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SUMMARY:Standard and Trans-specific ACEs: Shifting the Course of Trauma to Create Healthier Trans Adults
DESCRIPTION:What happens in childhood impacts our physical and mental health for the rest of our lives. Trans people experience even more Adverse Childhood Experiences than other people\, a fact that contributes to our greater mental health problems. This webinar will introduce the ACE studies to those who are not yet familiar\, review trans-specific experiences that may help explain trans people’s higher ACE scores\, and delineate some strategies for helping to right the disparities. \n \n0:00 Introduction and overview\n2:39 Who is FORGE?\n8:20 Quick stats about the trans community\n11:27 The ACE study\n19:12 Lifelong violence and health disparities \n34:58 Video: Jada’s Story\n38:56 Health disparities cont.\n41:08 Trans-specific ACEs and resilience factors\n50:18 Video: Conversion therapy\n54:16 Trans-specific ACEs and resilience cont. \n1:06:13 Disrupting the ACEs with practical interventions\n1:12:36 Video: Let Kids Play\, Wisconsin\n1:14:43 Resources\n1:17:24 Trans hope and joy quotes\n1:22:57 Closing  \nRecorded November 11\, 2022. \n\nOther webinars in this series:\nThis is part of a four-webinar series in year 1 of WiTEACH. Join us for any or all of these training events.  Webinars are intended for mental health and other service providers\, as well as open to any community member who is interested in improving the mental health of trans and nonbinary people. \n1_ Supporting Trans Mental Health: Uncovering Barriers and Building Solutions\nThursday\, October 6\, 2022\n11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Central\nBy zoom; pre-registration required\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kSCLFU53TqWwkJdUra1Ffg \n2_ Standard and Trans-specific ACEs: Shifting the Course of Trauma to Create Healthier Trans Adults\nThursday\, November 10\, 2022\n11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Central\nBy zoom; pre-registration required\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nYfrkfGnRFSKU3QY0ZcViw \n3_ State-Sanctioned Hate: The Impact of the “Culture Wars” on Trans Lives\nThursday\, January 12\, 2023\n11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Central\nBy zoom; pre-registration required\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_asC2L5CpQmKJDseqtkLvlw \n4_ Dismantling the Gates: Informed Consent Models of Care\nThursday\, February 9\, 2023\n11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Central\nBy zoom; pre-registration required\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V_TTW1ClTpqHyYHFqV3PNA
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/standard-and-trans-specific-aces-shifting-the-course-of-trauma-to-create-healthier-trans-adult/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T203000
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SUMMARY:WiTEACH - Mental Health Resources
DESCRIPTION:The WiTEACH intention of improving mental health availability and effectiveness is not starting from scratch. In this meeting we will talk about where trans people and families are accessing services now\, and who else is working on the problem. We will also establish the baseline and set concrete goals and strategies for the WiTEACH mental health project. \nRegistration: https://forge-forward.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvf-qrrT8tGtwV9y2dXvOjpc_m9bjoS0W5 \n\nWho is welcome at WiTEACH?\nEveryone who wants a Wisconsin within which trans and nonbinary individuals and families are welcomed\, supported\, and helped to thrive. \nAbout Wisconsin Transgender Education and Advocacy Coalition for Health:\nWiTEACH is a new trans people/service providers/community members statewide coalition designed to focus and make more effective efforts to improve the lives of transgender and nonbinary individuals and families. We invite you to join us! \nOur first year will be devoted to expanding and improving the availability of quality mental health care for transgender and nonbinary people throughout the state. \nWiTEACH Community Meetings (Zoom)\n2nd Wednesday of the month
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/witeach-mental-health-resources/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T094513
CREATED:20221017T183525Z
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SUMMARY:Trans/Gender-Expansive Tech Safety in the post-Dobbs Political Climate
DESCRIPTION:It’s a tough time for bodily autonomy if you defy reactionary ideas of gender and reproduction. Since the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision overturning Roe\, there’s been a lot of discussion about tech safety\, digital privacy\, and access to medical care. Most of it has been centered on non-trans women\, and most of it has been focused on a few specific potential concerns\, such as period tracker apps. At the same time\, there has been an increasing social and political backlash against trans/nonbinary/gender-expansive individuals and communities\, their supportive family members and friends\, and their care providers. This webinar will go beyond the spotlight to discuss tech safety\, privacy\, and security for trans/gender-expansive survivors of intimate partner violence\, sexual violence\, and stalking who are seeking care in a fraught political climate. \nRegister: https://forge-forward.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y6HWLjKjSmi-OaJD93nvng \nPresenter: Jessie L\, Technology Safety Specialist at the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/trans-gender-expansive-tech-safety-in-the-post-dobbs-political-climate/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221029T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T094513
CREATED:20220901T062210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T062211Z
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SUMMARY:Trans Vax Scene Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Trans community members are invited to participate in a free vaccine clinic! Get an initial COVID or monkeypox vaccine\, booster shots\, and testing.\n\nReceive a $50 gift card when you get vaccinated\, boosted\, or tested!\n\nOther activities offered include free massages\, connection\, conversation\, and buttons.\n\nThe Trans Vax Scene Clinic will be held at Zao MKE Church on two dates: September 24th and October 29th\, 2022
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/trans-vax-scene-clinic-2/
LOCATION:Zao MKE Church\, 2319 East Kenwood Boulevard\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221025T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T094513
CREATED:20221010T192115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T011429Z
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SUMMARY:Overturning Roe v. Wade doesn't mean overturning the right to inclusive\, trauma-informed healthcare for trans and nonbinary people
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore what reproductive health care looks like for Trans and Nonbinary people. Topics will include accessing reproductive trans health including everything from birth control to abortion options. Trans and nonbinary sexual assault and trauma survivors often have additionally complex relationships to reproductive healthcare\, which will be woven into this workshop. We will provide real-life stories of Trans and Nonbinary accessing this care \n \nPresenters: \nAfton Bradley is a nurse and social worker who has provided direct care and managed multiple trans health programs in Virginia. They work as a direct practice nurse\, consultant\, trainer\, and educator for LGBTQIA+ health services amongst providers\, institutions\, and community consumers.\nAfton Bradley\, FNP\, MSW\, BSN\, RN (they/them pronouns) \n  \n  \n  \nJ (they/them) currently coordinates a Trans Health Program in the South. Their background is in social work with an emphasis on LGBTQ health\, sexual health\, immigrant justice\, HIV\, reproductive justice\, harm reduction\, and anti-violence. J is particularly interested in mutual aid\, community organizing\, dismantling systems of oppression\, and community defense. Their work is rooted in community and is influenced by growing up queer in the rural south. They believe strongly in communities coming together to solve the challenges their own communities face and building power within. J is committed to liberation\, dignity\, justice and safety for ALL people. They love possums\, outdoor adventures\, foraging\, and Dolly Parton.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/what-does-reproductive-healthcare-actually-look-like-for-trans-and-nonbinary-people/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221018T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T094513
CREATED:20221017T183730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T233414Z
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SUMMARY:Good Grief! Strategies for Coping
DESCRIPTION:Anti-trans legislation and attitudes have been heartbreaking. Increases in anti-trans and anti-other-marginalized people have often compromised our safety. The unrest throughout the world has been daunting. The COVID years have been hard. The reversal of basic rights has shaken many of us to our core. All of these things and more have led many of us to feel deep\, profound\, and pervasive grief.\n\nThis gently moderated panel will bring together individuals from multiple perspectives: spiritual (Jennifer Nordstrom)\, clinical/mental health/therapy (Travis Trott)\, and within-community perspectives (Cameron Overton).
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/good-grief-strategies-for-coping/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221013T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221013T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T094513
CREATED:20220824T230853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T214410Z
UID:13092-1665658800-1665664200@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Supporting Trans Mental Health: Uncovering Barriers and Building Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Mental health challenges are common in the trans community. This webinar is intended for therapists\, mental health providers\, and other social services professionals.  Topics to be explored include the higher rates of mental health issues\, why rates might be higher\, common barriers trans community members face in accessing effective mental health assistance\, and what steps providers can take to reduce those barriers. We will also examine the resilience so many trans people embody\, as well as the challenges. \n \n\nOther webinars in this series:\nThis is part of a four-webinar series in year 1 of WiTEACH. Join us for any or all of these training events.  Webinars are intended for mental health and other service providers\, as well as open to any community member who is interested in improving the mental health of trans and nonbinary people. \n1_ Supporting Trans Mental Health: Uncovering Barriers and Building Solutions\nThursday\, October 13\, 2022\n11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Central\nBy zoom; pre-registration required\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kSCLFU53TqWwkJdUra1Ffg \n2_ Standard and Trans-specific ACEs: Shifting the Course of Trauma to Create Healthier Trans Adults\nThursday\, November 10\, 2022\n11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Central\nBy zoom; pre-registration required\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nYfrkfGnRFSKU3QY0ZcViw \n3_ State-Sanctioned Hate: The Impact of the “Culture Wars” on Trans Lives\nThursday\, January 12\, 2023\n11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Central\nBy zoom; pre-registration required\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_asC2L5CpQmKJDseqtkLvlw \n4_ Dismantling the Gates: Informed Consent Models of Care\nThursday\, February 9\, 2023\n11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Central\nBy zoom; pre-registration required\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V_TTW1ClTpqHyYHFqV3PNA
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/supporting-trans-mental-health-uncovering-barriers-and-building-solutions/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221012T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T094513
CREATED:20220821T230711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T180110Z
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SUMMARY:WiTEACH - Resource mapping
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin’s trans community has exploded in recent years\, and so has interest in serving us. In this interactive meeting we will collaborate in creating maps and directories of resources available to trans community members. \nRegistration: https://forge-forward.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvf-qrrT8tGtwV9y2dXvOjpc_m9bjoS0W5 \n\nWho is welcome at WiTEACH?\nEveryone who wants a Wisconsin within which trans and nonbinary individuals and families are welcomed\, supported\, and helped to thrive. \nAbout Wisconsin Transgender Education and Advocacy Coalition for Health:\nWiTEACH is a new trans people/service providers/community members statewide coalition designed to focus and make more effective efforts to improve the lives of transgender and nonbinary individuals and families. We invite you to join us! \nOur first year will be devoted to expanding and improving the availability of quality mental health care for transgender and nonbinary people throughout the state. \nWiTEACH Community Meetings (Zoom)\n2nd Wednesday of the month
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/witeach-resource-mapping/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221011T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221011T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T094513
CREATED:20221010T185022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T185419Z
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SUMMARY:Shared Solidarities: Abortion & Transgender Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will discuss how reproductive rights and trans rights are inexplicably linked and how the Dobbs decision has impacted Trans and Nonbinary people seeking healthcare. Content will include the implications of this intersection specific to trans and nonbinary folks who have experienced sexual assault and trauma. We will share real life stories of the impact this is having on TGNB individuals and provide some historical and current political context as well. \nRegister: https://forge-forward.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BoqL5MUaSZGEK0bvapjpPg \nPresenters: \nAfton Bradley is a nurse and social worker who has provided direct care and managed multiple trans health programs in Virginia. They work as a direct practice nurse\, consultant\, trainer\, and educator for LGBTQIA+ health services amongst providers\, institutions\, and community consumers.\nAfton Bradley\, FNP\, MSW\, BSN\, RN (they/them pronouns) \n  \n  \n  \nJ (they/them) currently coordinates a Trans Health Program in the South. Their background is in social work with an emphasis on LGBTQ health\, sexual health\, immigrant justice\, HIV\, reproductive justice\, harm reduction\, and anti-violence. J is particularly interested in mutual aid\, community organizing\, dismantling systems of oppression\, and community defense. Their work is rooted in community and is influenced by growing up queer in the rural south. They believe strongly in communities coming together to solve the challenges their own communities face and building power within. J is committed to liberation\, dignity\, justice and safety for ALL people. They love possums\, outdoor adventures\, foraging\, and Dolly Parton.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/shared-solidarities-abortion-transgender-healthcare/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T094513
CREATED:20220901T062042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T062042Z
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SUMMARY:Trans Vax Scene Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Trans community members are invited to participate in a free vaccine clinic! Get an initial COVID or monkeypox vaccine\, booster shots\, and testing.\n\nReceive a $50 gift card when you get vaccinated\, boosted\, or tested!\n\nOther activities offered include free massages\, connection\, conversation\, and buttons.\n\nThe Trans Vax Scene Clinic will be held at Zao MKE Church on two dates: September 24th and October 29th\, 2022
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/trans-vax-scene-clinic/
LOCATION:Zao MKE Church\, 2319 East Kenwood Boulevard\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220914T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T094513
CREATED:20220821T231232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T233507Z
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SUMMARY:WiTEACH Launch with James Santelle
DESCRIPTION:Former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin\, James L. Santelle\, will help launch WiTEACH with the presentation\, “What is Our Government Doing About Transgender Rights and Opportunities in 2022 and Beyond? A Discussion of Recent Federal and State Developments in the Law.” There will be a Q&A session. \n7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Central \n \nMore about James Santelle:  James L. Santelle served for 6-1/2 years as the Court-appointed and Presidentially-appointed United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin\, in which capacity he was the chief federal law enforcement officer for the area encompassing the 26 eastern-most counties in the State.  For approximately 25 years prior to that\, he was employed as an Assistant United States Attorney\, assigned responsibility for the prosecution of a wide variety of criminal actions (including violent offenses\, human trafficking/child exploitation\, drugs/guns/gangs matters\, and financial crimes\, and many others) and civil actions (including health care\, program fraud\, and housing\, employment\, civil rights\, and tort litigation). \nFrom 1999 – 2001\, Mr. Santelle worked as a Principal Deputy Director of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys at the United States Department of Justice\, during the tenure of Attorney General Janet Reno.  From 2006 – 2008\, he served as a Resident Legal Advisor\, the Justice Attaché\, and the Rule of Law Coordinator at the United States Embassy in Baghdad\, Iraq.  Mr. Santelle has also worked as the Civil Division Chief in the Offices of the United States Attorneys in both Eastern Wisconsin and Western Michigan.  He received his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Chicago Law School and his Bachelor of Arts Degree (English & History) from Marquette University.  Mr. Santelle was born in and has lived and worked in the Milwaukee\, Wisconsin area for most of his professional career. \n\nWho is welcome at WiTEACH?\nEveryone who wants a Wisconsin within which trans and nonbinary individuals and families are welcomed\, supported\, and helped to thrive. \nAbout Wisconsin Transgender Education and Advocacy Coalition for Health:\nWiTEACH is a new trans people/service providers/community members statewide coalition designed to focus and make more effective efforts to improve the lives of transgender and nonbinary individuals and families. We invite you to join us! \nOur first year will be devoted to expanding and improving the availability of quality mental health care for transgender and nonbinary people throughout the state.\nWiTEACH Community Meetings (Zoom)\n2nd Wednesday of the month \n\n 
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/witeach-launch-with-james-santelle/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220912T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220913T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T094513
CREATED:20220730T045509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T231255Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify\, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. Join FORGE and Rob Vallentine for a two part training to develop skills for supporting people in crisis.\n\nTrans and nonbinary communities often support each other. Many of us and our loved ones experience challenges with our mental health. This course will help people learn how to identify symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges\, interact and connect with a person in crisis\, and support others in accessing the care that they need.\n\nThe training involves a two-hour pre-training self-paced course\, and two three-hour workshops (6:00 – 9:00 PM Eastern on September 12th and 13th).\n\n\nPlease register for Mental Health First Aid Training at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MHFirstAid22\nRegistration will close two weeks before the training\, on August 29th\, 2022.\n\n\nPresenters: Rob Vallentine and Suzanne Pearlman\n\n\nRob Vallentine is an Executive in Residence at Saginaw Valley State University. Rob’s corporate career at Dow\, a Fortune 50 company spanned more than 30 years\, with various executive roles in business management\, community leadership and corporate philanthropy. Rob retired from Dow in December 2019 as president of the Dow Company Foundation.\n\nRob is a certified trainer for Corporate Mental Health First Aid program and the Community Mental Health First Aid program. Over the last several years\, Rob has become a community advocate\, focused on breaking the stigma of mental health by sharing his own story of hope\, healing and growth with thousands of people around the world.\n\nRob serves on the National Advisory Board for the University of Michigan Depression Center and the National Advisory Council for the National Network of Depression Centers. Rob also serves on Shelterhouse (Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center – Midland\, MI) and MenHealing Board of Directors and is a member of Huntington Bank Advisory Board.\n\n\n\n\nSuzanne Pearlman is a nationally-recognized specialist in curriculum development\, training programs\, and subject matter expert in cultural adaptations of standardized curricula.\n\nSuzanne is a National Trainer of Mental Health First Aid curriculums (adult\, youth\, corporate) and has led several statewide grants\, initiatives\, and award-winning programs for the State of New Mexico’s Center of Excellence for Children’s Behavioral Health.\n\nSuzanne’s innovative curriculum development has addressed programs targeted to infant mental health\, wraparound programming\, youth and family engagement\, as well as specialized content for Native American populations\, and National Service organizations.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/mental-health-first-aid-training/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220816T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220816T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T094513
CREATED:20220809T024236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T233218Z
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SUMMARY:Give me a boost! What you need to know about COVID\, vaccines\, and treatments
DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve and impact our lives in different ways. Join us on Tuesday\, August 16th at 7:00 PM central for an engaging info session with two trans-knowledgeable and -empowering providers: Donna Whittle\, MD\, and Ericka Sinclair\, MS\, MPH.  \nThe presenters will discuss the latest COVID-19 information about new variants\, vaccines and boosters\, strategies for staying safe and healthy\, and more!  \nVideo clips from “Give me a Boost!”
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/give-me-a-boost-what-you-need-to-know-about-covid-vaccines-and-treatments/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220809T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220809T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T094513
CREATED:20220804T223454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T233611Z
UID:13046-1660071600-1660077000@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Connecting with Community: Pods and Mutual Aid
DESCRIPTION:Pod mapping is a useful way to identify the resources you need\, where to connect to those resources\, as well as what you have to offer others. Pod mapping can be useful in building community and creating mutual aid structures. In this pod mapping workshop\, we will discuss creating supportive networks\, navigating stalking or harassment-related behaviors by others\, reducing violence in our communities\, and protecting ourselves and communities from COVID-19 and other illnesses through connection and mutual aid.\n\nWhile pods are not a perfect solution\, they are useful as a way to increase support and reduce risks. Join us on Tuesday\, August 9\, 2022 for conversations about the positive impact of pods and pod mapping.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/connecting-with-community-pods-and-mutual-aid/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220603T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T094513
CREATED:20220516T013440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T013513Z
UID:12919-1654268400-1654376400@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer at PrideFest!
DESCRIPTION:Want to attend Pridefest 2022? Volunteering with FORGE for a short 3 hour shift will get you in for free\, as well as gear you up with a fantastic\, uniquely designed T-shirt for this year’s event. \nOur theme this year:  I’m here for trans & nonbinary survivors \nSign up today!  http://signup.com/go/Pride2022 \n  \nPridefest kicks off the Milwaukee festival season. \nThe Wisconsin festival season is rapidly approaching\, and it all starts with the nation’s largest LGBT festival\, Milwaukee’s annual Pridefest. This year’s Pridefest runs from Thursday\, June 2nd through Saturday\, June 4th\, 2022. FORGE is once again a co-sponsor of the Health & Wellness area. \nThe Health & Wellness area was created as a space to increase the visibility of LGBTQ non-profit organizations and programs and to showcase their robustness and viability. Each booth has fun and creative content and activities to engage participants and promote health and wellness of the LGBT communities. \nFORGE has one of the large “anchor” booths in the Health and Wellness area\, providing loads of space for many activities. Volunteers will help festival attendees make their own custom buttons\, support people in making I’m Here for You postcards we’ll mail out after Pride\, snapping fantastic pics of people in our “photo booth\,” welcoming people in and handing out buttons\, stickers\, palm cards\, and more! \nAll activities will be fun and support trans/nonbinary community members\, friends\, families\, and allies. \nWe would love for you to be part of FORGE’s Pridefest team. Sign up to volunteer today.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/volunteer-at-pridefest/
LOCATION:PrideFest\, Milwaukee\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wisconsin
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220517T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220517T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T094513
CREATED:20220516T225609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T230013Z
UID:12922-1652814000-1652819400@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Out of the Shadows: Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Register in advance: https://forge-forward.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dtgnYamkT1q1nzB-F2k4Kg \nThere are powerful benefits when we bring our whole selves to our interactions with others.  Doing so has a direct impact on our friends\, co-workers\, family\, and community. Rob Vallentine\, a national instructor for Mental Health First Aid\, will discuss the importance of investing in our own Mental Health and how to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in others.  He will share how to improve interactions with someone struggling with their mental health using the 5 step action plan of Mental Health First Aid. \nRob is proud to help shed light on an important health issue too often kept in the shadows. Sometimes all it takes is one moment and one story to spark an inspiring movement. \nPresenter: Rob Vallentine \nRob is on a mission to ignite personal passion to find purpose\, and in turn make a positive impact on the world.  While his work and community service have enabled progress and lasting improvement\, he is most proud of his roles as father to his four children and partner to his wife. Each member of his family has\, in their own way\, created positive social change at home and at work\, advancing LGBTQ\, mental health\, autism and youth empowerment. \nFor most of his life\, Rob promised himself that he would never talk about being a survivor of childhood sexual trauma. He struggled daily with anxiety and felt like he had carried around a backpack full of rocks his whole life. \nRob is now dedicating his time to breaking the stigma of mental health by sharing his own story of hope\, healing and growth with people around the world. He is a National Instructor for Mental Health First Aid. \nRob serves on the National Advisory Board for the University of Michigan Depression Center and the National Advisory Council for the National Network of Depression Centers. Rob also serves on the Board of Directors for the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance and Shelterhouse Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center and is a Community Director for Huntington Bank.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/out-of-the-shadows-mental-health-first-aid/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220419T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220419T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T094513
CREATED:20220228T011500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T011500Z
UID:12899-1650387600-1650393000@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Queerly Creative Daily Art Journaling with Sassafras Lowrey
DESCRIPTION:For nonbinary and transgender people of all ages putting our stories onto the page is important and can even be personally transformative. Creative daily art journaling is a way that we can document our queer lives for memory and self-reflection. Art journaling involves combining words\, photos\, drawings\, cut/paste from magazines/newspapers/mail\, stickers etc. onto the page to document memories. Especially during the pandemic which has brought so much isolation and uncertainty\, art journaling can be a personal (or collaborative) way of documenting the special and mundane moments of daily life. In this workshop we will explore tips for no/low-cost ways of getting started with art journaling\, techniques for art journaling\, and strategies for queerly incorporating creative journaling into your life.\n———————-\nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/…/tZ0rf…\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\n———————-\nSUPPLIES NEEDED:\n— Notebook of any kind and size (optional)\n— Paper (lined or unlined)\n— Pen\, pencils\, crayons and other art supplies of your choice (optional)\nWHO IS SASSAFRAS?\nSassafras Lowrey’s novels and nonfiction books have been honored by organizations ranging from the American Library Association and the Lambda Literary Foundation to the Dog Writers Association of America and the Cat Writers Association. Sassafras’ work has been published widely in publications including The New York Times\, Catapult\, Narratively and The Rumpus. Sassafras has taught queer writing courses and workshops at LitReactor\, the NYC Center For Fiction and at colleges\, conferences\, and LGBTQ youth centers across the country. www.SassafrasLowrey.com
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/queerly-creative-daily-art-journaling-with-sassafras-lowrey/
CATEGORIES:Support,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220405T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220405T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T094513
CREATED:20220228T010917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T233743Z
UID:12897-1649178000-1649183400@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Trans-Inclusive Therapy Practices\, Part II
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second of two panel discussions with experienced therapists whose practices include transgender and nonbinary clients. We’ll hear from a group of therapists about inclusive practices\, gender-affirming therapy\, and how individual therapists approach working with transgender and nonbinary clients. Bring your questions for our panel about therapy in general\, or about their specific practices.\n\n\n \nPanelists: \n\nJasmine Lammers\, MA\, LPC\nfinn phoenix\, MSW\, CAPSW\nEllice Plant\, LCSW\, CHT\, HHC\nCaitlin Myles Weber\, LMFT\, CST
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/trans-inclusive-therapy-practices-part-ii/
CATEGORIES:Professionals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220315T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220315T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T094513
CREATED:20220228T010620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T233853Z
UID:12893-1647320400-1647369000@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Liberatory Responses to Suicide and Crisis
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will discuss the history of carceral responses to suicide and crisis. Beginning with the conflation of madness and queerness\, we will explore the ways queer and trans people have been targeted by carceral psychiatric and psychological “interventions.” We will trace the persistence of this historical trauma’s legacy in current crisis response models. After grounding in historical and contemporary responses to crisis and suicide\, we will imagine liberatory frameworks for responding to suicide and crisis that resist paradigms of punishment and pathology.\n\n \n\nPresenter: Jess Stohlmann-Rainey.\nI am Jess (she/her) and I love to talk about suicide. I am a mad\, queer\, feminist\, care worker. I am a trainer and consultant\, and work as Director of Peer Services at Rocky Mountain Crisis Partners (who provides the statewide crisis and peer lines\, RAINN hotline\, Colorado Lifeline\, and others)\, and an instructor at the University of Denver’s School of Professional Psychology. I live as a white settler on the unceded territory of the Arapaho\, Cheyenne\, Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute)\, and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ (Sioux) people\, (so-called Denver\, CO). In my work\, I aspire to be a useful person and create pathways to intersectional\, justice-based\, emotional support for marginalized communities. I believe mutual aid\, disability justice\, abolitionist\, and other liberation ideologies are integral to solve the problems that lead to suicide. Right now\, I am really into talking/thinking about epistemology\, capitalism\, and ethics in the context of suicidology.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/liberatory-responses-to-suicide-and-crisis/
CATEGORIES:Support,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220301T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220301T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T094513
CREATED:20220228T010218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T233957Z
UID:12891-1646154000-1646159400@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Trans-Inclusive Therapy Practices\, Part I
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE for the first of two panel discussions with experienced therapists whose practices include transgender and nonbinary clients. We’ll hear from a group of therapists about inclusive practices\, gender-affirming therapy\, and how individual therapists approach working with transgender and nonbinary clients. Bring your questions for our panel about therapy in general\, or about their specific practices.\n\n \n\nPanelists: \n\nJan Singer\, LCSW\nKim Skerven\, Ph.D\nTravis Trott\, LCSW
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/trans-inclusive-therapy-practices-part-i/
CATEGORIES:Professionals,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220201T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T094513
CREATED:20220116T031845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T234052Z
UID:12859-1643738400-1643742000@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Black Trans Leadership Panel
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with FORGE\, Dezjorn International is facilitating a panel discussion – “Black Trans/NB Panel: How to Lead at Any Level!” \nThis online event will highlight Black Trans & Nonbinary leaders from across the country. The panel will cover a wide range of topics focused on BlackTrans leadership\, what makes a great leader\, and some challenges of being a leader. Additional content will focus on why diversity\, equity\, and inclusion are essential in any industry and what non-BlackTrans people and systems can do to promote conversations and change about social justice. \n \nModerator and Host:\nDezjorn Gauthier\, Dezjorn International\n \nDezjorn Gauthier is the CEO of Dezjorn International LLC\, a small business firm compiled of several subsidiaries jointly committed to helping clients reach their goals of branding\, public relations\, investing and global influence. \nHe is also the founder of The DIF Inc\, a nonprofit organization with a mission to educate\, empower\, and inspire people of marginalized communities to advance equality and equal opportunity. As well as Community Partner with FORGE. \nHe is featured in the award winning documentary series “America In Transition” as well as features in The New York Times\, Buzzfeed\, Vogue and Vanity Fair. Dezjorn has also partnered with top companies like Adobe\, Dell Technologies\, Forbes\, Verlo Mattress and Dollar Shave Club. \nPanelists:\nRenae Taylor (they/them/mx)\n \nRenae Taylor (they/them/mx) is a 46-year-old Disabled Black Non-Binary Trans Organizer located in Memphis\, Tennessee. Renae Taylor is originally from  Tupelo\, MS. They are HIV Educator and Activist associated with many HIV prevention organizations.They are also National Advisory Board Member of Positively Trans. Renae believes in the right to be Sex Positive and Reproductive Rights. Renae is seeking an Equitable Future for all Black and Brown people with multiple identities that intersect. \n  \nAlonda Talley (Queen/Mother/She/Her)\n \nAlonda Talley (Queen/Mother/She/Her) is a powerful black trans woman who is an outstanding leader in her community. In 2017 became the Pennsylvania Chapter-Director for The Dezjorn International Foundation\, Inc. She has survived police Brutality. This woman has learned how to take her trauma and made it work for her in many ways. \n  \nDom Giovon (he/him)\n \nDom Giovon (he/him) is a jack of many trades beyond being an advocate for the trans community he is also a drag show director a lead trainer for group homes throughout the Midwest and he is a musical artist as well. He has dedicated his transition to being visible for those who can’t be. \n  \nJacobi Gray (He/Him/His)\n \nJacobi Gray (He/Him/His) is Licensed and Ordained Christian Minister in Fort Worth\, TX. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Servant of Born To Battle Ministries; An online-based unconventional\, fully inclusive Prayer and Support Ministry. Born To Battle Ministries was formed foremost\, to combat any/all false barriers placed on LGBTQIA+ folk in areas of Faith\, Spirit & God\, with focus on Grief\, Loss\, Mourning and Restoring Hope. \n  \nAmir Belt (He/Him)\n \nAmir Belt (He/Him) is an energetic\, bright\, and passionate sixteen year-old from The GenderCool Project he is an aspiring barber\, who enjoys helping others feel good about themselves by providing them with a fresh haircut. Addition to being a transgender youth advocate\, he is also actively supporting the fight against cancer in honor of his mother. \n  \nKodi Ernewein (they/them)\n \nKodi Ernewein (they/them) is a Neurodivergent Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). They received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Marquette University and a Master of Arts in Behavior Analysis from Lindenwood University. They aspire to provide the highest quality of service and accommodations to consumers and are passionate about autistic autonomy\, authenticity\, and masking reduction. They have worked closely with at-risk\, LGBTQIAA+\, and homeless youth and continue to pursue equal opportunities and accessibility for all marginalized individuals they work with.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/black-trans-leadership-panel-2022/
CATEGORIES:Support,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211221T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T094513
CREATED:20211122T232601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T002404Z
UID:12833-1640113200-1640116800@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:During this winter season\, it can be helpful to take some time to step out of our usual routines and explore the familiar or unfamiliar world around us. We’re encouraging folks to take a mindful walk through your neighborhood\, around your home\, or any space accessible to you\, and look for some specific scavenger hunt items. This can be an individual activity\, or something you do with friends or family. You might just notice something you’ve never seen before\, or practice gratitude for things you see every day! Feel free to find items at your own pace. You could find everything in one day\, or spread it out over a week! Take photos of the items you find\, or bring the item itself\, and we’ll meet together to share our items\, photos\, experiences\, and thoughts on this form of exploration. \nHow to participate: \n\nDownload the Scavenger Hunt checklist here: https://forge-wi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Winter-Scavenger-Hunt.pdf\nFind items that correspond to the list in your home/neighborhood.\nTake a photo of what you find when you check an item off your list!\nJoin us on Zoom December 21st\, 2021 to share photos and discuss the scavenger hunt experience.\n\n(You may want to upload your photos to google drive or another photo storage site on a computer for ease of screen sharing\, if you choose to share what you find).  \n## \nTopic: Scavenger Hunt [SS] \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/86187573387 \nMeeting ID: 861 8757 3387 \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!
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/scavenger-hunt/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211207T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T094513
CREATED:20211122T232400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T232400Z
UID:12831-1638903600-1638907200@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Movement for Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:We often hear that movement is good for our body and mind.  True\, right?  Many of us may find it difficult to find or make time to move our bodies.  Many of us have bodies that don’t move like our peers.  Many of us are not accessing indoor venues for movement due to COVID.  There are tons of easy and fun ways to include movement in our daily life.  Join in for sharing and conversation. \n## \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nTopic: Movement for Mental Health [SS] \nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/83112056174 \nMeeting ID: 831 1205 6174
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/movement-for-mental-health/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211123T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T094513
CREATED:20211122T232204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T234146Z
UID:12829-1637694000-1637697600@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Mindfulness: Being in the Moment
DESCRIPTION:Have you wondered how to incorporate mindfulness and meditation practices into your life?  Do you worry that the only “right” way is to contort your body into uncomfortable (or unachievable) positions – and then stay that way for a long time? There are many ways we ALL can engage in increased mindfulness in our daily lives. \nLance Weinhardt will share an overview of what mindfulness is and isn’t\, some of the benefits\, and introduce a few 100% accessible mindfulness techniques each of us can use. \nThis session will also include a video by Fresh Lev White\, a black trans activist for love and compassion\, which will guide attendees through mindfulness-based gratitude. \n \nLance Weinhardt is a Professor of Community and Behavioral Health Promotion  at UW Milwaukee\, with research interests in transgender health\, HIV\, and food security. He incorporates wellness into his life in many ways\, including hiking\, meditating\, mindfulness\, and connecting deeply with his family. \nFresh Lev White is an activist for love and compassion.  He is an out black trans man. Fresh is a certified professional co-active coach and trainer on issues of diversity\, mindfulness\, allyship\, and much more.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/mindfulness-being-in-the-moment/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211119T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T094513
CREATED:20211106T220749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T234238Z
UID:12815-1637348400-1637353800@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:MKE TDOR 2021
DESCRIPTION:MKE TDOR 2021: Your voice. Our community. Our TDOR. \nThe greater Milwaukee community will be honoring those who have lost their lives due to anti-transgender bias or violence on Friday\, November 19\, 2021 through a virtual gathering. \nThis is a COMMUNITY event — for the community\, of the community\, by the community\, and with the community. Part of joining together as a community this year and every year\, is to hear multiple voices and diverse views. \n \nAgenda:\nGrounding and Centering.\nSpeaking – Your voices.\nRemembering.\nConnecting. \nAll content will have ASL interpretation and closed captions. \nWe will gather on Zoom at 7:00pm on Friday November 19\, 2021. If you are unable to attend live\, the event will be recorded. \nThank you for joining us on this path. \n 
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/mke-tdor-2021/
CATEGORIES:Support,Wisconsin
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211112
DTSTAMP:20260429T094513
CREATED:20211106T221120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211106T221120Z
UID:12817-1636156800-1636675199@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:MKE TDOR 2021 - Call for submissions
DESCRIPTION:Your Voice. Our Community. Our TDOR. \nWe welcome your voice as an integral part of creating this year’s Milwaukee Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR). We encourage you to add your voice – your words\, music\, dance\, performance art – to a collection of others to create a powerful\, multi-dimensional\, reflective\, and meaningful community event. \nThis year’s MKE TDOR will be virtual on November 19\, 2021 @ 7:00pm Central Time. The event will be an array of pre-recorded speeches\, music\, grounding\, and community connection. \nYour voice is essential in making sure MKE’s TDOR is reflective of and inclusive of ALL of our broad community. We especially welcome those who have felt unheard and underrepresented.  Speakers who submit video submissions will be compensated $50. \nSubmit your video contribution: https://forge.tips/TDOR-2021-submissions\nDeadline for submission: November 11\, 2021 @ 11:59pm CT\nHere are the details about what and how to share your content: \n\nWe are accepting your video submission up to 5 minutes in length.\nLow tech and high tech videos are welcomed!\nYour content can range from expressions of gratitude\, reflection\, resilience\, to rageful injustice. Sorrow to hope. Share what moves you\, inspires you\, feels like what is right for you for this Transgender Day of Remembrance.\nFill out this short Google Form\, with an upload area for your video.   https://forge.tips/TDOR-2021-submissions\nYou are also welcome to share your video submission with a Google Drive or Dropbox link in the comment box at the end of the form.\nSend in your video/form by 11:59pm CT on Thursday\, November 11\, 2021.\n\n>>>>>  If you have problems uploading your video via the form\, please email tgwarrior@forge-forward.org (michael munson).  Thank you.   <<<<<<<<< \nWe look forward to your participation in MKE TDOR. (If we for some reason have an excess of submissions\, we’ll be in touch with you and will make sure your content is shared in some way!) \nThank you for joining us on this path.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/mke-tdor-2021-call-for-submissions/
CATEGORIES:Support,Wisconsin
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210525T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210525T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T094513
CREATED:20210412T192055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T192055Z
UID:9063-1621967400-1621972800@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Safe Dating in the age of Covid-19
DESCRIPTION:Safe dating should always be a priority. During the COVID-19 pandemic\, many of us are trying to meet our needs for connection with others\, while also balancing needs for safety. We may already be dating or hooking up and want to make these interactions safer\, or we may be thinking about starting to date or hook up as vaccinations roll out. Join us for an informative panel discussion about safe dating\, COVID-19\, and how changing situations may impact our dating choices. Please bring questions if you have them\, or just come to listen and discuss!\nEvent host: michael munson\nPanelists will be announced soon.\n[FORGE informational events are focused on people in the trans/non-binary community(ies). Everyone is welcome – friends\, family\, loved ones.]\nZoom link:\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/92745710374\nMeeting ID: 927 4571 0374
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/safe-dating-in-the-age-of-covid-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210511T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T094513
CREATED:20210412T191832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T234354Z
UID:9060-1620757800-1620763200@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Biden’s First Hundred Days: What is means for trans & non-binary communities
DESCRIPTION:Much has changed dramatically for trans and non-binary rights since President Biden took office\, including who’s representing our interests and how they’re discussed. Please join FORGE for conversation about what has changed in the first 100 days (and what’s stayed the same). We’ll review the administration’s commitments\, explore roadblocks and what remains to be done\, and hold space for discussion about how we as community members can contribute to making change. \n \nFORGE informational events are focused on people in the trans/non-binary community(ies). Everyone is welcome – friends\, family\, loved ones. \nPresenters: Shelley Gregory & Loree Cook-Daniels \nShelley 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. \nLoree Cook-Daniels.\nLoree Cook-Daniels is the Policy and Program Director for FORGE\, a Milwaukee-based national transgender and SOFFA (Significant Others\, Friends\, Family and Allies) organization. Cook-Daniels has been a policy analyst and advocate for LGBT issues for more than 40 years\, and began working on anti-violence issues in the 1980s. With degrees in Women’s Studies and Conflict Management and a Certificate in Trauma Counseling\, Cook-Daniels provides training\, technical assistance\, and/or services to transgender sexual violence survivors and the professionals who serve them under grants from the U.S. Office of Violence Against Women.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/bidens-100-days/
CATEGORIES:Ask,PACTNOW,Professionals,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T200000
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SUMMARY:Don't Miss Your Shot: Covid-19 Vaccine Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Vaccines for COVID-19 are becoming more widely available as eligibility continues to expand. Many trans/non-binary folks have questions about the vaccines: how do I sign up for an appointment? Where can I get vaccinated? Who can get vaccinated? What are the risks? How long will it last? What are the side effects? When will I be protected? What do I do with my vaccination card? \nIn this transition towards mass vaccinations during the pandemic\, the choices we make to protect ourselves and others may change. Bring all of your vaccine-related questions to this Q&A session with Annie Lakatos\, NP. Together\, we will learn about vaccine eligibility\, availability\, safety\, and much more. \n \nFORGE informational events are focused on people in the trans/non-binary community(ies). Everyone is welcome – friends\, family\, loved ones. \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.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/dont-miss-your-shot-vaccine-q-a/
CATEGORIES:Support
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SUMMARY:Coloring & Chatting! Sexual Assault Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and friends for a low-key support group to chill\, connect with others\, chat\, and color. Folks will have the opportunity to just BE with each other. This coloring & chatting event will be centered around Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)\, with awareness-themed coloring pages (keep an eye out for these to be posted soon!)\nWhat is SAAM? Sexual Assault Awareness Month is an annual campaign to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence.\nWhat to bring?\n– A cup of hot chocolate or another favorite beverage\n– Pens\, pencils\, markers to color with\n– Coloring pages or book (or print a copy of one of the SAAM-focused coloring pages)\n– YOURSELF – however you are feeling\, whatever state you are in!\n[Download coloring pages here: https://drive.google.com/…/1LXlkmKmNOSIMCx_evGfsDMW-pz… ]\nFORGE support events are focused on people in the trans/non-binary community(ies). Everyone is welcome – friends\, family\, loved ones.\nAs we color\, we talk about whatever moves us – and share the results of our beautiful coloring at the end of the session.[Coloring AND chatting are optional!! Pets are welcome to join in\, too!]\nEvent guide: michael munson\nZoom link:\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/92707458188\nMeeting ID: 927 0745 8188
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/coloring-chatting-saam/
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