2016/2017 PRIDE FOUNDATION COMMUNITY GRANTS [Click the state to see grants in that area.] ALASKA | IDAHO | MONTANA | OREGON | WASHINGTON ALASKA: Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association (Four A’s) Location: Anchorage, AK Area Served: Juneau, AK Project Name: Syringe Access Program Population: General, Rural/Remote, HIV The Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association (Four A’s) is a key
Dear Pride Foundation Family & Friends, I have written and rewritten this email countless times since last night, trying to find the right thing to say. But there are no words. When it feels like divisiveness and hate have won out over unity and hope, the only place in which we will find solace is
Today, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray proclaims this day as Pride Foundation Day in the city of Seattle. We are grateful to the Mayor and his administration in supporting the progress we’ve made together in the last 30 years for our LGBTQ community across the Northwest. The proclamation announcement kicks-off our region-wide celebrations for Pride Foundation’s
More than 1 in 4 LGBTQ people in our community go hungry at least once per year. Imagine for a moment what this looks like: a lesbian couple in rural Montana assembling the small amount of food they have left for the week for their two children’s dinner, while taking great efforts to make sure
We are grateful for the incredible relationships we have with people across the Northwest who make change possible. These are just a few of the incredible supporters, donors, volunteers, local leaders, and scholars that are building a brighter future for LGBTQ people in their home communities through their continued commitment to advancing lived and legal
The crisis of youth experiencing homelessness is heartbreaking, and it is a situation that is becoming more pronounced. Fortunately, there are a number of new, robust efforts in our region that are looking to change this reality. As you’ve heard us share before, varying sources, including the latest report from the True Colors Fund, estimate
I don’t have to tell you that Oregon and SW Washington are a very special region within the Northwest. The community of LGBTQ people and organizations is vibrant, growing, and innovative. The philanthropic sector is robust and engaged. These factors, among others, have made it a meaningful place for Pride Foundation to be engaged in
You have heard us often share that each one of us deserves to have our lives and our humanity protected, respected, and valued. We all deserve to be able to live safely, openly, and genuinely. It is what drives our vision of equity and justice at Pride Foundation. Waking up today, in a continued state of
Today, our community mourns after the tragic violence in Orlando. Our hearts are filled with sorrow, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends who lost their loved ones. It is in these moments that we must draw on the strength of our community and our movement—resisting the urge to respond with
I don’t know about you, but lately I’ve talked a lot about bathrooms—actually about bad “bathroom bills,” as I call them. But let’s be clear: the laws being passed and the ballot initiatives proposed across the country, including here in Washington State, aren’t really about bathrooms. And they’re certainly not about protecting anyone, as many