Martin Luther King Jr. once said: “Life’s most urgent and persistent question is ‘What are you doing for others?’” On January 21, 2013 millions of Americans will answer that question by coming out together to improve the conditions of their communities. In 1994, Congress passed the King Holiday and Service Act, designating Martin Luther King,
Several Montana cities are planning Martin Luther King Day celebrations with support from Pride Foundation’s sponsorship program. In Missoula, the National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) helps facilitate the community planning committee that has put on the January 21st event for years. This year, festivities begin with a rally at 5 p.m. at Caras Park with
Okay, people – get ready for a philanthropy geek-out 🙂 This week I was honored to attend and represent Pride Foundation at a two-day convening of the Building Community Philanthropy Initiative – by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Cohort will address and seek to alleviate intergenerational poverty – heavy stuff and worthwhile work! Also attending
Guess what? Tacoma is Ranked #1 Gayest City in America! According to the Advocate, Tacoma, WA is ranked #1 in their 2013 list of the gayest city in America. This annual compilation lists cities that are *not* the usual suspects like New York City and Los Angeles. This list focuses on the “in-between” as they
At this moment as we are celebrate the historic first of same-sex couples getting married in the Northwest, we also know there are other critical issues still affecting our community, which is why we are excited to announce that Pride Foundation has been awarded a grant of $400,000 over four years by the Bill &
Pride Foundation is excited to announce the establishment of the Vazquez Pride in Health Fund. The new scholarship fund was born out of the generosity and vision of young Dr. Benjamin Vazquez, a former Pride Foundation Scholar who is in his early thirties. The Fund will support students pursing advanced health care degrees. “[These] degrees
With the 2013 Pride Foundation scholarship application deadline just weeks away, guest writer Nawwal Moustafa shares her gratitude as a Pride Foundation Scholar and an out and proud lesbian who is currently attending Western Oregon University. Thinking about graduating from Western Oregon University this year is bittersweet. I eagerly await the opportunity to begin my
Pride Foundation scholars pay it forward in some of the most impactful ways! Read how Juan Barbachano is working to improve the lives of transgender people. Growing up Mormon and transgender in Palmer, Alaska did not set Pride Foundation Scholar, Juan Barbachano, up for the easiest time in life. In addition to dealing with the
Mistie Tolman believes that standing up and fighting for what’s right is one of her life’s responsibilities. The 2012 Pride Foundation Idaho Scholar and out lesbian is an active and vocal voice on LGBTQ equality issues in the state. Tolman is also the primary spokesperson for Add the Words Idaho, a grassroots movement to include
Paul Vestal received a scholarship from Pride Foundation last year to help him pursue a career as an attorney. His passion for civil rights issues made him a standout in the highly competitive process. And Paul is already giving back to the community who supported him by drafting a bill to allow civil unions for