At this moment as we are celebrate the historic first of same-sex couples getting married in the Northwest, we also know there are other critical issues still affecting our community, which is why we are excited to announce that Pride Foundation has been awarded a grant of $400,000 over four years by the Bill &
Pride Foundation is excited to announce the establishment of the Vazquez Pride in Health Fund. The new scholarship fund was born out of the generosity and vision of young Dr. Benjamin Vazquez, a former Pride Foundation Scholar who is in his early thirties. The Fund will support students pursing advanced health care degrees. “[These] degrees
With the 2013 Pride Foundation scholarship application deadline just weeks away, guest writer Nawwal Moustafa shares her gratitude as a Pride Foundation Scholar and an out and proud lesbian who is currently attending Western Oregon University. Thinking about graduating from Western Oregon University this year is bittersweet. I eagerly await the opportunity to begin my
Pride Foundation scholars pay it forward in some of the most impactful ways! Read how Juan Barbachano is working to improve the lives of transgender people. Growing up Mormon and transgender in Palmer, Alaska did not set Pride Foundation Scholar, Juan Barbachano, up for the easiest time in life. In addition to dealing with the
Paul Vestal received a scholarship from Pride Foundation last year to help him pursue a career as an attorney. His passion for civil rights issues made him a standout in the highly competitive process. And Paul is already giving back to the community who supported him by drafting a bill to allow civil unions for
In 2012, Pride Foundation staff shared many great Northwest stories on pridefoundation.org. Here are ten popular stories from the last 12 months that highlight the amazing efforts being made to bring, create, and champion full LGBTQ equality to the Northwest. These efforts are made possible by our generous donors, loving volunteers, passionate scholars, and dedicated
Here are two unique stories among thousands that make clear all the ways you have changed the lives of LGBTQ people in the Northwest. Meet a Pride Foundation Scholar: Andrew Nichols When you live on an island where your family owns a large and well-known marine company (that you also happen to share
Pride Foundation has been ranked nationally in the top 12 of local LGBTQ nonprofit organizations. Philanthropedia, a division of leading nonprofit information provider GuideStar, last week announced new rankings of the top 12 nonprofits advancing the equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals and supporting the issues that the LGBTQ community tackles –
Here are a few interesting articles, books, and photos Pride Foundation staff have been reading or viewing this week. Marriage Stories Marriage equality is a very hot topic across the U.S. There’s been a lot of great analysis since the wins in Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, and Washington including: Will same-sex couples from Idaho drive to
This time of year at Pride Foundation is all about celebrating the meaningful work of our dedicated grantees! In Oregon we had two celebrations in Portland and Eugene to do just that. Last year’s theme was so special we decided to keep it around–“Watering the Seeds of Change.” We hope all of our grantees will