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
Across the country, LGBTQ+ communities are facing an increasingly hostile political climate that threatens our safety, well-being, and fundamental rights. From legislative attacks on transgender and nonbinary individuals to funding cuts for essential services, the challenges are growing—and so is the need for urgent, responsive support. At Pride Foundation, we have always been committed to
Announcing Our 2024-26 Community Grantees At a time when LGBTQ+ communities are facing mounting challenges, investing in organizations that drive change at the local level has never been more critical. Today, we are proud to announce our 2024-26 Community Grant awardees—106 organizations across our region that are building spaces of advocacy, safety, and support for
Pride Foundation announces the release of its Washington Youth Initiative report: Supporting Spaces of Joy, Belonging, and Leadership for LGBTQ+ Youth, a comprehensive analysis of the findings and lessons learned from a groundbreaking two-year pilot program funded by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. This initiative, designed to expand resources and capacity for LGBTQ+ youth-serving
At Pride Foundation, our work has always been rooted in responding to the needs of our LGBTQ+ community—especially during moments of uncertainty and challenge. Last week, we gathered virtually for our Year in Action webinar, an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments we made together in 2024, reflect on the current landscape, and share the steps
While attending our fall retreat in Bozeman, Montana this September, a group of Pride Foundation staff and board ventured to the nearby town of Manhattan to pay respect to one of the earliest recorded Trans+ pioneers in the Northwest: Sammy Williams. At the time of his death in 1908, his gravesite was desecrated due to
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
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
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
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