Since 2002, the Felicia Melton-Smyth Gift Drive has worked to raise funds and donations for the clients of Vivent Health (formerly AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin) and their families who cannot afford to purchase gifts for their family. Local hero Felicia Melton-Smyth (honored by the Isthmus, Our Lives Magazine, Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin, and President Bill […]

The LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin will be hosting a HYBRID event for Transgender Day of Remembrance at the Center on November 20th from 5:45 pm to 8 pm. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5678779697 The purpose of this event is to commemorate and celebrate the lives of members of the trans community who have lost their lives due […]

Welcome back for our second collaboration with Marquette University's GSA! The theme for this round is very country: HORSESHOES AND HEELS, looks are highly encouraged! Marquette student? makes sure to bring your Marquette ID along with regular ID, and that will get you half off of the cover charge. 18+ Event with $10 Cover 21+ […]

FORGE has been conducting Listening Sessions with trans/nonbinary survivors, community members, service providers, and allied professionals to inform a comprehensive, culturally responsive Toolkit. In this reportback FORGE will share the process of coordinating over 25 Listening Sessions, some of the key findings and emerging themes. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and respond […]