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.
Join us in Lake Geneva on Saturday, June 11 for what will be either a memorial for the passing of LGBT of Walworth County or a celebration of it's rebirth. We'll start off at 4pm with socializing, getting caught up, snacks, and drinks. We'll follow with pizza and more socializng. A meeting will follow that will detrmine our fate. With the loss (for one reason or another) of helpers, donors, supporters, and Board members. we have been opperating in name only these last two years. With the Director planning on stepping down (largely due to health reasons), we need a transfusion of new, exciting, responsible blood. We need new people to step up and take over and share new visions.
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).
We need volunteers who can help with promotion, fundraising, planning, finances, etc. It's almost as if we're starting over. Way too much responsibility has fallen upon the Director who, after starting the organization needs to step down.
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
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).
We need volunteers who can help with promotion, fundraising, planning, finances, etc. It's almost as if we're starting over. Way too much responsibility has fallen upon the Director who, after starting the organization needs to step down.
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
A Statewide Listing of LGBTQ Organizations is on GSAFE's Website
Three new links for college and about-to-be college students!
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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.
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A new link....CLICK HERE
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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.
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.
I Think I Might Be Trans:
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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)
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)
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Resource for parents and professionals working with children dealing with talking about gender.
Click Here
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.
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.
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.