Your dontations are what keeps us going, reaching out to the community
​Our mission is to serve the the lesbian, gay, bisexual, & transgender community and its allies through advocacy, support, outreach, resources, and education, promoting equality for all. 
​We do not discriminate or judge.
New You Tube for all LGBTQI+ students returning to school.

​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGHtoBJMcgU
Put on your thinking caps.  We need your input.  As we work toward our reboot, we'd like to hear from you with your thoughts about what you'd like to see us doing for the LGBTQ community in Walworth County.  How can we best serve you?  We'd like to hear from you.  Click on the button to the right to respond.
From the Director….
 
With the world slowly starting to wake up from a COVID nightmare, it’s time to rub the sleep from our eyes and return to a semblance of normalcy.  Over the last couple of years LGBT of Walworth County has said its sad good-byes to friends, family members, and allies.  Some were lost due to the pandemic.  Others have decided that it was time to find greener pastures (geographically).  For those we’ve lost, we mourn.  For those moving on, we wish them well.
 
If we are going to continue, LGBT of Walworth County is in need of a reboot.  We need new people (as well as LGBTWalCo veterans) to step up and help.  If we are going to get back to the activities we once sponsored we need people who are willing to help, to give their time for our cause (it’s your cause as well).  Whether its donating time and/or money, we need volunteers who can help in any number of ways:  we need new Board members.  We need people to help with marketing and advertising.  We need people to help plan events.  We need people to help run our events.
 
The future of LGBT of Walworth County is in your hands.  Please consider helping in some way.  If you’re interested you can email me at jodylynn@lgbtwalco.com.
 
Jody Rendall/Director
 
PS… People are asking about a Pride Fair this year.   Things are too “iffy” for a summer Pride Fair and we don’t have enough planning time (not to mention people to run it).  Maybe something in fall?  We’ll have to see.

A Statewide Listing of LGBTQ Organizations is on GSAFE's Website

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Questions about updating or changing your documentation?  Check out NCTE's Document Center.  CLICK HERE.

Three new links for college and about-to-be college students!

1. Resources and Advice for LGBT College Students:  A Guide for Instructors, Students, Friends, and Family Members

2.  Resources for Transgender College Students

3.  College Scholarships for LGBTQ+ Students
2020 saw the loss of two of our dear friends and supporters:
Troy Baker and Claire James.  If you've attended any of our past events, you would have most likely met them.  They will be missed.
  • Uncle Frank
  • Unpregnant
  • The Old Guard
  • The Half Of It
  • Ammonite



  • The Prom
  • Stage Mother
  • Broken Hearts Gallery
  • Boys in the Band
  • Love, Victor  (sequel to Love, Simon)
  • Happiest Season​
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A new link....CLICK HERE
Transgender in the Workplace: A Career & Resource Guide for Employees & Employers

A note about our phone number.  When the number is called, it automatically is forwarded to the Director's home phone and cell.  If there is no one around to answer it, the answer machine kicks in.  Don't be thrown by a message saying you've reached Jody and Beth.  Leave your message and we'll get back to you.  

FAQ on the Withdrawal of Federal Guidance on Transgender Students
With the Trump Administration lifting transgender guidelines to schools, the NCTE has a website that explains the current state of trans issues and Title IX.

Good article on CBS News to help people find their way through the jungle of transgender terms.

New trans link for information.  Many thanks to our friend who suggested it.  If you know of any good links, let us know.

I Think I Might Be Trans: 
8 Important Notes On Questioning and 50+ Resources to Get You Started (click below)

Keep up to date with trans rights and legislation at the National Center for Transgender Equality website.

A group of organizations have collaborated on preparing a guide for schools who have students who are transitioning.

Affordable Colleges Online.org have resources dealing with SUICIDE PRVEVENTION
CLICK HERE

     If you are in crisis or in need of immediate support please call:

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline   1-800-273-TALK (8255)

The Trevor Project  The nation’s only 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention lifeline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning young people ages 13 to 24.
1-866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386)

The GLBT National Help Center     
Hotline:1-888-THE-GLNH (888-843-4564)
Youth Talkline:1-800-246-PRIDE (800-246-7743)

Resource for parents and professionals working with children dealing with talking about gender.
Click Here

UW Childrens Hospital has a nice webpage that lists resources for both trans youth and their parents.

On Point Radio Program on LGBTQ Homeless Youths.  
Click on button to stream.
What We Provide
  • discussion and support groups
  • community-building events
  • links to LGBT information and resources
  • links to LGBT-Friendly services
  • speakers/presenters on LGBT-related issues
LGBT of Walworth County does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion (creed), gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all of our visitors, members, staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.  We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect and that equality should be had by all.


OUR LIST OF SERVICES AND BUSINESSES IS GROWING...CHECK OUT OUR COMMUNITY PAGES

A discussion of how schools can be LGBTQ-inclusive:  Click Here

Lambda Legal has a guide on transgender rights:  Click Here

Thank you for visiting us.  We are constantly adding to our list of media resources and links.  Please visit us again.  Contact us with questions or comments.

Looking for help and/or information?   Our resource page now has links to information on general LGBTQ issues, transgender issues, for school professionals, and for parents.

Please consider getting involved.  Any help or support you can give is crucial to our survival.  Visit our "get involved" page.

Our Facebook page, LGBT of Walworth County, is updated daily with links to some of the latest news articles from around the world.

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LGBT of Walworth County is grateful to the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Lakes in Elkhorn, Wisconsin for it's support  It's welcoming designation means that it openly welcomes and supports members of and issues related to the LGBT community. 


We want to hear from you.  How can we better meet your needs?  Please, contact us and let us know.  Click here to send email.