20200608T214220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T001705Z
UID:8642-1592658000-1592661600@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:[ASK] Staying Active during Quarantine\, Staying Active Indoors and Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for an opportunity to ask questions and engage with professionals serving the trans/non-binary community. \nStaying Active during Quarantine\, Staying Active Indoors and Outdoors\nDescription:\nJoin us for an informational conversation with Caleb Weinhardt from FORGE. Physical activity comes in all forms\, and we can all find different ways to incorporate enjoyable movement into our lives! We will talk about strategies for staying active safely during our current health crisis\, finding joy in new routines\, moving our bodies\, incorporating the outdoors into our physical activity\, and caring for our physical and mental health. \n \nPresenter: Caleb Weinhardt\nCaleb Weinhardt is an undergraduate student at Lewis & Clark College in Portland\, Oregon\, and studies Psychology. His previous work with FORGE has included leading outdoor activities with the FORGE Outdoors program and organizing volunteers during Milwaukee PrideFest. In his spare time\, Caleb enjoys running\, hiking\, and biking outside\, rock climbing\, and foraging wild plants!\n.\nAbout ASK events:\nASK the Expert events are open periods of regularly scheduled time (Tuesdays from 6-7:00pm and Saturdays from 1-2:00pm) where you can ask questions to health care providers\, mental health professionals\, social workers\, advocates\, and lawyers.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, questions and topics discussed may focus on medical issues\, mental health concerns\, coping skills\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where and how to access support. Each session will have a broad focus within these areas. Come with your questions. Sit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, they’ll be recorded!\nAll ASK events will have an ASL interpreter. Please reach out with any access needs.\n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites. PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded in part by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/ask-staying-active-06-20-2020/
CATEGORIES:Ask,PACTNOW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200619T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200619T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050441
CREATED:20200608T213952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200608T213952Z
UID:8640-1592582400-1592587800@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:[CONNECT] Trans+ Pride Trivia
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for supportive social connection. \nTrans+ Pride Trivia!\nJune is Pride month! Come test your trans and pride knowledge in this fun\, interactive trivia game. [We might start with a brief grounding exercise\, too!] \n\nZoom link\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/96850888498\nUse computer audio or dial in:\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 968 5088 8498\n  \nFacilitated by michael munson.\nmichael is as an out trans-masculine femme. He embraces many overlapping identities\, including being radically queer\, gender-fluid\, a person living with multiple disabilities\, a passionate worker\, proud parent\, strong and tender partner\, empathic bodyworker\, arts-lover\, and tree-hugger.\nAll groups are trans and queer led.\n.\nAbout CONNECT Play with Pals events:\nCONNECT groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Friday’s from 4:00 – 5:30pm is a time to bring your playful self and enjoy connecting with folks for games and casual conversation.\nGroups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends\, reduce isolation and loneliness\, and have some fun in the process!\n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites. PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/connect-trans-pride-trivia-06-19-2020-2/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200619T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200619T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050441
CREATED:20200602T132704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200602T132704Z
UID:8610-1592582400-1592587800@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:[CONNECT] Trans+ Pride Trivia
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for supportive social connection. \nTrans+ Pride Trivia! \nJune is Pride month!  Come test your trans and pride knowledge in this fun\, interactive trivia game.  [We might start with a brief grounding exercise\, too!]\n  \nZoom link\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/95150253904\nUse computer audio or dial in:\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 951 5025 3904\n \nAll groups are trans and queer led.\n. \nAbout CONNECT Play with Pals events:\nCONNECT groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Friday’s from 4:00 – 5:30pm is a time to bring your playful self and enjoy connecting with folks for games and casual conversation.\nGroups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends\, reduce isolation and loneliness\, and have some fun in the process!\n \n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites.  PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.\n 
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/connect-trans-pride-trivia-06-19-2020/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200618T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050441
CREATED:20200608T213752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200608T213752Z
UID:8639-1592503200-1592508600@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:[CONNECT] What does Pride mean to you?
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for supportive social connection and discussion. \n\nWhat does Pride mean to you?\n  \nZoom link\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/96953485289\nUse computer audio or dial in:\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\nMeeting ID: 969 5348 5289 \nFacilitated by michael munson.\nmichael is as an out trans-masculine femme. He embraces many overlapping identities\, including being radically queer\, gender-fluid\, a person living with multiple disabilities\, a passionate worker\, proud parent\, strong and tender partner\, empathic bodyworker\, arts-lover\, and tree-hugger.\nAbout CONNECT Coffee\, Tea and WE chat support:\nCONNECT groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Thursdays from 6-7:30pm will be a chat-focused\, supportive time to share what’s on your mind\, and have some focused discussion on a specific topic.\nCoffee\, Tea and WE is a gently moderated time that allows people to share what’s going on in their lives\, connect with others\, and feel support during these tough times.\nGroups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends\, reduce isolation and loneliness\, and have some fun in the process!\n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites. PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.\nAdditional funding support for this event provided by Victims of Crime Act Subgrant No. 2015-VO-01-15356 awarded by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of Crime Victim Services under a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice\, Office for Victims of Crime.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/connect-what-does-pride-mean-to-you-06-18-2020/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200617T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200617T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050441
CREATED:20200608T213539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200608T213539Z
UID:8638-1592409600-1592415000@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:[CONNECT] Fabulous Cooking with Denise and Aidan
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for supportive social connection. \nFabulous Cooking with Denise and Aidan\nDescription:\nDenise Cawley and son Aidan are going to whip up some great\, simple\, easy-to-prepare foods. You’ll see some basic cooking techniques\, as well as how to modify recipes to match your taste preferences\, dietary needs\, and what’s in your kitchen.\n  \nZoom\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/99434252942 \nUse computer audio or dial in:\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\nMeeting ID: 994 3425 2942\n \nAll groups are trans and queer led.\n.\nAbout CONNECT Structured events:\nCONNECT groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Wednesdays from 4:00 – 5:30pm are structured events\, with speakers\, writing sessions\, book readings\, workshops\, other engaging and interactive activities.\nGroups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends\, reduce isolation and loneliness\, and have some fun in the process!\n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites. PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded in part by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/connect-fabulous-cooking-06-17-2020/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200616T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050441
CREATED:20200608T213228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T001740Z
UID:8637-1592330400-1592334000@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:[ASK] Smoke\, Eat\, Move: A harm reduction approach to real people in real bodies
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for an opportunity to ask questions and engage with professionals serving the trans/non-binary community. \nTOPIC: Smoke\, Eat\, Move: A harm reduction approach to real people in real bodies\nDescription:\nIn the middle of a pandemic\, is now the time to stop smoking and start exercising? This session will share information about how to navigate making health-related changes and lowering health risks. A focus will be on promoting health from a realistic\, practical\, and human lens. \n \nPresenter: Annie Lakatos\nAnnie Lakatos has been a nurse practitioner since 2009 and works at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin in the Inclusion Health Clinic and the General Internal Medicine Clinic. She provides primary care\, hormone replacement therapy and PrEP alongside preventive care and education. She is passionate about making each patient feel welcome and creating a space that is supportive and health-promoting for her patients.\n.\nAbout ASK events:\nASK the Expert events are open periods of regularly scheduled time (Tuesdays from 6-7:00pm and Saturdays from 1-2:00pm) where you can ask questions to health care providers\, mental health professionals\, social workers\, advocates\, and lawyers.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, questions and topics discussed may focus on medical issues\, mental health concerns\, coping skills\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where and how to access support. Each session will have a broad focus within these areas. Come with your questions. Sit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, they’ll be recorded!\nAll ASK events will have an ASL interpreter. Please reach out with any access needs.\n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites. PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded in part by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/ask-smoke-eat-move-06-16-2020/
CATEGORIES:Ask,PACTNOW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050441
CREATED:20200608T212205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T001820Z
UID:8636-1592053200-1592056800@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:[ASK] The ins and outs of Wisconsin name & gender change
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for an opportunity to ask questions and engage with professionals serving the trans/non-binary community. \nThe ins and outs of name & gender change\nFrom state IDs\, birth certificates\, social security and passports to . . . health insurance\, bank accounts and more. Come learn more about the process of changing your identity documents in Wisconsin. We’ll discuss court-ordered changes\, government-issued IDs\, and insurance and other records of your identity. Please bring your questions! \n\n.\nAbout ASK events:\nASK the Expert events are open periods of regularly scheduled time (Tuesdays from 6-7:00pm and Saturdays from 1-2:00pm) where you can ask questions to health care providers\, mental health professionals\, social workers\, advocates\, and lawyers.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, questions and topics discussed may focus on medical issues\, mental health concerns\, coping skills\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where and how to access support. Each session will have a broad focus within these areas. Come with your questions. Sit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, they’ll be recorded!\nAll ASK events will have an ASL interpreter. Please reach out with any access needs.\n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites. PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded in part by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/ask-name-gender-change-06-13-2020/
CATEGORIES:Ask,PACTNOW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200612T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200612T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050441
CREATED:20200608T211701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T001856Z
UID:8635-1591977600-1591983000@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:[CONNECT] Meditation and Grounding
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for supportive connection. \nMeditation and Grounding\nDescription:\nIn the midst of upheaval and unrest\, it is all the more important to find moments of quiet and calm\, where we can re-ground our bodies\, minds and spirits. This event will gently guide participants through some exercises to center and ground and refresh our souls. \n \nAll groups are trans and queer led.\nThe facilitator for this event is Matthew Lewis\, a Black Queer poet\, community health promoter\, and unapologetic Aquarius. He has a bachelor’s degree in English-Creative Writing and Gender Studies from the UW-Madison. He currently works as a Clinical Program Coordinator for the Medical College of Wisconsin. Matthew has strong passions for storytelling\, R&B music\, and Food Network TV.\n.\nAbout CONNECT events:\nCONNECT groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Friday’s from 4:00 – 5:30pm are usually about games and playful relaxing. Some events will focus on grounding\, meditation\, and centering activities.\n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites. PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded in part by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/connect-meditation-and-grounding-06-12-2020/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050441
CREATED:20200608T211336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200608T211336Z
UID:8634-1591898400-1591903800@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:[CONNECT] Staying safe out there!  At home and on the streets.
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for a structured discussion and connection. \nTopic:  Staying safe out there! At home and on the streets\nDescription:\nAs we navigate new (as well as familiar) situations and environments\, it’s important to review how we can stay safer in our day to day lives. We might be at home more these days\, possibly with people who are less supportive (or even abusive). We might be out protesting and rallying\, and unsure how we can negotiate our advocacy efforts and stay physically healthy. We’ll have a guided discussion about multiple ways we can stay safer in our lives – with ourselves\, with our loved ones/close contacts\, and with the broader world. \n\nZoom link\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/91724031602\nUse computer audio or dial in:\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\nMeeting ID: 917 2403 1602 \n\nAll groups are trans and queer led.\nFacilitated by michael munson.\nmichael is as an out trans-masculine femme. He embraces many overlapping identities\, including being radically queer\, gender-fluid\, a person living with multiple disabilities\, a passionate worker\, proud parent\, strong and tender partner\, empathic bodyworker\, arts-lover\, and tree-hugger.\n.\nAbout CONNECT Coffee\, Tea and WE chat support:\nCONNECT groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Thursdays from 6-7:30pm will be a chat-focused\, supportive time to share what’s on your mind\, and have some focused discussion on a specific topic.\nCoffee\, Tea and WE is a gently moderated time that allows people to share what’s going on in their lives\, connect with others\, and feel support during these tough times.\nGroups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends\, reduce isolation and loneliness\, and have some fun in the process!\n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites. PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.\nAdditional funding support for this event provided by Victims of Crime Act Subgrant No. 2015-VO-01-15356 awarded by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of Crime Victim Services under a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice\, Office for Victims of Crime.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/connect-staying-safe-06-11-2020/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200610T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200610T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050441
CREATED:20200602T025422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200602T025422Z
UID:8608-1591804800-1591810200@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:[CONNECT] Speak OUT! An Activism and Heart Slam
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for supportive social connection.\nTopic: \nSpeak OUT! An Activism and Heart Slam\nThe world feels heavy for many of us these past weeks.  COVID-19.  Police Violence. Racism. We might be holding fire in our bellies or pain in our hearts.  Join with us in holding space for these and other emotions.  Bring a piece of writing (or music) to share.  It can be your own or someone who has inspired you\, who has made a difference (big or small).  Perhaps you are moved by authors and speakers like: Bayard Rustin\, Angela Davis\, Audre Lorde\, James Baldwin\, or Tarana Burke.  Maybe you feel stirred by Laverne Cox\, Monica Roberts\, Miss Major Griffin-Gracy\, Sylvia Rivera\, ALOK Vaid-Menon\, Cecelia Chung\, Andrea Jenkins\, Bamby Salcedo\, Diego Sanchez\, CeCe McDonald\, Carter Brown\, or Chase Strangio.  Or perhaps you revel in the words and works of Ignacio Rivera\, Cole B Cole\, Jennifer Levi\, Angelica Ross\, Barbara Satin\, Jamison Green\, Riki Wilchins\, Drago Renteria\, Jack Thompson\, Raffi Freedman-Gurspan\, Nicole Garcia\, or Valerie Spencer.  Whoever inspires you\, spurs you to action\, gives you hope in a better world – bring their words and share with others.\n  \nZoom link\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/92884633308\nUse computer audio or dial in:\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 928 8463 3308\n \n \n\n.\nAbout CONNECT Structured events:\nCONNECT groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Wednesdays from 4:00 – 5:30pm are structured events\, with speakers\, writing sessions\, book readings\, workshops\, other engaging and interactive activities.\nGroups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends\, reduce isolation and loneliness\, and have some fun in the process!\nAll groups are trans and queer led.\n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites.  PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/connect-speak-out-slam-06-10-2020/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050441
CREATED:20200602T025308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T001956Z
UID:8607-1591725600-1591729200@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:[ASK] Who in the world is…!? Sharing about FORGE and Inclusion Health Clinic’s services
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for an opportunity to ask questions and engage with professionals serving the trans/non-binary community. \nWho in the world…!? Sharing about FORGE and Inclusion Health Clinic’s services\nDo you wonder what services are available at FORGE?  Or from Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin’s\, Inclusion Health Clinic?  This session will share brief overviews of what you can access (and how)\, and leave plenty of time for your questions. \n\n.\nAbout ASK events:\nASK the Expert events are open periods of regularly scheduled time (Tuesdays from 6-7:00pm and Saturdays from 1-2:00pm) where you can ask questions to health care providers\, mental health professionals\, social workers\, advocates\, and lawyers.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, questions and topics discussed may focus on medical issues\, mental health concerns\, coping skills\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where and how to access support. Each session will have a broad focus within these areas. Come with your questions. Sit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, they’ll be recorded!\nAll ASK events will have an ASL interpreter.  Please reach out with any access needs.\n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites.  PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/ask-who-in-the-world-is-06-09-2020/
CATEGORIES:Ask,PACTNOW
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200605T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200605T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050441
CREATED:20200603T165702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T001925Z
UID:8626-1591372800-1591378200@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:[CONNECT] Grounding and meditation
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for supportive social connection. \nGrounding and meditation\nIn the midst of upheaval and unrest\, it is all the more important to find moments of quiet and calm\, where we can re-ground our bodies\, minds and spirits.  This event will gently guide participants through some exercises to center and ground and refresh our souls. \n \nAll groups are trans and queer led.\nThe facilitator for this event is Matthew Lewis\, a Black Queer poet\, community health promoter\, and unapologetic Aquarius.  He has a bachelor’s degree in English-Creative Writing and Gender Studies from the UW-Madison.  He currently works as a Clinical Program Coordinator for the Medical College of Wisconsin. Matthew has strong passions for storytelling\, R&B music\, and Food Network TV.\n.\nAbout CONNECT Play with Pals events:\nCONNECT groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Friday’s from 4:00 – 5:30pm is a time to bring your playful self and enjoy connecting with folks for games and casual conversation.\nGroups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends\, reduce isolation and loneliness\, and have some fun in the process! \n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites.  PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\\nThis project is funded by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/connect-grounding-and-meditation-06-05-2020/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forge-wi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/PACT-NOW-social-website-imgs-6-5-insta.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050441
CREATED:20200602T132521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200602T132521Z
UID:8609-1591293600-1591299000@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:[CONNECT] Tangible care strategies
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for supportive social connection.\n \nThis week’s topic:\nTangible care strategies to cope with the tangible impact of the current state of the world \nAre you feeling a little worn out?  Triggered by the loud noises or police presence in your neighborhood?  Not able to sleep at night?  Worried about your friends and family?  Join this loosely facilitated discussion that will focus on tangible strategies to help cope with intense emotions – as well as help you help those in your life who might be having a tough time.\n  \nZoom link\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/92202416635\nUse computer audio or dial in:\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 922 0241 6635\nAll groups are trans and queer led.\n  \nCONNECT CHAT is facilitated by michael munson.\nmichael is as an out trans-masculine femme. He embraces many overlapping identities\, including being radically queer\, gender-fluid\, a person living with multiple disabilities\, a passionate worker\, proud parent\, strong and tender partner\, empathic bodyworker\, arts-lover\, and tree-hugger.\n. \nAbout CONNECT Coffee\, Tea and WE chat support:\nCONNECT groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Thursdays from 6-7:30pm will be a chat-focused\, supportive time to share what’s on your mind\, and have some focused discussion on a specific topic.\nCoffee\, Tea and WE is a gently moderated time that allows people to share what’s going on in their lives\, connect with others\, and feel support during these tough times.\nGroups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends\, reduce isolation and loneliness\, and have some fun in the process!\n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites.  PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.\nAdditional funding support for this event provided by Victims of Crime Act Subgrant No. 2015-VO-01-15356 awarded by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of Crime Victim Services under a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice\, Office for Victims of Crime.\n 
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/connect-tangible-care-strategies-06-04-2020/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200603T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200603T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050441
CREATED:20200603T161020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T161020Z
UID:8624-1591200000-1591205400@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:[CONNECT] Writing It OUT Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for supportive social connection.\n  \nTopic: Writing Workshop\nFeelings are running high these days.  Many of us are frustrated\, angry\, sad. Some of us are tapped into feelings of hopelessness and unrest with the state of the world.  (Some of us might also be able to take moments where we can experience the beauty of the early summer.)  Where ever you are — whatever you are feeling — join us for a time to express yourself and share with others.\n  \nZoom link\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/93807793136\nUse computer audio or dial in:\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\nMeeting ID: 938 0779 3136\n. \nAbout CONNECT Structured events:\nCONNECT groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Wednesdays from 4:00 – 5:30pm are structured events\, with speakers\, writing sessions\, book readings\, workshops\, other engaging and interactive activities.\nGroups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends\, reduce isolation and loneliness\, and have some fun in the process!\nAll groups are trans and queer led.\n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites.  PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/connect-writing-workshop-06-03-2020/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200530T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050441
CREATED:20200511T162839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T002058Z
UID:8577-1590843600-1590847200@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:[ASK the Advocate] Maintaining your housing during COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for an opportunity to ask questions and engage with professionals serving the trans/non-binary community. \nTopic:\nMaintaining your housing during COVID-19 \nHaving trouble finding or affording your housing? Learn about how to use assistance programs that can help with rent\, mortgage\, utility expenses\, and more. We’ll also talk about new protections during the COVID-19 period. \n \nPresenter: Shelley Gregory (they/them or any pronouns)\nShelley is a trans human\, activist\, and advocate\, and the Strategic Project Coordinator for FORGE. Shelley has worked actively in the LGBTQI+ community for over 25 years and began to focus their work on advocacy for transgender and non-binary folx nearly two decades ago. Their background is as a civil rights lawyer. Shelley continually aims to contribute to improving quality of life for trans and non-binary individuals and increasing our inclusion in society. Shelley presently assists survivors of violence through individual advocacy and peer support\, as well as policy development and public education. \n. \nAbout ASK events:\nASK the Expert events are open periods of regularly scheduled time (Tuesdays from 6-7:00pm and Saturdays from 1-2:00pm) where you can ask questions to health care providers\, mental health professionals\, social workers\, advocates\, and lawyers.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, questions and topics discussed may focus on medical issues\, mental health concerns\, coping skills\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where and how to access support. Each session will have a broad focus within these areas. Come with your questions. Sit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, they’ll be recorded!\nAll ASK events will have an ASL interpreter.  Please reach out with any access needs.\n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites.  PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/ask-the-advocate-maintaining-your-housing-during-covid-19/
CATEGORIES:Ask,PACTNOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200529T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200529T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050441
CREATED:20200511T162717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T162717Z
UID:8576-1590768000-1590773400@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:[CONNECT] Game Day!
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for supportive social connection. All groups are trans and queer led.\nLet’s have some fun and play some online games!\n  \nZoom link\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/97423136237 \nUse computer audio or dial in: \n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n        +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) \n        +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) \nMeeting ID: 974 2313 6237 \n \nThe facilitator for this event is Matthew Lewis\, a Black Queer poet\, community health promoter\, and unapologetic Aquarius.  He has a bachelor’s degree in English-Creative Writing and Gender Studies from the UW-Madison.  He currently works as a Clinical Program Coordinator for the Medical College of Wisconsin. Matthew has strong passions for storytelling\, R&B music\, and Food Network TV.\n. \nAbout CONNECT Play with Pals events:\nCONNECT groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Friday’s from 4:00 – 5:30pm is a time to bring your playful self and enjoy connecting with folks for games and casual conversation.\nGroups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends\, reduce isolation and loneliness\, and have some fun in the process!\n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites.  PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/connect-game-day/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050441
CREATED:20200511T162557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T162557Z
UID:8575-1590688800-1590694200@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:[CONNECT] Changes in how we access mental and physical health care.
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for supportive social connection.  All groups are trans and queer led.\n  \nThis week’s topic:\nChanges in how we access mental and physical health care.\nMany of us are unfamiliar with telemedicine and communicating with our health care providers by video or through text-based platforms.  We’ll have an interactive discussion about what kinds of changes many providers have implemented\, how we can feel more comfortable engaging with our providers in this new way\, and how we can feel safer and more comfortable seeking (and getting) the care we need and want.\n  \nZoom link\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/97832242612 \nUse computer audio or dial in: \n        +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) \n        +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) \n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 978 3224 2612 \n  \nCONNECT CHAT is facilitated by michael munson.\nmichael is as an out trans-masculine femme. He embraces many overlapping identities\, including being radically queer\, gender-fluid\, a person living with multiple disabilities\, a passionate worker\, proud parent\, strong and tender partner\, empathic bodyworker\, arts-lover\, and tree-hugger.\n. \nAbout CONNECT Coffee\, Tea and WE chat support:\nCONNECT groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Thursdays from 6-7:30pm will be a chat-focused\, supportive time to share what’s on your mind\, and have some focused discussion on a specific topic.\nCoffee\, Tea and WE is a gently moderated time that allows people to share what’s going on in their lives\, connect with others\, and feel support during these tough times.\nGroups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends\, reduce isolation and loneliness\, and have some fun in the process!\n \n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites.  PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.\nAdditional funding support for this event provided by Victims of Crime Act Subgrant No. 2015-VO-01-15356 awarded by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of Crime Victim Services under a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice\, Office for Victims of Crime.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/connect-changes-in-how-we-access-mental-and-physical-health-care/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200527T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200527T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050441
CREATED:20200511T162408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T162408Z
UID:8574-1590595200-1590600600@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:[CONNECT] Poetry and performance slam
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for supportive social connection.\nAll groups are trans and queer led.\n  \nTopic:\nPoetry and performance slam\n Do you write poetry? Create visual art? Play music? Are you looking for a space to share your work? Maybe you’ve never shared your art before… We welcome trans-specific content\, as well as any other topics that move you\, issues you are passionate about\, and expressions that share more about who you are.  We will hold a welcoming space for all of us to mingle with kindred spirits and build community by sharing pieces of ourselves through whatever art form we choose. No need to read or perform – there is ample room for attentive listeners to cheer on those who wish to share.\n  \nZoom link\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/98049817762 \nUse computer audio or dial in: \n        +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) \n        +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) \n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 980 4981 7762 \n \nThe facilitator for this event is Matthew Lewis\, a Black Queer poet\, community health promoter\, and unapologetic Aquarius.  He has a bachelor’s degree in English-Creative Writing and Gender Studies from the UW-Madison.  He currently works as a Clinical Program Coordinator for the Medical College of Wisconsin. Matthew has strong passions for storytelling\, R&B music\, and Food Network TV.\n. \nAbout CONNECT Structured events:\nCONNECT groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Wednesdays from 4:00 – 5:30pm are structured events\, with speakers\, writing sessions\, book readings\, workshops\, other engaging and interactive activities.\nGroups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends\, reduce isolation and loneliness\, and have some fun in the process!\n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites.  PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.\n 
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/connect-poetry-slam-05-27-2020/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200523T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050441
CREATED:20200510T160410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200510T160410Z
UID:8569-1590238800-1590242400@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:[ASK the provider] Low or no health insurance?  You still deserve healthcare!
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for an opportunity to ask questions and engage with professionals serving the trans/non-binary community. \nTopic: Low or no health insurance?  You still deserve healthcare!\nWe all deserve physical and mental health care.  This session will explore getting the care you need with or without insurance.  We’ll  discuss how to access affordable health insurance (possibly at no cost to you).  We’ll share where you can seek care without insurance\, and how to navigate systems that often seem to prioritize payment over people.\n  \nZoom link\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/98008372867 \nUse computer audio or dial in: \n+1 929 205 6099 \n+1 301 715 8592 \nWebinar ID: 980 0837 2867 \n  \nPresenters:  Joanna Woodbury and Carolyn Wesolowski\nJoanna Woodbury\nJoanna Woodbury is an experienced Certified Social Worker and has worked in HIV care since 2007.  She serves as the Social Services Program Manager overseeing social work\, mental health and pharmacy services provided in the Inclusion Health and Infectious Disease Clinics. Joanna has a strong passion for leadership\, medical social work\, HIV care and prevention\, and LGBTQ affirming healthcare. \nCarolyn Wesolowski\nCarolyn is a proud Milwaukee native with a love of urban exploration both at home and beyond. She has a Master’s in Community Counseling from Marquette University with a focus on trauma-informed counseling and care. Carolyn’s work has primarily focused on supporting people living with HIV in a social services capacity\, which led her to her current role as a Linkage to Care Specialist with the Medical College of Wisconsin. She finds herself incredibly fortunate to share in the vibrancy of so many lives in such a profound way. Her work and passions also support the Froedtert Inclusion Health Clinic and the broader LGBTQ+ community.\n \n. \nAbout ASK events:\nASK the Expert events are open periods of regularly scheduled time (Tuesdays from 6-7:00pm and Saturdays from 1-2:00pm) where you can ask questions to health care providers\, mental health professionals\, social workers\, advocates\, and lawyers.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, questions and topics discussed may focus on medical issues\, mental health concerns\, coping skills\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where and how to access support. Each session will have a broad focus within these areas. Come with your questions. Sit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, they’ll be recorded!\nAll ASK events will have an ASL interpreter.  Please reach out with any access needs.\n \n—\nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites.  PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.\n 
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/ask-the-provider-low-or-no-health-ins-05-23-2020/
CATEGORIES:Ask,PACTNOW
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