| Community Resources This pages contains links and information about other GLBT-centered resources the Fox Valley has to offer. Don’t see your organization listed, or want to have your group’s information updated? Please send an email to the webmaster. Local & State News can be found in these publications: Fair Wisconsin/Fair Wisconsin Education Fund
Fair Wisconsin, Inc., is a statewide organization dedicated to advancing and protecting the civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. direct all inquiries to the Madison office: 608-441-0143 or info@fairwisconsin.com. AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin
ARCW provides aggressive HIV prevention; training and education; access to comprehensive services for people affected by HIV disease; clinical research on HIV treatment and HIV advocacy through nine
statewide offices. Walk-in testing every Wednesday. All inquiries: 920-437-7400 / 800-675-9400 / Fax: 920-437-1040. Location: 445 S. Adams, Green Bay, 54301-4107 Angels of Hope MCC
Angels of Hope MCC is a congregation of the Universal
Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches, a worldwide Christian denomination of over 300 congregations and 20,000 members with a primary outreach to the LGBT community. UFMCC's message is of the acceptance of all people into the Christian community, without exclusion. The Green Bay congregation was begun in 1986. - Green Bay Chuch
3607 Libal Street, Green Bay
54301
920-983-7453
In addition to our Sunday service, we host a contemporary worship service the 3rd Saturday of each month at 5:00pm
- Appleton Church
meets at First Congregational United Church of Christ
724 E South River Drive, Appleton, 54915
920-991-0128
- Mailing address: PO Box
672, Green Bay, WI 54305-067
Email: aohchurch@netnet.net
Argonauts of Wisconsin
The Argonauts is a gay leather-levi social club based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. PO Box 22096, Green Bay, WI 54305-2096. email: info@argonautsll.org. Bear Club 4 Men
This two+ year old northeast Wisconsin "bear" men's group is far more active and larger han the Titletown Bears. Central Wisconsin Rainbow Alliance, Inc
The Central Wisconsin Rainbow Alliance Inc. is a GLBTQ organization open to ALL people. We meet monthly at various locations in Central Wisconsin for non-alcoholic social gatherings. PO Box 390, Stevens Point, WI 54481-0390. email: racwinc@hotmail.com. Diverse and Resilient
Diverse and Resilient, Inc. is a nonprofit organization devoted to the healthy development of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Wisconsin through the development of groups and communities to take action. The organization's
name is intended to serve as reminder that LGBT people are everywhere, engage in interesting and meaningful lives, and contribute to the welfare of each other and the broader community. Entertainers Against AIDS Entertainers Against AIDS focuses primarily on
serving the gay community of northeastern Wisconsin. However, all events are open to,
and often reach, the general public. 824 S. Broadway, Green Bay WI 54304. 920-437-7400, 800-675-9400. Etcetera
Etcetera is a program for young adults, 18-30, who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, are questioning their sexual orientation or are allies. The meetings provide support, social activities, education,
advocacy, empowerment and more! It's a great way to meet new people and form long lasting meaningful relationships outside of a bar or academic setting. 124 N. Oneida Street, Appleton, Wisconsin 54911. (920) 734-2233 Fox Cities Rotary Multicultural Center
The Fox Cities Rotary Multicultural Center is a gathering place where every person and group is valued and included. Through the Center organizations, businesses, families and individuals work together to make the Fox Cities a more welcoming place for all. 128 North Oneida Street, Appleton, WI 54911. (920)882-4056 fax (920)882-4060 Fox Valley Friends (Quakers)
Fox Valley Friends Meeting (Quakers) meets each Sunday at 11am at the Ecumenical Center on the UW Green Bay campus for an hour of silent worship, and followed by a potluck lunch.
The Ecumenical Center is located at 2420 Nicolet Dr., Green Bay. Contact info: Green Bay: 920-468-4464, Appleton: 920-882-8681. Fox Valley Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship
What do we have in common? We celebrate unity (of humanity, of all things) and we
celebrate diversity. We pledge to nurture each other's search for life's meaning. In voluntary groups, we give voice to the ideas of liberal religion in the wider community. 2600 E. Philip Lane, Appleton, WI, 54915. 920-731-0849. email: fvuuf@fvuuf.org. Green Bay Action Network (GBAN)
The LGBT Green Bay Action Network is a group of individuals actively working for the improvement of the lives of the LGBT community in Northeast Wisconsin. We are dedicated to reminding the general public of the discrimination LGBT people in Wisconsin face every day by lack of access to basic rights and freedoms including the right to get married. We will garner media attention where possible, and give a face to the struggles of LGBT people. email: info@newpride.org
New: GBAN is coordinating NEWPride 2008. NEWPride (aka Pride Alive) will be a community LGBT festival to be held July 12 at Joannes Park, Green Bay. For more information see their website: www.newpride.org. GLBT Partnership
The Partnership’s mission is to operate an ongoing youth development and support group for youth ages 14 through 18 who are Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered or are questioning their sexual orientation. The group will provide a safe place for support, information sharing and peer interaction. Access to professional help is an additional benefit and there is no charge to be part of the group. *GLBT
Partnership: This program has existed in the Fox Valley for over 5 years - now it has a new home at Harmony Cafe. A weekly support and youth development group for teens ages 14-18 who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered or questioning (GLBT). Call Rebecca at 734-2233 for details. email: glbtpartnership@focol.org. Green Bay Alcoholics Anonymous Gay & Lesbian group
PO Box 0632, Green Bay, WI 54305, 920-469-9999Meets at Angels of Hope, MCC, Green Bay. Sunday: 9:30am, Monday: 8:00pm, Wednesday: 6:30pm. Green Bay Community Theater
122 N. Chestnut Ave, Green Bay, WI 54303. 920-435-6300. email: gbctboxoffice@netnet.net GSA at UW-Fox Valley
1478 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI 54952. 920-832-2671. email: jkuepper@uwc.edu. Green Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
A welcoming and caring spiritual community
of all ages that supports one another in seeking and understanding truth and beauty. We unite in freedom and acceptance for worship, religious education, social justice and spiritual growth. 1641 Commanche Ave, Suite G, Green Bay, WI 54313. 920-499-2344 Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs
For 20 years, Harbor House has been providing protection and
safety to victims of domestic violence and the children of victims.
720 W. Fifth, Appleton, WI 54914. 800-970-1171 / 920-832-1667 / Fax: 920-832-1622. email: kathyf@harborhousedap.org Hope United Church of Christ
141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. 920-746-2701. Open and
Affirming -- all are welcome. Harmony Cafe
A welcoming coffee house environment celebrating the diversity of people in the Fox Valley through arts, social interaction and community involvement. Harmony Cafe is a program of Goodwill Industries. 124 North Oneida Street, Appleton. 920-734-CAFE (2233). Lawrence University's Resource Room
The staff of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Women's Resource Room strive to keep the Lawrence University community informed on issues of gender and sexuality. The Resource Room provides a safe, private space in which issues of gender and sexuality may be freely discussed. The Resource Room offers the community a unique collection of books, magazines, videos, pamphlets, and other kinds of resources. The Resource Room coordinates services such as referral and advertising to students, facutly, staff and the surrounding community. Lawrence University, PO Box 599, Appleton, WI 54912. 920-832-7051. email: resource.room@lawrence.edu. N.E.W. Brotherhood
The N.E.W. Brotherhood is a social club for gay leathermen in Northeast Wisconsin and based in Green Bay, providing interaction for its members through meetings and activities. Our goal is to gather in brotherhood, to encourage, and to teach on matters relating to the leather and fetish cultures. As an organization we
will work together to alleviate stereotypes and misconceptions about the leather and fetish communities by promoting them in a positive manner through community involvement. PFLAG - Door County
PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public;
and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. Meetings held at 5:00pm on the third Sunday of each month at Hope Church, 141 South 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay (corner of 12th and Michigan). 920-743-8146. Email: sbrown@itol.com PFLAG - Greater Oshkosh Area
As parents, family and friends we believe we have a responsibility to be a parent, close to our family, and to be a friend. Those are proactive terms. We will work to help those who need help, encourage those who need to be encouraged, inspire those who need inspiration and protect those who need some protection. That is what parents, family members and friends do. Meetings are
held at 6:30 pm the 2nd Tuesday of the Month at First Congregational Church, 137 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh. Email: joe.wiedenmeier@oshkosh-pflag.org PFLAG - Manitowoc
Manitowoc County is happy to announce a new chapter of PFLAG (Parents Family and Friends of Gay and Lesbian). Our mission is
to promote the health and well-being of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons (GLBT), their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. Our meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month on the lower level of St. James Episcopal Church at 434 N. 8th St. at 7pm. For more information you can contact Diane at 920-323-9142 email at pflagmanitowocco@yahoo or visit our website site at www.pflag.org and click on our chapter. Positive Voice
Positive Voice is the largest GLBT membership organization in northeast Wisconsin. It offers nine months of programming (September-May). It also has offices in Green Bay and Appleton. The Green Bay office hosts several programs such as a drop-in night
on Thursdays and a meeting place on Mondays for the transgender community. - Green Bay office:
Phone: 920-435-4404
Drop-in program from 6-9pm on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at Harmony Cafe, 1660 W Mason St, Green Bay, WI 54303. (920) 569-1593
- Appleton Office
Fox Cities Rotary Multicultural Center
128 N. Oneida, Appleton,
WI
Phone: 920-428-2875
Fox Valley Transgender Group program monthly from 7-9p on the 3rd Monday @ Harmony Cafe, 124 North Oneida Street, Appleton 54901
- Mailing Address:
PO Box 1381,Green Bay, WI 54305-1381
Email: info@pvinc.org
Website: www.pvinc.org
Preble Park Prebyterian Church
Sunday services @ 10:15am. 607 Ravenswood Dr., Green Bay, WI. 920-468-7125. Wisconsin Rainbow Families
We serve the state of Wisconsin by providing support and information and transform the institutions that affect our lives through advocacy and public education. Our goal is to bring
together LGBT parents and families, people considering or planning for parenthood, and extended families and friends of LGBT families. Contact: Pam Maier, Secretary of the RFW Board c/o Outreach, Inc., 600 Williamson St., Suite 1P, Madison, WI 53703-3588. email: vskinner@wirainbowfamilies.com Rainbow Over Wisconsin
has
been a full fledged 501 (c)3 charitable community foundation for some time. ROW now partners with its sister organizations Cream City Foundation in Milwaukee and New Harvest Foundation of Madison on development projects such as Common Vision. Through its grants and projects, ROW distributed over $22,500 to groups serving northeast WI in 2007. ROW is also serving as fiscal agent for NEW Pride '08. ROW has an email address: rainbowoverwi@aol.com . 702 E. Wisconsin Ave,.Appleton, WI 54911-4830. Titletown Bears
The Titletown Bears holds their meetings alternating between Napalese Lounge and the Shelter Club (both in Green Bay). For information contact Jim at 920-437-7716 or 920-265-9354.
Email: jimb@webtv.net Toward Community: Unity in Diversity
Toward Community: Unity in Diversity builds connections and community among groups and individuals in the Fox Valley through celebration, education and advocacy for the broad spectrum of human diversity. Meets third Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. odd months, 6:30 p.m.
even months at the Harmony Cafe. PO Box 2181 Appleton, WI 54912. 731-6602 ext. 1242 . TSON (Transgender Special Outreach Network )
Contact Shanda Williams at: 920-788-4797, ShandaTG@aol.com or Michele Aulik at: 936-494-8306, msaulik5432@yahoo.com Union Congregational Church - United Church of Christ
Gathered twelve years before Wisconsin statehood, this broad- spirited congregation has a strong heritage of social involvements. 716 S. Madison St., Green Bay, WI 54301. 920-437-9266. Ripon College's The Network
The
Network is a gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender ally support and social change organization for Ripon students, faculty and staff. The organization seeks to educate students and the College community and provide support for anyone facing issues of sexuality. Membership is open to all members of the campus, regardless of sexual orientation. 300 Seward Street - Post Office Box 248 - Ripon, WI 54971-0248. St. Norbert College's Rainbow Alliance
Our mission is to help St. Norbert College become a more accepting and diverse campus. Rainbow Alliance is an organization with members from all walks of life, both hetero- and homosexuals, allied to help foster awareness and acceptance of homosexual issues. We were officially recognized by St. Norbert College on December 5, 1997. St. Norbert College, DePere; 920-403-4023. Email: rainbow@snc.edu UW - Green Bay SAGA (Straight and Gay Alliance)
Our mission is to educate the campus on issues affecting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning persons, including our straight Allies, and to provide a safe place for students to socialize and educate themselves about these issues. 920-456-2343. UW-Oshkosh Rainbow Alliance for Hope
We are an organization for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning (LGBTQ) and Straight friends at UW Oshkosh. We are the only resource on campus specifically for GLBTQ students. We sponsor many activities on campus including student panels, SAFE Training, Coming Out Days, and Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian Awareness Days (BGLAD). Our Objectivess:
To provide a safe place for LGBTQ students. to promote a queer positive atmosphere at UW Oshkosh, and to be a resource for LGBTQ people and allies at UW Oshkosh. 748 Algoma Blvd, Reeve Memorial Union
Oshkosh WI 54901. email: HOPE@uwosh.edu. UW-Stevens Point's Gay Straight Alliance
The purpose of the
UW-Stevens Point Gay-Straight Alliance is to provide a social, emotional, and education support group for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and ally populations on campus and in the surrounding communities. The Gay-Straight Alliance also acts as an educational student organization to provide greater awareness of the issues that concern the members themselves, the university, and the surrounding communities. UW-SGA, SIEO Box 47, Stevens Point, WI 54481. 725-346-4366. email: gaystraight@uwsp.edu. Valued Families
A program of Harmony Cafe. Offers LGBT parents a place to meet other gay parents, discuss parenting issues and provides an opportunity to network both for the children and the parents. 124 N Oneida Street, Appleton, Wisconsin 54911. (920) 734-2233
Wisconsin HIV/STD/Hepatitis C Information & Referral Center
The Wisconsin HIV, STD, and Hepatitis C Information & Referral Center (IRC) provides information on the prevention, transmission, and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases (STD), and hepatitis Womyn's Fox
Valley Potluck/Social Group
Call 920-727-1444 for information about our meetings. |
