A few years ago, I knew about Pride Foundation and the work that they do, but I got a quick lesson in how they operate when I ran into Pride Foundation’s Katie Carter at a Trader Joe’s in Portland. She had her arms full of bottles of club soda. She told me that she was
As a volunteer for an organization that has received grants from both Equity Foundation and Pride Foundation, I wasn’t sure what their merger would mean for our work to make schools across Oregon safer and more affirming for all students. But the more I’ve learned about the merger — and about Pride Foundation — the
Ryannah, a Samoan trans activist womyn,* was not able to live as her full self in her country of birth. Ultimately, she was forced to leave and was displaced to the Northwest. While living in Portland, Ryannah became involved with Unite Oregon as a youth activist. Her efforts focused on issues that were all too familiar to her:
This spring, as we were reviewing a Pride Foundation scholarship application from Sam, a young student from Montana who had been a proud and active leader in his community, we learned that he had died by suicide. Sam’s parents loved and supported him in his transition, but the larger injustices facing transgender people in his
We are at a pivotal point in our work to create a more fair and equitable world. We must unite to protect our recent policy wins and further build on them to create safe, affirming communities for all of us. To make possible a bolder and more innovative movement for equality in Oregon, Equity Foundation
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
Tylene Carnell is joining Pride Foundation’s staff as the newest Eastern and Central Washington Regional Development Organizer! For the past 15 years, Tylene has lived in Ellensburg, Washington and since 2003 has worked at Comprehensive Healthcare (formerly Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health). Her most recent role there was as the Clubhouse Coordinator, where she was
From the archives: Nikki never dreamed that she would be buying a house in Salem, Oregon with a loan from the VA: “At 72, I didn’t think I would ever see the day that I received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Air Force. In 1967, I was outed as gay and given a
The echo of school bells is returning now that schools across Montana are once again in session, bringing exciting opportunities for many students. For others, such as LGBTQ students, returning to school may remind them of the gulf between the mundane worries of managing crowded hallways, students rushing to first period, and last night’s geometry