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Here's a guide to northeast Wisconsin organizations devoted to racial and ethnic diversity

Natasha Coleman, center, of Green Bay cheers as the Elite Armor Dance Team performs during the 2021 Juneteenth Day celebration at Murphy Park in Green Bay.

USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

The numbers tell part of the story.

Northeast Wisconsin — like the whole state — has become more racially and ethnically diverse.

The number of Wisconsinites who identify as a race other than white grew 47% between 2010 and 2020, according to the U.S. Census. Those who identified as Hispanic or Latino grew 33%.

In Brown, Outagamie and Winnebago counties, the growth is even bigger. The number of non-white residents increased 60% and Hispanic or Latino residents increased 46%.

But a fuller story isn't just about the numbers. It's about the people those numbers represent.

In "Home is Here: Stories behind the census," we explore the impact, the triumphs and the challenges of our changing population.

Our communities are richer because they've become more diverse, though we continue to work through growing pains related to acceptance and opportunity.

Northeast Wisconsin has many organizations devoted to helping and supporting our racially and ethnically diverse communities and making the region more welcoming and inclusive.

Here's a resource guide to them. Do you know an organization that should be included in this list? Email lgallup@postcrescent.com with the information.

GREEN BAY AREA

Achieve Brown County

Mission: 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 Bay

Mission: To unite folks of color and our comrades in building a beloved community.

Contact information: facebook.com/blacklivesunitedgb

Brown County United Way

Mission: 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 Center

Mission: 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 Coordinator

Address: 100 N. Jefferson St., Green Bay 54301

Contact information: greenbaywi.gov, Raiya Sankari-Diaz, (920) 448-3147

ColorBold Business Association

Mission: 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 Committee

Mission: 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 Department

Address: 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay 54303

Contact information: gbaps.org, (920) 448-2000

Green Bay NAACP

Mission: 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 NEW

Mission: 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 Wisconsin

Mission: Ensuring Latinos' influence and success in all professions through networking, professional development and advocacy.

Contact information: facebook.com/LPAofNEW

Literacy Door County

Mission: 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 Bay

Mission: 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 County

Mission: To establish a framework to provide literacy education to county residents.

Contact information: literacykewauneeco.org

Lovin’ The Skin I’m In

Mission: To empower and uplift girls of color in northeast Wisconsin.

Contact information: lovinmyskinwi.com, (704) 258-1563

Marinette & Oconto Counties Literacy Council

Mission: 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 Bay

Mission: 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

New North diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

Mission: To improve the retention, advancement and attraction of BIPOC talent to the region and provide opportunities for success for all historically marginalized individuals.

Address: 2740 W. Mason St., Green Bay 54303

Contact information: thenewnorth.com/diversity-inclusion, (920) 336-3860

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Address: 2740 W. Mason St., Green Bay 54303

Contact information:nwtc.edu, Mohammed Bey, (920) 498-6826

Oneida Nation

Address: N7210 Seminary Road, Oneida 54155

Contact information: oneida-nsn.gov, (800) 236-2214

St. Norbert College Multicultural Student Services

Address: St. Norbert College Campus Center, 100 Grant St., De Pere 54115

Contact information: snc.edu, (920) 403-4023

The Privilege Institute

Mission: 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 Center

Mission: 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 Affairs

Address: University Union, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay 54311

Contact information: uwgb.edu, (920) 465-2522

We All Rise: African American Resource Center

Mission: 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

Wello

Mission: 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 Bay

Mission: 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

Long Vue, center, collaborates with Claire Holzschuh, left, a public heath educator with the Menasha Health Department, and Susana Guerra, right, a volunteer with Casa Hispana, to assist residents registering at the Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at the Elisha D. Smith Public Library in Menasha.

APPLETON/FOX CITIES AREA

African 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 Office

Address: 131 E. Washington St., Appleton 54911

Contact information:aasd.k12.wi.us, Dr. Pa Lee Moua, (920) 832-6138

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley STAR (Scholars on Target to Achieve Results)

Mission: To build equitable educational opportunities for middle and high school Black scholars in the Fox Cities.

Address: 160 S. Badger Ave., Appleton 54914

Contact information:bgclubfoxvalley.org/star, (920) 750-5828

Casa Hispana

Mission: 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 Cities

Mission: 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 Coordinator

Mission: 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 Valley

Mission: 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 Communications

Mission: 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 Literacy

Mission: 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 Diversity

Address: 1825 N. Bluemound Drive, Appleton 54912

Contact information: fvtc.edu, Rayon Brown, (920) 735-4825

Hmong-American Partnership Fox Valley

Mission: 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 Cities

Mission: To be intentional about shaping the future of the Fox Cities when it comes to well-being.

Contact information: imaginefoxcities.com

IndUS of Fox Valley

Mission: 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 & Inclusion

Address: 711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton 54911

Contact information:lawrence.edu, Eric Mayes, (920) 832-7451

Northeast Wisconsin Hmong Professionals

Mission: 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 Progression

Mission: 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 Valley

Mission: To strengthen our capacity to engage as citizens for the common good.

Contact information: wisconsinpartners.org/stronger-together-fox-valley

Umoja: A Black Heritage Experience

Mission: 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 Association

Mission: 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 Cities

Mission: 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 Agency

Mission: Empowering the local church to serve the most vulnerable.

Address: 510 E. Wisconsin Ave., Appleton 54911

Contact information:worldrelieffoxvalley.org, (920) 231-3600

OSHKOSH

Hmong Service Center

Address: 726 N. Main St., Oshkosh 54901

Contact information: facebook.com/OshkoshHmongServiceCenterInc, (920) 385-7656

Oshkosh Diversity Council

Mission: 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 Way

Mission: 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 Services

Mission: 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 & Inclusion

Address: 800 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh 54901

Contact information: uwosh.edu, (920) 424-1234

Winnebago Area Literacy Council

Mission: 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 LAC

Ebony Vision

Mission: 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 Way

Mission: 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 Services

Mission: 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 Story

Mission: 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 Lac

Mission: 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 Diversity

Mission: 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

SHEBOYGAN

Black-American Community Outreach Organization

Mission: 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 Association

Mission: 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 & Justice

Mission: 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 Council

Mission: 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 DEIB

Mission: A diverse group of community activists committed to an equitable and inclusive Sheboygan.

Contact information: facebook.com/SheboyganDEIB

United Way of Sheboygan County

Mission: 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

MANITOWOC

Crusaders of Justicia

Mission: 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 Visionaries

Mission: 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 Center

Mission: 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 Partners

Mission: 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 County

Mission: 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 ORGANIZATIONS

African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin

Mission: 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 Wisconsin

Mission: 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 Commerce

Mission: 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 Alliance

Mission: 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

Contact Larry Gallup at (920) 996-7216 or lgallup@postcrescent.com. Follow him on Twitter @LarryGallup.