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
This month the Pride Foundation hosted its first Scholarship Celebration since 2019. Both community and scholars came together to share an evening of connection and community. For our volunteer reviewers, it was an opportunity to meet the scholars they’d worked so hard to select. For our scholars, it was a time to honor the hard
Happy National Coming Out Day and kick off to Pride Foundation Scholarship season! We’ve been watching the leaves change color and recovering from our first colds of the school season, and that means it is finally time—our 2024 scholarship application is now open. Our scholarships fund LGBTQ+ students who are leaders—in their own lives, in
Happy LGBTQ+ History Month! We are celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month by announcing our inaugural TRANSform Culture Fellowship cohort! This fellowship project is part of our Community Advocacy, Research, and Education (CARE) Department and is the product of three generations of Departmental leadership by and for Transgender+ people. The goal of our CARE Department is