There are 1.7 million LGBTQ+ kids on the street.
They slip through the cracks of a stressed system, surviving — or not — against all odds. Courage+ seeks to shine a light on this issue, with floral art installations in city walkways and local patios.
Be the first to see this powerful citywide installation
Media Preview: Sunrise Tour
June 1, 2026 at 6 a.m.
Odd Duck
939 S. 2nd Street
Milwaukee, WI
Meet in downtown Milwaukee for a sunrise walking tour.
- Visit five Courage to Grow placements and sponsoring local businesses.
- Hear remarks from Courage+ leadership.
- Receive an exclusive interview opportunity with a sponsoring business owner.
Please RSVP to Tanner Kersey-Lopez at Bader Rutter.
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About Courage to Grow
Courage to Grow is dedicated to making an unseen issue visible, focusing on the human side of the story: all kids deserve a safe place to grow and thrive.
By calling attention to this urgent need, Courage+ aims to gain community support in creating safe spaces for displaced queer youth.
Each planting is accompanied by a QR code leading to more information and opportunities to make a difference.
Photos/Media
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Courage to growThe sidewalk art series features flowers blooming in sidewalks and streets across Wisconsin.
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Local + lushLocal Milwaukee businesses show support by hosting lush floral installations.
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Solitary symbolsSingle flowers are planted in forgotten places to symbolize the 1.7 million LGBTQ+ kids who face homelessness.
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Standing tall and braveThese flowers growing against all odds symbolize the bravery of LGBTQ+ youth seeking safety and affirmation.
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Courage+ helps kids find the lightCourage+ goes beyond providing housing. They create safe spaces and services for LGBTQ+ youth to live authentically.
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A safe space to flourishLarger installations visualize the beauty of a safe and affirming environment for LGBTQ+ youth.
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Our caring communityCourage+ volunteers took to the streets to plant the flowers throughout the state.
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Love from local businessesLocal businesses donated space, plants and seeds to bring the installations to life.
