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Did you know... • Our focus is on patient education. The educated patient is the empowered patient! • We process most dental insurance including Delta Dental, Physicians Plus and Momentum. • We offer flexible payment options for more extensive treatment needs. • We give back to our community to organizations like AIDS Network, OPEN, GSAFE and Stage Q.
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Jesus didn’t reject anybody. Neither do we. Come Worship Sundays at 10:00 AM
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Equality Marches Forward–25 Years Celebrating LGBT Pride
Sunday August 10th 2014 For more info, go to www.lgbtoutreach.org!
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June 2014 Welcome to the 2014 OutReach Directory, our 24th edition of this publication. Our Directory provides a lot of information for our community: listings of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) supportive non-profit community groups, advertisements from hundreds of LGBT supportive businesses, and additional governmental and national LGBT group listings. OutReach and our parent organizations The United and Madison Gay & Lesbian Resource Center have served as Madison and south-central Wisconsin’s LGBT Community Center since 1973. After working together for decades, the two groups merged in 1998 and moved to our current location at the Gateway Mall in Madison. This year we are celebrating our 41st Anniversary of service to south central Wisconsin! OutReach’s mission is to “promote equality and quality of life for LGBT people.” Our vision is “to create a community where the presence and contributions of LGBT people are celebrated, where intolerance is challenged and defeated, where justice prevails, and where civil rights of all people are valued and respected.” One of the important services we have provided for decades is the Directory. OutReach Program Services include: • Resource Identification and Referral — We provide a wide array of LGBT print material at our office and community event tables, referrals by phone and in person, cyber-center access, websites, social media, and our Center Connection E-Newsletter. • Publications — Our monthly Calendar & Guide and annual Directory as well as other print material. • Peer Counseling — Support by phone or in-person with our front desk volunteer and paid staff. • Social and Support Groups — 27 LGBT social/support groups currently meet at OutReach, including OutReach programs and community groups. • Speaker’s Bureau — Our panels of volunteer speakers travel throughout south-central Wisconsin, speaking to schools, businesses, governmental entities, and civic groups about many aspects of LGBT life, rights, and culture. Our LGBT 101 presentations provide a more formal in-service on LGBT issues for employee and professional associations. For more info: www.lgbtoutreach.org.
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• OutThere (18-24 year old) social/support group — This group meets weekly for movies, discussion, field trips, parties, and other social activities. HIV prevention and other health topics are regularly addressed. • LGBT Senior Alliance — A co-operative project with the Madison Senior Center, this program offers the Gay & Gray discussion group, quarterly social events, Share the Care Station, Folk singing group, youth and senior mentoring project, and our LGBT Senior Advocate staff position. • Advocacy — We act as an advocate for many clients that face discrimination. • Earl Greely Memorial Library — We make available to the public one of the largest LGBT libraries in the Midwest with more than 6,000 volumes, including fiction and non-fiction. • This year we will host the OutReach Pride Parade for the first time. The parade will be held Sunday August 10 and will stage in the new Central Park in Madison at 1 pm and step off at 2:00 pm. The parade will march up Williamson Street, Wilson Street, King Street and around the Capitol Square to end with a rally at the top of State Street. Please join us! We are proud to lead an organization that does so much for so many. Last year we served over 3,000 individual clients, and provided more than 24,000 client contacts to these individuals. We encourage you to stop by our center for information, to join a group, or check out a book. Also, please consider making a generous financial contribution or contributing your time and talents as a volunteer for OutReach LGBT Community Center. We hope the OutReach Directory will be a valuable resource for you and your family throughout 2013 and into 2014. Please support the businesses and nonprofit organizations that you find in this book and when you use their services let them know you found them through our publication.
Ryan Petty President of The Board of Directors of OutReach
Steve Starkey Executive Director of OutReach LGBT Community Center
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Workstudy and Interns
Ryan Petty, President
Eba Hanson, Edgewood Social Work Intern
Roger Hansen, Vice President Paul Garza, Treasurer/Secretary
Elizabeth Lee, Edgewood Graphic Design Intern
Angie Alcorta
Catherine Haberstroh, UW Work Study Student
Ginger Baier Jennifer Cloute Nilhan Gunsekera Larry Kneeland Blanka Pinkasova Staff Steve Starkey, Executive Director Angie Rehling, Program Director Brian Ponce, Publications Director Caroline Werner, LGBT Senior Advocate Barb Kneer, Bookkeeper
Judy Sherburn, UW Work Study Student Consultants Dana Chabot, Accountant Wayne Gathright, IT and Website Consultant Owen Karcher, Transgender Program Consultant Renee Simousek, IT Consultant
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2-1-1 Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Access Community Health Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Access to Independence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Aging & Disability Resource of Dane County . . . . . . . 40 AIDS Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 AIDS Resource Center of WI (ARCW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Alcoholics Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Alianza Latina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Anonymous Groups Meeting at OutReach . . . . . . . . . 42 American Red Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Asexual Identites Discussion Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 ASM Diversity Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Badgerland Softball League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Bethany United Methodist Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Big Brothers Big Sistes of Dane County . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Bowling Out Loud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Briar Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Broom Street Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Center for Concious Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Chippewa Valley LGBT Community Center . . . . . . . . . 44 Coming Out, Coming Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Coming Out To Your Partner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Common Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Community Action Coalition of SC WI . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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IMPACT GLBT Student Union and Supporters . . . . . . 55 Independent Living Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Institute for the Healing of Racism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Integrity/Dignity of Madison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 James Reeb Unitarian Universalist Congregation . . . 56 Java Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Jewish Federation of Madison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Journey Mental Health Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Keep On Coming Out (KOCO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Kink & Gender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Lakeview Lutheran Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund . . . . . . . 58 Latinos con Pensamiento Positivo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Lavender Green Caucus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 LGBT Books for Prisoners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 LGBT Resource Center for the Seven Rivers Region . . 59 LGBT Senior Alliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 LGBT SMART Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 LGBT Survivors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 LGBTQ Ally Training LGBT Books for Prisoners . . . . . . 60 LGBTQ Library Group LGBT Books for Prisoners . . . . . 60 LGBTQ Narratives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 LGBTQ Support & Empowerment Group . . . . . . . . . . . 61 LGBTQA Social Work Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Lez Talk Madison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Lizzards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Madison Area Drum/Dance Circle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Madison Area Gay/Bi Fathers Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Madison Area LGBT Women’s Social Group . . . . . . . . 62 Madison Area Transgender Association (MATA) . . . . 62 Madison Area Women’s Outdoor Network . . . . . . . . . 62 Madison Bears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Madison Blaze (Women’s) Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Madison College Gay/Straight Alliance . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Madison Condom Coalition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Madison Cougars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Madison Christian Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Madison Gay Hockey Association (MGHA) . . . . . . . . . 64 Madison Gay Video Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Madison Gay Volleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Madison LGBT Outdoor Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Madison Minotaurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Madison Vet Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Malcom Shabazz High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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Rooted Discussion Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 ROLLers (Retired Lesbians Lunch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 The Ruby Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 St. Francis House, University Episcopal Center . . . . . . 79 Salvation Army . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Sex Out Loud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Sexual Health Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Share the Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 South Madison Health and Family Center -Harambee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 SPECTRUM of Rockford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Stable Grounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Stage Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Starfish Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Straight Spouse Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Students for A Fair Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Substance Use Relapse Prevention Group . . . . . . . . . 82 Sufi Movement International USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Sun Prairie United Methodist Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Support & Grief Groups at Agrace Care Hospice . . . . 82 TAPIT/new works Ensemble Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Teens Like Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Tenant Resource Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Transgender Veteran’s Support Group at the VA . . . . 83 Trinity Luthern Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Trinity United Methodist Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 UNIDOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 University Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 UW Madison Campus Women’s Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 UW GLBT Alumni Council (GLBTAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 UW Madison LGBT Campus Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 UW Madison Out and About Month . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 UW Madison Ten Percent Society (TPS) . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Unmosqued Muslims of Madison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Urban Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Walworth County LGBT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Willma’s Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Wisconsin’s Bisexual/Pansexual 521 Advocacy Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 WI Coalition Against Sexual Assault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Wisconsin Community Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
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Wisconsin Democracy Campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Wisconsin NOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 WI Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 WI Well Woman Program of Dane Cty . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 WI Women’s Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 WI Women’s Rugby Football Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 A Woman’s Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Women4Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Women Survivors of Domestic Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Women’s Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Womyn’s Coming Out Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Womyn’s Domestic Violence Survivors Support Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 WORT Radio (89.9FM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 WYOU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Youth Fellowship of Madison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Youth LGBTQA Madison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Youth Services of Southern Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
If you were left out of The Directory this year, no worries! We can include you next year! Contact our Publicatons Director (brianp@lgbtoutreach.org) for more info!
2014 Directory Credits Directory Editor
Roger Hansen Brian Poncé
Editor In Chief
Steve Starkey
Directory Ad Sales
Roger Hansen Judy Sherburn Rolf Rodefeld
Directory Volunteers
Brian Poncé Roger Hansen Judy Sherburn
Proofing
Roger Hansen Steve Starkey Brian Poncé
Overall Layout & Design Cover Design Printing
Brian Poncé Brian Poncé
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I would like to be a part of OutReach’s Future! If you’d like to send a tax deductible contribution, contact our Executive Director, Steve Starkey, steves@lgbtoutreach.org or send to OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Suite P-1, Madison, WI 53703. For more ways you can give and to find out what more you can do, go to our main website: www.lgbtoutreach.org
The Directory is dedicated to the memories of former Program Directors Harry Straetz , Adrian Pope, & former Community Relations and Development Director Naomi “Nikki” Baumblatt, who coordinated this publication for many years. Without their tireless efforts, OutReach would not be the strong organization it is today. We were honored to be their friends, co-workers, and allies.
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Organizational Listings • 2-1-1 Wisconsin 2-1-1 is a 24/7 helpline that provides free confidential information and referral services for people in Wisconsin who are in need of help or who want to give help. Phone: 2-1-1 email: info@211wisconsin.org
• Access Community Health Centers Access Community Health Centers is one of more than 1,200 community health centers that provide care to more than 20 million people across the United States. Medical Services: 608.443.5480; Dental Services: 608.443.5482 Southside Clinic: 2202 South Park St, Madison WI 53713 Phone: 608.443.5480 William T. Evjue Clinic: 3434 E Washington Avenue, Madison WI 53704 Phone: 608.443.5482 Wingra Family Medical Center: 701 Dane Street Madison,WI 53713 Phone: 608.263.3111 Sun Prairie Clinic: 1270 West Main St, Sun Prairie WI 53590 Phone: 608.443.5482 Dodgeville Dental: 103 E. Fountain St, Dodgeville WI 53533 Phone: 608.935.5550 web: www.accesscommunityhealthcenters.org
• Access to Independence A non-profit, consumer controlled Independent Living Center (ILC) that provides an array of services to people of all ages with all types of disabilities in Dane, Columbia, Green, and Dodge counties in south-central Wisconsin. 3810 Milwaukee St, Madison WI 53704 web: www.accesstoind.org Phone: 608.242.8484 Toll Free: 800.362.9877
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• The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Dane County (ADRC)
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Dane County (ADRC) opened in November, 2012. The ADRC provides accurate, unbiased information related to aging or living with a disability. 2865 N. Sherman Ave, Northside Town Center, Madison WI 53704 email: ADRC@countyofdane.com web: www.daneadrc.org Phone: 608.240.7400 Toll Free: 855.417.6892 Fax: 608.240.7401
• AIDS Network Established in 1985, AIDS Network provides comprehensive, community-driven HIV/ AIDS prevention and care services throughout southern Wisconsin with offices in Madison, Beloit and Janesville. From its beginning as the Madison AIDS Support Network, the agency has always provided direct care services internally and by working with a network of local partners. Our mission is to provide and coordinate programs and services that prevent, test, link, treat, and retain individuals in health care and other needed services. AIDS Network continues to expand services and form partnerships to address the evolving and changing HIV/AIDS prevention and care needs of our community. AIDS Network believes in the power of the greater community to come together in the fight against AIDS. Client and Patient Services AIDS Network provides multiple health and support services to satisfy individual client and patient needs with: • Dental • Linkage to Medical Care • Case Management • Housing Counseling and Emergency Assistance • Food Pantry • Legal Assistance • Public Benefits Counseling • Mental Health • Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) Counseling • Treatment Support • Support Groups • Nutrition Counseling • Prevention Case Management • Medical Transportation • Utility Assistance Prevention AIDS Network follows the harm reduction model, focusing on reducing the behaviors associated with HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted diseases through testing, education and outreach by providing:
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• Public and Individual Outreach and Education • Safe Sex Supplies • HIV/ Hepatitis C Testing, Counseling and Referral • Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing, Counseling and Referral • Alcohol and Other Drug Addition Referral Services • Prevention Focus Support Groups • Needle Exchange • Linkage to Services All information about those receiving services is considered confidential. Volunteer opportunities are available. Madison Office: 600 Williamson Street, Suite H, Madison WI 53703 Janesville Office: 101 E. Milwaukee St, Janesville WI 53545 Beloit Office: 136 W. Grand Ave, Beloit WI 53511 email: info@aidsnetwork.org web: www.aidsnetwork.org Phone: 608.252.6540 Toll Free: 800.486.6276 TTY: 608.441.3542
• AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW) The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin has offices in Madison and eight other Wisconsin cities. ARCW is a private, non-profit health and social service agency that works to confront and alleviate the effects of HIV disease in Wisconsin. 121 S. Pinckney St, Ste. 210, Madison WI 53703 web: www.arcw.org Phone: 608.258.9103 Toll Free: 800.518.9910 Fax: 608.258.9136
• Alcoholics Anonymous Call the Alcoholics Anonymous 24-hour Hot Line at (608) 222-8989. If interested in Spanish, Gay/Lesbian or Young People’s meetings, please ask. Women’s and Men’s meetings available. Smoking or Non-Smoking an option. Madison Area Intergroup Central Office 2000 Engel St., Suite 104, Madison WI 53713 email: maico@tds.net web: www.aamadisonwi.org Phone: 608.222.8989 (24 Hot Line)
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• Alianza Latina Alianza Latina is an educational and social group for LGBTQ Latino youth and Latino adults and their allies who reside in Dane County. They meet at OutReach the 2nd Thursday of the month from 7-9pm. Alianza Latina also provides English-Spanish translation services at OutReach, Madison’s LGBT Community Center. Meeting Place: OutReach LGBT Community Center 600 Williamson St, Ste P-1, Madison WI 53703 email: alianzalatina1@gmail.com web: www.facebook.com/alianzalatinamadison Phone: Baltazar De Anda-Santana, baltazarveracourt@yahoo.com
• Anonymous Groups meeting at OutReach LGBT Alcoholics Anonymous Every Saturday, 6pm (On Hiatus) 600 Williamson Street ,Ste. P-1, Madison WI 53703 Phone: 608.255.8582 email: angier@lgbtoutreach.org LGBT Al Anon Tuesdays, 5:30pm (for affected family and friends of alcoholics) 600 Williamson Street ,Ste. P-1, Madison WI 53703 Phone: 608.255.8582 for more information.
• American Red Cross The American Red Cross provides training and education in First Aid, CPR, Disaster, Aquatics, Water Safety and HIV/AIDS Education. 4860 Sheboygan Ave, Madison WI 53705 web: www.arcbadger.org Phone: 877.618.6628
• Asexual Identities Discussion Group (UW Madison)
Are you ace, gray-a, demisexual, aromantic, or questioning? Do you want to explore those terms and identities in a safer environment and meet people who have similar experiences? Asexual Identities is a new open discussion group for exploring what it means and what it can be like to have an asexual identity. LGBTCC Red Gym 123, 716 Langdon St Madison, WI 53706 email: karabissen@gmail.com
• ASM Diversity Committee
ASM Diversity Committee is in charge of issues relating to students of color, LGBTQ, differently-abled and nontraditional students at UW-Madison. Student Activity Center, 333 E. Campus Mall, Rm 4301 Madison WI 53715 email: makers@wisc.edu web: www.asm.wisc.edu/diversity.html Phone: Mia Akers, 608.265.4276 Fax: 608.265.5637
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• Badgerland Softball League The Badgerland Softball League, is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ), and supportive alliances social organization structured around the sport of softball and designed to promote and advance the health, social structure, and equality of the Madison, Wisconsin area LGBTQ community. PO Box 260139, Madison WI 53726 email: commissioner@badgerlandsoftball.com web: www.badgerlandsoftball.com Phone: 608.225.5939
• Bethany United Methodist Church At Bethany we believe that faith is a lifelong journey that no one should travel alone. For those journeying, we offer a wide variety of ministries and programming, including worship, fellowship, service, and education. Bethany is a safe place to ask questions as we journey in Christ together. 3910 Mineral Point Road, Madison WI 53705 email: bethanyoffice@bethanymadison.org web: www.bethanymadison.org Phone: 608.238.6381
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County Since 1966, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County has been matching caring, responsible volunteers to children primarily from single-parent homes. The volunteers serve as mentors and friends. 2059 Atwood Ave #2, Madison WI 53704 email: reception@bbbsmadison.org web: www.bbbs.org/danecounty Phone: 608.661.5437 Fax: 608.663.5444
• Bowling Out Loud
Bowling out Loud is Madison’s longest running GLBTQ Bowling League, and is open to all members of the Madison Community - gay, straight, or otherwise. We’re always recruiting new bowlers/teams, so contact us at the information below if you’re interested or search for Bowling Out Loud on Facebook email: bowlingoutloud@gmail.com
• Briarpatch Briarpatch, a project of Youth Services of Southern Wisconsin, Incorporated (YSOSW) is a private, non-profit organization that provides innovative services dedicated to strengthening and improving the lives of youth, their families and our community. 2720 Rimrock Road, Madison, WI 53704 Web: www.youthsos.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/YSOSW Email: ysosw@youthsos.org Help-Line: 608.251.1126 Toll-Free: 800.798.1126 Business: 608.245.2550 Fax: 608.245.2551
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• Broom Street Theater Broom Street Theater is one of America’s oldest experimental theater companies. 1119 Williamson Street, Madison WI 53703 web: http://bstonline.org/bst Phone: 608.244.8338
• Center for Conscious Living The Center for Conscious Living exists as a non-denominational forum for spiritual community seven days a week. 849 E. Washington Ave. Suite 118. Madison WI 53703 email: revgenef@gmail.com web: www.mylovingspirit.com Phone: 608.843.7740
• Chippewa Valley LGBT Community Center The mission of the Chippewa Valley LGBT Community Center is,“to provide services and create programs to promote well-being and unity among LGBT people in the Chippewa Valley area.” email: info@cvlgbt.org Phone: 715.552.LGBT (5428)
• Coming Out, Coming Together An interfaith coalition of religious groups and individuals, Coming Out, Coming Together (COCT) is committed to crossing boundaries of faith and building bridges among people of various sexual identities and orientations. c/o Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ 2401 Atwood Ave, Madison WI 53704 Phone: 608.249.1537
• Coming Out To Your Partner
We are a peer-led, confidential support group for people who are somewhere along the journey of coming out to a heterosexual partner. This can mean they are currently considering coming out, came out to their partner years ago, or anywhere in between. email: Courtney at cotypgroup@gmail.com
• Common Ground
A social and support group for African-American HIV+ women and men. Meeting are the first Wednesday of the month (5:15pm- 6:15pm) at the Rodney Scheel House.
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Meeting Place: Rodney Scheel House, 2815 Hauk St, Madison WI 53704 Phone: Call Emma Fashing at (608) 316-8609 for more information.
• Community Action Coalition of SC Wisconsin The mission of the Community Action Coalition of South Central Wisconsin is to develop economic and social capacities of individuals, families and communities to reduce poverty in Dane, Jefferson and Waukesha Counties. Dane County 1717 N Stoughton Rd, Madison WI 53704 email: cac@cacscw.org web: www.cacscw.org Phone: 608.246.4730; 877.675.3508 (Toll Free) Fax: 608.246.4760
• Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW)—together with its donors and member nonprofits—addresses social, economic, and environmental problems through grassroots activities, advocacy, research, and public education. 612 W. Main Street, Ste. 200 Madison WI 53703 email: csw@communityshares.com web: www.communityshares.com Phone: 608.256.1066 Fax: 608.256.8823
• Congregation Shaarei Shamayim Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, based in Madison, Wisconsin, is dedicated to the thoughtful, joyful celebration of Judaism. Congregation Office: 1123 Vilas Ave, Madison WI 53711 Worship Services: Located at the First Unitarian Society 900 University Bay Dr, Madison WI 53705 email: office@shamayim.org web: www.shamayim.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Madtown-Jews Phone: 608.257.2944
• Crosswords Initiative (UW Madison) Crossroads Initiative is a uniquely Wisconsin approach to addressing the intersectional realities of student’s lives. This initiative bridges the work of the LGBT Campus Center and the Multicultural Student Center to address the needs of students living at the intersections of race, sexuality, gender, and other layers of identity. Some of our programs include:
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• Reel to Real: a monthly movie screening and discussion event featuring films about LGBTQ people of color.
• Link Potluck: a monthly gathering of LGBTQ students of color and their allies to link communities, break bread, and feed souls. email: Sheltreese McCoy, smccoy@studentlife.wisc.edu. Phone: 608.255.9131 Fax: 608.237.6200
• Dairyland Cowboys and Cowgirls Dairyland Cowboys and Cowgirls (Dairyland) is a collective of Wisconsin gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, and friends dedicated to promoting country dancing and camaraderie in a fun and supportive environment. 621 Emerson St, Madison WI 53704 email: rrkilmer@wisc.edu web: www.dcandc.org Phone: 608.255.9131 Fax: 608.237.6200
• Dane County Humane Society
Dane County Humane Society is an open admission shelter saving all healthy and treatable animals that come into our care. Approximately 7,000 animals pass through our doors every year including companion animals, exotic species, farm animals, small mammals, and orphaned or injured wildlife. We serve as the stray animal holding facility for Dane County, and we reunite over 1,000 lost pets with their families each year. We also help stray and surrendered animals find new homes, treat and release injured or orphaned wildlife, provide humane education to adults and children, and offer owner support, including low-cost spay/neuter and micro-chipping services. In addition to our main facility, we have our Adoption Center West location, 4 Mounds Satellite Adoption Centers, and a barn for livestock and wildlife. 5132 Voges Road, Madison WI 53718 Email: office@giveshelter.org Web: www.giveshelter.org Phone: 608.838.0413
• Different Spokes
Different Spokes has been Madison’s bicycling club for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and friends since 1993. Our main events are rides on lesser-traveled roads or trails. c/o Outreach, 600 Williamson Street, Madison, WI 53703 email: rherbst@tds.net web: personalpages.tds.net/~rherbst Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/DifferentSpokesMadison Phone: Bob, 608.273.4117
• Diverse and Resilient, Inc. Diverse & Resilient, Inc. is a public benefit organization whose mission is the healthy development of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Wisconsin by assisting groups and communities to take action. 2439 N Holton Street, Milwaukee WI 53212 web: www.diverseandresilient.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/dresilient Phone: 414.390.0444 Fax: 414.390.9980
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• Dodge County Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Transgender Social Group Of Wisconsin
This is a social group for all the Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Transgender people to enjoy the company of their own community. All races are welcome- join and make a difference in the GLBT Community. Must be 18. We are proud In Dodge County WI! web: www.care2.com/c2c/group/DCGLBTSGOW Phone: 920.296.1948
• Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS)
DAIS (Domestic Abuse Intervention Services) believes that a world free from violence is possible. We work to make Dane County, WI, a safer, more just, more equitable place for people who have experienced domestic violence, their children, and the people who love them. PO Box 1761, Madison WI 53701 email:info@abuseintervention.org web: http://abuseintervention.org Help Line: 608.251.4445 Help Line: 800.747.4045 Business: 608.251.1237 Fax: 608-284-2134
• Drag Down Cancer Comedy Benefit(s) Each year a group of wonderful and talented people get together and raise money to fight cancer. This is a variety show with drag queens & kings, live singers, comedians and more! email: dragdowncancer@gmail.com; cancercomedybenefit@gmail.com web: dragdowncancer.webs.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/DDCCB
• Edgewood SAFE SAFE is a student led group that focuses on providing a safe, open and accepting environment for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender students and their straight allies. SAFE meets every Friday from 3-4 in the Predolin Building 214. This changes each semester to fit the schedules of members. Edgewood College 1000 Edgewood College Dr, Madison WI 53711 Facebook: www.facebook.com/EdgewoodSafe
• Educational & Psychological Training Center Counseling Psychology Clinic
The Educational & Psychological Training Center-Counseling Psychology Clinic provides counseling and psychotherapy to individuals and families in our community. Educational Science Building 1025 W. Johnson St, Rm 316, Madison WI 53703 web: http://eptc.education.wisc.edu Phone: 608.265.6120
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• Fair Housing Center of Greater Madison The purpose of the Fair Housing Center of Greater Madison (FHCGM) is to promote fair housing by guaranteeing that all people have equal access to housing opportunities and by creating and maintaining racially and economically integrated housing patterns. 612 W. Main St, Suite 200, 53703 Phone: 608.257.0853 Fax: 608.257.1445 web: fairhousingwisconsin.com Toll-free Statewide complaint intake line: 1.877.647.FAIR (3247)
• Fair Wisconsin Fair Wisconsin envisions a fair, safe, and inclusive society in which lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people are treated with dignity and respect. Fair Wisconsin is the statewide LGBT equality organization. We advance, achieve, and protect LGBT civil rights through education, movement capacity building, lobbying, legislative advocacy, grassroots organizing, coalition building and electoral involvement. From hosting the Wisconsin LGBT Leadership Conference, “Connecting Leaders, Advancing the Movement,” with our partners at Diverse and Resilient, to passing local and statewide legislation to end LGBT discrimination, Fair Wisconsin is at the forefront of Wisconsin’s LGBT equality movement. In 2013, Fair Wisconsin merged with Equality Wisconsin to create one unified statewide LGBT education, advocacy, and political organization. 203 S. Paterson Street, Suite 200, Madison WI 53703 email: info@fairwisconsin.com web: www.fairwisconsin.com, fairwisconsineducationfund.com Phone: 608.441.0143 Fax: 608.268.0146
• Family Service, Inc. of Madison Family Service, Inc. of Madison is a not-for-profit human service agency that has been providing affordable, comprehensive, high-quality mental health services to members of the Dane County community since 1910. 128 E. Olin Ave, Madison WI 53713 email: info@fsmad.org web: fsmad.org Phone: 608.252.1320
• First Baptist Church First Baptist Church of Madison is one of 40 churches nation-wide that belongs to the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists. We invite all people, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or marital status, to unite as full participants in our Christian fellowship. Our church is a community of interdependent people, committed to equality of all men and women, and to the ministry of all the people of God.
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518 N Franklin Ave, Madison WI 53705 email: fbcoffice@firstbaptistmadison.org web: www.firstbaptistmadison.org Phone: 608.233.1880 Fax: 608.233.2814
• First Congregational United Church of Christ
In 1992, First Congregational UCC became one of Madison’s 1st faith communities to adopt a formal statement welcoming and affirming ALL people, regardless of sexual orientation: “As a community of God’s children, we, the members of First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, acknowledge our shortcomings and our need to reach out to all who wish to affirm their faith with us in this community of faith and to worship with us as members of this congregation. We acknowledge that the church has often judged and excluded from the community of faith gay, lesbian, and bisexual persons or has been complicit by its silence. We confess the presence of ignorance, fear, and hatred in ourselves, in the church, and in our society and we ask the grace of God to overcome them. We invite and welcome all persons without regard to sexual orientation to join us in our journey of life and faith, and to seek covenant to be responsible to God and to one another.” LGBT people serve in lay leadership positions and on staff. Children of same-gender couples have been baptized into our community of faith. Our church pastors have officiated at same-gender union ceremonies, in our sanctuary and other locations. Straight individuals and couples, including some with small children, have joined First Congregational UCC because of its “Open and Affirming” policy and practices. Rainbow People (our fellowship of LGBT folk and friends) meet monthly, generally the second Sunday of each month after worship. In the past the group has met in members’ homes for meals/discussion, planned and led an annual worship service, participated in WI Capitol Pride Marches, traveled to the NAMES quilt display and participated in AIDS Walk Wisconsin. Upcoming activities are announced in the weekly “Tower” newsletter, in regular Sunday bulletins, and on the web site. 1609 University Ave, Madison WI 53726 email: office@firstcongmadison.org web: www.firstcongmadison.org Phone: 608.233.9751
• First Unitarian Society First Unitarian Society is a place where curious seekers gather to explore spiritual, ethical and social issues in a safe and nurturing environment. Unitarian Universalism supports the freedom of conscience of each individual as together we seek to be a force for good in the world. 900 University Bay Dr, Madison WI 53705 email: office@fusmadison.org web: www.fusmadison.org Phone: 608.233.9774 Fax: 608.233.6079
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• First United Methodist First United Methodist Church in Madison, WI, is a busy place every day of the week! From our food pantry and housing outreach to our music ministries and youth programs, we are working to become the hands and feet of God in the world. If you are looking for a way to serve others, to nurture your spirit, or to feel part of a community - we invite you to join us. “We seek to embody grace and hospitality in the manner of Jesus, nurturing our diverse spiritual journeys and joining together as a servant community to help realize a more loving and just world.” 203 Wisconsin Ave. Madison WI 53703 email: info@fumc.org web: www.fumc.org Phone: 608.256.9061
• Fluid Sexualities (UW Madison) This is an open discussion group intended for those who are bisexual, pansexual, fluid or similarly-identified. The purpose is to provide space to discuss your experiences with your sexuality and to find support with others who have similar experiences. Come speak to the barriers you encounter because of your identity and share what you love about yourself, your community and your identity. c/o UW LGBT Campus Center Red Gym, Room 123, 716 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53706 email: fluidsexualitiesUW@gmail.com Phone: 608.265.3344
• Folk-Singer’s Group This group was formed for people who love to play folk music together. Come sing and play folk music at OutReach! The group meets the first and third Wed of the month at 1pm. Meeting Space: OutReach LGBT Community Center 600 Williamson St, Ste P-1, Madison WI, 53703 email: Fay at suticilef@gmail.com Phone: 608.255.8582
• Footstep Fellowship We are an open and affirming family of God, and His precious children without qualification of discrimination due to ability, age, ethnicity, gender, race, sexual preference, or marital status. PO Box 171, Wausau, WI 54402 Phone: 715.409.9214 email: footstepfelloship@gmail.com web: www.footstepfellowship.com
• FORGE FORGE’s mission is to support, educate and advocate for trans individuals and SOFFAs. FORGE is dedicated to helping move fragmented communities beyond identity politics and forge a movement that embraces and empowers our diverse
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complexities. PO Box 1272, Milwaukee, WI 53201 email: info@forge-forward.org Web: http://forge-forward.org Phone: 414.559.2123
• Four Lakes Bears Four Lakes Bears is a social organization for gay men and their friends and families in the Four Lakes Region surrounding Madison WI, that meet weekly on Thursday at 7:30pm in Michangelo’s Coffeshop and other social gatherings. Phone: 608.251.6429
• Friends To Be With Friends To Be With (FTBW) is a social group designed for developmentally and physically challenged LGBT folks: however, everyone is welcome. Good discussions and social activities highlight the agenda with members making key decisions over topics and activities. FTBW meets the 1st Wednesday of the month at 12pm. c/o OutReach, 600 Williamson Street, Suite P-1, Madison WI, 53703 email: friendstobewith@gmail.com
• Frontiers – A Social Club for Gay/Bi Men Frontiers leadership has decided to dissolve. Please contact the LGBT Senior
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c/o OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Ste. P-1, Madison WI 53703 email: mail@lgbtseniors.org Phone: 608.255.8582
• FrontRunners/FrontWalkers Madison FrontRunners/FrontWalkers Madison is a running/jogging/walking group which meets weekly. We are a chapter of Frontrunners International. Our contact is below for more information. email: tmcclurg@tds.net web: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=184486904239&v=info Phone: Thomas McClurg, 608.469.4882
• Fruit Fest Fruit Fest is an Annual LGBTQI Summer Music Festival held in Madison, Wisconsin. The music festival is an all-ages free event organized to celebrate Madison’s gay community through a day of music, performance and celebration. c/o Plan B, 924 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703 email: corey@planbmadison.com web: fruitfestmadison.org Phone: 608.772.0040
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• FTM/Genderqueer Support Group Peer-led, non-professional, social/support group for FTM’s, genderqueers, transsexual men, drag kings, butches, intersex trans men, and anyone else assigned female at birth who identifies as masculine. Significant others, friends, families, and allies are encouraged to attend and participate in mettings. Diversity in gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic class, race, ethnicity, religion, ability, and anything else that makes up a person is welcomed. Meets the 4th Mondays of every month from 6-8pm. c/o OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Ste. P-1, Madison WI 53703 email: madisonftm-owner@yahoogroups.com Phone: 608.255.8582Phone: 608.255.8582
• Gay & Gray Senior Discussion Group
Senior LGBT adults meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 1-3pm at the Madison Senior Center. Participants determine the discussion topics based on current interests. c/o Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin St, Madison WI 53703 email: mail@LGBTseniors.org web: www.gayandgray.net Phone: 608.255.8582
• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, & Question-
ing (GLBTQ) Resource Teacher for Madison Public Schools
The goal of the GLBTQ resource teacher, as defined by the Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education, is “to improve the academic achievement, emotional security, and personal acceptance of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning students and staff and to be a source of support and information to all students.” Liz Lusk, GLBTQ Resource Teacher For MMSD Doyle Building, 545 W. Dayton St., Madison WI, 53703 E-mail: mlusk@madison.k12.wi.us web: https://stusvcweb.madison.k12.wi.us/node/50 Phone: 608.663.8449
• Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA) for Safe Schools Gay Straight Alliance for Safe Schools increases the capacity of LGBTQ youth and students, educational staff, and families to create school environments where all LGBTQ youth and students thrive. We do this by: Developing the leadership of LGBTQ and allied youth, Supporting Gay-Straight Alliances, Training educational staff on creating safe and supportive school environments, and Strengthening inclusive families. 122 E. Olin Ave, Suite 290, Madison, WI 53713 email: info@gsafewi.org web: www.gsafewi.org Phone: 608.661.4141 Fax: 608.661.1360
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• Gay Straight Veterinary Alliance (UW Madison) A student organization for LGBTQ students and allies in the School of Veterinary Medicine. email: UWGSVA@gmail.com
• Gemini Gender Group Gemini Gender Group serves the needs of the transgender community in SE WI. All transgender people (M2F, F2M, cross-dressers, etc.) are welcome, including spouses, SOS, etc. Meets at the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center on the second Saturday of the month at 6:00pm to 10:00pm. P.O. Box 44211, Milwaukee WI, 53214 email: gemini_gender_group@hotmail.com Phone: 414.297.9328
• Gender Explorers (UW Madison) This open discussion group is a space for participants who identify across the gender identity/expression and trans* spectrums to come together and explore concepts and constructs of gender in their own lives. This group is open to all members of the UW campus community. c/o UW LGBT Campus Center Red Gym, Room 123, 716 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53706 email: genderexplorersUW@gmail.com Phone: 608.265.3344
• Gender Identity/Gender Expression (UW Madison) This training aims to educate the UW campus community about what gender is and how we express it in our daily lives. Participants will leave with a toolkit of how to make their classrooms, residence halls, and other community spaces more inclusive of a variety of gender identities and expressions. c/o UW LGBT Campus Center Red Gym, Room 123, 716 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53706 email: lgbt@studentlife.wisc.edu
• Gilda’s Club Gilda’s Club Madison offers a welcoming community of FREE support for everyone touched by cancer—men, women, teens and children—along with their families and friends. 7907 UW Health Crt, Middleton WI 53562 email: info@gildasclubmadison.org web: www.gildasclubmadison.org Phone: 608.828.8880 Fax: 608.828.8859
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• Goodman Community Center We strengthen lives by engaging our community in a nourishing, educational and welcoming environment. 149 Waubesa St, Madison WI 53704 web: www.goodmancenter.org Phone: 608.241.1574 Fax: 608.241.1518
• Grrl Flicks For all womon (Lesbian, Bi, Trans, or Straight allies) who are interested in seeing lesbian films of all varieties. email: info@lgbtoutreach.org
• Habitat Restore The Habitat ReStore is open to the Public. We accept donations of new and used building-related materials and resell them to the public at big discounts. Working in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Dane County, the Habitat ReStore sells donated building materials to the general public for up to 50-90% off retail price. Habitat Restore’s mission: • Support Habitat for Humanity of Dane County’s home building program • Keep valuable materials out of local area landfills • Provide the community with a source of low cost building materials • Provide an opportunity to volunteer at the Habitat ReStore Habitat ReStore West 5906 Odana Rd, Madison, WI 53719 Habitat ReStore East 208 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, WI 53716 web: www.restoredane.org Phone: (East) 608.661.2813 (West) 608.442.9919
• Hancock Center for Dance Movement Therapy, Inc. Hancock Center provides and promotes the understanding and effective use of dance/movement therapy for the benefit of all segments of the population. Hancock Center extends its services through outreach trainings, workshops, and presentations. It is a supporting agency of the Marian Chance Foundation of the American Dance Therapy Association, Inc. 16 N Hancock St, Madison WI 53703 email: info@hancockcenter.net web: www.hancockcenter.net Phone: 608.251.0908
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• Harmony Café A program of Goodwill Industries, NCW, Inc, Harmony Café hosts several different programs that serve the LGBT population, including: LGBT Partnership FV & GB, Spectrum FV & GB, T-Force, GSA OutReach, and Appleton PFLAG Appleton: 233 E. College Ave, Appleton WI 54911 Green Bay: 1660 W Mason St, Green Bay, WI 54303 web: www.harmonycafe.org email: harmonycafe@gwicc.org Phone: (Appleton) 920.734.2233 (Green Bay) 920.569.1593
• Have You Lost Faith in Faith? Many LGBTQ people feel disconnected to faith or religion for many reasons. This group is a meeting space to discuss the question of lost faith. The group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 11am-1pm at the Madison Senior Center. Madison Senior Center, 330 W Mifflin St, Madison WI 53703 email: Linda, lgbtcoexist@yahoo.com
• IMPACT Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Student Union and Supporters
IMPACT is a student organization for all students and faculty/staff members of all gender expressions, sexual identities, and romantic identities at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. 800 W Starin Rd, Whitewater, WI 53190 email: impact@uww.edu web: http://blogs.uww.edu/impact Phone: 262.472.5738
• Independent Living Inc. Independent Living, Inc. is a local, nonprofit multi-service agency serving adults in many ways. Our Evening Meals on Wheels Program is one of those ways. Every day, we serve approximately 180 evening meals to seniors in Dane County. In 2013 alone, we served more than 36,680 meals, delivered by an amazing corps of 265 volunteers. Our volunteer program also offers friendly visiting, telephone reassurance/medication reminder calls and other support. For more information about these and other supportive programs, please see our sections on In-Home Services, Volunteers, and Home Health Agency. And for wonderful options for senior apartments and community living, please see our Housing section. 2970 Chapel Valley Rd, Suite #203, Madison WI 53711 web: www.independentlivinginc.org email: intake@independentlivinginc.org Phone: 608.274.7900 Fax: 608.274.9181
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• Institute for the Healing of Racism The Madison Wisconsin Institute for Healing of Racism, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to providing education to help heal and eradicate racism in individuals, communities and institutions. c/o School of Music, University of Wisconsin – Madison 4415 Humanities Building, 455 N Park St, Madison, WI 53706 email: rdavis1@wisc.edu web: richarddavis.org Phone: Richard Davis, 608.255.6666
• Integrity/Dignity of Madison Integrity/Dignity (I/D) of Madison is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes believers from all faith communities. PO Box 2287, Madison WI 53701 email: info@idmadison.org web: www.idmadison.org Phone: 608.669.2886
• James Reeb Unitarian Universalist Congregation Founded in 1993, the James Reeb Unitarian Universalist Congregation strives to reflect the diversity of Madison. In keeping with the Unitarian Universalist principle of respecting the inherent worth and dignity of all people, and with a sizable minority of lesbian, bisexual and gay members, James Reeb accepts and affirms people of all sexual orientations. 2146 E Johnson St., Madison WI 53704 email: office@jruuc.org web: www.jruuc.org Phone: 608.242.8887
• Java Notes Java Notes ~ Concerts for a Better Community! Java Notes is a concert series of professional folk musicians from around the country. Concerts will be performed in a coffeehouse atmosphere. Funds raised from each concert are used to help people in need through local nonprofit agencies c/o Sun Prairie United Methodist Church 702 North Street in Sun Prairie, WI web: www.javanotes.org
• Jewish Federation of Madison The Jewish Federation of Madison is part of the Jewish Federations of North America, a worldwide humanitarian network that serves millions of Jews and non-Jews everyday around the world. The mission of the Jewish Federation of Madison (“Federation”) is to work toward building a strong and unified Jewish community in order to ensure the survival,
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being and continuity of the Jewish people in this area, in Israel and throughout the world. The Jewish Federation of Madison acts to develop the resources and create the initiatives required to support agencies, activities, services and programs which strive to fulfill this mission. The primary goals pursued by Jewish Federation of Madison to fulfill this mission are:
• To develop human and financial resources. • To encourage and support Jewish educational programs, formal and informal, at all levels. • To support the social service needs of the Jewish community. • To affirm, support and strengthen our relationship with the people of and the State of Israel. • To enhance the quality of life for Jews in other countries and to support the migration of Jews in peril. • To maintain effective relationships and understanding between the Jewish community and the community-at-large. • To cooperate with other organizations in meeting the needs of the Jewish community. • To coordinate, plan and implement programs and services in order to maximize the effectiveness of the Jewish community and how it relates to working with the total community. • To engage in community-wide planning in order to accomplish this mission. 6434 Enterprise Lane, Madison WI 53719 email: info@jewishmadison.org web: www.jewishmadison.org Phone: 608.278.1808 Fax: 608.278.7814
• Journey Mental Health Center FORMERLY THE DANE COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER. We are a nonprofit agency located in Madison, WI providing comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services to residents of Southern Wisconsin. Your visit here is the first step on the journey to recovery for yourself, a relative, friend, neighbor, or co-worker. 625 W. Washington Ave, Madison WI 53703 web: www.journeymhc.org Services: 608.280.2720 General Reception: 608.280.2700 24 Hr Crisis Services: 608.280.2600 (Emergencies Only)
• Keep On Coming Out (KOCO)
Coming out is a journey, not a destination! This open discussion group is for people who are thinking about coming out, are just starting to come out, or want to talk about where they are on their coming out journey. The group is equal parts facilitated discussion and open discussion based on group interest.
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c/o UW LGBT Campus Center Red Gym, Room 123, 716 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53706 email: uwkoco@gmail.com
• Kink & Gender
Kink and Gender is an all-inclusive pansexual discussion group for all Kinky/ BDSM/Leather transgender folks and their friends, families, loved ones, playmates, and allies for mutual support and exchange of ideas. We try to keep our discussions focused on the issues of how kink informs/overlaps with various trans/gender-related issues in our. We abide by the rules of a safe space. Whatever is said in the group stays in the group. We ask participants to leave their interpersonal power dynamics at the door prior to each meeting. We honor each other’s gender self-identification. We ask participants to be respectful of each other and treat each other as you would like to be treated. The group meets the third Monday of the month at 5:30pm. c/o OutReach LGBT Community Center 600 Williamson St, Ste P-1, Madison, WI 53703 email: kinkandgender@outlook.com
• Lakeview Lutheran Church Lakeview Lutheran Church is a warm and caring community of God’s servants ministering through worship, learning and sharing. We are people of God in Christ and empowered by the Spirit to bear witness to God’s creative, redeeming and sanctifying activity in the world. For 150 years Lakeview Lutheran Church has been committed to a faithful proclamation of the gospel through word and sacrament and through a passionate network of social and outreach ministries in Madison and beyond. 4001 Mandrake Rd, Madison, WI 53704 email: office@lakeviewlutheranmail.org web: www.lakeviewlutheranchurch.org Phone: 608.244.6181 Fax: 608.244.8755
• Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund For callers seeking legal resources to address HIV, sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination in the Midwest. 105 W. Adams, 26th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603-6208 email: LLDEFMRO@lambdalegal.org web: www.lambdalegal.org Phone: 312.663.4413 Fax: 312.663.4307
• Latinos con Pensamiento Positivo
Grupo de apoyo social para Latinos. Se reunirá el segundo Sábado de cada mes a las 5pm te esperamos. Contact: Owen Karcher, 608.316.8613
• Lavender Green Caucus The Lavender Green Caucus of the Green Party are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgen-
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der, Intersex and Queer Greens organized as a Caucus with the purpose of promoting LGBTIQ issues within the Green Party. Contact: Kay Springstroh, kstess@charter.net web: www.lavendergreens.us
• LGBT Books to Prisoners
This fiscally sponsored project of OutReach LGBT Community Center sends books and other educational materials, free of charge, to LGBTQ-identified prisoners across the United States. For nearly ten years, we have supported the educational and reading interests of more than 3000 LGBTQ prisoners incarcerated in prisons in every state. We do this because: • We want to acknowledge, and work against, the oppressive functions of the prison system. Our project shifts some control back into prisoners’ hands. • Incarcerated persons have little access to reading material, and LGBTQ identified prisoners have a particularly hard time finding resources that meet their needs and wants. We are in a position to gather and distribute these resources. • We believe that our work affirms the dignity of all individuals by providing access to knowledge of their choosing, so that they can learn and grow as they desire. We respond to prisoners’ requests as directly as possible. • LGBTQ people behind bars face many hardships, including — but not limited to — isolation and physical violence. We want them to know that they have a supportive community on the outside that cares about their wellbeing. c/o OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Ste P-1, Madison WI 53703 email: lgbtbookstoprisoners@gmail.com (Irene Toro Martinez or Melissa Charenko) web: www.lgbtbookstoprisoners.org
• LGBT Resource Center for the Seven Rivers Region, Inc. We are the voice and presence in southwest Wisconsin promoting understanding and building connections regarding sexual orientation and gender identity. 309 Pearl St, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601 email: info@7riverslgbt.org web: http://7riverslgbt.org Phone: 608.784.0452
• LGBT Senior Alliance The LGBT Senior Alliance is a joint project of OutReach and the Madison Senior Center. Its purpose is to create a better quality of life for LGBT older adults by building partnerships with senior service providers and providing intergenerational social
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opportunities. c/o OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Ste P1, Madison, WI 53703 email: mail@LGBTSeniors.org Gay And Gray: GayAndGray@LGBTSeniors.org ShareTheCare: stcstation@lgbtoutreach.org Volunteers@LGBTSeniors.org web: www.lgbtseniors.org Phone: Steve Starkey, 608.255.8582 or Christine Beatty, 608.267.8652
• LGBT SMART Recovery
Discover the Power of Choice! SMART Recovery’s 4-Point Program® helps people recover from all types of addictive behaviors, including: alcoholism, drug abuse, substance abuse, drug addiction, alcohol abuse, gambling addiction, cocaine addiction, and addiction to other substances and activities. c/o OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Ste P1, Madison, WI 53703 email: Donald, LGBTSMARTrecovery@yahoo.com
• LGBT Survivors This is a peer-led, 18+ group for LGBT people who are survivors of suicide. This group will offer a safe space for those who need to talk about their experiences and life. This group will meet the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm. c/o OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Ste P1, Madison, WI 53703 email: Libby or Austen, lgbtqsurvivors@gmail.com
• LGBTQ Ally Training (UW Madison) The LGBT Campus Center’s LGBTQ Ally Training Program is designed to increase a participant’s capacity to build and sustain inclusive environments for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people. The training builds on our natural ally behaviors towards learning how we can make durable, sustainable change in our communities by being proactive bystanders, recognizing a wide array of homophobia in our own lives, and reflecting on our power and privilege. Union South TITU email: lgbt@studentlife.wisc.edu Phone: 608.265.3344
• LGBTQ Library Group (UW Madison)
Get to know LGBTQA issues in libraries and archives with students in the School of Library and Information Studies. Allies welcome! Helen C. White Hall, 600 N. Park St, Madison, WI 53706 email: slislgbtq@gmail.com web: slislgbtq.wordpress.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/LGBTQLibraryGroup
• LGBTQ Narratives This is a queer activist-writers’ group in which participants produce and share
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personal narratives and other creative works.Please contact lgbtqnarratives@ gmail.com for a brief screening interview before attending a meeting. Meets the first Wednesdays of the month at 7pm. We would also love to welcome you at our monthly Queerspeak open mic. c/o OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Ste P-1, Madison WI 53703 email: lgbtqnarratives@gmail.com web: http://lgbtqnarratives.blogspot.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/LGBTQNarratives
• LGBTQ Support and Empowerment Group (UW Madison)
Join C&CS for a support group for students who are navigating sexual and/or gender identity development and acceptance. Group members and leaders share resources and experiences related to the coming-out process, provide feedback, and support. Group focus is on establishing positive connections with others and exploring the process of expressing and integrating one’s sexual and gender identities in authentic, self-affirming ways UHS, 333 East Campus Mall, 7th Floor email: lgbtcc@gmail.com Phone: Dennis Christoffersen 608.262.8348 Alyssa Levy-Hussen, 608.265.5600, ext. 2
• LGBTQA Social Work Group (UW Madison) Open to all students, staff, and faculty affiliated with the Schools of Social Work and/or Social Welfare. Allies welcome! c/o OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Ste P-1, Madison WI 53703 email: Robin Matthies, rmatthies@wisc.edu or uwlgbtqallies@gmail.com web: https://socwork.wisc.edu/lgbtqa
• Lez Talk Madison Get connected with LezTalkMadison! Want to know what lesbians in Madison are up to? Want to reach more than 500 Madison-area lesbians and allies with just one email? Consider joining LezTalkMadison, the bulletin board for dykes of all stripes in the south central Wisconsin area. LezTalkMadison serves as a resource and referral place for everything from a pick-up game of basketball to finding a good real estate agent. This is NOT a discussion list, and postings are moderated. web: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/leztalkmadison
• Lizzards “Lizzards” was informally adopted as the nickname for a group of lesbians aged thirty and over. The group meets monthly to socialize and indulge in potluck wonders. Phone: Susan Agee, 608.661.9105
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• Madison Area Drum/Dance Circle This is a place for folks to connect with other drummers, dancers, and hoopers in the Madison WI area and beyond. No experience necessary. It is all for fun. Our community drum circle is free and open to all. In our drum circle we have no goal or destination. There is only the experience of the process, arriving in each moment. We are here to improvise and release and take the energy that will create balance in our lives. We will use this playful, expressive and energetic environment to collaborate to create music as a community. web and email: www.meetup.com/madison-drum
• Madison Area Gay/Bi Fathers Group The Madison Area Gay/Bi Fathers group has been active in Madison and surrounding communities since 1984. Our membership represents a broad spectrum of gay and bisexual men who have children: some with young children, some with adult children and some with grandchildren. c/o 600 Williamson St, Ste P-1, Madison WI 53703 email: toooldforthis@tds.net Phone: 608.838.5202
• Madison Area LGBT Women’s Social Group Our Lesbian group is intended for members to meet like minded women (and those who love us). We embrace, support & respect each other in whatever way that we each choose to identify: Butch, Stone Butch, Transgender, Femme, Stone Femme... what’s YOUR label? We celebrate our fabulous Lesbian energy that all encompasses that lifestyle. Singles & couples are welcome. This group is all inclusive no matter how you identify. This is a hate free zone. email and web: www.meetup.com/The-Madison-Area-LGBT-Womens-Social-Professional-Group
• Madison Area Transgender Association (MATA)
MATA’s mission is to provide the educational, spiritual, intellectual, and peer support needed when a transgender person is in need of information, direction, support, or referral. Confidentiality is our #1 rule for our message boards, groups, and meetings. The main goal is to provide a safe, private place for anyone who considers themselves transgender...to meet, dress, socialize, discuss and help with one’s everyday issues and problems in a peer support setting or one-on-one. We are and will remain loyal to the whole LGBTIQ community, while we strive to better our part in the transgender community. We have several support groups including the Madison Crossdressers and Madison Transgender Support Group. Meetings take place at OutReach. c/o 600 Williamson St, Ste P-1, Madison WI 53703 email: wayneg@lgbtoutreach.org
• Madison Area Women’s Outdoor Network We are a group of women who love to hike, bike, ski, kayak, snowshoe, camp, and whatever fun outdoor activity you like to do. It is open to all women: lesbian, bi, trans, straight and questioning. We welcome all races and ages.Diversity is a good thing.
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web and email: www.meetup.com/Madison-Area-Womens-Outdoor-Network
• Madison Bears
Madison Bears is an inclusive social network now forming for bears, cubs, otters, chasers and friends in the Madison area. Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/160294134174477
• Madison Blaze (Women’s) Football
The Madison Blaze’s mission is to promote and advance women’s football in a professional manner while sustaining a positive identity in the community through leadership, guidance, and sound management. email: info@madisonblazefootball.com web: www.madisonblazefootball.com
• Madison College Gender & Sexuality Alliance
The Madison College GSA brings students of different sexual and gender identities together to meet new people, hang out, eat snacks, and have fun. We coordinate various outreach events, dances, movie nights, karaoke and other activities. Our mission is to promote acceptance and education of all LGBTQQ lifestyles throughout the community. Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/MadisonCollegeGSA
• Madison Condom Coalition
A coalition of local Madison groups to raise awareness, access, and use of safer sex items and practices as well as knowledge of their HIV statuses through education, distribution of “Safer Sex Gift Packs”, collaboration, and interaction. Founded in 2012, the Madison Condom Coalition is made up of 4 groups in the Madison WI area. AIDS Network, Madison & Dane County Public Health, OutReach LGBT Community Center, and Youth Services of Southern Wisconsin/Briarpatch. Together the 4 groups work to help the public be aware of their HIV statuses and what they can do to keep themselves healthy as well as their sexual partners. The coalition also has volunteers who go out to the area nightclubs and either provide information, distribution of safer sex gift packs, and in the case of AIDS Network, testing. Look for OutReach and AIDS Network Volunteers next time you go out! Facebook Group Page: www.facebook.com/MadisonCondomCoalition
• Madison Cougars
The Madison Cougars are a team of the Independent Women’s Football League that began their first season of play in 2011. 6516 Monona Drive #155, Monona, WI 53716 email: info@madisoncougars.com web: www.madisoncougarsfootball.com Phone: 608.395.9474
• Madison Christian Community Advent Lutheran (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and Community of Hope (United Church of Christ) are partners in Christ.
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7118 Old Sauk Rd, Madison WI email: mcc@chorus.net web: www.madisonchristiancommunity.org Phone: 608.836.1455
• Madison Gay Hockey Association (MGHA) The Madison Gay Hockey Association is an adult developmental ice hockey league for members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning and Allied (LGBTQA) Community. c/o OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Ste P-1, Madison WI 53703 email: recruiting@madisongayhockey.org web: www.madisongayhockey.org
• Madison Gay Video Club The Madison Gay Video Club was formed in 1989 to introduce gay/bi men to the wide variety of gay-themed films available, while at the same time providing an opportunity to socialize and share information in a non-threatening party-like atmosphere. Parties meet in a private home on Madison’s east side on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM. No RSVP is required and it is “open door”, so you may arrive and leave whenever you wish. Newly released feature films from the major studios are shown at 8:30 PM, followed by requests from the Club’s large film library. Titles of the features are published in local papers and several statewide gay publications. Reviews of the current as well as the past features can be found on the Club’s website. Separate viewing areas are provided for the non-sexual, gay-themed films and the sexually explicit hardcore films, including a large indoor hot tub with TV overhead and a separate play room. All gay/bi/curious men over 21 are welcome. Typical attendance at the parties is 50+. A $10 donation is requested to cover the food buffet, munchies, drinks and towels for the hot tub. There are no additional dues or fees, and you do not need to reveal any personal information. For more information and the party location, send an email or phone. email: mail@mgvc.org web: www.mgvc.org Phone: Larry, 608.244.8690 (Evenings)
• Madison Gay Volleyball Madison Gay Volleyball is a non-profit sports league in Madison, Wisconsin, dedicated to the area’s LGBT community and our straight friends. Our mission is simple: through the game of volleyball, MGV strives to provide its members and the community an active and healthy social outlet, and a supportive environment that nurtures participants on and beyond the court. web: www.madisongayvolleyball.com email: director@madisongayvolleyball.com Facebook Group Page: www.facebook.com/groups/MadisonGV
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• Madison LGBT Outdoor Group
A group for LGBTQ people, their friends, families and allies to come together and enjoy outdoor activities. These can include hiking, walking, running, biking, skiing, camping, backpacking, paddling and other outdoor recreational and social activities with people interested in the outdoors. This is a great way to experience the outdoors with other people who share your interests. web: www.meetup.com/Madison-LGBT-Outdoor-Group
• Madison Minotaurs The Madison Minotaurs Rugby Club is an all inclusive team dedicated to providing everyone, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation or national origin, the opportunity to learn and play the great sport of rugby. The Madison Minotaurs Rugby Club is Wisconsin’s first and only IGRAB team. email: madisonminotaurs@gmail.com web: http://madisonminotaurs.com
• Madison Pride Volleyball Tournament Come play some ball, have some fun, and celebrate with fellow LGBTQSA members from out community. This is open to anyone who wants to come . Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/354484414588714
• Madison Vet Center The Vet Center is part of the Readjustment Counseling Services of the Department of Veteran’s Affairs. We provide counseling for those who served in a conflict zone (WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Persian Gulf, Somalia, Bosnia, Iraq, Afghanistan, etc.) or who were sexually assaulted while in the military, or are a family member of a service member who died in Iraq or Afghanistan. Contact: Dorothy Carskadon, LCSW 706 Williamson Street, Madison, WI 53703 web: www.madison.va.gov/services/vetcenter.asp Phone: 608.264.5342, 800.842.6355 Fax: 608.264.5344
• Malcom Shabazz High School Malcolm Shabazz High School is a public school in the Madison Metropolitan School District. Enrollment is limited and based on personal interviews. Malcolm Shabazz High School has long been recognized as a safe place for LGBT students to learn. 1601 N Sherman Ave, Madison WI 53704 web: http://shabazzweb.madison.k12.wi.us Phone: 608.204.2440 Fax: 608.204.0503
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• Matrilocal Circle of the Reformed Congregation of the Goddess (RCGI)
We are a community of women practicing and developing women’s spirituality in an inclusive, mutual, consensual, non-hiearchical and respectful framework. PO Box 6677, Madison, WI 53716 email: rcgi@rcgi.org web: http://www.rcgi.org Phone: 608.226.9998
• McFarland United Church of Christ McFarland UCC is Open and Affirming to people of all ages, races, physical and mental abilities, economic positions, religious backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are WELCOME here! 5710 Anthony St, McFarland WI 53558 email: pastor@mcfarlanducc.org web: www.mcfarlanducc.org Phone: 608.838.9322
• Men Stopping Rape Men Stopping Rape was founded in 1983 by men in the Madison community interested in finding answers to the question “How do we create a world without rape?” MSR began the process of answering the question by creating spaces where men can speak to men about male socialization. PO Box 2361, Madison WI 53701 email: sdmonty@men-stopping-rape.org web: www.men-stopping-rape.org Phone: 608.257.4444
• Men’s Coming Out Group This is a closed group that meets weekly on Wednesday nights for 10 weeks. The purpose of the group is to offer support to men who are dealing with the realization they are not heterosexual and how that affects their everyday lives and to support those people. The group will identify and discuss the stages of coming out and explore topics such as how to deal with one’s own feelings about coming out, family members, physical and sexual safety, legal rights and discrimination, and more. Future meetings may be set up on a needed basis. c/o OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Ste P-1, Madison WI 53703 email: rogerbadger@msn.com Phone: 608.255.8582
• Men’s Domestic Violence Survivors Support Group This group is a crisis-based peer-led support group for male-identifying individuals
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dealing with the effects of emotional, verbal, and physical abuse by a partner or ex-partner. The group is offered in conjunction with Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS). email: Eric or Derek, men.dv.support@gmail.com
• Milwaukee LGBT Community Center A community-based organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for LGBT people in the Metro Milwaukee area. 1110 N Market St #2, Milwaukee, WI 53202 email: help@mkelgbt.org web: www.mkelgbt.org Phone: 414.271.2656 Fax: 414.271.2161
• Milwaukee Pridefest Started in 1987, Pridefest Inc. produces the largest Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride festival in Wisconsin, held at the Henry W. Meier Festival Park (the Summerfest grounds) annually in Milwaukee, WI. Milwaukee Pridefest is the largest Pride celebration held in the nation and the biggest and most attended in Wisconsin. PrideFest is accomplished through the work of the Board of Directors, which oversees the festival year-round, and the Production Team, which develops and carries out the day-to-day planning of the festival. The mission of PrideFest is to celebrate the diversity of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) culture and community. Mailing Address: PrideFest, Inc, PO Box 1444, Milwaukee, WI, 53201-1444 Office: 1110 North Market St, 2nd Floor-Suite 204M, Milwaukee, WI 53202 email: info@pridefest.com Pride Info Line 414.272.3378
• National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) of Dane County
NAMI Dane County, Inc. is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to advance advocacy, education and support to improve the quality of life for people affected by mental illness. 2059 Atwood Ave, Fourth Floor, Madison WI 53704 email: contact@namidanecounty.org web: namidanecounty.org Phone: 608.249.7188
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• New Harvest Foundation New Harvest Foundation is the only foundation in Dane County that channels charitable contributions exclusively to organizations working to promote lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights, services, culture and community development. Founded in 1984, New Harvest Foundation is operated by a volunteer Board of Directors and and assisted by a team of friends. It pools contributions of hundreds of donors each year to provide grant money to LGBT causes. New Harvest empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, & transgender individuals by providing money for projects that nurture our communities’ strengths, pride, diversity and positive character for all to see. PO Box 1786, Madison WI 53701 email: admin@newharvestfoundation.org web: www.newharvestfoundation.org Phone: 608.467.4445
• New Partnerships for Women New Partnerships for Women evolved from the Women and Mental Health Study Site of Dane County. Our purpose is to continue to build the capacity of the community to promote health, healing, empowerment and recovery for women who have histories of trauma and mental health and/or substance abuse problems. 128 E Olin Av., Ste 202, Madison WI 53713 email: npw@choiceonemail.com Phone: 608.268.1042
• One In A Minyan
One in a Minyan is the Jewish group on campus providing support and programming for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender individuals and their allies. They hosts movie nights, discussions, guest speakers, as well as other social and educational opportunities. 611 Langdon St, Madison WI 53703 email: jjennings@uwhillel.org web: www.uwhillel.org Phone: 608.256.8361 Fax: 608.256.2451
• OPEN (Out Professional & Executive Network) Out Professional & Executive Network connects and creates leaders by actively engaging in professional development, corporate and community outreach, networking and mentoring programs. PO Box 1646, Madison WI 53701 email: info@OPENmadison.org web: http://openmadison.org Phone: 608.561.3849
• Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ
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Church of Christ. We consist of approximately 500 members from the Madison/ Dane County area. We are a progressive congregation trying to make the Christian faith relevant in today’s world. We are deeply committed to social action, a vibrant worship life, and a ministry with children and youth. We welcome visitors and guests at all our functions. We are open and affirming of all people regardless of age, race, culture, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, and economic status. Our church is a safe sanctuary for all children and youth. 1501 Gilbert Rd, Madison WI 53711 email: office@orucc.org web: www.orucc.org Phone: 608.271.7212
• Out and About in Madison Looking for a place to find people to just do stuff with? You found it. Weekly Saturday night dinners out (getting out of the house is a good thing during the winter!) are already happening in our “Not Date Night” group. Each week a different restaurant. email: Michael , outandaboutinmadison@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/outandaboutinmadison
• Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (OSTEM)
Provides social, academic, and professional opportunities for LGBTQ-identifying and ally students in STEM fields. Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/152100321477828
• OutReach LGBT Community Center The mission of OutReach is “to promote equality and quality of life for LGBT People.” OutReach provides the following services: • Community Safe Space: The OutReach Community Center is open to the public Mon. through Fri., 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sat. noon to 4 p.m. OutReach posts information on current events, job openings, housing, health and brochures from area LGBT organizations and services. •Social, Support, Discussion and Coming Out Groups: OutReach offers coming out and discussion/social/support groups throughout the year. Call (608) 255-8582 for updated schedule information. • Information and Referral: Stop by or call (608) 255-8582. Trained volunteers and staff provide information on a wide variety of community services and resources along with referrals to LGBT and LGBT-friendly professionals. Counseling, medical, legal, home buying, financial planning, spiritual and other referrals are available upon request. • Lending Library: The Earl Greely Memorial Library is the largest LGBT library in Wisconsin. Over 6,000 books, current magazines and newsletters are available with
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videos to be added soon. Books may be borrowed for up to 30 days. • Meeting Space: LGBT organizations and allies are welcome to use the group meeting room and meeting areas available at OutReach. Call (608) 255-8582 for scheduling availability. • Peer Counseling: Stop by or call (608) 255-8582. Staff and trained volunteers provide peer counseling, crisis intervention and support. • Advocacy: Peer support, information and referrals to service professionals are available to individuals who experience discrimination or harassment based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. • Calendar and Guide: A monthly calendar of events and meetings, with organization telephone numbers is available in print form at several local outlets and at our new website, www.lgbtdirectory.com. The Calendar and Guide also includes a resource guide to LGBT and LGBT-friendly businesses and organizations. • The Directory: This popular annual publication of supportive organizations and businesses, which you are now reading, is the 23rd edition of The Directory. • Seniors: LGBT Senior Alliance offers several programs to the LGBT senior community, including quarterly senior social dinners, Gay and Gray discussion group, Share the Care station, and folk-singing group. We also now have a LGBT Senior Advocate staff position that connects LGBT seniors with existing social service agencies and works to make those agencies LGBT supportive. • Speakers’ Bureau: A tool for facilitating education and dialogue on issues relevant to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. OutReach sends speakers to a variety of audiences, including schools, businesses, service agencies, religious/ spiritual organizations, etc. • Willma’s Fund provides small grants to people over 18 in Dane County that experience homelessness. Contact Angie at (608) 255 8582 for more information. • This year we will host our first OutReach Pride March on Sunday August 10. The parade will stage at Central Park in Madison, march up Williamson, Wilson, and King Street to the Capitol Square and conclude with rally at the top of State Street. • OutThere is a social and support group for LGBT youth from the ages of 18 through 24. The group does a variety of activities and also focuses on health and STD prevention. • OutReach hosts several websites including lgbtoutreach.org, genderwellness. org and lgbtdirectory.org. We also produce an enewsletter and are active on social media.
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Separate from our direct services, OutReach’s community advocacy/education efforts challenge social attitudes and institutional barriers that prevent full participation of LGBTQs in society. OutReach is committed to working in cooperation with LGBT and other progressive organizations. There are several groups, projects, project partners, and programs that are throughout The Directory including: Alianza Latina, Anonymous Groups meeting at OutReach, Coming Out to Your Partner, Folk Singers Group, Friends To Be With, FTM Genderqueer Support Group, Gay and Gray Senior Discussion Group, Grrl Flicks, Have You Lost Faith in Faith, Kink & Gender, LGBT Books to Prisoners, LGBT Senior Alliance, LGBT SMART Recovery, LGBT Survivors, LGBTQ Narratives, Madison Area Transgender Association, Madison Condom Coalition, Men’s Coming Out Group, Men’s Domistic VIolence Survivors Support Group, Out and About in Madison, OutReach of Rock County, OutReach Pride Parade, OutThere, Partners of People Who Are Transgender, The Paths We Walk, Poly Out, Q-Cinema International, Rainbow Connections, Share the Care, Stable Grounds, Willma’s Fund, Women4Women, and Womyn’s Coming Out Support Group Office Hours: Mon through Fri: 10 am - 7 pm, Sat: Noon-4 p.m. 600 Williamson St, Ste P-1, Madison WI 53703 email: info@lgbtoutreach.org web: www.lgbtoutreach.org Other web addresses: http://genderwellness.org; www.lgbtdirectory.org; Phone: 608.255.8582 Fax: 608.255.0018
• OutReach of Rock County OutReach, Madison and South Central’s LGBT Community Center is proud to offer a safe space/meeting space in Janesville to help reach the LGBT communities who reside in the Rock County area. The objective of the Janesville-space is to offer support, referral, and information to the residents of Rock County. Services are for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and straight. OutReach of Rock County meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month from 6-8pm at a very open and affirming church located in Janesville, WI. Mailing Address: c/o 600 Williamson St, Ste P-1, Madison WI 53703 Meeting Address: First Christian Church, 1909 HIghland Ave, Janesville WI 53548 email: orock@lgbtoutreach.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/rockcountylgbtoutreach Phone: 608.255.8582 (leave message for OutReach of Rock County)
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• OutReach Pride Parade OutReach LGBT Community Center is leading a coalition of organizations and businesses that will host the Pride Parade in Madison Wisconsin this year. Setup starts at 11:00 am. Vehicles and floats should arrive by 12:00 noon. We will stage at Central Park at 1:00 pm. The parade will step off at 2:00 pm. The rally and entertainment will start about 3:00 pm. The event will end by 5:00 pm. Anyone interested in marching and/or tabling during the Pride event must complete the application which can be found here: http://www.lgbtoutreach.org/?q=node%2F106 We have a new route thanks to Mayor Paul Soglin and the City of Madison’ Street Use Committee. We will stage in the new Central Park, march down Ingersol to Williamson Street, up Willy St., cross Blair, march up Wilson and then up King St. to the Capitol Square. We will march around the Square and then have a rally and entertainment at the top of State St. Sponsors include Woof’s Madison, Plan B, Madison WI, FIVE Nightclub, Shamrock Bar & Grille, Our Lives Magazine, Fair Wisconsin, and PFLAG. Our Planning Committee members include: Angie Alcorta - Pride Committee Chair and Board member, Ryan Petty - OutReach President, Steve Starkey - Executive Director, Brian Poncé - Publications Director, Angie Rehling - Program Director, Patrick Farabaugh, John Smallwood, Corey Gresen, Rico Sabatini, Dino Maniaci, Dave Eick, Nancy Jones, Derwin Leigh, and Robert Mahr. Mailing Address: c/o 600 Williamson St, Ste P-1, Madison WI 53703 email: info@lgbtoutreach.org web: www.lgbtoutreach.org/?q=node/106 Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/392063810926544/ Phone: 608.255.8582
• OutThere 18-24 year old social group. Movie nights, trips social gatherings and the like. A program of OutReach Community Center. c/o OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Ste P-1, Madison WI 53703 email: outtheremadison@hotmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/OutThereMadison Phone: 608.255.8582, leave a message for Adam
• Parkside Presbyterian Church Parkside Presbyterian Church, located on Madison’s East side, is an AIDS-Caring Community and First More Light Church of Faith who boldly embrace diversity
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and recognize the uniqueness and beauty of each child of God. 4002 Lien Rd, Madison WI 53704 email: charfst@pmyparkside.org www.myparkside.org Phone: Calvin Harfst (Pastor), 608.244.0847
• Partners of People Who Are Transgender This group is a source of support and connection for partners or spouses of people who have a partner or spouse who is transgender. This peer group is a way to connect with others who have had or currently are in relationships with people who are Trans*. The group meets the fourth Friday of the month at 7:00pm. c/o 600 Williamson St, Ste P-1, Madison WI 53703 email: Sarah, partnersoftransgenderpeople@yahoo.com
• The Paths We Walk This group is for LGBT-identified people who also identify as Pagan. This is a peer-led, safe, and positive group looking at the history of Paganism and its practices. Hopes to challenge and address the “solitary-ness” some pagans may feel. The group will also look at how the Pagan faith vs. witchcraft. More topics to come! The group will meet starting in April on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 1:00-3:00pm. c/o 600 Williamson St, Ste P-1, Madison WI 53703 email: Luca, pathswewalklgbt@gmail.com
• PFLAG–Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender 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. 4221 Venetian Lane, Madison WI 53708 email: pflagmadison@yahoo.com web: www.pflag-madison.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Pflag-Madison/108173265977829 Phone: 608.848.2333 (24 hour/7 day per week voice mail number)
• Perfect Harmony Men’s Chorus Perfect Harmony Men’s Chorus is Madison’s gay and gay-friendly men’s chorus. Our singing membership of 25 men strives to provide gay bisexual, transgender and gay friendly men with opportunities for the performance of choral music in a supportive and affirming environment. PO Box 14706, Madison WI 53708-4706 email: info@perfectharmonychorus.org web: www.perfectharmonychorus.org
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• PICADA PICADA’s goal is to develop, promote, and strengthen individual, family, and community wellness and productivity by reducing factors that contribute to high-risk behaviors that include but are not limited to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse. 128 E Olin Ave, Madison WI 53713 email: dougm@fsmad.org web: www.fsmad.org/picada.html Phone: 608-316-1118
• Pioneers
Pioneers is a gay and lesbian social alliance for men and women in rural areas of southwestern Wisconsin. PO Box 53, Richland Center WI 53581 email: swwipioneers@yahoo.com web: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/swwipioneers
• Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ Plymouth Church, located at the corner of Atwood Avenue and Ohio Street, has been a part of Madison’s east side community for over one hundred years. We are affiliated with the United Church of Christ—a community of faith that seeks to respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word and deed. We are a congregation open and affirming of all ages, races, church backgrounds, and sexual orientations. We are a congregation that believes in Peace with Justice for all people. 2401 Atwood Ave, Madison WI 53704 email: siverson@pcucc.org web: www.pcucc.org Phone: 608.249.1537
• Poly Out
Poly Out is an open discussion group for people curious, interested, or partaking in polyamory. This means we talk about maintaining multiple, honest, and intimate relationships that may be emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual in nature. Meets the first Friday of the month from 7:00-9pm c/o OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Ste P-1, Madison WI 53703 email: Lisa at l.griesel@yahoo.com
• Positive Voice of Northeast Wisconsin
Positive Voice is Northeast Wisconsin’s largest gay and lesbian organization. We help build support for the LGBT community. Positive Voice’s mission is to support all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning individuals, their families and allies through community outreach and education, as well as, collaborative and social activities. PO Box 1381, Green Bay WI 54305 email: info@pvinc.org web: www.focol.org/positive Phone: 920.435.4404
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• Pozitive Lite A social and support group for all gay or bisexual HIV-positive men. Feel free to drop-in to this ongoing group on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month from 5:307:30 PM at AIDS Network, Madison. c/o AIDS Network, 600 Williamson St, Ste H, Madison WI 53703 Phone: Joel Duffrin, 608.316.8623
• Prairie Unitarian Universalist Society
As a Welcoming Congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Association, Prairie Society welcomes members, friends and guests and employs lay or professional ministers, without regard to age, gender, national origin, race, sexual orientation or disability. 2010 Whenona Dr, Madison WI 53711 email: prairieu@execpc.com web: www.uuprairie.org Phone: 608.271.8218
• PRIDE In Healthcare (UW Madison) PRIDE in Healthcare is a registered student organization for UW-Madison’s graduate-level health sciences students who are devoted to LGBT health and closing LGBT health disparities. Mailing Address: Student Services, Attn: PRIDE in Healthcare via MSA Health Sciences Learning Center, 750 Highland Ave, Madison WI 53705 email: prideinhealthcare@gmail.com web: : http://uwmedstudents.com/prideinhealthcare
• Project Home Project Home serves more than 1,000 households in our community each year. We do this by providing low or no cost home repairs, accessibility modifications, weatherization services, First-Time Home Buyer’s Education or contracting work, and affordable housing to those most in need. 1966 South Stoughton Road, Madison, WI 53716 Phone: (608)246-3737 Fax: (608)246-3722 web: www.projecthomewi.org
• Proud Theater Proud Theater is an award-winning, exciting and innovative youth theater program designed to foster self-expression and self-empowerment for youth who identify as gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ), or who are the children of LGBTQ parents, or who are allies of the LGBTQ community at large. P.O. Box 6306, Monona, WI 53716 email: info@proudtheater.org web: www.proudtheater.org Phone: 608.222.9086
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• Public Health Madison and Dane County Public Health-Madison and Dane County (PHMDC) is the public health agency for Madison and Dane County. Our mission is to promote wellness, prevent disease and assure a healthy environment. email: health@publichealthmdc.com web: www.publichealthmdc.com Facebook: www.facebook/publichealthmdc Administrative Office: 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Rm. 507, Madison WI 53703-3346 Phone: 608.266.4821 Fax: 608.266.4858 Immunization, STI, & WIC Clinic Madison Locations: 2705 E. Washington Ave, Madison WI 53704 2230 S. Park St., Madison WI 53713 STI Line: 608.243.0411 Fax: 608.266.4858 WIC: 608.267.1111 Fax: 608.266.4858 Immunization: 608.266.4821 Fax: 608.266.4858 For more information, call us at 608.266.4821
• Q-Cinema International (Movie/Social Group) LGBTQA multi-cultural film/social group focuses on bringing people together to explore sexual orientation issues from multi-cultural and international perspectives. We are a group of movie enthusiasts who will gather at OutReach every 2nd and 4th Wednesday nights of the month at 6:30pm. The movies shown deal with LGBT issues from different countries and cultures. Pop-corn, stimulating discussions and laughter are provided FREE!! We welcome you to join us in exploring this wonderful world of Queer International cinema. Meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month at 6:30pm, Only meeting the Second Wednesdays from June to August. c/o OutReach, 600 Williamson St., Ste. P1, Madison, WI 53703 email: qcinemainternational@yahoo.com Phone: 608.255.8582
• Q Grads (UW Madison) For LGBT UW graduate students, family, and friends. Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/85996105236
• QLaw (UW Madison) QLaw is composed of LGBT law students and our allies. We provide social, academic and professional support to LGBT students attending the UW Law School and preparing to enter the legal profession. 975 Bascom Mall, Rm 5110, Madison WI 53706 email: qlaw@qlaw.org web: qlaw.org Phone: 608.729.5805
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• Queer Action Alliance/Queer Kids of Madison (UW Madison)
QAA promotes awareness around LGBTQ+ issues and how they intersect with our real lives and other identities. Help make the Madison area a safer space for all! web: www.facebook.com/groups/234325929988134/?fref=ts
• Rainbow Connections The Rainbow Connection is a peer led group for those from the LGBTQ community who have experienced or are experiencing mental health issues. The group provides discussions on mental health issues ranging from depression to bipolar along with LGBTQ living. Anyone is welcome who is in need of support with mental health and LGBTQ issues. The group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at OutReach from 3:30pm to 6pm 600 Williamson St, Ste P-1, Madison WI 53703 Email: Nancy, lgbtrainbowconnections@gmail.com
• Rape Crisis Center, Inc. Sexual assault and abuse can happen to anyone, at any time. The Rape Crisis Center’s counselors understand and are sensitive to the special concerns that LGBTQ survivors may face in the aftermath of sexual violence. Main Office: 2801 Coho St, Ste 301, Madison WI 53713 Campus Office: 333 East Campus Mall, Room 7901, Madison, WI 53715 email: info@danecountyrcc.org web: www.danecountyrcc.org Phone: 608.251.RAPE (7273), 24 Hour Crisis Line (TDD/TTY) 608.251.5126, Business/Information Line
• Rodney Scheel House The Rodney Scheel House is an affordable housing community for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. Located on Madison’s East Side, the 23-unit apartment complex was developed specifically to meet the needs of those with HIV/AIDS, as well as their families and caregivers. 2815 Hauk Street, Madison, WI 53704 email: rscheelhouse@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/rodney.s.house.9?fref=ts web: www.projecthomewi.org/weatherization_homerepair_volunteerprograms/affordable_housing/rodney_scheel.html Phone: 608.243.1830
• Rooted Discussion Group (UW Madison) Rooted is a discussion group intended for those who self-identify as LGBTQ people of color. We hope to provide a space to discuss your experiences with multiple intersecting identities and find support and fellowship with folks who’ve shared similar
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experiences. Come speak to the barriers you encounter because of your identities and share what you love about yourself and your communities. Email: Sheltreese McCoy, smccoy@studentlife.wisc.edu
• ROLLers (Retired Lesbians Lunch) Retired Older Lesbians Lunch (ROLLers) third Tuesdays, 12:30 PM. For more information call 608-770-3997. Meetings are now at Elie’s Family Restaurant, 4102 Monona Dr. Phone: 608.770.3997
• The Ruby Project The Ruby Project Wi is a collaboration of civic-minded residents working to inform and educate local communities on the value of all residents without regard to cultural, ethnic, sexual orientation, ability, class, age, or gender identity. We strive to create an understanding of the value of LGBTQ residents along with their struggles to gain acceptance as community members. We stand up in support of the equality of all residents as a basic human right. Our vision is to enhance our communities awareness of LGBTQA & Anti Bully resources through public events and the bringing together of community organizations. To be the hub of improving community knowledge of the available resource organizations, the needs and wants for both the bullying victims and the perpetrator along with the acceptance of LGBTQA members without regard to social confines. To be the resource which aids community organizations in their direct support of community members. In October, The Ruby Project produces “Out in October”. This day is about empowering, informing, and celebrating who we are, as we are. Supportive community members, businesses, and organizations are invited to attend. The more you support LGBTQA, the more LGBTQA will support you. Ruby Project WI is proud to offer an opportunity to join us on this Internationally observed civil awareness day, celebrating individuals who publicly identify as a gender or sexual minority. The annual celebration takes place at the Rock County Courthouse Amphitheater, with supportive organization’s booths, fun events, music, empowering speakers, food, and so much more for Rock County community to partake and enjoy. For businesses and organizations looking to be involved in this great event, remember we are a volunteer-run and community-driven organization in need of your financial support to further our vision. We have sponsorship opportunities available along with booth rentals and promotional spaces in the event directory. 321 East Milwaukee St Suite 3-5 Janesville WI 53545 email: rubyprojectwi@gmail.com web: www.rubyprojectwi.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/rubyprojectwi.org
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• St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church The people of St. Dunstan’s strive to seek, love, and serve God, welcoming all God’s children to join us by gathering in worship, serving people in need, caring for our world, and listening to one another in love. Whatever the shape of your faith or the shape of your family, you are welcome! 6205 University Ave, Madison WI 53705 e-mail: office@stdunstans.com web: www.stdunstans.com Phone: 608.238.2781
• St. Francis House, University Episcopal Center We are the Episcopal student ministry of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. We exist to be a student-oriented community of praise and abundant life in the Episcopal tradition. 1360 Regent Street #157, Madison WI 53715 email: chaplain@stfrancisuw.org web: www.stfrancisuw.org Phone: 6008.514.1734 Fax: 608.257.6215
• Salvation Army The Salvation Army is an international organization founded by William Booth, a London minister, in 1865. In Wisconsin, its Madison Corps is the local unit that governs the activities of The Salvation Army of Dane County. For over 110 years, the Madison Corps has offered spiritual ministry, social services, and youth programs to hundreds of Dane County residents annually without discrimination. Administration and Madison Corps Community Center/Madison Temple Corps/ Food Pantry and Youth Programs: 3030 Darbo Dr, Madison, WI 53714 Phone: 608.256.2321 Fax: 608.250.2266 Social Services and Development Department: 630 E. Washington Ave, Madison WI 53703 Phone: 608.256.2321 Fax: 608.256.0569 Leigha Weber, Director of Social Services: 608.250.2237 web: www.salvationarmydanecounty.org
• Sex Out Loud Sex Out Loud is UW-Madison’s peer-to-peer sexual health resource. Our mission is to promote healthy sexuality through sex-positive education and activism. 333 E Campus Mall, 3rd Floor #3143, Madison WI 53715 email: sexoutloud@gmail.com web: www.sexoutloud.com
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• Sexual Health Clinic The Sexual Health Clinic provides screening, diagnosis, and treatment for most sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV testing. Counseling on HIV and STI prevention and risk reduction is also provided. (Please see University Health Services Entry for more info!) 333 East Campus Mall, Madison 53715 web: www.uhs.wisc.edu/services/medical/sexual-health/ Phone: 608.265.5600 (appts. & medical info)
• Share The Care The OutReach Share the Care Station in Madison, WI, serves all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in south central Wisconsin. This FREE program connects you to an individual trained to help you gather your family of choice to help care for you. You maintain control of your care, reducing the stress in your life and that of your primary caregiver. c/o OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Ste P-1, Madison WI 53703 email: stcstation@lgbtoutreach.org Phone: 608.255.8582
• South Madison Health and Family Center - Harambee The South Madison Health & Family Center - Harambee is a multi-agency collaboration providing culturally sensitive, coordinated health and education services. 2202 S Park St, Madison WI 53713 email: info@smhfc-harambee.com web: www.smhfc-harambee.com/about.html Phone: 608.261.9138
• SPECTRUM of Rockford Spectrum of Rockford LGBTQA is a safe place for those who identify as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgendered. 6625 N Second St, Loves Park, IL 61111 email: spectrumrockford@yahoo.com web: www.spectrumrockford.com Phone: 815.639.0300 Fax: 815.639.0303
• Stable Grounds Need someone to listen or a place to feel safe? An 18+, peer-led group for people who are LGBTQ and homeless. The group meets the fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7pm at OutReach. Food will be provided. OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Ste P-1Madison, WI 53703 Phone: 608.255.8582 Web: www.lgbtoutreach.org Email: stablegroundsoutreach@gmail.com
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• StageQ StageQ’s mission is to present gay theater in celebration of gay men and women; and to promote other productions which feature gay characters or gay-themed plays, as well as promoting ‘out’ actors, performers, artists and musicians. Mailing Address: 113 E Mifflin St, Madison WI 53703 Theater Address: Bartell Theatre, 113 E Mifflin St, Madison WI 53703 email: info@stageq.com web: www.stageq.com Phone: 608.661.9696 (Ticket Line), 608.294.0740 (Info Line)
• Starfish Center, Inc. The Starfish Center, Inc. supports individuals in successfully developing their skills to experience more joy and satisfaction through connection with self and others. 2437 N Booth St, Milwaukee WI 53212 web: www.starfishfound.org Phone: 414.374.5433 Toll Free: 800.236.4692
• Straight Spouse Network The Straight Spouse Network is a support group for men and women whose spouses and ex-spouses have come out as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or transsexual. The group meets the third Sunday of each month 4:00 - 5:00 pm. Meeting Place: Friends Meeting House 1704 Roberts Crt, Madison WI 53711 Phone: 608.257.0658
• Students For A Fair Wisconsin Dedicated to fairness in legislation concerning the LGBT community, through political channels. 203 South Patterson, Suite 200, Madison, WI 53703 email: john.smallwood@fairwisconsin.com. web: http://fairwisconsin.com/action/sfw Phone: John Smallwood, 608.441.0143 ext. 321 Fax: 608.268.014 UW Madison Campus Chapter Facebook: www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_28162233907 Madison College Chapter Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/147648551931868
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• Substance Use Relapse Prevention Group All HIV+ individuals with concerns about past or present alcohol or drug use are welcome. Meetings are from 4-5 PM on Mondays at AIDS Network. Facilitated by Brett Brasher, AODA Counselor. AIDS Network, 600 Williamson Street, Suite H, Madison WI 53703 email: info@aidsnetwork.org
• Sufi Movement International USA Opening hearts between and beyond religious traditions. 306 Lincoln St, Evansville WI 53536 email: SufiMovementUSA@gmail.com web: www.sufimovement.net Phone: 608.882.0624
• Sun Prairie United Methodist Church The Mission of Sun Prairie United Methodist Church is to invite and welcome people to be committed and compassionate followers of Jesus Christ, through worship, through spiritual growth, through fellowship, through service to others. 702 North St, Sun Prairie WI 53590 web: www.sunprairieumc.org Phone: 608.837.5554
• Support & Grief Groups at Agrace Care Hospice Agrace hosts a variety of grief support groups for adults and children that are free and open to the public. We usually recommend waiting two to three months after a death before joining a grief support group; however, the Bridges group may be appropriate sooner. To learn when and where the groups below will be offered, click here or call (608) 327-7118. Registration is required for most groups, except Bridges. For Adults • Bridges Grief Support Group, Meets weekly to provide grief support to adults who are grieving the death of a loved one. Participants are welcome to attend for as long as they need support. • Journey Through Grief, A seven-week grief support group for adults who are grieving a death. In addition to providing grief support, the group leader presents and discusses concepts specific to the grieving process. • Spouse/Partner Loss Support Group, A five-week grief support group for adults who are grieving the death of a spouse or partner. For Children & Families: • Family Series Support Group, A seven-week grief support group for elementary through high-school aged children and their parents/guardians
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who are grieving the death of a loved one. Participants divide into separate, age-appropriate support groups. • Kids Support Group, A five-week group for elementary through high school aged children who are grieving the death of a loved one. In addition to receiving grief support, the children participate in a variety of activities and projects. • Kids Grief Retreat, A two-day retreat for kids and teens grieving the death of a loved one. Participants are grouped with others of similar age.
• TAPIT/new works Ensemble Theater Established in 1985, TAPIT/new works creates, produces and performs original works, collaborating with artists working in the disciplines of theater, tap dance, visual arts and music; brings the arts to audiences of all ages and backgrounds; encourages participation in the arts through outreach; and enriches the lives of individuals and communities. 1957 Winnebago St, Madison, WI 53704 email: info@tapitnewworks.org web: www.tapitnewworks.org Danielle Dresden, 608.244.2938, Producing Artistic Director Donna Peckett, 608.244-2938, Producing Artistic Director
• Teens Like Us Teens Like Us (TLU) is a group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and gay-friendly youth ages who are middle and high school age (13-19 years). Part of Briarpatch, a division of Youth Services of Southern Wisconsin. 2720 Rimrock Road, Madison, WI 53704 email: tlupride@yahoo.com web: www.youthsos.org Phone: 1.800.798.1126, 608.245.2550
• Tenant Resource Center The Tenant Resource Center is a non-profit membership organization promoting positive relations between tenants and landlords in Wisconsin. 1202 Williamson St, Suite 102, Madison WI 53703 email: office@tenantresourcecenter.org (business), asktrc@tenantresourcecenter.org (counseling) web: www.tenantresourcecenter.org Phone: 608.257.0006 (Rental Rights & Responsibility) 608.257.0143 (Administration) Fax: 608.286.0804
• Transgender Veteran’s Support Group at the VA Support group for veterans who identify themselves with gender identity issues, whether biologically, socially, or culturally imposed. Meets from 4pm to 5pm on the 1st Thursday of the month.
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William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital 2500 Overlook Terrace, Madison, WI 53705 Room 133 in Building 22 Phone: Donald Bialkowski LCSW, 608.280.7084
• Trinity Lutheran Church Trinity UMC is called to extend God’s hospitality by welcoming and loving all people. We are a home of spiritual renewal and a source for Christian transformation. We the members of Trinity UMC open our doors and our hearts to all God’s children. We strive to love as God loves: without regard to race, age, ethnicity, culture, marital status, physical or mental condition, economic condition, gender or sexual orientation. We are committed to expressing this love inside and outside of the church, through our actions, our service and our celebration of God’s diverse creation. 1123 Vilas Ave, Madison WI 53715 email: : office@tumcmadison.org Pastor: Marianne@wisconsinumc.org web: www.tumcmadison.org Phone: 608.257.4591
• Trinity United Methodist Church Trinity UMC is called to extend God’s hospitality by welcoming and loving all people. We are a home of spiritual renewal and a source for Christian transformation. We the members of Trinity UMC open our doors and our hearts to all God’s children. We strive to love as God loves: without regard to race, age, ethnicity, culture, marital status, physical or mental condition, economic condition, gender or sexual orientation. We are committed to expressing this love inside and outside of the church, through our actions, our service and our celebration of God’s diverse creation. 1123 Vilas Ave, Madison WI 53715 email: : office@tumcmadison.org Pastor: Marianne@wisconsinumc.org web: www.tumcmadison.org Phone: 608.257.4591
• UNIDOS
Unidos provides services to Latino victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in many counties of the State of Wisconsin. Please call for information. We have staff that speaks both English and Spanish. All information is free and confidential. Everyone qualifies for our services regardless of documentation status. Por favor llamenos por mas informacion acerca de nuestros servicios en Espanol. Se ofrecen grupos de apoyo a ictimas de violencia domestica y abuso sexual en arios condados de Wisconsin. Todos somos bilingues y estamos aqui para ayudarle. 128 E Olin Ave, Suite 201, Madison WI 53713 web: www.unidosagainstdv.com Phone: 608.256.9195 Toll Free: 800.510.9195
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• University Health Services University Health Services (UHS) is the student health center on campus, open to all enrolled UW—Madison students. We provide a wide range of medical, mental health counseling, prevention, and wellness services to support individual students so they can be personally and academically healthy and successful. 333 East Campus Mall, Floors 5-8, Madison WI 53715 web: www.uhs.wisc.edu Facebook: www.facebook.com/UHSMadison Twitter: www.twitter.com/UHS_Madison Appointments and information: 608.265.5600 Mental health crisis services available by phone 24 hours, 365 days a year: 608.265.5600 (select option 9) After-hours nurse advice line available when UHS is closed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays: 608-265-5600 (select option 1)
• UW-Madison Campus Women’s Center The Campus Women’s Center was founded in 1983 to confront the multiple oppressions woman-identified individuals face. We work toward this goal by providing a variety of support services, educating the campus community on a number of women-centered issues, and serving as a resource and referral center for all students. We affirm and celebrate women’s power to create social change by challenging and transforming institutions and relationships that oppress women. 4th Floor, Student Activity Center 333 East Campus Mall, Madison WI 53706 email: cwc.supportservices@gmail.com web: http://campuswomenscenter.com Phone: 608.262.8093
• UW Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Alumni Council (GLBTAC)
The Wisconsin Alumni Association includes a Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Alumni Council (GLBTAC). The GLBTAC aims to provide a recognized forum that facilitates dialogue and relationships between the university and its LGBT alumni. 650 N Lake St, Madison WI 53706-1410 email: glbtac@uwalumni.com web: www.uwalumni.com/glbtac Phone: 608.262.2551
• UW-Madison LGBT Campus Center We provide services and resources for the social, emotional, academic and cultural needs of LGBTQ students and the UW-Madison community. 716 Langdon Street, The Red Gym, Room 123, Madison WI 53706 email: lgbt@studentlife.wisc.edu web: lgbt.wisc.edu
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• UW-Madison Out and About Month Join the LGBT Campus Center and the UW-Madison community for a month of vibrant events celebrating LGBTQ lives and experiences! From social events and performances to film screenings and keynote speakers, there will be something for everyone! All events in wheelchair-accessible venues and open to the public. Happens every April within the UW Madison Campus and beyond. email: lgbt@studentlife.wisc.edu web: http://lgbt.wisc.edu/OutandAbout.htm Phone: 608.265.3344
• UW-Madison Ten Percent Society (TPS) The Ten Percent Society is an LGBTQA social organization that focuses on providing a safe space for LGBTQ students and allies. 716 Langdon St, 123 Red Gym, Madison, WI 53706 email: tenpercentsociety@gmail.com web: http://win.wisc.edu/organization/tps Facebook: www.facebook.com/tps.tenpercentsociety Phone: 608.265.3344
• Unmosqued Muslims of Madison
Have you found it hard to be part of a traditional mosque for whatever reason? Let’s build our own community focused on inclusivity and social justice. Welcoming all Muslims regardless of sect, tariqa, gender, sexual identity, race, nationality, etc. web and email: www.meetup.com/unmosqued-madison
• Urban Expressions
A group to support the emotional, spiritual and physical wellness of men of color. Meetings are the 3rd Friday of each month, 6-8 PM at AIDS Network, Madison. Refreshments provided c/o AIDS Network, 600 Williamson St, Madison WI, 53703 Phone: Ja’Mel Ware, 608.316.8640
• Walworth County LGBT
Their mission is to establish a community of professionals, parents, schools, individuals, and organizations whose goal is to provide support, resources, education, and safe zones for members, families, friends, and allies of the LGBTQ community in Walworth County. c/o UU Church of the Lakes, 319 N Broad, Elkhorn, WI 53121 email: admin@lgbtwalco.com web: www.lgbtwalco.org Phone: 262.215.8491
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• Willma’s Fund The reason for this fund is because when a LGBT person is homeless there is no safe place for them to stay. The purpose of Willma’s Fund is to provide the funds needed to provide a safe place for LGBT people. For example, if a transgender person needs shelter, they can’t go to the men’s or women’s shelters because it is too dangerous. The funds raised for Willma’s Fund will be maintained at OutReach, Madison’s LGBT Community Center. Willma’s Fund has and contracts with local homeless services providers to provide services and be reimbursed by Willma’s Fund. Donations are tax deductible. For information on the fund and how you can help, leave a message for Willma at OutReach, 608.255.8582. c/o OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Ste P-1, Madison WI 53703 email: willmasfund@lgbtoutreach.org web: www.facebook.com/WillmasFund Phone: Willma or Donald (leave message), 608.255.8582
• Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center The Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center (“Wil-Mar”) is a community-directed, non-profit organization based in Madison’s Williamson-Marquette neighborhood, partnering with local organizations and businesses to enhance the quality of life for all generations through its programs, services, events and celebrations. 953 Jenifer St, Madison WI 53703 email: wil-mar@wil-mar.org web: www.wil-mar.org Phone: 608.257.4576
• Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce works to create a fully inclusive state by promoting economic growth and opportunities among LGBT owned and friendly businesses, professionals, and corporations in Wisconsin. Representing its members, the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce serves as the business advocate and the link between business and government in an effort to promote equality and fairness for all. A steering committee of LGBT business owners, community members and allies helps provide strategic oversight and advice to help shape the agenda of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Through social, educational and networking events, the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce is the place to come together to network with people who share your values, do business within the LGBT community, find the guidance you need to pursue a new career, talk to future clients, customers, or employers, gain useful tips, ideas, strategies, and insights around business and economic development, interact with LGBT community leaders, and build your leadership skills and mentor other 5027 W North Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208 email: Executive Director Jason Rae - jason@wislgbtchamber.com Membership Services - membership@wislgbtchamber.com General Information - info@wislgbtchamber.com
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• Wisconsin’s Bisexual/Pansexual 521 Advocacy Group
521 is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing resources and support to Wisconisn residents who identify as bisexual, pansexual, or otherwise non-monosexual. We work to challenge bisexual and pansexual erasure, ensure that established organizations make good on claims of bisexual and pansexual inclusion, and build a visible, vibrant community to comabt the lack of social support, role models, and group identity that many bisexuals and pansexual people face. Many bisexual and pansexual people feel unheard in spaces that supposedly welcome the broad LGBTQ community. Wisconsin 521 is working to bridge that gap by creating bisexual and pansexual-specific resources for larger organizations that want to serve the entire LGBTQ community, as well as by providing a clear community presence for bisexual and pansexual people who want to get involved and build non-monosexual community. email: http://wi521.org/?page_id=17 web: www.wi521.org
• Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault WCASA is a membership agency comprised of organizations and individuals working to end sexual violence in Wisconsin. Among these are the 47 sexual assault service provider (SASP) agencies throughout the state that offer support, advocacy and information to victims of sexual assault and their families. WCASA works to ensure that every victim in Wisconsin gets the support and care they need. WCASA also works to create the social change necessary to ensure a future where no child, woman or man is ever sexually violated again. 2801 West Beltline Highway, Suite 202 Madison, Wisconsin 53713 email: wcasa@wcasa.org web: www.wcasa.org Phone: 608.257.1516 TTY: 608.257.2537 Fax: 608.257.2150
• Wisconsin Community Fund For thirty two years, Wisconsin Community Fund has been a leader social justice grantmaking in our state, supporting nonprofit organizations that are too new, too small, or too controversial for consideration by mainstream funders. Now under the Forward Community Investments umbrella, WCF is exploring new ways of seeding promising organizations and programs engaged in economic and social change. 2045 Atwood Avenue, Suite 101A, Madison, WI 53704 web: www.forwardci.org
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web: www.forwardci.org/wisconsin-community-fund Toll Free: 866.687.1468
• Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign is a nonprofit, nonpartisan political watchdog group dedicated to clean government. We advocate for a real democracy that allows the common good to prevail over narrow interests by reinforcing and protecting the values of honesty, fairness, transparency, accountability, citizen participation, competition, and respect for constitutional rights and the rule of law. 210 North Bassett Street, Suite 215, Madison WI 53703 email: wisdc@wisdc.org web: www.wisdc.org Phone: 608.255.4260 Fax: 608.255.4359
• Wisconsin NOW
We are a grassroots organization working hard to bring about equality for the women of Wisconsin. Our objectives are comprehensive, ranging from ending racism, sexism and homophobia, to securing reproductive rights and ending all forms of violence against women. Madison NOW, PO Box 45671, Madison, WI 53744 Phone: 608.313.4NOW (4669)
• Wisconsin Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf The mission of this Alliance is to establish and maintain a society of Deaf LGBT people to encourage and promote the educational, economical and social welfare; to foster fellowship; to defend our rights; and to advance our interests as Deaf LGBT citizens concerning social justice; to build up an organization in which all worthy members may participate in the discussion of practical problems and solutions related to their social welfare. c/o Milwaukee LGBT Community Center (2nd floor) 1110 N. Market St. (by E. Highland Ave.)
• Wisconsin Well Woman Program of Dane County Wisconsin Well Woman Program provides FREE breast and cervical cancer screening (including mammograms and PAP tests) to eligible women with little or no health insurance. When breast cancer is found at an early stage, it can often be treated successfully. With over 25 clinics participating in Dane County, our program staff can help you find a sensitive provider. Wisconsin Well Woman Program/Public Health – Madison & Dane County email: dhenslee@publichealthmdc.com web: www.wellwomandanecounty.org Phone: 608.242.6385
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• Wisconsin Women’s Network
Founded in 1979, the Wisconsin Women’s Network, a coalition of organizations and individuals, advances the status of women and girls in Wisconsin through communication, education, and advocacy. 612 W Main St, Ste 200, Madison WI 53703 email: info@wiwomensnetwork.org web: www.wiwomensnetwork.org Phone: 608.255.9809
• Wisconsin Women’s Rugby Football Club (WWRFC) The WI Women’s Rugby FootballClub is a division one senior women’s rugby team in Madison, WI. email: ww_rfc@yahoo.com web: http://wwrfc.com Phone: Jessica Burda, 608.712.1481
• A Woman’s Touch A Woman’s Touch is a thriving woman-owned and operated sexuality boutique based in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. We are one of a small number of stores that focus on women’s perspectives on sex and sensuality in the Midwestern United States, and the only store that offers our unique combination of expertise in sexual health *and* pleasure. Besides items for purchase, A Woman’s Touch offers: Sexual health information for all ages & genders, sex education & relationship advice for everyone, news about sex from around the world, how to “go green” when shopping for sex toys, and what other customers are saying about A Woman’s Touch. We also offer special products & information for: Cancer-related issues, vaginal dryness & pain, pelvic floor strength (Kegel exercises), orgasms: first, more or better ones, Erectile dysfunction & prostate health, and having safer sex. 302 S. Livingston St, Madison, WI 53703 Phone: 608.250.1928 Toll Free: 888.621.8880
• Women4Women
Women4Women is an inclusive social/discussion group open to all women who love women, regardless of whether they are lesbian, bi, curious, or anti-label, whether born female or transgender. The only criterion is being a woman who loves women. Inclusiveness and diversity are a key part of the group, with women of all cultural backgrounds, races, ages, physical abilities, political beliefs, etc., more than welcome, as we learn both from our diversity and from what we have in common: loving women. W4W meets the 2nd Saturday of the month from 3-5pm. c/o OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Ste P-1, Madison, WI 53703 email: Lalita, w4wmadison@gmail.com Phone: 608.255.8582 (leave message)
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• Women Survivors of Domestic Abuse The Women Survivors of Domestic Abuse program is for women who are dealing with the effects of emotional and physical abuse by a current or former partner. The group focuses on safety planning, consequences of abuse, and healing from abuse. email: info@fsmad.org web: www.fsmad.org/aviolence.html Phone: 608.252.1320
• Women’s Wellness Group occurs on the 4th Monday of every month here at AIDS Network from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. This is a support group where women living with HIV have the opportunity to connect with each other and work on their personal health and wellness goals. This group is a joint effort between UW HIV Comprehensive Care Program and AIDS Network, and is co-facilitated by Lisa Baker, PhD, Psychologist from UW and Beth Clemitus, MSW, Lead Case Manager from AIDS Network. Please call Beth Clemitus at (608) 316-8625 or Lisa Baker at (608) 261-1779 with any questions or if you are interested in attending the group. c/o AIDS Network, 600 Williamson St, Madison WI, 53703 Phone: Beth Clemitus, 608.316.8625 or Lisa Baker, 608.261.1779
• Womyn’s Coming Out Group
A peer-led, closed group for womyn who are questioning their sexuality or dealing with the realization they are not heterosexual. The group will help people understand and deal with how that affects their everyday lives and offer support through the coming out process. The group will identify and discuss the stages of coming out and explore topics such as how to deal with one’s own feelings about coming out, family members, physical and sexual safety, legal rights and discrimination, and more. The group will meet the first Monday of the month starting April 7th, 2014 at 5:30pm. OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Suite P-1, Madison WI 53703 Email: Petrovnia or Angie, womynscomingout@gmail.com
• Womyn’s Domestic Violence Survivors Support Group
This group is a crisis-based peer-led support group for female-identifying individuals dealing with the effects of emotional, verbal, and physical abuse by a partner or ex-partner. The group is offered in conjunction with Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS). **Please email or call for an initial screening process prior to group participation. Call OutReach at 608.255.8582 or email womynDVgroup@gmail.com
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• WORT Radio (89.9 FM) WORT 89.9 FM is a listener-sponsored community radio station, broadcasting from 118 S. Bedford St. in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. WORT offers a whole host of programming made possible by listener sponsors. Our volunteers and staff provide quality programming and services to a broad spectrum of the community through: •promotion of communication, education, entertainment, and under standing by providing a forum for both the discussion of public issues and the expansion of musical and cultural experience; •facilitation of community expression and provision of community access to the airwaves for the purpose of sharing music, culture, news, and information; •challenge of the cultural and intellectual assumptions of our listeners through unique and diverse programming; orientation towards the audience with concern for those under-represented by other media. WORT is committed to radio programming with a human perspective—respecting all peoples and their environments. LGBTQ Programming includes: “Her Turn” (feminist news) Sundays: 11-11:30am; “Her Infinite Variety” (womyn’s music) Sundays: 11:30am-2pm; “Other Voices” (women in world classical music) Mondays: 5-8pm; “Queery” Wednesdays: 7-7:30pm (1st Wed is a music show, other weeks are news and interviews); “This Way Out” (international lesbian and gay radio magazine) Wednesdays: 7:30-8pm 118 S Bedford St, Madison WI 53703 email: volunteer@wort-fm.org; news@wortfm.com; musicdirector@wortfm.com web: www.wortfm.org Phone: 608.256.2001 Fax: 608.256.3704 News tip line: 608.441.0439
• WYOU The mission of WYOU Community Television, Inc., a public access television service, is to provide the citizens of Dane County with equal access to media technology, instruction and mass distribution, thereby encouraging the expression of diverse ideas, promoting free speech and fostering an engaged community. 1202 Williamson St, Ste 101, Madison WI 53703 email: info@wyou.org web: www.wyou.org Phone: 608.258.9644
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• Youth Fellowship of Madison The Youth Fellowship of Madison is Grace Episcopal Church’s social group for young adult LGBT Christians and their allies. We meet once a month for fun and fellowship. email: youthfellowshipofmadison@gmail.com web: http://youthfellowshipofmadison.blogspot.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Youth-Fellowship-of-Madison/183537001678621?sk=wall
• Youth LGBTQA Madison If you’re an LGBTQ 20-or-30-something who wants new friends and/or you’d like to find someone to date or if you’re young and straight, but you love hanging out with the LGBTQ crowd. Potential meet-ups will include coffee shops, happy hour, dining out, potluck, picnics, crafting, trivia, game night, and concert-going. email and web: www.meetup.com/YoungLGBTQMadison
• Youth Services of Southern Wisconsin Youth Services of Southern Wisconsin provides innovative services dedicated to strengthening and improving the lives of youth, their families and our community. Youth Services of Southern Wisconsin’s Programs include: • Briarpatch Runaway & Homeless Youth Program • Street Outreach Program • Children of Violent Homes Project • Madison Street Team • Youth Job Center • Project HUGS • Teens Like Us • Choices • Top TEN • Intensive Supervision Program • Youth Restitution Program • Youth Peer Court 2720 Rimrock Road, Madison, WI 53704 email: ysosw@youthsos.org web: www.youthsos.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/YSOSW Phone; 608.245.2550 (business) 608.251.1126 (help-line) 800.798.1126 (toll-free)
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ELCA
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Individual and Couples Therapy Healing from Trama Living with Illness The Integral Psychology Center 1619 Monroe Street Madison, WI 53711
Effectively Representing the Community for More than 25 Years
Practice Areas Domestic Partnership Agreements Estate Planning Family Law Professional Licensing & Discipline
Civil Litigation Mediation Criminal Business & Personal Services
Attorneys Marcus J. Berghahn Stephen P. Hurley* Mark D. Burish John D. Hyland Ralph Cagle Daniel J. Schlichting Andrew W. Erlandson Marie A. Stanton* Peyton B. Engel Howard A. Sweet* Heather E. Hazelwood *Super Lawyers 2010-2014 Located in the center of downtown Madison.
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AIDS Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 117 Amy Scarr S.C., Attorney At Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 98 Bad Dog Frida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 108 Balisle & Roberson, S.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15 Bandung Indonesian Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 99 Berkeley Running Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 04 Bethany United Methodist Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 116 Bethke Heating & Air Conditioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 04 Best Western Inn Towner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 05 Budget Signs & Specialties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 99 Bunky’s Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 110 Burse Surveying and Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 96 Candina’s Chocolatier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 07 Capitol Centre Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 06 Car Care Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 05 Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13 Chris Taylor for State Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 105 Chuck Chvala, Chvala Law Office S.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 95 Ciel Ishatova, Integral Psychology Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 24 Colleen Frentzel, Colleen Frentzel Agency, American Family Ins.. Page 116 Community Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 115 Community Shares Of Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 114 Daisy Cafe & Cupcakery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 109 Dale Decker, Compassionate Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 111 Dane County Humane Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 113 Dave Mahoney for Sheriff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 113 Deer-Grove Veterinary Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 97 Discover Stillwater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27
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OutReach LGBT Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 32 OutReach of Rock County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 07 OutReach Pride Parade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 31 OutThere/LGBT Senior Alliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 131 Overture Center for the Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 09 Patrick Marsden, State Farm Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 21 Paul O’Flanagan, Attorney At Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 113 Perfect Harmony. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 112 Petrovnia McIntosh, LCSW (Open Door Center for Change LLC). . Page 97 Plan B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 03 Plymouth Congregational United Church Of Christ. . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 104 Ravyn Entertainment, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 31 Renu Massage & Day Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27 Ruby Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10 Rufus DuMonde Pet Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 108 Rutabaga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 28 Scott McDonell, Dane Cty Clerk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 107 Shamrock Bar & Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11 Smart Dental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover Soap Opera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 95 Sow’s Ear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19 Space for Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 102 Stable Grounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 116 Stacey Dulin, LPC, Therapy Space LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22 Studio 924. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 94 Sunshine Jones, MS LMFT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 106 Tap It/new works Ensemble Theater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 104 Tech Madison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 28 Think Ink & Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12 Tom Fjelstad’s Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington DC 20500 Phone: 202.456.1414 TTY/TDD: 202.456.6213 Fax: 202.456.2461 president@whitehouse.gov www.whitehouse.gov First Lady Michelle Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington DC 20500 Phone: 202.456.1414 TTY/TDD: 202.456.6213 Fax: 202.456.2461 first.lady@whitehouse.gov www.whitehouse.gov Vice President Joseph Biden 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington D.C. 20500 Phone: 202.456.1414 TTY/TDD: 202.456.6213 Fax: 202.456.2461 vice.president@whitehouse.gov www.whitehouse.gov
House of Representatives Mark Pocan Washington Office: 313 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Phone: 202.225.2906 Fax: 202.225.6942 Madison Office: 10 E Doty St, Ste 405, Madison WI 53703 Phone: 608.258.9800 Fax: 608.258.0377
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Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel 1400 Defense Pentagon Washington DC 20301 Phone: 703.571.3343 www.defense.gov
Mark Miller (16th District) Room 7 South, State Capitol PO Box 7882 Madison WI 53707-7882 Phone: 608.266.9170 Fax: 608.282.3556 sen.miller@legis.wisconsin.gov
Secretary of Health & Human Services Kathleen Sebelius 200 Independence Ave, SW Washington DC 20201 Toll Free: 877.696.6775 www.hhs.gov Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington DC 20530 Phone: 202.514.2001 Office Line: 202.353.1555 AskDOJ@usdoj.gov www.justice.gov/ag
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker Office of the Governor 115 East State Capitol Madison WI 53707 Phone: 608.266.1212 Fax: 608.267.8983 govgeneral@wisconsin.gov http://walker.wi.gov
Mayor of Madison Paul Soglin City of Madison Mayor’s Office 210 MLK Jr Blvd, Room 403 City-County Building Madison, WI 53703 Phone: 608.266.4611 mayor@cityofmadison.com www.cityofmadison.com/mayor
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi City County Building, Room 421 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Madison, WI 53703 Phone: 608.266.4114 Fax: 608.266.2643 parisi@countyofdane.com www.countyofdane.com/exec
Jon Erpenbach (27th District) Room 104 South, State Capitol PO Box 7882 Madison WI 53707-7882 Phone: 608.266.6670 Fax: (608) 2662508 Toll Free: (888) 549-0027 sen.erpenbach@legis.state.wi.us Fred Risser (26th District) 130 South, State Capitol PO Box 7882 Madison WI 53707-7882 Phone: 608.266.1627 Fax: 608.266.1629 sen.risser@legis.wisconsin.gov
State Representatives Chris Taylor (76th District) Room 306 West, State Capitol PO Box 8953 Madison WI 53708 Phone: 608.266.5342 Fax: 608.282.3676 rep.taylor@legis.wisconsin.gov Terese Berceau (77th District) Room 104 North, State Capitol PO Box 8952 Madison WI 53708 Phone: 608.266.3784 Fax: 608.282.3677 rep.berceau@legis.wi.gov
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State Representatives (Contined) Gary Hebl (46th District) Room 120 North, State Capitol PO Box 8952 Madison WI 53708 Phone: 608.266.7678 Fax: 608.282.3678 rep.hebl@legis.state.wi.us Melissa Sargent (48th District) Rm 8 West, State Capitol PO Box 8953 Madison WI 53708 Phone: 608.266.0960 Fax: 608.282.3648 rep.sargent@legis.wisconsin.gov Brett Hulsey (78th District) Room 5 North, State Capitol PO Box 8952 Madison WI 53708 Phone: 608.266.7521 Fax: 608.266.3678 rep.hulsey@legis.state.wi.us Dianne Hesselbein (79th District) Room 9 North, State Capitol PO Box 8952 Madison WI 53708 Phone: 608.266.5340 Fax: 608.282.3679 rep.hesselbein@legis.wisconsin.gov
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National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Organizations Center Link CenterLink is the national association of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community centers. It was founded in 1994 as a member-based coalition to support the development of strong, sustainable LGBT community centers. The organization has played an important role in supporting the growth of LGBT centers across the country and addressing the challenges they face, by helping them to improve their organizational and service delivery capacity and increase access to public resources. Based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, CenterLink works with other national organizations to advance the rights of LGBT individuals and to provide LGBT community centers with information and analysis of key issues. Serving over 200 LGBT community centers across the country in 46 states and the District of Columbia, as well as centers in Canada, Israel, Mexico, China and Peru, CenterLink assists newly forming community centers and helps strengthen existing LGBT centers, through networking opportunities for center leaders, peer-based technical assistance and training, and a variety of capacity building services. Our efforts are based on the belief that LGBT community centers are primary change agents in the national movement working toward the liberation and empowerment of LGBT people. Serving over 600,000 people, they are the heart and soul of the LGBT movement and are vital to our current well-being and dreams for the future. Whether they provide direct services, educate the public or organize for social change, community centers work more closely with their LGBT constituency and engage more community leaders and decision-makers than any other LGBT network in the country. email: CenterLink@lgbtcenters.org web: www.lgbtcenters.org P.O. Box 24490, Fort Lauderdale FL 33307 Phone: 954.765.6024 Fax: 954.765.6593
Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive representation of people and events in the media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. email: info@glaad.org web: www.glaad.org 5455 Wilshire Blvd. #1500 Los Angeles, CA 90036 Phone: 323.933.2240 Fax 323.933.2241 104 West 29th St, 4th floor, New York, NY 10001 Phone: 212.629.3322 Fax 212.629.3225
Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund and Leadership Institute The Victory Fund is a donor network of individuals who are committed to electing openly gay and lesbian public officials. Although it is a registered political action committee (PAC), the Victory Fund supports candidates with in-kind contributions, referrals to campaign professionals and access to its donor network. It is a non-connected multi-candidate Federal political action committee, has no affiliation with any other organization and backs candidates for races at the city, county, state, and federal levels. web: www.victoryfund.org 1133 15th St NW, Suite 350
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Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202.842.8679 Fax: 202.289.3863
Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students. Established in 1990, GLSEN envisions a world in which every child learns to respect and accept all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. GLSEN seeks to develop school climates where difference is valued for the positive contribution it makes to creating a more vibrant and diverse community. email: glsen@glsen.org web: www.glsen.org 90 Broad Street, 2nd Floor, New York NY 10004 Phone: 212.727.0135 Fax: 212.727.0254
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest LGBT political organization, works to end discrimination, secure equal rights, and protect the health and safety of all Americans. With a national staff, and volunteers and members throughout the country, HRC lobbies the federal government on LGBT and AIDS issues; educates the general public; participates in election campaigns; organizes volunteers; and provides expertise and training at the state and local level. email: hrc@hrc.org web: www.hrc.org 1640 Rhode Island Avenue NW Washington DC 20036-3278 Phone: 202.628.4160 Toll free: 800.777.4723 TTY: 202.216.1572 Fax: 202.347.5323
Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work. email: lambdalegal@lambdalegal.org web: http://lambdalegal.org National Headquarters: 120 Wall Street, Suite 1500 New York, NY 10005-3904 Phone: 212-809-8585 Fax: 212.809.0055 Midwest Regional Office: 11 East Adams St, Suite 1008 Chicago, IL 60603-6303 web: www.lambdalegal.org/states-regions/mro Phone: 312.663.4413 Fax: 312.663.4307
Lavender Green Caucus (National) The National Lavender Green Caucus (NLGC) is the Green Party’s advocacy group on gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (GLBTIQ) issues. NLGC works for the elimination of heterosexism and all its manifestations such as homophobia, violence, prejudice, and injustice against GLBTIQ communities. NLGC also works for the elimination of racism and sexism and all their manifestations in GLBTIQ communities and in society as a whole. Our work is centered in the ten key values and four pillars of the Green Party of the United States. The caucus recognizes that freedom and social justice for GLBTIQ individuals will only come with the liberation of all people, and we actively view ourselves as a part of a broader movement for social justice.
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email: lavgrn@gmail.com web: www.lavendergreens.us The Green Party of the United States National office: 1314 18th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202.296.7755, 866.41G.REEN
Log Cabin Republicans Our mission is to advance legislative and policymaking interests of the gay or lesbian individual within the Republican Party. LRC works with elected and appointed officials to advocate legislation and Republican party policies which: protect equal rights for gay or lesbian individuals; avoid discrimination against gay or lesbian individuals; and encourage gay or lesbian participation in national and local Party activities. email: info@logcabin.org web: www.logcabin.org 1050 Connecticut Ave NW, Ste 400 Washington DC 20036-5339 Phone: 202.347.5306 Fax: 202.347.5224
National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) The National Center for Lesbian Rights is a national legal organization committed to advancing the civil and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families through litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education. email: info@nclrights.org web: www.nclrights.org 870 Market St, Suite 370 San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: 415.392.6257 Fax: 415.392.8442
National Center for Transgender Equality The National Center for Transgender Equality is a national social justice organization devoted to ending discrimination and violence against transgender people through education and advocacy on national issues of importance to transgender people. email: NCTE@transequality.org web: www.TransEquality.org 1325 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202.903.0112 Fax: 202.393.2241
National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) The NGLCC is the business advocate and direct link between LGBT business owners, corporations and government. As the umbrella organization for 62 state and local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) chambers of commerce and business organizations, the NGLCC represents the interests of the more than 1.4 million LGBT owned businesses in the United States. As a national umbrella organization, the NGLCC is a clearinghouse of ideas and information for and between businesses and organizations. The NGLCC works with state and local chambers and business groups on various issues. Most importantly, the NGLCC is the premier advocate on behalf of LGBT owned businesses, professionals, students of business, and corporations that share in our desire to expand the community’s financial opportunities, economic growth, continued innovation, and equality. email: info@nglcc.org web: www.nglcc.org
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729 15th St. NW, 9th Floor Washington D.C. 20005 Phone: 202.234.9181 Fax: 202.234.9185
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) is a leading progressive civil rights organization that has supported grassroots organizing and advocacy since 1973. Since its inception, NGLTF has been at the forefront of every major initiative for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights. In all its efforts, NGLTF helps to strengthen the gay and lesbian movement at the state and local level while connecting these activities to a national vision of change. Sponsor of “Creating Change� Conference, held this year in early November in St. Louis. email: info@thetaskforce.org web: www.thetaskforce.org 1325 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202.393.5177 Fax: 202.393.2241 Minneapolis Office: 122 W Franklin Ave, Suite 210 Minneapolis MN 55404 Phone/Fax: 612.821.4397
National Stonewall Democrats The National Stonewall Democrats is a grassroots network connecting LGBT Democratic activists from Seattle, Washington to Austin, Texas to Little Rock, Arkansas to Atlanta, Georgia. With more than 90 chapters across the country, Stonewall is a grassroots force for social change within our movement and within our party. email: stonewalldemocrats@stonewalldemocrats.org web: www.stonewalldemocrats.org 1325 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Ste 700 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202.625.1382 Fax: 202.625.1383
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Inc., is a support, education, and advocacy organization. Founded in 1981 by 25 parents, PFLAG now represents more than 30,000 families - and speaks for thousands of others. PFLAG is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization that is not affiliated with any political or religious institution. email: info@pflag.org web: www.pflag.org 1828 L St NW, Ste 660 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202.467.8180 Fax: 202.349.0788
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The OutReach Calendar & Guide, is the longest published LGBT news and information source in South Central Wisconsin. The design has changed over the years, but the earliest Calendar can be tracked back to OutReach’s predecessor agencies, The United and Madison Gay & Lesbian Resource Center, over 20 years ago. Along with its sister publication, the annual The Directory, OutReach’s Calendar & Guide reaches hundreds of people in Dane County as well as the surrounding area. To learn more about advertising in The Calendar and Guide or putting your upcoming event in the latest edition, contact Publications Director, Brian Ponce, at the information above. We are also now online: http://www.lgbtdirectory.org/Calendar---Guide.html
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