Thank you to our newest Rainbow Sponsor, the Wisconsin/Michigan group Women for Women for their very generous donation.

​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.
Your dontations are what keeps us going, reaching out to the community

No meeting in December.
​We'll be recovering from our
Dec 8 Holiday Party
(you're all invited). 
 We'll meet again on January 11 in the Lake Geneva area.  More details coming.

Certified Rainbow Safe and Welcoming
See you August 17, 2019 For Pride Fair
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Thank you everyone for helping to make our Rocky Horror event a success:  those who participated, those who purchased raffle tickets (and congrats to the winners), our Rainbow Sponsor: Lake Geneva Theater, our raffle donors: Studio Winery & Starbucks, our ticket sellers: Avant Cycle & Cafe, The Infinity Center, and LSJ Music Company, and those who danced the Time Warp up on stage.  A good time was had by all as once more the squirt guns squirted and the toast and toilet paper flew. Let us know if you want to do it again next year.
Over the last year, the LGBTQ+ community as well as other marginalized individuals and groups have been the focus of attacks from the Federal Government from both the Executive and Legislative branches.  More recently, it's possible that the Judicial Branch will join the other two in taking away and/or denying rights to many people in this country.  Now more than ever, your voice is needed to send a message to Washington that all people need to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect.  It is your right and responsibility to vote on November 6th.  All of the complaining people do means nothing if they choose not to vote.  THIS IS OUR COUNTRY.  Help us all send a message, loud and strong:  equality for all.  VOTE....VOTE....VOTE....VOTE...VOTE...VOTE

Remembering Pride Fair 2018

Pride Fair 2018
was a huge success! 
Thank you to everyone:  volunteers, visitors, allies, sponsors, and vendors.  Your help and support made it all possible.  You helped send out the message that it's not about being gay, straight, or trans; or being male, female, or other; or being of one certain religion, ethnicity, or political party. It's about respect and love for each other. 
It's a celebration of diversity. 
   Thank you again.

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

Great News!  Aurora Health Care is working on improving LGBT inclusion.  This includes trans services.  More details will be posted as they become available.

To our friends, allies, supporters,
​and those who have yet to make up their mind:
We've just posted some great events for the fall and beyond.  Please consider supporting these great causes.

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

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.

To School GSA's and Diversity Groups
    
We are looking for representatives from your organizations to attend our meetings.  We need your input.

Are you planning an LGBT or diversity-related event?  Contact us about helping to sponsor it.

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.

Interesting films available on DVD from Netflix ---> Click Here

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.