Since 1993, Pride Foundation, along with our partner, the GSBA Scholarship Program, have awarded over $4 million in scholarships to more than 1,400 students to support education and leadership development for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ), and straight-ally students. On our 20th Anniversary of supporting education in the community, isn’t it time you became
In 2012, Pride Foundation staff shared many great Northwest stories on pridefoundation.org. Here are ten popular stories from the last 12 months that highlight the amazing efforts being made to bring, create, and champion full LGBTQ equality to the Northwest. These efforts are made possible by our generous donors, loving volunteers, passionate scholars, and dedicated
Please join us to learn more about the 2013 Pride Foundation Scholarship application and the benefits available to Washington students. A scholarships work party is being held at Stonewall Youth in Olympia. Uma Rao, Regional Development Coordinator – Washington, will be there to explain the application process and answer questions. The workshop runs from 3:00
Here are two unique stories among thousands that make clear all the ways you have changed the lives of LGBTQ people in the Northwest. Meet a Pride Foundation Scholar: Andrew Nichols When you live on an island where your family owns a large and well-known marine company (that you also happen to share
Pride Foundation has been ranked nationally in the top 12 of local LGBTQ nonprofit organizations. Philanthropedia, a division of leading nonprofit information provider GuideStar, last week announced new rankings of the top 12 nonprofits advancing the equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals and supporting the issues that the LGBTQ community tackles –
The Boise Police Department wants to know if you’ve been discriminated against because of your sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. Department officials drove that message home during an informational outreach meeting Dec. 20 with several Boise-area LGBTQ community activists and allies, including myself; Pride Foundation board member Emilie Jackson-Edney; Monica Hopkins, executive director of 2012
Here are a few interesting articles, books, and photos Pride Foundation staff have been reading or viewing this week. Marriage Stories Marriage equality is a very hot topic across the U.S. There’s been a lot of great analysis since the wins in Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, and Washington including: Will same-sex couples from Idaho drive to
This time of year at Pride Foundation is all about celebrating the meaningful work of our dedicated grantees! In Oregon we had two celebrations in Portland and Eugene to do just that. Last year’s theme was so special we decided to keep it around–“Watering the Seeds of Change.” We hope all of our grantees will
Last night, Helena took another step toward equality. An LGBTQ anti-discrimination ordinance was passed by Helena’s City Commission unanimously with five votes. The citywide ordinance prohibits discriminatory acts in employment and housing based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. However, it only provides some protections in public accommodations. Bill sponsor Katherine Haque-Hausrath was unable to
For the first time in the United States, a state has officially recognized the status, rights and pediatric medical needs of transgender children and youth. The State of Oregon, by proclamation of Governor John A. Kitzhaber, M.D., has named December 2012 to be “Transgender Youth Awareness Month” in Oregon. This proclamation was issued in response