April was a month of growth, connection, and anticipation here at Pride Foundation, and we’re excited to share some highlights with you! Here are 3 cool things that happened last month: Pride Foundation Team Retreat: We kicked off the month with a journey of growth and connection at our Spring staff retreat in Anchorage, Alaska! Through engaging
The Ancestor Oak Scholarship was established in 2024 by Marschel Paul and Margaret Sutro to support the education of students of color pursuing social change work through policy advocacy or social services. About the Creation of the Scholarship: Marschel Paul and Margaret Sutro adopted the Pacific Northwest as their home in 1983, when they left
As we welcome the fresh blooms of spring, we’re filled with a sense of optimism and renewal. That’s why we’re delighted to bring you another edition of “3 Cool Things,” where we share some of our favorite highlights from the past month! Katie Joins Funders for LGBTQ+ Issues Board: We’re excited to announce that CEO, Katie Carter
In a world where the weight of challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming, it’s essential to find moments of light and celebration amidst the darkness. As we navigate through heavy times within our community, it’s important to pause and recognize the wins that bring us hope and joy. With that spirit in mind, we’re excited to
We at Pride Foundation are devastated by news of the death of Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old, 2STGNC+, indigenous student from Oklahoma who was attacked and beaten by fellow students in the school bathroom and died the next day. Nex was of Choctaw ancestry and loved reading, drawing, playing Minecraft, and their cat Zeus. They were
As the new year kicks into full gear, we’re reflecting with gratitude on all the amazing milestones accomplished in 2023 and are reminded that our collective work is needed now more than ever. Throughout the Northwest and beyond, LGBTQ+ communities continue to face opposition and attacks on their rights. Currently, there are more than 10
The Shirley Spiegel Scholarship was created in 2017 by Phyllis Solow and Susan Nestor to support the education of self-identified lesbians with a preference for students with a history of working to improve the lives of lesbians. About the Creation of the Scholarship: Shirley Spiegel was born in Lodz, Poland in May of 1909. One
2023 has been a year of growth and exploration for Pride Foundation as we continue to evolve to meet the challenges facing LGBTQ+ communities across the Northwest. As we prepare for the year ahead, we hope the highlights featured in this Year In Review ground you in the hope and strength of all we’re able to
Growing up in the Bay Area in California, I was first introduced to the HIV and AIDS epidemic in 1982, and like so many stories my introduction started with a loss. Our family friend, Lorenz. At the time we didn’t have the words and diversity of representation to understand that Lorenz was a trans identifying
It’s that time of year! Our Gratitude & Action Report is out! As we share our work from the past year, we know our communities are experiencing one of the most challenging times for LGBTQ+ people in decades. Pride Foundation was built to face moments like this. This year, with your help, we have faced challenges