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SUMMARY:A look into the world of fashion model Dezjorn Gauthier
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Chat: A look into the world of fashion model Dezjorn Gauthier\nBlackTransHistory month is almost over – but the work\, passion\, and brilliance of Black Trans Excellence is ever-present.   Join FORGE and guest speaker Dezjorn Gauthier – model\, public speaker\, pageant host\, entrepreneur\, and much more.  He will talk about some of his amazing journey\, as well as include share about the often-under-discussed culture of pageants and runways.  Join us! \n \n\nLearn more about Dezjorn here:\nhttps://dezjorn.com/home/about/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/dezjorngauthier/ \n Let us know you’re attending on Facebook.\n 
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/dezjorn-gauthier-02-2021/
CATEGORIES:Support,Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Share the Love: Valentine's Day Card Making
DESCRIPTION:For this Valentine’s Day themed event\, we’ll be making valentines\, cards\, and other crafts to share with others\, decorate\, or just to enjoy! You’re welcome to use the craft supplies you have access to\, or request a packet with materials from FORGE. We invite you to make these crafts for yourself or for others who might love to receive a card during this time of limited social interaction!\nIf you’d like to receive a Valentine’s Day Care Package with crafting supplies for this event\, please request one at this link before Feb 3rd\, 2021! Request here: https://forms.gle/KCf1sa91sG47FibU9\nTopic: Share the Love: Valentine’s Day Card Making\nTime: Feb 9\, 2021 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/96309290326\nMeeting ID: 963 0929 0326\nEvents will have an ASL interpreter and AI-generated closed captioning. Please reach out with any access needs.\nSupport focused groups are trans and queer led.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/share-the-love-valentines-day-card-making/
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SUMMARY:COVID Pods\, School\, Safety\, and Shifting Needs
DESCRIPTION:As we continue navigating COVID-19\, we are each are finding what is comfortable and safe-feeling for ourselves when considering who to include in our inner circle of people who we spend face-to-face time with. We’ll talk about the critical role of having people in our lives and connecting in meaningful ways. Exploring the concepts of our personal bubble will play a central role in our discussion.\n\n\n\nASL\, Captions\, and Trans/Queer-led\nEvents will have an ASL interpreter and AI-generated closed captioning. Please reach out with any access needs.\nSupport focused groups are trans and queer led.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/covid-pods-school-safety-and-shifting-needs/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210112T200000
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SUMMARY:Connect: Pets\, Animals\, and Furry Friends!
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that pet adoptions have soared during the COVID-19 pandemic? Many folks are adopting “pandemic pets” or spending more time with the furry friends they already have! Whether you have pets or not\, join us on Tuesday\, January 12th\, to chat about the benefits of spending time with animals\, the joy they bring into our lives\, our favorite animal stories and photos\, favorite wild animals\, favorite animal web cams\, and more! We invite you to bring your pets to Zoom with us if you’d like to!\n\nFacilitator: 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\nTopic: Pets\, animals\, and furry friends {Support}\nTime: Jan 12\, 2021 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/92110898038\nDial by your location\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 921 1089 8038\n\nASL\, Captions\, Recordings\, and Trans/Queer-led.\nSupport group events will have ASL upon request. Please let us know if you need ASL a week prior to the event you plan to attend. Reach out with any other access needs. (AskFORGE@forge-forward.org)\nSupport focused groups are trans and queer led.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/connect-pets-animals-and-furry-friends/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201222T193000
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SUMMARY:Staying Active in the Winter
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informational conversation with Caleb Weinhardt. 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 in the winter-time\, as well as during our current health crisis.  Conversation will explore finding joy in new routines\, moving our bodies\, incorporating the outdoors into our physical activity\, and caring for our physical and mental health. \n \nFacilitator:  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! \nASL\, Captions\, Recordings\, and Trans/Queer-led. \nSupport group events will have ASL upon request.  Please let us know if you need ASL a week prior to the event you plan to attend. Reach out with any other access needs.  (AskFORGE@forge-forward.org)\nSupport focused groups are trans and queer led. \nThank you to our funders: \nThis project is funded by the support of the 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.\nAdditional funding provided by Grant Number 2018-UD-AX-0011 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women\, U.S. Department of Justice.  The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/active-winter-12-2020/
CATEGORIES:Support
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SUMMARY:Coloring and Chatting: A Wintery Theme
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.\nWhat to bring? \n\nA cup of hot chocolate or another favorite wintery beverage.\nA coloring page or book (especially those with a winter theme – snowflakes\, holiday symbols\, winter sports\, festive sparkles\, whatever winter means to you)\nPens\, pencils\, markers to color with\nYOURSELF – however you are feeling\, whatever state you are in!\n\nAs we color\, we talk about whatever moves us – and share the results of our beautiful coloring at the end of the session.\n[Coloring AND chatting are optional!!]\nEvent guide:  michael munson\n  \nZoom link\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/92070520782\nUse computer audio or dial in:\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 920 7052 0782\n  \nASL\, Captions\, Recordings\, and Trans/Queer-led. \nSupport group events will have ASL upon request.  Please let us know if you need ASL a week prior to the event you plan to attend. Reach out with any other access needs.  (AskFORGE@forge-forward.org)\nSupport focused groups are trans and queer led.\n  \nThank you to our funders: \nThis project is funded by the support of the 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.\nAdditional funding provided by Grant Number 2018-UD-AX-0011 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women\, U.S. Department of Justice.  The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.\n 
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/coloring-and-chatting-12-2020/
CATEGORIES:Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201120T203000
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SUMMARY:MKE TDOR 2020
DESCRIPTION:MKE TDOR: Ground. Speak. Remember. Connect.\n\nBe part of 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 Friday\, November 20\, 2020 through a virtual gathering.\n\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:\n\nGrounding and Centering.\nSpeaking – Your voices.\nRemembering.\nConnecting.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/mke-tdor-2020/
CATEGORIES:Support,Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201029T193000
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SUMMARY:Game Day! (10/29/2020)
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nCome kick back and enjoy some playful connecting with other trans+ community members.  We’ll play several different online games which will appeal to just about everyone!  No gaming experience needed.  Come as you are and have some fun relaxing with others.\n  \nZoom link\nZoom link\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/96821176118\nUse computer audio or dial in:\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\nMeeting ID: 968 2117 6118\n  \nFacilitators: FORGE Staff\n\nASL\, Captions\, Recordings\, and Trans/Queer-led.\nCONNECT events will have an ASL interpreter upon request.  AI-generated captions will be available. Please reach out with any access needs.\nSupport focused groups are trans and queer led.\n  \nABOUT events\nFORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic have created a series of events for trans+/non-binary community members\, loved ones\, and supporters\, to come together for support\, connection\, learning\, and empowerment.  Participants will have the opportunity to find community\, feel less isolated\, and learn new skills and information.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, many topics focus on medical and mental health issues\, coping strategies\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where/how to access support\, creative expression\, and some time to have some fun.\nSit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, many will be recorded!  (Recordings available at: https://www.youtube.com/c/FORGEForwardTrans)\n  \nThank you to our funders: \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.\nAdditional funding provided by Grant Number 2018-UD-AX-0011 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women\, U.S. Department of Justice.  The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.\n 
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/game-day-10-29-2020/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201027T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053300
CREATED:20201005T194234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T194234Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Rights Q&A (10/27/2020)
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nGot questions about your legal rights? Join us for Q&A about general legal information for trans\, non-binary and gender non-conforming residents of Wisconsin. We’ll discuss topics like name/gender marker changes\, health care\, employment and housing\, civil rights and more. Bring your questions!\n  \nZoom link\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/99426809425\nUse computer audio or dial in:\n+1 929 205 6099  or +1 301 715 8592  or +1 312 626 6799\nWebinar ID: 994 2680 9425\n  \nPresenter: Shelley Gregory (they/them or any pronouns).\nBio:  Shelley 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  \nASL\, Captions\, Recordings\, and Trans/Queer-led. \nEvents will have an ASL interpreter and CART closed captioning.  Please reach out with any access needs.\nThis event will be recorded and archived.\nSupport focused groups are trans and queer led.\n  \nABOUT events\nFORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic have created a series of events for trans+/non-binary community members\, loved ones\, and supporters\, to come together for support\, connection\, learning\, and empowerment.  Participants will have the opportunity to find community\, feel less isolated\, and learn new skills and information.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, many topics focus on medical and mental health issues\, coping strategies\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where/how to access support\, creative expression\, and some time to have some fun.\nSit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, many will be recorded!  (Recordings available at: https://www.youtube.com/c/FORGEForwardTrans)\n  \nThank you to our funders: \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.\nAdditional funding provided by Grant Number 2018-UD-AX-0011 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women\, U.S. Department of Justice.  The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/legal-rights-qa-10-27-2020/
CATEGORIES:Ask,PACTNOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201022T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053300
CREATED:20201005T193718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T193718Z
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SUMMARY:Soothing the soul through words\, images\, and action (10/22/2020)
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nJoin FORGE for this dynamic\, interactive\, experiential\, and reflective space that encourages attendees to transform feelings about personal or global loss\, trauma\, or life-hardships into empowered hope.  Attendees – in a structured\, safe\, creative setting – will use writing (and maybe a little art and movement too) to address topics that impact us all. Participants will leave with a renewed sense of hope\, community\, and connection with themselves and with others. All materials provided\, but feel free to bring your favorite notebooks and writing tools. No writing experience necessary.\n  \nZoom link\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/92125798398\nUse computer audio or dial in:\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 921 2579 8398\n  \nPresenters: michael munson\nmichael is as an agender\, trans-masculine\, boot-loving\, LatinX/multi-racial\, femme.  He embraces many overlapping identities\, including being an altruist iconoclast; a passionate worker bee; proud parent of a millennial & a strong\, tender partner. He co-founded FORGE in 1994 and has an educational background in psychology with an emphasis on trauma-informed care. He is FORGE’s Executive Director and primary trainer.\n  \nASL\, Captions\, Recordings\, and Trans/Queer-led.\nCONNECT events will have an ASL interpreter upon request.  AI-generated captions will be available. Please reach out with any access needs.\nSupport focused groups are trans and queer led.\n  \nABOUT events\nFORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic have created a series of events for trans+/non-binary community members\, loved ones\, and supporters\, to come together for support\, connection\, learning\, and empowerment.  Participants will have the opportunity to find community\, feel less isolated\, and learn new skills and information.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, many topics focus on medical and mental health issues\, coping strategies\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where/how to access support\, creative expression\, and some time to have some fun.\nSit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, many will be recorded!  (Recordings available at: https://www.youtube.com/c/FORGEForwardTrans)\n  \nThank you to our funders: \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.\nAdditional funding provided by Grant Number 2018-UD-AX-0011 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women\, U.S. Department of Justice.  The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.\n 
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/soothing-the-soul-through-words-10-22-2020/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201020T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053300
CREATED:20201005T195355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T235013Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Meaningful Relationships (10/20/2020)
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThere are all kinds of relationships.  All of them need care\, nurturing\, and some work to blossom.  This session will focus on creating and maintaining meaningful relationships – of all kinds.  We’ll focus on learning how to improve active listening skills\, communicating clearly\, getting what you need\, and action steps that will strengthen your budding and long-term relationships and friendships. \n \nPresenters: Joanna Woodbury & Carolyn Wesolowski\nJoanna Woodbury\nJoanna Woodbury is an experienced Certified Social Worker and has worked in HIV care since 2007. Joanna joined Froedtert and the Medical College in 2010 and 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 also provides social services for Froedtert and the Medical College’s PrEP and Inclusion clinics. Joanna is a leader in HIV care and prevention social work and is responsible for the development and expansion of social services both at Froedtert and the Medical College and F&MCW’s community partners. Joanna holds Professional Certificates in Motivational Interviewing and Servant Leadership and has been recognized as a State of Wisconsin leader in HIV care. 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. \nASL\, Captions\, Recordings\, and Trans/Queer-led. \nEvents will have an ASL interpreter and CART closed captioning.  Please reach out with any access needs.\nThis event will be recorded and archived.\nSupport focused groups are trans and queer led. \nABOUT events\nFORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic have created a series of events for trans+/non-binary community members\, loved ones\, and supporters\, to come together for support\, connection\, learning\, and empowerment.  Participants will have the opportunity to find community\, feel less isolated\, and learn new skills and information.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, many topics focus on medical and mental health issues\, coping strategies\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where/how to access support\, creative expression\, and some time to have some fun.\nSit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, many will be recorded!  (Recordings available at: https://www.youtube.com/c/FORGEForwardTrans) \nThank you to our funders: \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.\nAdditional funding provided by Grant Number 2018-UD-AX-0011 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women\, U.S. Department of Justice.  The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/creating-meaningful-relationships-10-20-2020/
CATEGORIES:Ask,PACTNOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201015T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053300
CREATED:20201005T195205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T195205Z
UID:8917-1602784800-1602790200@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Coloring and Chatting – Spirit Day (10/15/2020)
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nSometimes we just need a bit of time to chill\, connect with others\, chat\, and color!  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[October 15\, 2020 is also Spirit Day – so we can share our Go Purple Spirit to support LGBTQ youth in a united stand against bullying.]\n  \nZoom link\nZoom link\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/91715755445\nUse computer audio or dial in:\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\nMeeting ID: 917 1575 5445\n  \nPresenters: michael munson\nmichael is as an agender\, trans-masculine\, boot-loving\, LatinX/multi-racial\, femme.  He embraces many overlapping identities\, including being an altruist iconoclast; a passionate worker bee; proud parent of a millennial & a strong\, tender partner. He co-founded FORGE in 1994 and has an educational background in psychology with an emphasis on trauma-informed care. He is FORGE’s Executive Director and primary trainer.\n  \nASL\, Captions\, Recordings\, and Trans/Queer-led.\nCONNECT events will have an ASL interpreter upon request.  AI-generated captions will be available. Please reach out with any access needs.\nSupport focused groups are trans and queer led.\n  \nABOUT events\nFORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic have created a series of events for trans+/non-binary community members\, loved ones\, and supporters\, to come together for support\, connection\, learning\, and empowerment.  Participants will have the opportunity to find community\, feel less isolated\, and learn new skills and information.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, many topics focus on medical and mental health issues\, coping strategies\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where/how to access support\, creative expression\, and some time to have some fun.\nSit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, many will be recorded!  (Recordings available at: https://www.youtube.com/c/FORGEForwardTrans)\n  \nThank you to our funders: \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.\nAdditional funding provided by Grant Number 2018-UD-AX-0011 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women\, U.S. Department of Justice.  The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.\n 
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/coloring-and-chatting-spirit-day-10-15-2020/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201013T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053300
CREATED:20201005T193538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T235619Z
UID:8912-1602612000-1602617400@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Coming Out Panel and discussion (10/13/2020)
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nComing out can be fun\, scary\, exciting\, nuanced\, playful\, avoided\, or necessary.  (For some\, the choice is not to disclose\, too!)  This panel discussion will highlight many trans+ community member’s stories of coming out. Join in to support\, listen\, and maybe even gain a technique or two if you are considering disclosing your gender identity to someone in your life.\n[Coming out day was October 11\, 2020 – so this might be a recap for some!] \n \nFacilitator: michael munson\nmichael is as an agender\, trans-masculine\, boot-loving\, LatinX/multi-racial\, femme.  He embraces many overlapping identities\, including being an altruist iconoclast; a passionate worker bee; proud parent of a millennial & a strong\, tender partner. He co-founded FORGE in 1994 and has an educational background in psychology with an emphasis on trauma-informed care. He is FORGE’s Executive Director and primary trainer. \nASL\, Captions\, Recordings\, and Trans/Queer-led. \nEvents will have an ASL interpreter and CART closed captioning.  Please reach out with any access needs.\nThis event will be recorded and archived.\nSupport focused groups are trans and queer led. \nABOUT events\nFORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic have created a series of events for trans+/non-binary community members\, loved ones\, and supporters\, to come together for support\, connection\, learning\, and empowerment.  Participants will have the opportunity to find community\, feel less isolated\, and learn new skills and information.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, many topics focus on medical and mental health issues\, coping strategies\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where/how to access support\, creative expression\, and some time to have some fun.\nSit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, many will be recorded!  (Recordings available at: https://www.youtube.com/c/FORGEForwardTrans) \nThank you to our funders: \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.\nAdditional funding provided by Grant Number 2018-UD-AX-0011 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women\, U.S. Department of Justice.  The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/coming-out-panel-10-13-2020/
CATEGORIES:Ask,Connect,PACTNOW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201008T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053300
CREATED:20201005T193155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T235754Z
UID:8911-1602180000-1602185400@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Plan Your Vote (10-08-2020)
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nAre you ready to vote? Join us to talk about voting issues in Wisconsin for trans\, non-binary\, and gender non-conforming voters\, including making your plan to vote\, helping other community members vote\, and ensuring that your vote actually counts!\n \n \n \n \n \nPresenter: Shelley Gregory (they/them or any pronouns).\nBio:  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. \nASL\, Captions\, Recordings\, and Trans/Queer-led. \nEvents will have an ASL interpreter and CART closed captioning.  Please reach out with any access needs.\nThis event will be recorded and archived.\nSupport focused groups are trans and queer led. \nABOUT events\nFORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic have created a series of events for trans+/non-binary community members\, loved ones\, and supporters\, to come together for support\, connection\, learning\, and empowerment.  Participants will have the opportunity to find community\, feel less isolated\, and learn new skills and information.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, many topics focus on medical and mental health issues\, coping strategies\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where/how to access support\, creative expression\, and some time to have some fun.\nSit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, many will be recorded!  (Recordings available at: https://www.youtube.com/c/FORGEForwardTrans) \nThank you to our funders: \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.\nAdditional funding provided by Grant Number 2018-UD-AX-0011 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women\, U.S. Department of Justice.  The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/plan-your-vote-10-08-2020/
CATEGORIES:Ask,PACTNOW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200929T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053300
CREATED:20200904T173130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T235841Z
UID:8868-1601402400-1601406000@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Sex\, Sex work\, and COVID-19 (9-29-2020)
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nSex\, hooking up\, and sex work can be more complicated in the age of COVID-19.  Many trans folks yearn for intimate contact with existing partners\, new sexual hook ups\, as well as connections of sex for survival.  This session will provide practical tips for increasing safety AND empowering people to get their sexual and sex work needs met. \n \nPresenter: Andrew Petroll\, MD\, MS\nDr. 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. \nASL\, Captions\, Recordings\, and Trans/Queer-led. \nEvents will have an ASL interpreter and CART closed captioning.  Please reach out with any access needs.\nThis event will be recorded and archived.\nSupport focused groups are trans and queer led. \nABOUT events\nFORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic have created a series of events for trans+/non-binary community members\, loved ones\, and supporters\, to come together for support\, connection\, learning\, and empowerment.  Participants will have the opportunity to find community\, feel less isolated\, and learn new skills and information.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, many topics focus on medical and mental health issues\, coping strategies\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where/how to access support\, creative expression\, and some time to have some fun.\nSit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, many will be recorded!  (Recordings available at: https://www.youtube.com/c/FORGEForwardTrans) \nThank you to our funders: \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/sex-sex-work-and-covid-19-9-29-2020/
CATEGORIES:Ask,PACTNOW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200926T133000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053300
CREATED:20200904T172632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T235915Z
UID:8867-1601121600-1601127000@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Transitioning in the Early Days (9-26-2020)
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nHarry Benjamin. Truman Capote. Elliot Blackstone. Donald Laub. Sandy Stone. You may have heard of one or two of them; Lynn Genevieve Alcorn (“Gen”)\, now 72\, met them all. Come hear about the colorful life of one of the pioneering clients of the Stanford Gender Clinic. Bring your questions about “life back then.” \n \nASL\, Captions\, Recordings\, and Trans/Queer-led. \nEvents will have an ASL interpreter and CART closed captioning.  Please reach out with any access needs.\nThis event will be recorded and archived.\nSupport focused groups are trans and queer led. \nABOUT events\nFORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic have created a series of events for trans+/non-binary community members\, loved ones\, and supporters\, to come together for support\, connection\, learning\, and empowerment.  Participants will have the opportunity to find community\, feel less isolated\, and learn new skills and information.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, many topics focus on medical and mental health issues\, coping strategies\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where/how to access support\, creative expression\, and some time to have some fun.\nSit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, many will be recorded!  (Recordings available at: https://www.youtube.com/c/FORGEForwardTrans) \nThank you to our funders: \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.\nAdditional funding provided by Grant Number 2018-UD-AX-0011 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women\, U.S. Department of Justice.  The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/transitioning-in-the-early-days-9-26-2020/
CATEGORIES:Ask,PACTNOW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200924T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053300
CREATED:20200904T170655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T000027Z
UID:8866-1600970400-1600975800@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Big Read: Redefining Realness (9-24-2020)
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nJanet Mock’s amazing book\, Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood\, Identity\, Love & So Much More will be the focus of this Big Read discussion.  FORGE will send you a free Kindle or paperback copy of this book so you can read it ahead of time.\nRequest your copy by completing this form: \n \n \n \nFacilitators: Matthew Lewis and Naomi-Antrelle Jones\nMatthew Lewis\nMatthew Lewis is 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. \nNaomi-Antrelle Jones\nNaomi is a Public Health Social Worker and Trans Health Advocate\, currently working as a Program Coordinator at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in their Infectious Disease Department. Naomi is a strong supporter of Milwaukee‘s LGBTQA community. Jones is newly added to the Board of Directors for Walkers Point Youth & Family Center. She is also the first Trans Women of Color to be selected for the Wisconsin Health Leaders Fellowship with The University of Wisconsin- Madison.\n“I don’t just want a seat at the table\, I and my sisters need purposeful seats at the table.” \nASL\, Captions\, and Trans/Queer-led. \nEvents will have an ASL interpreter and AI-generated closed captioning.  Please reach out with any access needs.\nSupport focused groups are trans and queer led. \nABOUT events\nFORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic have created a series of events for trans+/non-binary community members\, loved ones\, and supporters\, to come together for support\, connection\, learning\, and empowerment.  Participants will have the opportunity to find community\, feel less isolated\, and learn new skills and information.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, many topics focus on medical and mental health issues\, coping strategies\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where/how to access support\, creative expression\, and some time to have some fun.\nSit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, many will be recorded!  (Recordings available at: https://www.youtube.com/c/FORGEForwardTrans) \nThank you to our funders: \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.\nAdditional funding provided by Grant Number 2018-UD-AX-0011 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women\, U.S. Department of Justice.  The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/big-read-redefining-realness-9-24-2020/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200922T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053300
CREATED:20200803T233809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T000107Z
UID:8798-1600797600-1600801200@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Non-binary?  How can I use hormones to affirm my identity? (09-22-2020)
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nIn the last of this 3-part series\, Annie Lakatos\, NP\, will share her clinical experience in extensively working with non-binary\, AFAB\, AMAB\, genderqueer\, gender expansive\, and agender individuals in using hormones to affirm and align their gender identity and expression.  While many non-binary+ individuals may not want to pursue hormones\, some do.  This session will explore the nuances of understanding what hormones might do to support a non-binary person’s identity\, discuss decision-making and getting started\, as well as look at effects\, risks and health maintenance of using hormones.  Bring your questions. Everyone is welcome! \n \nPresenter: Annie Lakatos\, NP\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. \nASL\, Captions\, and Trans/Queer-led \nEvents will have an ASL interpreter and AI-generated closed captioning.  Please reach out with any access needs. Support focused groups are trans and queer led. \nABOUT events\nFORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic have created a series of events for trans+/non-binary community members\, loved ones\, and supporters\, to come together for support\, connection\, learning\, and empowerment.  Participants will have the opportunity to find community\, feel less isolated\, and learn new skills and information.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, many topics focus on medical and mental health issues\, coping strategies\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where/how to access support\, creative expression\, and some time to have some fun.\nSit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, many will be recorded!  (Recordings available at: https://www.youtube.com/c/FORGEForwardTrans) \nThank you to our funders: \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/hormones-nonbinary-09-22-2020/
CATEGORIES:Ask,PACTNOW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053300
CREATED:20200802T235053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T000142Z
UID:8794-1600192800-1600196400@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Got the blues? Strategies for changing your color (09-15-2020)
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nEveryone feels the blues on occasion.  For some\, the blues linger and may blossom into deeper depression and/or anxiety.  For some\, the blues are situational and short-lived. For others\, the blues may ebb and flow with political\, personal\, or social tides.  Join this session in exploring the different shades of blues and some strategies for changing your mood to a new color. \n \nPresenter: Joanna Woodbury and Carolyn Wesolowski\nJoanna Woodbury\nJoanna Woodbury is an experienced Certified Social Worker and has worked in HIV care since 2007. Joanna joined Froedtert and the Medical College in 2010 and 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 also provides social services for Froedtert and the Medical College’s PrEP and Inclusion clinics. Joanna is a leader in HIV care and prevention social work and is responsible for the development and expansion of social services both at Froedtert and the Medical College and F&MCW’s community partners. Joanna holds Professional Certificates in Motivational Interviewing and Servant Leadership and has been recognized as a State of Wisconsin leader in HIV care. 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. \nASL\, Captions\, and Trans/Queer-led \nEvents will have an ASL interpreter and AI-generated closed captioning.  Please reach out with any access needs. Support focused groups are trans and queer led. \nABOUT events\nFORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic have created a series of events for trans+/non-binary community members\, loved ones\, and supporters\, to come together for support\, connection\, learning\, and empowerment.  Participants will have the opportunity to find community\, feel less isolated\, and learn new skills and information.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, many topics focus on medical and mental health issues\, coping strategies\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where/how to access support\, creative expression\, and some time to have some fun.\nSit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, many will be recorded!  (Recordings available at: https://www.youtube.com/c/FORGEForwardTrans) \nThank you to our funders: \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/got-the-blues-09-15-2020/
CATEGORIES:Ask,PACTNOW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200910T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053300
CREATED:20200802T161943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200802T161943Z
UID:8791-1599760800-1599766200@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Writing it Out (09-10-2020)
DESCRIPTION:Description:\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 budding fall.)  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/98855097818\nUse computer audio or dial in:\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\nMeeting ID: 988 5509 7818\n  \nPresenter: Matthew Lewis\nMatthew Lewis is 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  \nASL\, Captions\, and Trans/Queer-led \nEvents will have an ASL interpreter and AI-generated closed captioning.  Please reach out with any access needs. Support focused groups are trans and queer led.\n  \nABOUT events\nFORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic have created a series of events for trans+/non-binary community members\, loved ones\, and supporters\, to come together for support\, connection\, learning\, and empowerment.  Participants will have the opportunity to find community\, feel less isolated\, and learn new skills and information.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, many topics focus on medical and mental health issues\, coping strategies\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where/how to access support\, creative expression\, and some time to have some fun.\nSit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, many will be recorded!  (Recordings available at: https://www.youtube.com/c/FORGEForwardTrans)\n  \nThank you to our funders: \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/writing-it-out-09-10-2020/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200908T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053300
CREATED:20200825T130107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200825T130107Z
UID:8859-1599588000-1599593400@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Coloring and chatting (9/8/2020)
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nSometimes we just need a bit of time to chill\, connect with others\, chat\, and color!  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/99577331724\nUse computer audio or dial in:\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\nMeeting ID: 995 7733 1724\n  \nFacilitator: 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  \nASL\, Captions\, and Trans/Queer-led. \nEvents will have an ASL interpreter and AI-generated closed captioning.  Please reach out with any access needs.\nSupport focused groups are trans and queer led.\n  \nABOUT events\nFORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic have created a series of events for trans+/non-binary community members\, loved ones\, and supporters\, to come together for support\, connection\, learning\, and empowerment.  Participants will have the opportunity to find community\, feel less isolated\, and learn new skills and information.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, many topics focus on medical and mental health issues\, coping strategies\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where/how to access support\, creative expression\, and some time to have some fun.\nSit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, many will be recorded!  (Recordings available at: https://www.youtube.com/c/FORGEForwardTrans)\n  \nThank you to our funders: \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.\nAdditional funding provided by Grant Number 2018-UD-AX-0011 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women\, U.S. Department of Justice.  The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.\n \n 
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/coloring-and-chatting-9-8-2020/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200903T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053300
CREATED:20200825T125930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200825T125930Z
UID:8858-1599156000-1599161400@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Fabulous Cooking (9/3/2020)
DESCRIPTION:Description:\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/91396587103\nUse computer audio or dial in:\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 913 9658 7103\n  \nPresenter: Denise and Aidan Cawley\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.\n  \nASL\, Captions\, and Trans/Queer-led. \nEvents will have an ASL interpreter and AI-generated closed captioning.  Please reach out with any access needs.\nSupport focused groups are trans and queer led.\n  \nABOUT events\nFORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic have created a series of events for trans+/non-binary community members\, loved ones\, and supporters\, to come together for support\, connection\, learning\, and empowerment.  Participants will have the opportunity to find community\, feel less isolated\, and learn new skills and information.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, many topics focus on medical and mental health issues\, coping strategies\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where/how to access support\, creative expression\, and some time to have some fun.\nSit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, many will be recorded!  (Recordings available at: https://www.youtube.com/c/FORGEForwardTrans)\n  \nThank you to our funders: \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.\nAdditional funding provided by Grant Number 2018-UD-AX-0011 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women\, U.S. Department of Justice.  The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/fabulous-cooking-9-3-2020/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200901T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200901T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053300
CREATED:20200825T125746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T000225Z
UID:8857-1598983200-1598988600@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Will my insurance cover that?
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nInsurance policies can be complicated! One of the most common questions trans+/non-binary people ask FORGE and the Inclusion Clinic is whether their insurance policy will cover specific types of medical and mental health care.  This session will discuss how to find out what is covered under your insurance plan; how to work with your provider to properly code your visits so your care is covered; and how to advocate for yourselves and others when challenges arise. This session will include discussion about differences between Medicaid\, Medicare\, and private or other forms of insurance. \n \nPresenters: Joanna Woodbury and Shelley Gregory\nJoanna Woodbury\nJoanna Woodbury is an experienced Certified Social Worker and has worked in HIV care since 2007. Joanna joined Froedtert and the Medical College in 2010 and 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 also provides social services for Froedtert and the Medical College’s PrEP and Inclusion clinics. Joanna is a leader in HIV care and prevention social work and is responsible for the development and expansion of social services both at Froedtert and the Medical College and F&MCW’s community partners. Joanna holds Professional Certificates in Motivational Interviewing and Servant Leadership and has been recognized as a State of Wisconsin leader in HIV care. Joanna has a strong passion for leadership\, medical social work\, HIV care and prevention\, and LGBTQ affirming healthcare. \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. \nASL\, Captions\, and Trans/Queer-led. \nEvents will have an ASL interpreter and CART captioning.  Please reach out with any access needs.\nSupport focused groups are trans and queer led. \nABOUT events\nFORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic have created a series of events for trans+/non-binary community members\, loved ones\, and supporters\, to come together for support\, connection\, learning\, and empowerment.  Participants will have the opportunity to find community\, feel less isolated\, and learn new skills and information.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, many topics focus on medical and mental health issues\, coping strategies\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where/how to access support\, creative expression\, and some time to have some fun.\nSit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, many will be recorded!  (Recordings available at: https://www.youtube.com/c/FORGEForwardTrans) \nThank you to our funders: \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.\nAdditional funding provided by Grant Number 2018-UD-AX-0011 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women\, U.S. Department of Justice.  The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/will-my-insurance-cover-that/
CATEGORIES:Ask,PACTNOW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200827T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053300
CREATED:20200825T114858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T000301Z
UID:8856-1598551200-1598556600@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Black and Brown Trans Joy (08-27-2020)
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nNow more than ever\, it is important carve out space and time for Black and Brown Trans Joy. Join us for an evening of conversation between Matthew Lewis and community advocate Naomi-Antrelle Jones\, where we’ll discuss what finding light and love looks life for her during this time. \n \nPresenters: Matthew Lewis and Naomi-Antrelle Jones\nMatthew Lewis\nMatthew Lewis is 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. \nNaomi-Antrelle Jones\nNaomi is a Public Health Social Worker and Trans Health Advocate\, currently working as a Program Coordinator at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in their Infectious Disease Department. Naomi is a strong supporter of Milwaukee‘s LGBTQA community. Jones is newly added to the Board of Directors for Walkers Point Youth & Family Center. She is also the first Trans Women of Color to be selected for the Wisconsin Health Leaders Fellowship with The University of Wisconsin- Madison.\n“I don’t just want a seat at the table\, I and my sisters need purposeful seats at the table.” \nASL\, Captions\, and Trans/Queer-led. \nEvents will have an ASL interpreter and AI-generated closed captioning.  Please reach out with any access needs.\nSupport focused groups are trans and queer led. \nABOUT events\nFORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic have created a series of events for trans+/non-binary community members\, loved ones\, and supporters\, to come together for support\, connection\, learning\, and empowerment.  Participants will have the opportunity to find community\, feel less isolated\, and learn new skills and information.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, many topics focus on medical and mental health issues\, coping strategies\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where/how to access support\, creative expression\, and some time to have some fun.\nSit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, many will be recorded!  (Recordings available at: https://www.youtube.com/c/FORGEForwardTrans) \nThank you to our funders: \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.\nAdditional funding provided by Grant Number 2018-UD-AX-0011 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women\, U.S. Department of Justice.  The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/black-and-brown-trans-joy/
CATEGORIES:Ask,Connect,PACTNOW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200825T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053300
CREATED:20200802T161830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T000410Z
UID:8790-1598378400-1598382000@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Everything you wanted to know about hormones: Trans masculine (08-25-2020)
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nIn part 2 of this 3-part series\, Annie Lakatos\, NP\, will share her clinical experience in extensively working with trans men\, trans-masculine\, AFMAB individuals on their exploration and journey of using hormones (particularly testosterone) to feel more comfortable in their skin.  This session will cover how to get started\, what to expect\, effects and risks\, and health maintenance.  Bring your questions. Everyone is welcome! \n \nPresenter: Annie Lakatos\, NP\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. \nASL\, Captions\, and Trans/Queer-led \nEvents will have an ASL interpreter and AI-generated closed captioning.  Please reach out with any access needs. Support focused groups are trans and queer led. \nABOUT events\nFORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic have created a series of events for trans+/non-binary community members\, loved ones\, and supporters\, to come together for support\, connection\, learning\, and empowerment.  Participants will have the opportunity to find community\, feel less isolated\, and learn new skills and information.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, many topics focus on medical and mental health issues\, coping strategies\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where/how to access support\, creative expression\, and some time to have some fun.\nSit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, many will be recorded!  (Recordings available at: https://www.youtube.com/c/FORGEForwardTrans) \nThank you to our funders: \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/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-hormones-trans-masculine/
CATEGORIES:Ask,PACTNOW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200820T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053300
CREATED:20200817T193441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T193441Z
UID:8844-1597946400-1597951800@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Writing it Out!  (8-20-2020)
DESCRIPTION:Description:\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 budding fall.)  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/95053289893\nUse computer audio or dial in:\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 950 5328 9893\n  \nFacilitator: Matthew Lewis\nMatthew Lewis is 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  \nASL\, Captions\, and Trans/Queer-led:\nEvents will have an ASL interpreter and captioning.  Please reach out with any access needs.\nSupport focused groups are trans and queer led.\n  \nABOUT events\nFORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic have created a series of events for trans+/non-binary community members\, loved ones\, and supporters\, to come together for support\, connection\, learning\, and empowerment.  Participants will have the opportunity to find community\, feel less isolated\, and learn new skills and information.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, many topics focus on medical and mental health issues\, coping strategies\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where/how to access support\, creative expression\, and some time to have some fun.\nSit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, many will be recorded!  (Recordings available at: https://www.youtube.com/c/FORGEForwardTrans)\n  \nThank you to our funders: \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.\nAdditional funding provided by Grant Number 2018-UD-AX-0011 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women\, U.S. Department of Justice.  The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.\n 
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/writing-it-out-8-20-2020/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200818T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053300
CREATED:20200802T234640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T000446Z
UID:8792-1597773600-1597777200@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:PrEP\, Sex\, Hooking up! (08-18-2020)
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nSex is a vitally important part of life for many of us. The COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t stop the interest in connecting with people sexually.  Dr. Petroll will share trans-specific information about PrEP (how it might differ in its effectiveness and use for trans folks)\, as well as how we can practice COVID-19 SAFER sex\, including sex with regular partners and hook ups.\n[Note: Event date changed from Aug 11 to Aug 18\, 2020] \n \nPresenter: Andrew Petroll\, MD\, MS\nDr. 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. \nDownload handouts:\nPrEP: A Guide for for Trans Folks infographic\nMaking Sex Safer During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A guide for trans folks \nASL\, Captions\, and Trans/Queer-led \nEvents will have an ASL interpreter and AI-generated closed captioning.  Please reach out with any access needs. Support focused groups are trans and queer led. \nABOUT events\nFORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic have created a series of events for trans+/non-binary community members\, loved ones\, and supporters\, to come together for support\, connection\, learning\, and empowerment.  Participants will have the opportunity to find community\, feel less isolated\, and learn new skills and information.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, many topics focus on medical and mental health issues\, coping strategies\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where/how to access support\, creative expression\, and some time to have some fun.\nSit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, many will be recorded!  (Recordings available at: https://www.youtube.com/c/FORGEForwardTrans) \nThank you to our funders: \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/prep-sex-hooking-up/
CATEGORIES:Ask,PACTNOW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200813T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053300
CREATED:20200810T185753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T000520Z
UID:8830-1597341600-1597347000@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Trans+ Advocacy and Activism
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nIn a recent FORGE survey\, 97% of respondents said they were interested in working to increase trans rights. In this Ask The Experts\, FORGE staffers Shelley Gregory and Loree Cook-Daniels\, both long-time T/LGBQ activists\, will address how you can join those who are working on pro-trans policy changes locally\, statewide\, and nationally. Come with your questions about how and where you can fit in. \n \nHandout of resources:  Download here\n  \nPresenters: Loree Cook-Daniels & Shelley Gregory\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.\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. \nASL\, Captions\, and Trans/Queer-led:\nEvents will have an ASL interpreter and CART captioning.  Please reach out with any access needs.\nSupport focused groups are trans and queer led. \nABOUT events:\nFORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic have created a series of events for trans+/non-binary community members\, loved ones\, and supporters\, to come together for support\, connection\, learning\, and empowerment.  Participants will have the opportunity to find community\, feel less isolated\, and learn new skills and information.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, many topics focus on medical and mental health issues\, coping strategies\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where/how to access support\, creative expression\, and some time to have some fun.\nSit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, many will be recorded!  (Recordings available at: https://www.youtube.com/c/FORGEForwardTrans) \nThank you to our funders: \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.\nAdditional funding provided by Grant Number 2018-UD-AX-0011 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women\, U.S. Department of Justice.  The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/trans-advocacy-and-activism-08-13-2020/
CATEGORIES:Ask,PACTNOW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200811T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053300
CREATED:20200810T185343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200810T185343Z
UID:8828-1597168800-1597174200@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Show and Share: Apps\, Games\, Electronic Tools\, Oh MY!
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nEvery day\, most of us use our phones or computers or other tools that make our lives more fun or more efficient.  Join in and share your favorite app\, game\, or electronic tool (which could be software\, a device\, anything else). Think about the things that bring you joy\, make your life easier\, support your productivity\, or help connect you with others. You can sit back and listen\, share\, or do some of both! \nZoom link\nTopic: Show and Share: Apps\, Games\, Electronic Tools\, Oh MY!\nTime: Aug 11\, 2020 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\nhttps://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/92996125356\nDial by your location\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 929 9612 5356\n  \nFacilitators:\nmichael 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.\nCaleb 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  \nASL\, Captions\, and Trans/Queer-led:\nEvents will have an ASL interpreter and CART captioning.  Please reach out with any access needs.\nSupport focused groups are trans and queer led.\n  \nABOUT events:\nFORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic have created a series of events for trans+/non-binary community members\, loved ones\, and supporters\, to come together for support\, connection\, learning\, and empowerment.  Participants will have the opportunity to find community\, feel less isolated\, and learn new skills and information.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, many topics focus on medical and mental health issues\, coping strategies\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where/how to access support\, creative expression\, and some time to have some fun.\nSit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, many will be recorded!  (Recordings available at: https://www.youtube.com/c/FORGEForwardTrans)\n  \nThank you to our funders: \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.\nAdditional funding provided by Grant Number 2018-UD-AX-0011 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women\, U.S. Department of Justice.  The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/show-and-share-apps-games-08-11-2020/
CATEGORIES:Connect,PACTNOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200806T193000
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Milwaukee’s Equal Rights Commission  (08-06-2020)
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nJoin FORGE in conversation with Vice Chair Tony Snell Rodriguez and Commissioner Nathan Guequierre of Milwaukee’s Equal Rights Commission. We’ll discuss the Commission’s ongoing work supporting trans and non-binary residents\, including the City’s current initiative to bring inclusive restrooms to Milwaukee. Come hear about the Commission\, its recent achievements\, and its role in promoting equity and protecting civil rights for all residents of Milwaukee. \n \nASL\, Captions\, and Trans/Queer-led \nEvents will have an ASL interpreter and AI-generated closed captioning.  Please reach out with any access needs. Support focused groups are trans and queer led. \nABOUT events\nFORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic have created a series of events for trans+/non-binary community members\, loved ones\, and supporters\, to come together for support\, connection\, learning\, and empowerment.  Participants will have the opportunity to find community\, feel less isolated\, and learn new skills and information.\nInitiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, many topics focus on medical and mental health issues\, coping strategies\, access to public benefits\, links to resources\, where/how to access support\, creative expression\, and some time to have some fun.\nSit back. Or lean in.\nIf you miss the live events\, many will be recorded!  (Recordings available at: https://www.youtube.com/c/FORGEForwardTrans) \nThank you to our funders: \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/equal-rights-commission-08-06-2020/
CATEGORIES:Ask,PACTNOW
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