Like many of you, here at Pride Foundation we are inspired by the generosity that fills this time of year and are reflecting on the many things that have inspired us this last year and give us reason to be thankful. We wanted to take a moment and share with you just a small portion
Now is the time to come together and celebrate what we’ve achieved as a community in 2013! We are excited to invite you to our upcoming year end events across the Northwest region. These casual community gatherings are free and open to the public. This is our chance to share our gratitude for your commitment
One short year ago, on Election Day 2012, every member of the Pride Foundation staff, from five western states, started with a 4:00 a.m. wakeup call in Washington. Their goal was to do the final placement of pamphlets, reminding voters to stand up for love and commitment, and to vote to preserve the freedom to
“People are often afraid of what they don’t understand. Ignorance can lead to fear, fear to anger, and anger to various forms of oppression.” That’s Emilie Jackson-Edney—Emi to her friends—a lifetime Boise resident, and Pride Foundation volunteer and board member who has lived as a transgender woman for the last decade: not always easy in
The Gender Expansion Project aims to promote gender inclusive education and awareness about transgender, transsexual, intersex, and gender diverse people through evidence based care, education, research, advocacy, public and private policy and respect in transgender health and well-being. It is a relatively new organization in Montana, based on long-standing programs and activities that have reflected
Many transgender youth are forced to leave home because they are not accepted by their families and support systems. Transgender youth may have fewer people to turn to in a time of crisis and therefore become homeless and at-risk of exposure to exploitation on the streets. When homeless, these vulnerable youth face further difficulties if
Wandering through college campuses every fall is a treat for me. The energy that abounds is invigorating. Luckily, the pressure of studying and test deadlines is much a part of my past. Now I get to experience the best of all worlds. I have the privilege of talking with students and offering encouragement in their
If you’ve ever wondered just how much of a difference a Pride Foundation grant makes, look no further than our Community Fund grantee organizations. From the reports that last year’s grantees have submitted, we are learning a lot about the ways our investments are effecting change in our community. To start, there’s no questioning the
Do you remember what you did for your 21st Birthday? For 21 years, Pride Foundation’s scholarship program has been awarding funds to students in the Northwest. We know how to celebrate and for our 21st birthday we are excited to announce that we will award over $400,000 in scholarships to support the future leaders in
Dear Friends, Every day, Pride Foundation is reminded of why National Coming Out Day exists, and why everywhere—especially in our region—this day is so important. We all know that it is hard to live genuinely, honestly when you are not protected or not seen as fully equal. It takes courage to live openly as