Written by Katie Carter This Pride month, nearly ten years to the day of the Supreme Court affirming marriage equality nationwide, we are devastated and furious by the decision of SCOTUS to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender affirming care for trans youth. This decision paves the way to strip critical care from trans youth in
Written by Katie Carter, Pride Foundation CEO Whenever I’m faced with a hard decision or a question that seems to have both endless answers and no right answer, Jeanette Winterson’s words, “What you risk reveals what you value” from Written on the Body echo in my head, urging me to dig deeper into what is really
I know that tomorrow, we will be facing a profoundly impactful moment together. I know that we are all holding so many complex emotions, hopes, and concerns, and I wanted to offer something to our Pride Foundation community. What I want to be able to offer is hope – the kind of hope that goes
As the new year kicks into full gear, we’re reflecting with gratitude on all the amazing milestones accomplished in 2023 and are reminded that our collective work is needed now more than ever. Throughout the Northwest and beyond, LGBTQ+ communities continue to face opposition and attacks on their rights. Currently, there are more than 10
2023 has been a year of growth and exploration for Pride Foundation as we continue to evolve to meet the challenges facing LGBTQ+ communities across the Northwest. As we prepare for the year ahead, we hope the highlights featured in this Year In Review ground you in the hope and strength of all we’re able to
Growing up in the Bay Area in California, I was first introduced to the HIV and AIDS epidemic in 1982, and like so many stories my introduction started with a loss. Our family friend, Lorenz. At the time we didn’t have the words and diversity of representation to understand that Lorenz was a trans identifying
It’s that time of year! Our Gratitude & Action Report is out! As we share our work from the past year, we know our communities are experiencing one of the most challenging times for LGBTQ+ people in decades. Pride Foundation was built to face moments like this. This year, with your help, we have faced challenges
This month the Pride Foundation hosted its first Scholarship Celebration since 2019. Both community and scholars came together to share an evening of connection and community. For our volunteer reviewers, it was an opportunity to meet the scholars they’d worked so hard to select. For our scholars, it was a time to honor the hard
Happy National Coming Out Day and kick off to Pride Foundation Scholarship season! We’ve been watching the leaves change color and recovering from our first colds of the school season, and that means it is finally time—our 2024 scholarship application is now open. Our scholarships fund LGBTQ+ students who are leaders—in their own lives, in
Happy LGBTQ+ History Month! We are celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month by announcing our inaugural TRANSform Culture Fellowship cohort! This fellowship project is part of our Community Advocacy, Research, and Education (CARE) Department and is the product of three generations of Departmental leadership by and for Transgender+ people. The goal of our CARE Department is