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Health, Trauma, and Resilience in Trans/Non-binary Communities (CCF)

Workshop at the Cream City Foundation's LGBTQ+ Health Families, Healthy Communities Conference Trans/non-binary individuals may experience higher rates of health disparities and victimization than their non-trans peers.  AND, trans/non-binary individuals may also demonstrate high rates of thriving and resilience!   Join FORGE staff for a fast-paced exploration of trans health and wellness, with a positive spin.  Participants will leave with a handful of resources, as well as a list of free and easy things any provider or agency can do to improve their service to trans/non-binary clients.  

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Voter Registration Day!

Zao MKE Church 2319 East Kenwood Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

A day to get registered -- hosted by FORGE and Zao MKE Church   Description: Are you ready to vote in Wisconsin’s spring election on April 7, 2020???    If you need to register, check if you are registered, or get voter information, come see us at Zao MKE Church on Saturday, March 14, 2020. You can register to vote, update your registration, or ask questions in a welcoming and affirming space with FORGE advocates. All are welcome!!! We’ll help you register to vote, either online or by mail. All forms will be provided. Questions??? Contact Shelley at shelley@forge-forward.org or (414) 559-2123 x4 (calls only; no texts).   *****WHAT SHOULD I BRING?***** IF YOU HAVE A WISCONSIN DRIVERS’ LICENSE OR STATE ID CARD (ONLINE REGISTRATION): Bring your card with you or write down the number. Your card must not be expired. Your current name and address must match DMV records. (It’s OK if it doesn’t […]

Volunteer – Support trans+ community members (COVID-19)

Trans and non-binary community members, friends, family, loved ones and allies in the Milwaukee area... Some of us are feeling helpless in these difficult times of coping with the COVID-19 virus, and many of us don’t know what we can do to help. FORGE and ZAO MKE Church know you care about the trans community and would like to do something to support community members who might be in need. We know that many trans/non-binary people have needs for practical support or emotional connection right now. We have much gratitude for your willingness to help fellow community members. With your help, we hope to be able to match a volunteer with each community member who requests assistance. Please fill out this form to be matched with someone requesting assistance. We will try to match you with someone whose needs align with your particular interests, skills, abilities and resources! We will make every effort to provide […]

Request for support (COVID-19)

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 advisories, living with chronic or immunocompromising medical conditions, and/or are sick with the coronavirus. We know that you may have needs for practical support or emotional connection. We know that some of you may desire spiritual or religious support during this time as well. We are here to help. Please fill out this form to let us know what your needs are. We will make every effort to match you with a volunteer from the trans/non-binary community (including family, friends, and loved ones in our community) to assist you. We will do OUR VERY BEST to support you; however we […]

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#TDOV 2020 Online!

MKE Trans Day of Visibility The Trans Day of Visibility is on March 31 every year.  Even though our lives may look a bit different this year – with sheltering in place, with potential economic or food uncertainty, with coping with illness of ourselves or loved ones – there is still much to celebrate about Trans Visibility. Trans and non-trans people alike honor this day of visibility, where we can acknowledge the remarkable-ness of trans/non-binary people, histories, and realities. Join FORGE for a gently facilitated online chat to explore what the Trans Day of Visibility Means to you and others We’ll have some starter questions to get conversation going.  If you have a favorite short piece of writing or music about #TDOV, resilience, pride, empowerment that you’d like to share (your own or someone else’s), have it ready -- there will be time for that, too.   Drop in. Participate at your level of comfort.  […]

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PACT NOW: Coffee, Tea, and WE

Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inclusion Health Clinic for uplifting and supportive social connection.  Groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Groups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends, reduce isolation and loneliness, and have some fun in the process!   April 13, 2020 @ 7-8:30pm (M) – Coffee, Tea, and WE A low key, gently moderated time will allow people to share what’s going on in their lives, connect with others, and feel support during these tough times.   All groups are trans and queer led.   Processed with VSCO with fp2 preset The facilitator for all events this week 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 […]

PACT NOW: Film with Friends

Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inclusion Health Clinic for uplifting and supportive social connection.  Groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Groups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends, reduce isolation and loneliness, and have some fun in the process! April 15, 2020 @ Noon–1:30pm (W) – Film with Friends We love the animated show Steven Universe.  You will too!  Join us in watching the first episode together via Zoom, followed by a group discussion.  All groups are trans and queer led. The facilitator for all events this week 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 […]

PACT NOW: Play with Pals

Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inclusion Health Clinic for uplifting and supportive social connection.  Groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Groups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends, reduce isolation and loneliness, and have some fun in the process! April 17, 2020 @ 3:00–4:30pm (F) – Play with Pals Stop by our virtual play room for a game of Taboo with new and old pals.  No experience necessary.  Bring your playful spirit and enjoy relaxing and letting loose for a bit. All groups are trans and queer led. The facilitator for all events this week 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 […]

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PACT NOW: ASK the doctor

Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inclusion Health Clinic bi-weekly "ASK the…" events.  Physicians, nurses, social workers, advocates, counselors and others will hold space to share information and, most importantly, ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS! This meeting's focus: COVID-19 Basics for Trans /Non-binary Communities. This session will focus on understanding symptoms, transmission, and avoidance of COVID-19.   Presenter:  Andy Petroll, MD, MS. Dr. Petroll is an Associate Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin.  He is an Infectious Disease specialist and also serves as the Medical Director of the Froedtert & MCW Inclusion Health Clinic, an outpatient clinic designed to provide affirming and excellent care to the LGBTQ community.

PACT NOW: Writing workshop

Let’s get those creative juices flowing with a group writing session! We’ll be working from a prompt. There will be an opportunity to share, but absolutely no pressure to.