Photographs of Transgender People and Their Families Opening Reception and Show Kenilworth Square East Gallery 2155 N. Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202 November 4, 2016 6:00 to 9:00 pm Photographer’s remarks at 7:00 pm Jeff Pearcy and Meredith Watts of “For Good” Photography, Inc. The Gallery will also be open on Saturday November 5 and Sunday November 6 from 1 to 4 This project is a partnership between Cream City Foundation and “For Good” Photography. This project is made possible in part by a grant from Cream City Foundation. It is also partially funded by a grant from Diverse and Resilient through the Mary Nohl Fund at the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. As a part of this fund, Jeff Pearcy and Meredith Watts have been designated “Artists in Residence”. Special thanks to the Peck School of the Arts for providing space for this exhibit.  The project could not be done without the assistance of FORGE, […]

Join FORGE and community partners in marking the Transgender Day of Remembrance. The greater Milwaukee community will be honoring those who have lost their lives due to anti-transgender bias or violence on Thursday, November 17, 2016. Time: 7:00pm Location: UW-Milwaukee Greene Hall, 3347 N. Downer Ave, Milwaukee, WI This is a COMMUNITY event — for the community, of the community, by the community. Part of joining together as a community this year, is to hear multiple voices and diverse views. Food and connection will round out the evening. Partners: Alverno College: MS in Community Psychology Program Center for Behavioral Medicine Courage Milwaukee Cream City Foundation Diverse and Resilient Fair Wisconsin FORGE Marquette University LGBTQ+ Resource Center Milwaukee ACLU Milwaukee LGBT Community Center Milwaukee Pride Queer and Allied Faith Leaders MKE Sixteenth Street Community Health Center UWM's LGBT Resource Center Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault and more…. Download a PDF flyer Download an image flyer

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#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season. This November 29th, join the movement and give - whether it’s some of your time, a donation, gift or the power of your voice in your community. #GivingTuesday harnesses the potential of social media and the generosity of people around the world to bring about real change in their communities; it provides a platform for them to encourage the donation of time, resources and talents to address local challenges. It also brings together the collective power of a unique blend of partners— nonprofits, civic organizations, businesses and corporations, as well as families and individuals—to encourage and amplify small acts of kindness. As a global movement, #GivingTuesday unites countries around the world by sharing […]

Many of us are concerned about our legal identities and documentation paperwork in these post-election days.  Join attorney Laura Sette and FORGE for a name change clinic.  You will learn about how to legally change your name, how to change name and gender markers on passports and Social Security records.  Laura will spend some time sharing information about the “how to’s” before we have some hands on, form completion, We welcome trans, non-binary and queer folks.  We welcome partners, loved ones and family members.  We welcome caring community members. The more people who know this information, the more we can share and support each other. Let us know you are coming by RSVPing on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/events/120044608480017/