One of Pride Foundation’s newest board members, D Gregory Smith, will travel to Hamilton this month for two workshops (held on May 10th) that are part of a series sponsored by PFLAG Hamilton-Bitterroot. Greg grew up in Twin Bridges, Montana, and spent decades hiding who he was. Today, after leaving the Catholic priesthood and coming
Michael Clark was one of the early Pride Foundation Scholars. In 1995, Michael received support as he finished his bachelor’s degree and was pursuing a career in teaching. Upon receiving his credentials, Michael set out on his lifelong dream of teaching middle school band. In the many years since, Michael’s students have fallen in love
Marci Wing is a Pride Foundation Scholarship volunteer. In honor of the 20th anniversary of Pride Foundation’s Scholarship Program, she shares with us her story and what has kept her coming back to volunteer every year since 2007. I’ve always admired the great work Pride Foundation has done across the region via grants and technical
Today marks a groundbreaking turn of events in the world of LGBTQ equality and professional sports. Jason Collins, a 12-year pro playing in the National Basketball Association (NBA), has come out as gay. Collins—who split the 2012-2013 season between the Boston Celtics and the Washington Wizards—is the only openly gay male athlete in the NBA,
“I didn’t know there were that many high school students into human rights!” exclaimed Sarah, a freshman at North Mason High School. Sarah is a member of the school’s Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), the only GSA in Mason County. Sarah and other GSA members shared their experiences of the 19th Annual Kitsap Youth Rally for
Today, a bi-partisan group of Senators and House members introduced a fully-inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which would prohibit most employers across the country from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender workers. Our region’s very own Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) is a principal sponsor of the legislation and introduced the bill, and Senator Patty
On April 18, Inland Northwest Business Alliance (INBA) hosted the first-ever LGBTQ Community and Business Expo in Spokane. The intention of the event was to provide the LGBTQ community and general public the opportunity to connect, learn, and engage with businesses, non-profits and professionals who are supportive and part of the LGBTQ community. The day’s
Guest Blogger Mary K. Robertson is part of Pride Foundation’s community in Oregon. She shares the triumphant story of Eugene’s Soromundi Choir, a musical place that celebrates song and diversity. Oregon’s largest lesbian choir is ready to hit the road in support of LGBTQ youth. Soromundi: Lesbian Chorus of Eugene will tour the Pacific Northwest
Thank you for the memories. On my last day as Pride Foundation’s Director of Communications, I had a chance to reflect on the last three years of working for the Northwest’s LGBTQ community. With the rebranding project, Washington Referendum 74 campaign, and build-up of our regional team all complete, it’s time for me to pack
Guest blogger Stacey Prince founded the Beyond the Bridge Fund at Pride Foundation. Here, she reflects on her experiences and how she believes positive changes are being made for LGBTQ folks since founding the fund in 2010. “What do you want for your birthday?” People asked, and I didn’t know what to tell them. Really,