As the upcoming July 4th holiday approaches and plans get put into place for the accompanying fireworks and picnics, family reunions and parades, I have to admit that I am still trying to take in and make sense of everything that happened over the course of the past week. Last Wednesday, the Supreme Court
Racial Equity Initiative Builds Capacity, Reaps Benefits
Several years ago, Pride Foundation observed that organizations serving LGBTQ persons of color often lacked the financial and organizational support needed to be a permanent and visible part of our community. In recognition of this fact, in 2007 Pride Foundation applied to and received grant funding from Funders for LGBTQ Issues [LINK: http://www.lgbtfunders.org/] to fund
A Spark for Change
As 2013 approached, at Pride Foundation we happily anticipated the concurrent arrival of the 20th Anniversary of our scholarship program. Sparked by the legacy gift of Brian Day whose highest passion was making education accessible for LGBTQ students of color, Pride Foundation initially set out to honor his wishes and pay tribute to his life
Pride Foundation 2013 Community Grants Cycle Is Open
As one of the newest team members to Pride Foundation, I am excited to announce the launch of our 2013 Community Grants Cycle with our Letter of Inquiry (LOI) application. As the Director of Programs, I get the privilege of witnessing the proposed ideas, projects, and strategies from community organizations as they work toward enhancing
Rural Communities Face Unique HIV/AIDS Challenges
In July 2010, the White House developed the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS), a comprehensive HIV/AIDS plan with measurable targets to be met nationally by 2015. The aim of the national program is to reduce the number of new HIV infections, increase access to treatment, and optimize health outcomes for people living with HIV/AIDS. To find
Pride Foundation Board, Staff Embrace Boise Pride
Boise Pride was particularly meaningful this year for Pride Foundation’s staff and board who participated in the weekend’s festivities as part of the organization’s strategic planning retreat in Boise June 14–16. For many, it was their first time visiting Idaho’s capital city, and for others it was a proud homecoming. All agree they were happily
Senator Lisa Murkowski Supports Marriage Equality, Alaskans ‘Pleasantly Surprised’
After the last Pride burger and hot dog were grilled in Anchorage, Juneau prepared its annual community barbecue, the nation waited for the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and California’s Proposition 8 cases, and Alaska’s senior U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski announced her support for marriage equality. “I support the
Decision Day – Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Honoring the Supreme Court rulings today that struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (Doma) and Pride Foundation Staff attended rallies and celebrations across our Northwest Region. Here are Executive Director, Kris Hermann’s remarks from the rally in Seattle. Congratulations! What a great day! As Executive Director of Pride Foundation, your regional LGBTQ community foundation,
Grantee Spotlight: Lotus Rising Project
This past prom season, Pride Foundation was thrilled to fund proms in Oregon City, Ashland, and Eugene, Oregon. We recently chatted with Executive Director of Lotus Rising Project about their work, the success of their recent prom and the road ahead. Lotus Rising Project is a youth-initiated, compassion-based non-profit in Southern Oregon, dedicated to empowering
Boise LGBT Liaison Katie Davey: ‘Let me help’
Katie Davey, Boise Police Department’s LGBT Liaison, acquired an affinity in an unexpected way for the LGBTQ community earlier this year during a newspaper interview when the subject of her sexual orientation suddenly came up. “I was not used to sharing that info, and it was the first time I felt like I had to