Diverse & Resilient Appleton Room to Be Safe

06/19/2026

We’re excited to announce our new 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 program! Moving forward, each time we tap a gravity cask, a portion of proceeds will go to a charitable organization. 🍺♥️

Our very first 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 is THIS Friday, June 19, tapping at 1:30pm. $1 of every Hans Kölsch-style Ale from the gravity cask will go to 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭, a Wisconsin-based nonprofit with a location right here in Appleton.

Diverse & Resilient’s mission is “To achieve health equity and improve the safety and well-being of LGBTQ people and communities in Wisconsin.” For more information and to donate, head to diverseandresilient.org ⬅️

Pride Month is a great time for celebration, but also a time to honor the struggles and resiliency of those who paved the way. It is also a time to highlight the ongoing inequity the 2SLGBTQIA+ community faces year-round. As an effort to support positive action towards equity for all, we’ve selected Diverse & Resilient as our first charitable organization. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We’ve given to organizations before in other ways and will continue to do so - Cask for a Cause is just one piece to help us continue our goal of investing in our local community and being a welcoming and safe space for all. 🧩

06/19/2026

Notice of Office Closure: Friday June 19, 2026.

Today, we recognize Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the long-overdue liberation of the last enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. It stands as both a celebration of freedom and a reminder that justice has too often been delayed for Black communities.

At Diverse & Resilient, we believe that our collective liberation is deeply connected. Black LGBTQ+ people live at the intersection of multiple identities and have long been leaders in movements for justice, healing, and change. Our resilience, advocacy, and contributions as Black LGBTQ+ people continue to shape stronger and more inclusive communities for all of us.

Please note: Our Milwaukee and Appleton offices are closed today, and all services, including our warmline, will not be monitored. You may leave a text message, voicemail, or a safe callback number at 414-856-LGBT (5428), and our team will begin responding on Monday, June 29.

If you need immediate support to an advocate, please contact:

988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth): 1-866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860
SAGE LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline: 1-877-360-LGBT (5428)

06/18/2026

In honor of Juneteenth, our office is closed and staff is off work Friday 6/19.

Staff is back to work Monday 6/22!

06/12/2026

Friday, June 12: our office will close today at 12:30pm.
Visit us tomorrow @ Fox Valley Pride & Wisconsin Two Spirit Pow Wow!!

06/11/2026

We honor Joseph Torres’s important legacy.

Joseph Torres, a fierce advocate for two spirit visibility and inclusion in Wisconsin, has died at age 61. See link below ⬇️

📸 Samantha Madar/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

06/09/2026

LGBTQ+ adults, are you looking for an affirming place to be in community with other q***r and Trans people? Join us this Thursday, June 11, from 6pm to 8pm for 2nd Thursday Drop In!

We will lean into the q***r and Trans magic that lives in all of us and make our own personal magic wands so you can go forth and spread that magic at all the Pride Fests and all the spaces that need it! Hope to see you there!

06/04/2026

ALERT: Pride Month means our staff is out and about a lot! As a result, our office is closed today from 2pm on and we will open again tomorrow from 10-noon. We will close the office at noon and see you next week!

06/02/2026

Let's give a shout out to an anonymous donor who gave us these beautiful, hand-made, "snuggle-size" quilts. Everyone deserves a little soft comfort!

06/01/2026

D&R Statement
CW: homophobic and transphobic political violence

We are grateful for Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson’s swift re-raising of the Pride Flag and his statement in full support of Outagamie County LGBTQ+ people. Although we believe in transformative justice and reject carceral punishment, we know that acts of political violence such as this send strong messages to LGBTQ+ people in our community—especially youth. This is a reminder to everyone that hate, in fact, does have a home here. Hate has had a home here since Appleton’s days as a sundown town and earlier when settlements in what is now Outagamie County were formed on Native lands. Saying, “hate has no home here,” means nothing when acts such as this are not only possible, but also happen. The threat to the safety of LGBTQ+ people in our community is real.

Aspiring allies: what are you going to do to make your community a place where hate does not belong, and where no one would even think of doing such a heinous thing?

Cherished LGBTQ+ community in Outagamie County: know you can reach out to us for support, and know we are the best at keeping ourselves safe. Pride is for us—so we can see each other. We see you and we love you!

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR PRIDE MONTH FOLLOWING FLAG INCIDENT

Outagamie County, WI— At approximately 10:00 a.m. this morning, an individual removed the Pride flag displayed at the Outagamie County downtown campus, doused it with gasoline, and attempted to set it on fire.

Outagamie County’s Criminal Justice Unit responded immediately and apprehended the individual. The suspect was taken into custody and booked into the Outagamie County Jail.

Outagamie County has zero tolerance for destructive, hateful, or threatening behavior of this kind. This incident is being taken seriously, not only because of the dangerous nature of the act, but because it targeted a symbol of inclusion, dignity, and support for members of our community.

A new Pride flag is already flying proudly.

Outagamie County will not be intimidated or deterred from showing its support for all residents. As Pride Month begins, the County stands strong in its commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive community.

“This act does not reflect who we are as a county,” said Thomas Nelson, Outagamie County Executive. “We are proud to stand with our LGBTQ+ community today and every day. Attempts to spread fear or division will not succeed here. We have already raised a new Pride flag because Outagamie County remains committed to respect, inclusion, and belonging for all.”

Outagamie County is grateful for the swift response of the Criminal Justice Unit and will continue to support efforts that protect public safety and uphold the values of the community.

For Outagamie County, Pride Month remains an important opportunity to recognize, celebrate, and stand alongside LGBTQ+ residents, employees, families, and visitors. That support remains unwavering.

Photo: An Outagamie County employee hoisting up our Pride flag.

05/29/2026

‼️Attention ‼️

Our Appleton office is closed to the public TODAY, FRI 5/29 due to staffing.

Our warmline will still be monitored today, but callers may experience longer wait times. Please call or text 414-856-5428 to connect with an advocate.