~ G/L Community Newsletter ~
Fall 2023
Dear Members and Friends,
Founded in 1995, the G/L Community Fund, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, has helped underwrite Wisconsin’s LGBTQ+ groups, programs and organizations. Fulfilling that mission relies on the generous financial support of the G/L Community Fund’s donors and members.
Today that mission is more important than ever. Among other anti-LGBTQ trends we face, U.S. State Legislatures are currently considering hundreds of anti-LGBTQ bills (75 have already been passed this year). School districts (including several in Wisconsin) are denying students LGBTQ expression. The recent US Supreme Court ruling that struck down abortion rights was ominously accompanied by Justice Clarence Thomas’ statement that marriage equality could be next. Meanwhile, motivated by these actions, hate crimes across the spectrum have dramatically increased with 20% committed against LGBTQs.
Facing these unrelenting challenges, the G/L Community Fund launches its 2023-2024 donation drive. Regardless of the amount, your support improves our ability to serve those providing necessary and diverse services to our LGBTQ+ community as well as maintain our visibility and our rights.
The G/L Community Fund offers various options to insure your donation impacts LGBTQ lives positively and effectively. With the “Your Choice” card you select which organization(s) you wish to help. Of course, donations may be directed to a beneficiary not listed among our past funding recipients. In that case, you may wish to create your own donor advised fund.
During the last year the G/L Community Fund added the Wisconsin LGBT History Project to its roster of beneficiaries that includes a broad spectrum of health, youth, senior, transgender and veteran service organizations. This coming season, Theatrical Tendencies returns after an extended hiatus with a full season of LGBTQ relevant stage productions. Please consider it when choosing an organization to support.
In these extraordinary times, we hope we can continue to rely on your generosity. If not a member already, please join the G/L Community Fund as a supporter. For more information, please visit our website where you can also make your donation. We hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Si Smits,
Executive Director
A special thanks to our 2023 campaign sponsors for this year’s fund drive. American United Taxi, Balistreri’s Bluemound Inn, Balistreri’s Ristorante, Brewery Credit Union, Harvey’s Central Grille, Herb Kohl Philanthropies, Milwaukee Pride (Pridefest), Mondel Group Inc., Napalese Lounge & Grille, Valley Pest Control, Walkers Point Mobil, Wheeler’s Tax Service.
To keep our organization on top of what's happening in the community we appreciate hearing your comments. Be part of our foundation by keeping us informed with news and any information you feel of interest to the community. If you are interested in helping the foundation in our goals and mission please e-mail us at glcommunityfund@hotmail.com
Founded in 1995, the G/L Community Fund, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, has helped underwrite Wisconsin’s LGBTQ+ groups, programs and organizations. Fulfilling that mission relies on the generous financial support of the G/L Community Fund’s donors and members.
Today that mission is more important than ever. Among other anti-LGBTQ trends we face, U.S. State Legislatures are currently considering hundreds of anti-LGBTQ bills (75 have already been passed this year). School districts (including several in Wisconsin) are denying students LGBTQ expression. The recent US Supreme Court ruling that struck down abortion rights was ominously accompanied by Justice Clarence Thomas’ statement that marriage equality could be next. Meanwhile, motivated by these actions, hate crimes across the spectrum have dramatically increased with 20% committed against LGBTQs.
Facing these unrelenting challenges, the G/L Community Fund launches its 2023-2024 donation drive. Regardless of the amount, your support improves our ability to serve those providing necessary and diverse services to our LGBTQ+ community as well as maintain our visibility and our rights.
The G/L Community Fund offers various options to insure your donation impacts LGBTQ lives positively and effectively. With the “Your Choice” card you select which organization(s) you wish to help. Of course, donations may be directed to a beneficiary not listed among our past funding recipients. In that case, you may wish to create your own donor advised fund.
During the last year the G/L Community Fund added the Wisconsin LGBT History Project to its roster of beneficiaries that includes a broad spectrum of health, youth, senior, transgender and veteran service organizations. This coming season, Theatrical Tendencies returns after an extended hiatus with a full season of LGBTQ relevant stage productions. Please consider it when choosing an organization to support.
In these extraordinary times, we hope we can continue to rely on your generosity. If not a member already, please join the G/L Community Fund as a supporter. For more information, please visit our website where you can also make your donation. We hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Si Smits,
Executive Director
A special thanks to our 2023 campaign sponsors for this year’s fund drive. American United Taxi, Balistreri’s Bluemound Inn, Balistreri’s Ristorante, Brewery Credit Union, Harvey’s Central Grille, Herb Kohl Philanthropies, Milwaukee Pride (Pridefest), Mondel Group Inc., Napalese Lounge & Grille, Valley Pest Control, Walkers Point Mobil, Wheeler’s Tax Service.
To keep our organization on top of what's happening in the community we appreciate hearing your comments. Be part of our foundation by keeping us informed with news and any information you feel of interest to the community. If you are interested in helping the foundation in our goals and mission please e-mail us at glcommunityfund@hotmail.com
Dear Members and Friends,
Enclosed you will find the G/L Community Funds annual report for 2017. We make our annual report available to all members and friends that have helped the foundation over the years.
This year Mr. Philip Amador, Mr. Donald Schwamb, and Mr. Darren Letner have been reelected for three years terms.
During the past year Diverse & Resilient, established in 1995, working on the healthy development of LGBT people in Wis., has joined the coalition of organizations that we work with. Also, we have received a gift of one thousand dollars to open a Wisconsin gay history and archives fund to help several under funded history programs in the state. If this is something you would be interested in helping, please consider a gift to that fund.
During the spring of each year we do our annual Endowment Fund drive. During the past years we have been fortunate enough to use the Endowment Fund to help the community with gifts and grants. The Endowment Fund is where your gift will be used in our long-term plans to benefit the community in future years. With your gift we will be able to continue our work. All gifts will receive the tax advantage of a public charity.
We hope you will help with a donation today.
Sincerely Yours,
Si Smits
Executive Director
To keep our organization on top of what's happening in the community we appreciate hearing your comments. Be part of our foundation by keeping us informed with news and any information you feel of interest to the community. If you are interested in helping the foundation in our goals and mission please e-mail us at glcommunityfund@hotmail.com
Enclosed you will find the G/L Community Funds annual report for 2017. We make our annual report available to all members and friends that have helped the foundation over the years.
This year Mr. Philip Amador, Mr. Donald Schwamb, and Mr. Darren Letner have been reelected for three years terms.
During the past year Diverse & Resilient, established in 1995, working on the healthy development of LGBT people in Wis., has joined the coalition of organizations that we work with. Also, we have received a gift of one thousand dollars to open a Wisconsin gay history and archives fund to help several under funded history programs in the state. If this is something you would be interested in helping, please consider a gift to that fund.
During the spring of each year we do our annual Endowment Fund drive. During the past years we have been fortunate enough to use the Endowment Fund to help the community with gifts and grants. The Endowment Fund is where your gift will be used in our long-term plans to benefit the community in future years. With your gift we will be able to continue our work. All gifts will receive the tax advantage of a public charity.
We hope you will help with a donation today.
Sincerely Yours,
Si Smits
Executive Director
To keep our organization on top of what's happening in the community we appreciate hearing your comments. Be part of our foundation by keeping us informed with news and any information you feel of interest to the community. If you are interested in helping the foundation in our goals and mission please e-mail us at glcommunityfund@hotmail.com