Here`s a guide to northeast Wisconsin organizations devoted to racial and ethnic diversityGREEN BAY AREAAchieve Brown CountyMission: To advance positive, cradle-to-career outcomes for all young people. Address: 340 N. Broadway, Suite 400, Green Bay 54303 Contact information: achievebrowncounty.org, (920) 593-1050 Black Lives United - Green BayMission: To unite folks of color and our comrades in building a beloved community. Contact information: facebook.com/blacklivesunitedgb Brown County United WayMission: To unite people, ideas and resources to create community solutions that strengthen every person and every community in Brown County. Address: 112 N. Adams St., Suite 201, Green Bay 54301 Contact information: browncountyunitedway.org, (920) 432-3393 Casa ALBA Melanie, Hispanic Resource CenterMission: To provide a very talented and community-conscious people of a minority group with the resources and support needed to achieve their dreams and provide a meaningful service to this community Address: 314 S. Madison St., Green Bay 54301 Contact information: casaalba.org, (920) 445-0104 City of Green Bay Diversity CoordinatorAddress: 100 N. Jefferson St., Green Bay 54301 Contact information: greenbaywi.gov, Raiya Sankari-Diaz, (920) 448-3147 ColorBold Business AssociationMission: To improve the viability of businesses in northeast Wisconsin that are formed by entrepreneurs of color through collaboration, increased economic sustainability and access to capital and education. Address: 101 S. Military Ave. #166, Green Bay 54303 Contact information: colorbold.org Greater Green Bay Chamber of Commerce Diversity CommitteeMission: To serve area businesses owned by ethnic or racial minorities, women, veterans and disabled persons, and to serve companies seeking to improve their recruitment, retention and development of talented minority employees. Address: 300 N. Broadway, Suite 3A, Green Bay 54303 Contact information: greatergbc.org, (920) 473-8704 Green Bay Area School District Equity DepartmentAddress: 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay 54303 Contact information: gbaps.org, (920) 448-2000 Green Bay NAACPMission: To ensure political, educational, social and economic equality of rights for all people. Address: 425 Cherry St., Green Bay 54301 Contact information: naacp.org, (920) 437-9999 Hispanic Community Council of NEWMission: To achieve a greater sense of unity and strength provided by the cultural diversity in northeast Wisconsin. Address: 239 N. Madison St., Green Bay 54301 Contact information: facebook.com/HCCofNEW, (920) 883-7522 Latino Professionals Association of Northeast WisconsinMission: Ensuring Latinos` influence and success in all professions through networking, professional development and advocacy. Contact information: facebook.com/LPAofNEW Literacy Door CountyMission: To share the power of learning English through education. Address: P.O. Box 473, Sturgeon Bay 54235 Contact information: literacydoorcounty.org, (920) 493-3667 Literacy Green BayMission: To help adults and families acquire the reading, writing, math, English language, computer and workforce skills they need to function effectively as workers and community members. Address: 424 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay 54301 Contact information: literacygreenbay.org, (920) 435-2474 Literacy Partners of Kewaunee CountyMission: To establish a framework to provide literacy education to county residents. Contact information: literacykewauneeco.org Lovin’ The Skin I’m InMission: To empower and uplift girls of color in northeast Wisconsin. Contact information: lovinmyskinwi.com, (704) 258-1563 Marinette & Oconto Counties Literacy CouncilMission: To provide adults of Marinette and Oconto counties with programs and services to improve literacy in reading, writing, comprehension, health, speaking English, math, digital skills and cross-cultural awareness. Address: 202 E. Main St., Coleman 54112 Contact information: moliteracy.org, (920) 897-4422 Multicultural Community Center of Green BayMission: To support diverse cultures in our area and help diverse groups become active participants in the full life of the community. Address: 230 N. Madison St., Green Bay 54301 Contact information: multiculturalcentergb.wordpress.com, (920) 438-1660 Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeAddress: 2740 W. Mason St., Green Bay 54303 Contact information:nwtc.edu, Mohammed Bey, (920) 498-6826 Oneida NationAddress: N7210 Seminary Road, Oneida 54155 Contact information: oneida-nsn.gov, (800) 236-2214 St. Norbert College Multicultural Student ServicesAddress: St. Norbert College Campus Center, 100 Grant St., De Pere 54115 Contact information: snc.edu, (920) 403-4023 The Privilege InstituteMission: To equip and empower people, organizations, institutions and communities committed to action and accountability related to issues of diversity, power, privilege and leadership. Address: 1794 E. Allouez Ave. #260C, Green Bay 54311 Contact information: theprivilegeinstitute.com, (920) 489-2988 United Hmong Asian American Community CenterMission: To serve as a bridge between the Hmong community and the Green Bay community. Address: 401 Ninth St., Green Bay 54304 Contact information: wucmaa.org, (920) 437-4550 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Multiethnic Student AffairsAddress: University Union, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay 54311 Contact information: uwgb.edu, (920) 465-2522 We All Rise: African American Resource CenterMission: To create and help restore a vibrant African American community. Address: 430 S. Webster Ave., Green Bay 54301 Contact information: weallriseaarc.org, (920) 785-9115 WelloMission: To co-create community conditions that are fair and just to drive high levels of health and well-being for all. Address: 300 Packerland Drive, Green Bay 54307 Contact information: wello.org YWCA Greater Green BayMission: Eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Address: 230 S. Madison St., Green Bay 54301 Contact information:ywcagreenbay.org, (920) 432-5581 APPLETON/FOX CITIES AREAAfrican Heritage, Inc.Mission: To provide a medium for educational and cultural exchanges between Africans, people of African descent and all who have an interest in African issues. Address: P.O. Box 2727, Appleton 54912 Contact information: africanheritageinc.org Appleton Area School District Diversity, Equity & Inclusion OfficeAddress: 131 E. Washington St., Appleton 54911 Contact information:aasd.k12.wi.us, Dr. Pa Lee Moua, (920) 832-6138 Boys & Girls Club/Club de NinosMission: To allow local children to participate with other Latino youth in the area. Address: 160 S. Badger Ave., Appleton 54914 Contact information:bgclubfoxvalley.org, (920) 731-0555 Casa HispanaMission: To provide a gathering place for information, referral, support, advocacy, education and celebration to advance the economic, social and cultural position of Spanish speakers in the Fox Valley. Address: 1475 Opportunity Way, Menasha 54952 Contact information: casahispanawi.org, (920) 968-6880 Celebrate Diversity Fox CitiesMission: To create brave spaces where people can engage in meaningful dialogue, learning and advocacy, celebrating the broad spectrum of diversity and amplifying voices that need to be heard. Address: 1800 Appleton Road, Menasha 54952 Contact information: celebratediversityfoxcities.com City of Appleton Diversity & Inclusion CoordinatorMission: To proactively address issues in the community that affect culturally diverse populations. Address: 100 N. Appleton St., Appleton 54911 Contact information: appleton.org, Timber Smith, (920) 832-1564 ESTHER-Fox ValleyMission: To bring together people of many faiths to build community and act on issues of injustice: prison reform, immigration, mental health and public transit. Address: 408½ W. Wisconsin Ave., Appleton 54911 Contact information:esther-foxvalley.org, (920) 843-8083 Fox Valley CommunicationsMission: To help all non-English speakers communicate their needs by creating bridges between them and the English-speaking community. Address: 536 N. Richmond St., Appleton 54911 Contact information: foxvalleycommunications.com, (920) 264-0308 Fox Valley LiteracyMission: By working to increase education levels, we are empowering individuals to create change in our community. Address: 130 E. Franklin St., Appleton 54911 Contact information: https://foxvalleylit.org, (920) 991-9840 Fox Valley Technical College Office of DiversityAddress: 1825 N. Bluemound Drive, Appleton 54912 Contact information: fvtc.edu, Rayon Brown, (920) 735-4825 Hmong-American Partnership Fox ValleyMission: To provide opportunity, service and partnerships in service, including social services, to help the Fox River Valley`s Hmong and other refugee populations integrate themselves into society`s mainstream and reach their full potential. Address: 2198 S. Memorial Dr., Appleton 54915 Contact information: hapfv.org, (920) 739-3192 Imagine Fox CitiesMission: To be intentional about shaping the future of the Fox Cities when it comes to well-being. Contact information: imaginefoxcities.com IndUS of Fox ValleyMission: Promoting Indo-American friendship and goodwill by serving the community through social, cultural, educational and charitable activities. Address: 3000 E. Apple Hill Blvd., Appleton 54913 Contact information: indusfoxvalley.org Lawrence University Office of Diversity & InclusionAddress: 711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton 54911 Contact information:lawrence.edu, Eric Mayes, (920) 832-7451 Northeast Wisconsin Hmong ProfessionalsMission: Creating spaces that engage, empower, and elevate Hmong professionals in Northeast Wisconsin through progressive opportunities in networking, mentoring and leadership. Contact information: newhmongprofessionals.org, (920) 944-6603 People of ProgressionMission: To intentionally build supports around marginalized African Americans in our community. Address: 203 N. Richmond St., Appleton 54911 Contact information:peopleofprogression.com, (920) 288-2842 Stronger Together Fox ValleyMission: To strengthen our capacity to engage as citizens for the common good. Contact information: wisconsinpartners.org/stronger-together-fox-valley Umoja: A Black Heritage ExperienceMission: To empower transracial families to raise children that will have a positive black identity, be able to talk about race in an honest and open way, feel comfortable in all different cultures and handle basic skin and hair care. Contact information:umojabhe.com, (920) 373-0192 United Hmong American AssociationMission: To empower any Hmong youth to become a successful, contributing member of their community. Address: P.O. Box 1996, Appleton 54912 Contact information: uhaa.org, (920) 809-2334 United Way Fox CitiesMission: To improve lives by bringing diverse people together to build a stronger, more caring community for everyone. Address: 1455 Midway Road, Menasha 54952 Contact information: unitedwayfoxcities.org, (920) 954-7210 World Relief - Fox Valley Refugee Resettlement AgencyMission: Empowering the local church to serve the most vulnerable. Address: 510 E. Wisconsin Ave., Appleton 54911 Contact information:worldrelieffoxvalley.org, (920) 231-3600 OSHKOSHHmong Service CenterAddress: 726 N. Main St., Oshkosh 54901 Contact information: facebook.com/OshkoshHmongServiceCenterInc, (920) 385-7656 Oshkosh Diversity CouncilMission: To promote communication, engagement and understanding about and among the diverse populations of our community. Contact information: facebook.com/Oshkosh-Diversity-13681972635035 Oshkosh Area United WayMission: To improve lives by using people and resources to create innovative solutions to local needs. Address: 21 W. New York Ave., Oshkosh 54901 Contact information: oshkoshunitedway.org, (920) 235-8560 United Migrant Opportunity ServicesMission: To provide programs and services which improve the employment, educational, health and housing opportunities of under-served populations. Address: 2701 S. Chase Ave., Milwaukee 53207, with offices at 1808 Eastern Ave., Plymouth 53073, and 300 S. Koeller St., Suite E, Oshkosh 54902. Contact information:umos.org, (414) 389-6000 in Milwaukee, (920) 892-8245 in Plymouth and (920) 232-9611 in Oshkosh. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Diversity, Equity & InclusionAddress: 800 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh 54901 Contact information: uwosh.edu, (920) 424-1234 Winnebago Area Literacy CouncilMission: To strengthen our diverse community by developing and delivering free learner-centered literacy programs for adults and their families. Address: Oshkosh Public Library, 106 Washington Ave., Oshkosh 54901 Contact information: winlit.org, (920) 236-5185 FOND DU LACEbony VisionMission: To impact and improve the Fond du Lac community and surrounding areas through unified efforts that educate and enhance the African American culture. Address: P.O. Box 1902, Fond du Lac 54935 Contact information: ebonyvisionfdl.org, (920) 744-5169 Fond du Lac Area United WayMission: To unite individuals and organizations in teamwork that fosters the health, education and financial stability of our community. Address: 74 S. Main St., Suite 201, Fond du Lac 54935 Contact information: fdlunitedway.org, (920) 921-7010 Fond du Lac Adult Literacy ServicesMission: To develop local adults` reading, writing, speaking and math skills. Address: Fond du Lac Public Library, 32 Sheboygan St., Fond du Lac 54935 Contact information: fdlpl.org/FDLliteracy, (920) 322-3932 The Humanity Project of FDL: Telling the Untold StoryMission: To educate our community about the untold history of racism in our country and the effect on people and current events, and to call us to open hearts and minds to work for racial equity and justice. Contact information: facebook.com/groups/humanityprojectfdl Latinos Unidos en Fond du LacMission: To connect, educate, inform and empower Latinos in the Fond du Lac area. Contact information: Latinos Unidos en Fond du Lac on Facebook United for DiversityMission: To promote unity and understanding, embracing and celebrating differences among all people in the Fond du Lac community. Address: P.O. Box 263, Fond du Lac 54936 Contact information: unitedfordiversity.org SHEBOYGANBlack-American Community Outreach OrganizationMission: To empower those involved to bridge the racial divide, distinguish the myths about Black Americans and create dialogue and discussion around diversity, equity and inclusion for the Black-American members of the Sheboygan area community. Contact information: blackamericancommunityoutreach.org Hmong Mutual Assistance AssociationMission: To promote a spirit of loving friendship, cooperation and benevolence among the Hmong community of Sheboygan. Address: 2304 Superior Ave., Sheboygan 53081 Contact information: facebook.com/Sheboyganhmaa, (920) 458-0808 Lakeland University Ulrich Center for Faith, Ethics & JusticeMission: Home to Lakeland’s diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives, it provides leadership, support and inspiration to the Lakeland and Sheboygan County communities. Contact information: lakeland.edu/ulrich-center, (920) 565-1000 Literacy CouncilMission: To help adults who want to read, write, and speak English better so they can achieve their goals for work, education, family life and community involvement. Address: Family Resource Center of Sheboygan County, 1500 Douglas Drive, Suite B Plymouth 53073 Contact information: familyresourcesheboygan.org/literacy-council-program, (920) 892-6706 Sheboygan DEIBMission: A diverse group of community activists committed to an equitable and inclusive Sheboygan. Contact information: facebook.com/SheboyganDEIB United Way of Sheboygan CountyMission: To create long-lasting changes by addressing the underlying causes of problems. Address: 2020 Erie Ave., Sheboygan 53081 Contact information: uwofsc.org, (920) 458-3425 MANITOWOCCrusaders of JusticiaMission: To mobilize exploited families and their allies to fight for justice. Address: 1523 Washington St., Manitowoc 54220 Contact information: crusadersofjusticia.org, (920) 320-9283 Lakeshore`s United VisionariesMission: Bringing unity in our community through education, understanding and love. Address: P.O. Box 456, Manitowoc 54221 Contact information: lakeshoresunitedvisionaries.org Mi Pueblo Hispanic Community CenterMission: Empowering Hispanic families becoming integrated in the community and improving quality of life by creating and implementing programs of education, health and job opportunities, and facilitating access to existing community resources. Address: 818 Washington St., Suite 104, Manitowoc 54220 Contact information: mi-pueblo-hcc.business.site, (920) 717-0706 One-to-One Adult Literacy PartnersMission: To help adults in Manitowoc County develop and enhance their skills in reading, writing, comprehending, and speaking English. Address: Manitowoc Public Library, 707 Quay St., Manitowoc 54220 Contact information: manitowoclibrary.org, (920) 686-3026 United Way Manitowoc CountyMission: To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities throughout Manitowoc County. Address: 21 E. Waldo Blvd., Sheboygan 54220 Contact information: unitedwaymanitowoccounty.org, (920) 682-8888 STATEWIDE ORGANIZATIONSAfrican American Chamber of Commerce of WisconsinMission: Providing access to capital, education and advocacy through capacity building and strategic partnerships. Address: 1920 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Milwaukee 53212 Contact information: aaccwi.org, (414) 462-9450 American Indian Chamber of Commerce of WisconsinMission: To promote economic development in Wisconsin Indian Country through directed service delivery to American Indian entrepreneurs. Address: 10710 W. Scharles Ave., Hales Corners 53130 Contact information: aiccw-facc.org, (414) 604-2044 Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of CommerceMission: Empowering Asian and underserved business communities Addresses: 5421 N. 118th Court, Milwaukee 53225, and 1109 N. Sixth St., Wausau 54403 Contact information: hmongchamber.org, (414) 645-8828 in Milwaukee, (715) 298-6071 in Wausau Wisconsin Indian Business AllianceMission: To expand Native economic development in Wisconsin by strengthening individuals, families, communities and Native-owned businesses. Address: Offices in Hales Corners, Black River Falls, Keshena, Lac du Flambeau Contact information: wiedc.org, (715) 437-0465 ...moreCompiled by Larry Gallup at (920) 996-7216 or lgallup@postcrescent.com. Follow him on Twitter @LarryGallup. | ||
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