Dear Friends, At such a hard moment, we want to first and foremost remind you, this beautiful LGBTQ+ community that we get to be part of: You are loved. You matter. We need you. We need all of us. We are not alone and we have each other. Hold that, and each other, close. We have included
We’re in This Together: Our “Bridge Back to Hope”
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
Welcome Our New Pride Foundation Board Members
We’re excited to welcome Kailey Carter, Kendall Clawson, M. Eliatamby-O’Brien, and Qurat Ul Ain to the Pride Foundation Board of Directors! Each of these incredible individuals brings a wealth of experience, deep connection to our mission, and a shared commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ and racial justice across the Northwest. This new cohort marks an exciting moment in our ongoing efforts to
Tending to Our Future – Culminating Our Season of Tend
As we mark the culmination of our season of Tend, we find ourselves reflecting on the long journey that has brought us here—through the deep roots of our LGBTQ+ history and toward a luminous future we are actively cultivating together. October is National LGBT History Month, a time to celebrate the milestones and trailblazers that
Understanding Our Community Grants Application Review Process
Para leer en español, haga clic aquí. For decades, community groups and nonprofit organizations across the Northwest have worked tirelessly to advance equity and justice for LGBTQ+ communities. At Pride Foundation, we’re proud to support this vital work through our Community Grants Program, which provides consistent, long-term funding to organizations making a difference in every
3 Cool Things: Convening in DC, Omni joins LGBTQ Commission, and Queer Data Project launches!
July has been a whirlwind of activity for the Pride Foundation team and we can’t wait to fill you in on all the great things happening! Before we dive into more updates and summer highlights later this month, check out these 3 Cool Things that made July special for us. Pride Foundation board member, James Steele, traveled
Meet Our 2024 Scholars!
We are thrilled to announce the 2024 Pride Foundation Scholarship recipients! This year, we received a record 1,048 applications and awarded scholarships to 112 outstanding scholars, totaling $805,000! Through the incredible generosity of our community, Pride Foundation has more than 60 scholarship funds—but students only need to complete one application. The variety of different funds
3 Cool Things: Pride Month Celebrations, Tend Seattle, and Katie’s magazine feature!
As we look back on an exciting Pride Month, we’re filled with gratitude for our incredible community and the support you’ve shown throughout the month and beyond. June featured a whirlwind of amazing events and milestones for us at Pride Foundation, and we’re thrilled to share three exciting highlights that made this month truly
3 Cool Things: Season of Tend kicked off in Portland, Community Engagement Survey launched, & James Hoagland joins the team!
Happy Pride Month! As we celebrate the vibrant diversity of our community this June, we are thrilled to share some exciting updates from last month. From the kickoff of our Season of Tend to the launch of our Community Engagement Survey and welcoming a new team member, there’s a lot to celebrate! Here are three cool things from May we’re
2024-2025 TFC Fellowship Application Open for Alaskans
*UPDATE: APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED! STAY TUNED FOR NEXT YEAR — APPLICATIONS FOR HE 2025-26 COHORT WILL OPEN SPRING 2025* As we enter Pride month, and our own season of Tend, we are excited to announce the first-ever open application process for our TRANSform Culture (TFC) Fellowship! We hope this new process will amplify the reach