Youth Advocacy Day 2013 is taking place on February 22 in Olympia, WA. The focus of this day is about ensuring youth issues are addressed in this legislative session. Join hundreds of youth, nonprofit leaders, and concerned citizens as they lobby for statewide legislation supporting homeless youth, youth in foster care, and youth immigrants. The
Your September 3 Cool Things
It’s been a busy month here at Pride Foundation, to say the least. I love that I get this time in these first days of autumn to pause, and reach out to the community that makes this work possible—the scholars, grantee partners, donors, and storytellers who make Pride Foundation a community foundation in the fullest
Your May 3 Cool Things
All of May, and particularly this week, I’ve been reflecting on the dualities inherent in this moment we’re living in. Vaccination rates are going up and overall Covid-19 case rates are going down across the country. Changes stemming from last year’s community uprisings for racial justice continue to spark conversations and action in profound ways. Incredible stories of
Your March 3 Cool Things
With spring upon us, the return of the sun is making for longer, brighter days. Nature seems to be emulating the hopefulness of this season as supporters, organizational partners, and LGBTQ+ communities across the region continue to care for one another, heal, and work together to build a brighter future using all we have learned
Your June eNews + Pride Month Events List
Pride Month holds so many different things for all of us. While I always make time for celebration, it’s also a crucial time for remembering where we come from and all we have fought for. Since the Stonewall Uprising led by Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, this month has commemorated a movement against injustice, hate,
Your July 3 Cool Things
Over the last month, many of us have ventured back out into the world and reconnected with our friends, family, and loved ones. For our team and folks in our communities, this meant finding meaningful ways to celebrate Pride month safely and creatively. We’ve also used the natural slowing down of summer to reflect on
Your First Time
There are three giving days coming up in the next few weeks. We’re excited to welcome new donors, and collaborate with supporters and volunteers to ensure that they’re a success! Up first – Idaho Gives Day on May 1st! Take a look at the message from Steve below that outlines why it’s important for Idaho
Your February 3 Cool Things
Before we dive into this month’s 3 Cool Things, we wanted to pause and send our thoughts to the people of Ukraine, and to honor their strength and determination in response to an unjust and unconscionable invasion. This development over the past week, alongside the continued egregious and harmful anti-trans action and legislation being introduced
Your April 3 Cool Things
It’s nearly May, and the weather feels as confusing and erratic as this unpredictable COVID world we are living in. It’s in the midst of all this that we wanted to pause and focus on some cool things happening across the Northwest—and the stability and consistency that comes from community. Just a few cool things
Young, Homeless, and LGBTQ
The state of Montana first categorized Michael* as homeless a few years ago. However as a young, transgender man living in Billings, he has lacked vital emotional and family support for as long as he can remember. Michael can’t pinpoint the exact moment he first experienced homelessness because it has been an ever-present force in