Voices of Faith Project – Equality Wisconsin Fund. The Voices of Faith project seeks to involve people of faith in the work of making Wisconsin a more just place for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Through a coalition of pro-gay clergy, lay leaders and congregants, the Voices of Faith project seeks to make houses of worship more welcoming to LGBT members and mobilize people of faith on behalf of fairness. To request a speaker for your house of worship, please contact Lizzi Dahlk, Voices of Faith coordinator, at (414) 431-1306 or ldahlk@equalitywi.org.

LGBT-Latino Family Unity Project – Equality Wisconsin Fund. The LGBT-Latino cross-issue organizing project seeks to build solidarity between nongay Latinos and LGBT community members, and to improve the acceptance of LGBTLatinos. The project does this by asking participants to learn more about each others’ common challenges, values and even common enemies and allies. (414) 431-1306.

Gender Identity Task Force — Equality Wisconsin Fund and Equality Wisconsin. Wisconsin was the first state in the nation to outlaw discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, but nearly thirty years later transgender people are left unprotected. The Gender Identity Task Force seeks to expand nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity and expression. Accomplishments include winning protections for transgender people in the City of Milwaukee (2007) and training state staff. Contact JFlynn@equalitywi.org or (414) 431-1306.

Domestic Partnership Task Force – Equality Wisconsin Fund and Equality Wisconsin. Families and couple thrive when they have access to the protections and benefits society provides through the law and custom. Whether its winning domestic partner benefits at public employers, securing new legal rights for same-sex couples, or helping businesses make their workplaces more equitable and competitive, Equality Wisconsin and Equality Wisconsin Fund are involved. Contact (414) 431-1306 or e-mail info@equalitywi.org to learn more.

Leadership Project – Equality Wisconsin Fund and Equality Wisconsin. Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals are under-represented among the thousands of Wisconsites who serve on local and state boards and commissions. This effort seeks the appointment of qualified LGBT citizens. Contact (414) 431-1306 or e-mail info@equalitywi.org.