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- [Pride Foundation Awards Over $1 Million to 103 Organizations Across the Northwest](https://pridefoundation.org/2026/07/pride-foundation-awards-over-1-million-to-103-organizations-across-the-northwest/) - We're proud to announce the recipients of our 2026 Community Grants, investing a total of $1,004,000 in 103 organizations working to strengthen LGBTQ+ communities across Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington! This year's awards continue our commitment to multi-year funding, providing sustained support to organizations over a three-year period. This year's grants mark the third year of our 2024–2026 Community Grants
- [Congratulations to our 2026 Scholars!](https://pridefoundation.org/2026/06/congratulations-to-our-2026-scholars/) - We're excited to announce our 2026 Pride Foundation Scholars! This year, we're awarding $1,032,500 in scholarships to 121 student leaders across Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington — marking the first time in Pride Foundation's history that we've exceeded $1 million in scholarship awards. For more than 30 years, Pride Foundation's scholarship program has invested
- [Building the Stories That Shape Our Future: Pride, Storytelling, and Imagining New Futures](https://pridefoundation.org/2026/06/building-the-stories-that-shape-our-future-pride-storytelling-and-imagining-new-futures/) - Pride isn’t just a celebration of who we are today, but a reminder of the people who fought to create the possibility of a different future. Pride didn't begin as a celebration, it began as resistance — a response to criminalization, harassment, and the systemic oppression of LGBTQ+ people. Trans and gender-expansive people — particularly trans women of color — were at the forefront
- [Visibility on Our Terms: Storytelling, Community, and Narrative Justice](https://pridefoundation.org/2026/03/visibility-on-our-terms-storytelling-community-and-narrative-justice/) - Each year, Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) invites us to pause and celebrate the brilliant lives, joy, and leadership of trans people. In moments like this, visibility matters not only as recognition, but as resistance. As a way of saying: we are here, we define ourselves, and our stories belong to us. Visibility isn’t just about being seen — it exists within a broader
- [The Ecosystem of Change: Understanding Pride Foundation's Role in Movement Work](https://pridefoundation.org/2026/03/the-ecosystem-of-change-understanding-pride-foundations-role-in-movement-work/) - At Pride Foundation, we know that lasting change comes through the combined efforts of people and groups working together toward a shared vision. Across our region, people are working in many ways to support one another: Grassroots organizers mobilize communities and respond quickly to emerging needs. Direct service providers offer care, support, and essential resources. Advocacy organizations work to change policies and
- [A Legacy of Care: Planning for the Future of LGBTQ+ Communities](https://pridefoundation.org/2026/02/a-legacy-of-care-planning-for-the-future-of-lgbtq-communities/) - Legacy is often shaped in quiet, intentional ways. It lives in the values we hold, the people we protect, and the care we choose to extend beyond our own lifetime. In our community, legacy is rarely about recognition, it’s about ensuring the people and causes we love are supported long after the moment we’re in has passed. For many, legacy giving
- [All the Places We Call Home: Why This Moment Calls for Collective Action and Long-Term Care](https://pridefoundation.org/2026/02/all-the-places-we-call-home-why-this-moment-calls-for-collective-action-and-long-term-care/) - Across the country, people are watching the places they call home become sites of surveillance, criminalization, and state violence. The events in Minneapolis are not isolated moments, they’re part of a broader pattern of rising authoritarianism and militarization that is destabilizing communities nationwide. Here in the Northwest, increased federal presence in Washington and Oregon
- [From Dreaming to Action: Honoring The Legacy of Dr. King](https://pridefoundation.org/2026/01/from-dreaming-to-action-honoring-the-legacy-of-dr-king/) - Each January, we pause to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His words are quoted widely yet often stripped of context and softened into something more comfortable, more palatable, less demanding. But Dr. King’s message was never meant to be comfortable. Too often, he's remembered only through a single refrain, “I have a dream”, without reckoning with the truth that
- [Charitable Giving: What to Expect from 2026 Tax Changes](https://pridefoundation.org/2025/12/charitable-giving-what-to-expect-from-2026-tax-changes/) - At Pride Foundation, we know that giving — at every level — plays a vital role in sustaining LGBTQ+ communities across the Northwest. Starting in 2026, new federal tax rules will affect how charitable giving is treated. In the spirit of transparency and to help you stay prepared, we’ve highlighted a few key updates and
- [We Remember. We Resist. We Continue: Pride Foundation’s Roots in the HIV & AIDS Crisis](https://pridefoundation.org/2025/12/we-remember-we-resist-we-continue-pride-foundations-roots-in-the-hiv-aids-crisis/) - Today is World AIDS Day, a day the global community has honored since 1988 to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, support those living with HIV, and remember the loved ones we’ve lost. This moment comes at the same time federal funding cuts are disrupting HIV prevention and treatment programs, threatening the progress so many fought for,
- [In Memory, In Movement: Continuing the Fight for Trans Liberation](https://pridefoundation.org/2025/11/in-memory-in-movement-continuing-the-fight-for-trans-liberation/) - Words by Rae Fuentes, 2025 TRANSform Culture Fellow Somewhere in the shadows, atop a lone table, a candle flickers. Across a solemn room of solidarity, the sound of names read aloud echoes. The silence between them was heavy with unfinished stories. This is an image of gatherings from around the globe on Trans Day of
- [Introducing Pride in Action](https://pridefoundation.org/2025/11/introducing-pride-in-action/) - Today, we’re proud to announce the launch of Pride in Action, Pride Foundation’s new capacity-building campaign designed to build the long-term power and impact our movements for justice need to not only meet this moment, but to shape the future. With a bold goal to raise $5 million over the next three years, Pride
- [Pride Is Still Protest: What the Skrmetti Decision Tells Us](https://pridefoundation.org/2025/06/pride-is-still-protest-what-the-skrmetti-decision-tells-us/) - Written by Katie Carter This Pride month, nearly ten years to the day of the Supreme Court affirming marriage equality nationwide, we are devastated and furious by the decision of SCOTUS to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender affirming care for trans youth. This decision paves the way to strip critical care from trans youth in
- [The Phoenix Two Spirit Native & First Nations Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/the-phoenix-two-spirit-native-first-nations-scholarship/) - This scholarship was created in 2013 by Phoenix Two Spirit for LGBTQ Native and First Nations students who have current or future activism and/or leadership in the Native community. Words from the Creator: The Native and First Nations community has faced overwhelming struggles to achieve academic success. As a Cree First Nations person I have
- [TFC Fellowship Applications Open in Honor of Trans Day of Visibility](https://pridefoundation.org/2025/03/tfc-fellowship-applications-open-in-honor-of-trans-day-of-visibility/) - This Trans Day of Visibility, we are excited to open our application for the next TRANSform Culture (TFC) Fellowship cohort! The TFC Fellowship is part of Pride Foundation’s TRANSform Culture Program in our Community Advocacy, Research, and Education (CARE) Department. Pride Foundation’s CARE Department supports LGBTQ+ cultural workers and community organizing efforts to celebrate and sustain the historical and future
- [What You Risk Reveals What You Value](https://pridefoundation.org/2025/03/what-you-risk-reveals-what-you-value/) - Written by Katie Carter, Pride Foundation CEO Whenever I’m faced with a hard decision or a question that seems to have both endless answers and no right answer, Jeanette Winterson’s words, “What you risk reveals what you value” from Written on the Body echo in my head, urging me to dig deeper into what is really
- [Introducing the Fortitude Fund: Responding to the Urgent Needs of LGBTQ+ Communities](https://pridefoundation.org/2025/02/introducing-the-fortitude-fund-responding-to-the-urgent-needs-of-lgbtq-communities/) - Across the country, LGBTQ+ communities are facing an increasingly hostile political climate that threatens our safety, well-being, and fundamental rights. From legislative attacks on transgender and nonbinary individuals to funding cuts for essential services, the challenges are growing—and so is the need for urgent, responsive support. At Pride Foundation, we have always been committed to
- [Meet Our 2024-2026 Community Grantees](https://pridefoundation.org/2025/02/meet-our-2024-2026-community-grantees/) - Announcing Our 2024-26 Community Grantees At a time when LGBTQ+ communities are facing mounting challenges, investing in organizations that drive change at the local level has never been more critical. Today, we are proud to announce our 2024-26 Community Grant awardees—106 organizations across our region that are building spaces of advocacy, safety, and support for
- [Announcing Our Washington Youth Initiative Report](https://pridefoundation.org/2025/02/announcing-our-washington-youth-initiative-report/) - Pride Foundation announces the release of its Washington Youth Initiative report: Supporting Spaces of Joy, Belonging, and Leadership for LGBTQ+ Youth, a comprehensive analysis of the findings and lessons learned from a groundbreaking two-year pilot program funded by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. This initiative, designed to expand resources and capacity for LGBTQ+ youth-serving
- [2025: Our Year in Action](https://pridefoundation.org/2025/01/2025-our-year-in-action/) - At Pride Foundation, our work has always been rooted in responding to the needs of our LGBTQ+ community—especially during moments of uncertainty and challenge. Last week, we gathered virtually for our Year in Action webinar, an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments we made together in 2024, reflect on the current landscape, and share the steps
- [Reflecting on Trans Day of Remembrance](https://pridefoundation.org/2024/11/reflecting-on-trans-day-of-remembrance/) - While attending our fall retreat in Bozeman, Montana this September, a group of Pride Foundation staff and board ventured to the nearby town of Manhattan to pay respect to one of the earliest recorded Trans+ pioneers in the Northwest: Sammy Williams. At the time of his death in 1908, his gravesite was desecrated due to
- [We were built from and for moments exactly like this.](https://pridefoundation.org/2024/11/we-were-built-from-and-for-moments-exactly-like-this/) - Dear Friends, At such a hard moment, we want to first and foremost remind you, this beautiful LGBTQ+ community that we get to be part of: You are loved. You matter. We need you. We need all of us. We are not alone and we have each other. Hold that, and each other, close. We have included
- [We're in This Together: Our “Bridge Back to Hope”](https://pridefoundation.org/2024/11/were-in-this-together-our-bridge-back-to-hope/) - I know that tomorrow, we will be facing a profoundly impactful moment together. I know that we are all holding so many complex emotions, hopes, and concerns, and I wanted to offer something to our Pride Foundation community. What I want to be able to offer is hope – the kind of hope that goes
- [Welcome Our New Pride Foundation Board Members](https://pridefoundation.org/2024/10/welcome-our-new-pride-foundation-board-members/) - We're excited to welcome Kailey Carter, Kendall Clawson, M. Eliatamby-O’Brien, and Qurat Ul Ain to the Pride Foundation Board of Directors! Each of these incredible individuals brings a wealth of experience, deep connection to our mission, and a shared commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ and racial justice across the Northwest. This new cohort marks an exciting moment in our ongoing efforts to
- [Tending to Our Future – Culminating Our Season of Tend](https://pridefoundation.org/2024/10/tending-to-our-future-culminating-our-season-of-tend/) - As we mark the culmination of our season of Tend, we find ourselves reflecting on the long journey that has brought us here—through the deep roots of our LGBTQ+ history and toward a luminous future we are actively cultivating together. October is National LGBT History Month, a time to celebrate the milestones and trailblazers that
- [Understanding Our Community Grants Application Review Process](https://pridefoundation.org/2024/08/understanding-our-community-grants-application-review-process/) - Para leer en español, haga clic aquí. For decades, community groups and nonprofit organizations across the Northwest have worked tirelessly to advance equity and justice for LGBTQ+ communities. At Pride Foundation, we’re proud to support this vital work through our Community Grants Program, which provides consistent, long-term funding to organizations making a difference in every
- [3 Cool Things: Convening in DC, Omni joins LGBTQ Commission, and Queer Data Project launches!](https://pridefoundation.org/2024/08/3-cool-things-convening-in-dc-omni-joins-lgbtq-commission-and-queer-data-project-launches/) - July has been a whirlwind of activity for the Pride Foundation team and we can't wait to fill you in on all the great things happening! Before we dive into more updates and summer highlights later this month, check out these 3 Cool Things that made July special for us. Pride Foundation board member, James Steele, traveled
- [3 Cool Things: Katie Joins Funders for LGBTQ+ Issues Board, Magnetek Joins the Team, and We Celebrate Trans Day of Visibility](https://pridefoundation.org/2024/03/3-cool-things-katie-joins-funders-for-lgbtq-issues-board-magnetek-joins-the-team-and-we-celebrate-trans-day-of-visibility/) - As we welcome the fresh blooms of spring, we're filled with a sense of optimism and renewal. That's why we're delighted to bring you another edition of "3 Cool Things," where we share some of our favorite highlights from the past month! Katie Joins Funders for LGBTQ+ Issues Board: We're excited to announce that CEO, Katie Carter
- [3 Cool Things: Pride Foundation Staff Retreat, 2024 Scholarship Winners Finalized, & Getting ready for a Season of Tend!](https://pridefoundation.org/2024/04/3-cool-things-pride-foundation-staff-retreat-2024-scholarship-winners-finalized-getting-ready-for-a-season-of-tend/) - April was a month of growth, connection, and anticipation here at Pride Foundation, and we're excited to share some highlights with you! Here are 3 cool things that happened last month: Pride Foundation Team Retreat: We kicked off the month with a journey of growth and connection at our Spring staff retreat in Anchorage, Alaska! Through engaging
- [3 Cool Things: Season of Tend kicked off in Portland, Community Engagement Survey launched, & James Hoagland joins the team!](https://pridefoundation.org/2024/06/3-cool-things-season-of-tend-kicked-off-in-portland-community-engagement-survey-launched-james-hoagland-joins-the-team/) - Happy Pride Month! As we celebrate the vibrant diversity of our community this June, we are thrilled to share some exciting updates from last month. From the kickoff of our Season of Tend to the launch of our Community Engagement Survey and welcoming a new team member, there’s a lot to celebrate! Here are three cool things from May we’re
- [3 Cool Things: Pride Month Celebrations, Tend Seattle, and Katie's magazine feature!](https://pridefoundation.org/2024/07/3-cool-things-pride-month-celebrations-tend-seattle-and-katies-magazine-feature/) - As we look back on an exciting Pride Month, we're filled with gratitude for our incredible community and the support you’ve shown throughout the month and beyond. June featured a whirlwind of amazing events and milestones for us at Pride Foundation, and we’re thrilled to share three exciting highlights that made this month truly
- [Meet Our 2024 Scholars!](https://pridefoundation.org/2024/07/meet-our-2024-scholars/) - We are thrilled to announce the 2024 Pride Foundation Scholarship recipients! This year, we received a record 1,048 applications and awarded scholarships to 112 outstanding scholars, totaling $805,000! Through the incredible generosity of our community, Pride Foundation has more than 60 scholarship funds—but students only need to complete one application. The variety of different funds
- [2024-2025 TFC Fellowship Application Open for Alaskans](https://pridefoundation.org/2024/06/2024-2025-tfc-fellowship-application-open-for-alaskans/) - *UPDATE: APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED! STAY TUNED FOR NEXT YEAR — APPLICATIONS FOR HE 2025-26 COHORT WILL OPEN SPRING 2025* As we enter Pride month, and our own season of Tend, we are excited to announce the first-ever open application process for our TRANSform Culture (TFC) Fellowship! We hope this new process will amplify the reach
- [Daniella Altfeld-Moreno Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/daniella-altfeld-moreno-scholarship/) - The Daniella Altfeld-Moreno Scholarship was created to support Latino/Latina youth under age 25 with a preference for students involved in athletics About the Creation of the Scholarship: Dani was born on May 3rd, 1985 in Mexico City. Dani lived with her parents Emma Moreno and Scott Altfeld in Mexico City for the first years of
- [Ancestor Oak Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2024/04/ancestor-oak-scholarship/) - The Ancestor Oak Scholarship was established in 2024 by Marschel Paul and Margaret Sutro to support the education of students of color pursuing social change work through policy advocacy or social services. About the Creation of the Scholarship: Marschel Paul and Margaret Sutro adopted the Pacific Northwest as their home in 1983, when they left
- [3 Cool Things: Raquel Joins the Team, Meyer Memorial Trust Feature, and Emily’s Fellowship](https://pridefoundation.org/2024/03/3-cool-things-raquel-joins-the-team-meyer-memorial-trust-feature-and-emilys-fellowship/) - In a world where the weight of challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming, it's essential to find moments of light and celebration amidst the darkness. As we navigate through heavy times within our community, it's important to pause and recognize the wins that bring us hope and joy. With that spirit in mind, we're excited to
- [Honoring Nex Benedict](https://pridefoundation.org/2024/02/honoring-nex-benedict/) - We at Pride Foundation are devastated by news of the death of Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old, 2STGNC+, indigenous student from Oklahoma who was attacked and beaten by fellow students in the school bathroom and died the next day. Nex was of Choctaw ancestry and loved reading, drawing, playing Minecraft, and their cat Zeus. They were
- [3 Cool Things: Year End Review, Scholarship Applications, and Omni joins Philanthropy Northwest Board of Directors](https://pridefoundation.org/2024/01/3-cool-things-year-end-review-scholarship-applications-and-omni-joins-philanthropy-northwest-board-of-directors/) - As the new year kicks into full gear, we’re reflecting with gratitude on all the amazing milestones accomplished in 2023 and are reminded that our collective work is needed now more than ever. Throughout the Northwest and beyond, LGBTQ+ communities continue to face opposition and attacks on their rights. Currently, there are more than 10
- [Shirley Spiegel Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2024/01/shirley-spiegel-scholarship/) - The Shirley Spiegel Scholarship was created in 2017 by Phyllis Solow and Susan Nestor to support the education of self-identified lesbians with a preference for students with a history of working to improve the lives of lesbians. About the Creation of the Scholarship: Shirley Spiegel was born in Lodz, Poland in May of 1909. One
- [A Year of Growth and Exploration](https://pridefoundation.org/2023/12/a-year-of-growth-and-exploration/) - 2023 has been a year of growth and exploration for Pride Foundation as we continue to evolve to meet the challenges facing LGBTQ+ communities across the Northwest. As we prepare for the year ahead, we hope the highlights featured in this Year In Review ground you in the hope and strength of all we’re able to
- [Honoring Resiliency and Loss: World AIDS Day 2023](https://pridefoundation.org/2023/12/honoring-resiliency-and-loss-world-aids-day-2023/) - Growing up in the Bay Area in California, I was first introduced to the HIV and AIDS epidemic in 1982, and like so many stories my introduction started with a loss. Our family friend, Lorenz. At the time we didn’t have the words and diversity of representation to understand that Lorenz was a trans identifying
- [Our 2022-2023 Gratitude & Action Report](https://pridefoundation.org/2023/11/our-2022-2023-gratitude-action-report/) - It's that time of year! Our Gratitude & Action Report is out! As we share our work from the past year, we know our communities are experiencing one of the most challenging times for LGBTQ+ people in decades. Pride Foundation was built to face moments like this. This year, with your help, we have faced challenges
- [Scholarship Celebrations, Save-the-Dates, and New Staff](https://pridefoundation.org/2023/11/scholarship-celebrations-save-the-dates-and-new-staff/) - This month the Pride Foundation hosted its first Scholarship Celebration since 2019. Both community and scholars came together to share an evening of connection and community. For our volunteer reviewers, it was an opportunity to meet the scholars they’d worked so hard to select. For our scholars, it was a time to honor the hard
- [Our Scholarship Application Opens Today!](https://pridefoundation.org/2023/10/our-scholarship-application-opens-today/) - Happy National Coming Out Day and kick off to Pride Foundation Scholarship season! We’ve been watching the leaves change color and recovering from our first colds of the school season, and that means it is finally time—our 2024 scholarship application is now open. Our scholarships fund LGBTQ+ students who are leaders—in their own lives, in
- [Announcing the Inaugural TRANSform Culture Fellowship Cohort](https://pridefoundation.org/2023/10/announcing-the-inaugural-transform-culture-fellowship-cohort/) - Happy LGBTQ+ History Month! We are celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month by announcing our inaugural TRANSform Culture Fellowship cohort! This fellowship project is part of our Community Advocacy, Research, and Education (CARE) Department and is the product of three generations of Departmental leadership by and for Transgender+ people. The goal of our CARE Department is
- [Join us in Commemorating Indigenous Peoples’ Day](https://pridefoundation.org/2023/10/join-us-in-commemorating-indigenous-peoples-day/) - Today we are celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a day focused on honoring the legacies, histories, and cultures of Native American and Indigenous communities. On this day and every day, Pride Foundation is committed to lifting up the voices, experiences, and brilliance of Indigenous peoples’, and sharing our gratitude for the way their views and values
- [3 Cool Things this September: Scholarship Celebrations, Regional Gathering, and Resistance in Montana](https://pridefoundation.org/2023/09/3-cool-things-this-september-scholarship-celebrations-regional-gathering-and-resistance-in-montana/) - At Pride Foundation, we find grounding in the connections we have to our community across the Northwest and the incredible ways LGBTQ+ people show up for one another—and that’s our theme for our 3 Cool Things happening in Pride Foundation’s ecosystem this month: After many years of having to pause them, we are bringing back
- [Visioning + New Youth Initiative + CARE](https://pridefoundation.org/2023/08/3-cool-things-this-july/) - I hope beautiful summer days have brought you joy and comfort through an incredibly challenging year for our communities. We are in the midst of fighting back against so many pieces of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation that passed this past cycle while we prepare as a community for all 2024 might bring. I am finding so much
- [Pride Foundation and Paul G. Allen Family Foundation Announce Partnership to Invest in LGBTQ+ Youth Across Washington](https://pridefoundation.org/2023/08/pride-foundation-and-paul-g-allen-family-foundation-announce-partnership-to-invest-in-lgbtq-youth-across-washington/) - SEATTLE – AUGUST 2, 2023 – Today, Pride Foundation and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation announced $1.6 million in funding to support LGBTQ+ youth-serving organizations. The two-year pilot program is focused on Washington state, funded by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, and implemented by Pride Foundation, the only LGBTQ+ community foundation serving the
- [Introducing the 2023 Pride Foundation Scholars!](https://pridefoundation.org/2023/07/2023scholarintro/) - We at Pride Foundation are so grateful that we completed yet another amazing application cycle for our community of scholars! We are now happy to announce that we are awarding 113 applicants with 154 awards totaling a landmark amount of $759,600! Our scholars come from and are going into a vast array of fields, using
- ["Home Is My Body": Celebrating Trans Day of Visibility and Action 2023](https://pridefoundation.org/2023/03/home-is-my-body-celebrating-trans-day-of-visibility-and-action-2023/) - Celebrating Trans Day of Visibility and Action 2023 Visibility is most necessary when it makes cruelty, indifference, and irresponsibility impossible. Last year for #TDOV, we asked “what is this the year of for you.” In response, we heard that it was a year of combatting misinformation about transgender people, a year of centering healing and
- [QTBIPOC Community Care Fund, Scholarships, and Tend Save the Date!](https://pridefoundation.org/2023/03/qtbipoc-community-care-fund-scholarships-and-tend-save-the-date/) - I don’t know if I’ve ever felt so grateful to see the little purple crocuses popping up everywhere after what has felt like a never-ending winter, but friends they are here! (And if they are not there yet where you are – they are coming, I promise!) With these little glimpses of spring coupled with
- [What We Accomplished Together](https://pridefoundation.org/2022/12/what-we-accomplished-together/) - At Pride Foundation, we are already looking to 2023 and anticipating a big year ahead where the work that we do will be as important as ever. As we look to next year, we wanted to first pause and reflect on 2022 and all that we accomplished together. We made a historic level of
- [Community, Advocacy, Research, and Education Across the Northwest](https://pridefoundation.org/2023/05/community-advocacy-research-and-education-across-the-northwest/) - By New Year’s Day 2023, dozens of anti-LGBTQ+, and especially anti-Trans, legislative bills had already been drafted for introduction across the country. In our region, from Southern Oregon to Northern Alaska, classrooms, clinics, court rooms, and school boards continued to erupt into battles bleeding onto the legislative floor, no less than in businesses and individual
- [Remembrance, Resilience, and Revolutionary Love](https://pridefoundation.org/2022/11/remembrance-resilience-and-revolutionary-love/) - On the eve of Trans Day of Remembrance and Trans Day of Resilience, our communities gather in the candlelight cast by our kindred who have become ancestors too soon. 2021 was the deadliest record year on record for trans and gender diverse people, with more than 50 confirmed murders. In 2022, we have “already seen at least 32 transgender
- [Our Community Deserves to be Safe](https://pridefoundation.org/2022/11/our-community-deserves-to-be-safe/) - As we were all preparing for Trans Day of Remembrance and Resilience, getting ready to speak the names and mourn the loss of too many friends and family who have been violently taken from us this year, more grief and more loss came to all of us. It is hard to find words after tragedy hits our community
- [Why We are Rocking the Ribbon](https://pridefoundation.org/2022/12/why-we-are-rocking-the-ribbon/) - My first experience as an activist (and a fundraiser) was participating in the inaugural AIDS Care Walk in my hometown of Rockford, Illinois in 1993 when I was 9 years old. I learned from my mother, who worked at the county health department at the time, about what HIV and AIDS were, how you could
- [Dr. MLK Jr. Day of Service through Connection + Action](https://pridefoundation.org/2023/01/dr-mlk-jr-day-of-service-through-connection-action/) - There are two principles we have been holding especially close this past year at Pride Foundation: connection and action. These principles are core to who we are and what we do – building opportunities to bring our communities and movements together to take intentional and collective action in the fight for justice. Over the unique challenges
- [3 Cool Things this June: Pride, Celebration, Action](https://pridefoundation.org/2023/07/3-cool-things-this-june-pride-celebration-action/) - As we wrap up Pride month, I am filled with gratitude for all our community has done and offered to Pride Foundation and to one another this year. As LGBTQ+ communities continue to face big challenges in schools, in healthcare settings, in legislatures throughout our region and beyond, I am heartened by the many forms
- [3 Cool Things this April](https://pridefoundation.org/2023/04/3-cool-things-this-april/) - 2023 has already held so much for LGBTQ+ communities in the Northwest and beyond. While much of what has transpired has been devastating, I am continually bolstered by how beautifully fierce our community continues to be in the face of it all. As we continue to take stock of all that’s happening, I invite you
- [Our Scholarship Application is Now Open!](https://pridefoundation.org/2022/10/our-scholarship-application-is-now-open/) - Happy National Coming Out Day and opening day of Pride Foundation Scholarship season! We’ve been watching the leaves change color and recovering from our first colds of the school season, which means it is finally time—our 2023 scholarship application is now open. Our scholarships fund LGBTQ+ students who are leaders—in their own lives, in their families,
- [How we’re commemorating Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2022](https://pridefoundation.org/2022/10/indigenous-peoples-day-2022/) - This coming Monday, we will celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a day focused on honoring the legacies, histories, and cultures of Native American and Indigenous communities. On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we recommit to doing more—every day throughout the year—to lift up the history, brilliance, and strength of Native Americans since time immemorial, and to showing gratitude
- [Building Relationships to Support Community: Our Fall LGBTQ+ Health Convening](https://pridefoundation.org/2022/10/lgbtq-health-convening/) - Last week, we were thrilled to host a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Region 10 LGBTQ+ Health Convening. A massive thank you to our partners at HHS, and all of the community organizations and leaders who were able to participate! Here are a few post-convening follow-up resources: Speaker bios (including presenter contact
- [August Pride Insider: Community Care + Karaoke + Trans Bill of Rights](https://pridefoundation.org/2022/08/august-2022-enews/) - As these August mornings cool down, and we find ourselves approaching fall, I’m having some deja vu. So many of my emails to you over the past two years have begun with “we’re all holding a lot right now.” Between Monkeypox’s (MPV) growing impact on our communities, the continued effects of the pandemic, economic instability,
- [Team Care: 4-Day Workweeks and Beyond](https://pridefoundation.org/2022/08/team-care-4-day-workweeks-and-beyond/) - In March of 2020, we were, without fully grasping it yet, on the precipice of massive changes in our day-to-day lives. Like so many, I remember asking our Seattle-based staff not to come into the office one day, thinking it would only be for a couple of weeks. In that moment, we could have approached
- [We’re here and we’re queer (all year): Your July 3 Cool Things](https://pridefoundation.org/2022/07/were-here-and-were-queer-all-year/) - With so much tragedy that continues to happen in the world, June feels like a million miles away. In other ways, I still find myself in a deep state of reflection—and trying to learn and grow from everything that June and Pride month brought with it this year. This Pride month was amazing in so
- [SCOTUS Will Not Define Us](https://pridefoundation.org/2022/06/scotus-will-not-define-us/) - I was planning to write to you today expressing my overwhelming gratitude for the love, care, and outpouring of support I witnessed at our Tend hybrid event last night. Instead, my hands are shaking with rage and horror as I write this very different blogpost. One about today’s massive step back in the fight for
- [How We Can Create Different Worlds: Commemorating Juneteenth 2022](https://pridefoundation.org/2022/06/how-we-can-create-different-worlds-commemorating-juneteenth-2022/) - Holidays matter, and—as the newest federally recognized holiday—it is heartening to know that Juneteenth now has the time and space for reflection it requires. On Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom, remembrance, and hope. We lift up the real and painful history of our nation. We acknowledge how far we still have to go in order to see
- [Your June eNews + Pride Month Events List](https://pridefoundation.org/2022/06/hope-when-hope-is-hard-your-june-enews/) - Pride Month holds so many different things for all of us. While I always make time for celebration, it’s also a crucial time for remembering where we come from and all we have fought for. Since the Stonewall Uprising led by Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, this month has commemorated a movement against injustice, hate,
- [We're Hiring an Assistant Director of Community Engagement!](https://pridefoundation.org/2022/06/were-hiring-assistant-director-of-community-engagement/) - We’re excited to announce a new role at Pride Foundation—the search is on for our Assistant Director of Community Engagement! Pride Foundation’s Assistant Director of Community Engagement will be an experienced fundraising professional. They will build on and provide the day-to-day management of Pride Foundation’s annual fund program and the annual fund team. Together, alongside the
- [Introducing the 2022 Pride Foundation Scholars!](https://pridefoundation.org/2022/05/introducing-the-2022-pride-foundation-scholars/) - I hope you're holding up during a heavy, difficult couple of weeks. Between the white supremacist murders of Black people in Buffalo two weeks ago, and the devastating school shooting in Texas earlier this week, we are heartsick and our thoughts are going out to the families of those lost. We hope you are taking
- [Reproductive Justice is LGBTQ+ Justice](https://pridefoundation.org/2022/05/repro-justice-is-lgbtq-justice/) - Since the moment I saw the news alert about the leaked draft decision from Justice Alito that would overturn Roe v. Wade, my heart and spirit have ached with rage and devastation. Like so many others, I am wracked with questions: What fresh dystopia are we living in? How has the backlash against progress—this death
- [Your April 3 Cool Things](https://pridefoundation.org/2022/04/your-april-3-cool-things/) - It’s nearly May, and the weather feels as confusing and erratic as this unpredictable COVID world we are living in. It’s in the midst of all this that we wanted to pause and focus on some cool things happening across the Northwest—and the stability and consistency that comes from community. Just a few cool things
- [What We Know 2 Years Later: COVID-19’s Impact on LGBTQ+ Communities](https://pridefoundation.org/2022/04/what-we-know-2-years-later-covid-19s-impact-on-lgbtq-communities/) - We’ve known since the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic that one essential factor would have a profound effect on our understanding of the impact of this virus: data collection. One of the many challenges in addressing the many systemic injustices impacting our communities is the lack of data that exists around sexual orientation and
- [People-Centered Care: Trans-Inclusive Healthcare Accessibility at Pride Foundation](https://pridefoundation.org/2022/04/people-centered-care-trans-inclusive-healthcare-accessibility-at-pride-foundation/) - Community drives our work in every sense of the word, and that means we take every effort to center people in every decision we make—from how we show up in community, to how we care for our staff team. As an organization, we know that supporting our team in every way we can is foundational
- [Celebrating Trans Day of Visibility: This is the year…](https://pridefoundation.org/2022/03/tdov2022-this-is-the-year/) - Trans Day of Visibility means many things, but this year especially we want to offer it as a day of celebration. A day of joy. A day of affirmation. A day of acknowledgment. On this TDOV, we are asking ourselves: What is this the year of? What can we imagine is possible this year? In
- [The Latest: Anti-trans legislation in the Northwest and beyond](https://pridefoundation.org/2022/03/the-latest-anti-trans-legislation-in-the-northwest-and-beyond/) - For years, we’ve seen attacks of all kinds against trans and gender diverse folks locally and across the country. Even though we’ve been able to fight off many on ballots and in courtrooms, we have watched the strategy to target our communities shift from bathrooms, to sports, to sex ed, to education, to gender affirming
- [#BlackHistoryMonth: LGBTQ+ Black-Led Orgs Making History Now](https://pridefoundation.org/2022/02/blackhistorymonth-lgbtq-black-led-orgs-making-history-now/) - To honor #BlackHistoryMonth, we are lifting up stories of LGBTQ+ Black-led organizations making history now in the Northwest. Throughout February, we’ll be sharing stories on our Facebook and Twitter featuring Black LGBTQ+ leaders and organizations making history in the Northwest through their incredible work serving Black LGBTQ+ communities locally. #GranteeSpotlight: Based in Seattle-Tacoma, Lavender Rights
- [Your February 3 Cool Things](https://pridefoundation.org/2022/02/your-february-3-cool-things/) - Before we dive into this month’s 3 Cool Things, we wanted to pause and send our thoughts to the people of Ukraine, and to honor their strength and determination in response to an unjust and unconscionable invasion. This development over the past week, alongside the continued egregious and harmful anti-trans action and legislation being introduced
- [The Sam Edelman Memorial Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/04/the-sam-edelman-memorial-scholarship/) - The Sam Edelman Memorial Scholarship was established in 2021 by family members and loved ones of Sam Edelman. The purpose of this scholarship is to raise up, support, and encourage trans and gender diverse students on their journey as Sam Edelman would have. This scholarship is open to any trans and gender diverse student in
- [Diving Deeper: Commemorating MLK Day 2022](https://pridefoundation.org/2022/01/diving-deeper/) - There’s no question Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most brilliant and influential civil rights leaders and orators the world has ever known. His speeches and his writings reflect that brilliance, and the quotes drawn from his expansive writing have inspired people for generations. But if we stop at just quotes, we
- [2021 World AIDS Day: Grief, Gratitude, Hope](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/12/2021-world-aids-day-grief-gratitude-hope/) - Pride Foundation's founders knew back in 1985 what we understand deeply to this day—that as LGBTQ+ people, caring for one another and our communities is critical to our very survival. What brought our founders together was this deep belief in the power of community care, especially in response to the HIV and AIDS pandemic that
- [Commemorating Trans Day of Remembrance 2021](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/11/commemorating-trans-day-of-remembrance-2021/) - Nearly every year I sit down to write this email to you about Trans Day of Remembrance, our community is mourning yet another year that was even more deadly than the last. Devastatingly, this year is no different. 2021 has been the deadliest year on record for trans and gender diverse people, with more than 46
- [Announcing our 2021 Community Grant Recipients!](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/10/announcing-our-2021-community-grant-recipients/) - I feel incredibly honored that one of my first emails to you in this new role is to announce our Community Grant recipients for 2021 and 2022—an incredible group of organizations whose work is advancing justice and liberation for LGBTQ+ communities across the Northwest. I’m thrilled to share that we are awarding $1,834,000 to 105 incredible
- [Exciting Community Grants Program Updates](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/09/exciting-community-grants-updates/) - Pride Foundation’s Community Grants Program supports groups and organizations across the Northwest that are working to advance justice and equity for LGBTQ+ communities. Since its inception in 1987, we have awarded nearly $10 million dollars in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. In reflecting on all that has happened this past year and strategizing on
- [Your September 3 Cool Things](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/09/your-september-3-cool-things/) - It’s been a busy month here at Pride Foundation, to say the least. I love that I get this time in these first days of autumn to pause, and reach out to the community that makes this work possible—the scholars, grantee partners, donors, and storytellers who make Pride Foundation a community foundation in the fullest
- [Indigenous People’s Day + National Coming Out Day](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/10/indigenous-peoples-day-coming-out-day/) - It’s not often that we get to commemorate two such important days simultaneously. On Monday, we hope you’ll join us in celebrating Indigenous People’s Day and National Coming Out Day! On Indigenous People’s Day, we honor Native American and Indigenous communities and commemorate their histories and cultures. We take intentional time to acknowledge the historical harm and trauma experienced
- [Phoenix Two Spirit: Scholarship Fund Creator](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/05/phoenix-benner-scholarship-fund-creator/) - Phoenix Two Spirit is a Pride Foundation Scholarship fund creator. In honor of the 20th anniversary of Pride Foundation’s Scholarship Program, Phoenix shares with us the story of the creation of this special fund. Phoenix Two Spirit is a long-time active member of the LGBTQ community in Seattle and also deeply involved in the native
- [Supporter Feature: Hats by Molly!](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/08/supporter-feature-hats-by-molly/) - Since December, Hand-Knit Hats by Molly has been generously donating a portion of her proceeds from each order to Pride Foundation! With each custom order, Molly hand-knits a beautiful beanie and fuels the work for LGBTQ+ justice across the Northwest. We feel so lucky to witness our supporters showing up for LGBTQ+ communities in fun and
- [Your July 3 Cool Things](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/07/your-july-3-cool-things/) - Over the last month, many of us have ventured back out into the world and reconnected with our friends, family, and loved ones. For our team and folks in our communities, this meant finding meaningful ways to celebrate Pride month safely and creatively. We’ve also used the natural slowing down of summer to reflect on
- [Collective Loss, Collective Care](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/07/collective-loss-collective-care/) - How can we show up with our full humanity at work? Pride Foundation CEO, Katie Carter, tackled this question as a speaker at R/evolution, the Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP) national virtual conference. In this session entitled "Collective Loss, Collective Care: What We Need From Our Institutions," Katie and her fellow panelists Keri Gray and
- [Katie Carter on Pride Month](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/06/katie-carter-on-pride-month/) - *This piece was originally published by our friends at Grantmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington (GOSW) and has been published again here with permission. Pride month is always an interesting time of year working at an LGBTQ+ community foundation. It is a time of celebration, joy, connection, and remembrance for our community, and also the
- [What's Changed?](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/06/whats-changed/) - Today, on Juneteenth, I’m reflecting on just how much has happened since June 19th, 2020. In the fight for racial justice, we’ve seen a global reckoning since the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and so many others, that has culminated in very public momentum in the movement for Black lives. Earlier this month marked
- [Your May 3 Cool Things](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/05/your-may-3-cool-things/) - All of May, and particularly this week, I’ve been reflecting on the dualities inherent in this moment we’re living in. Vaccination rates are going up and overall Covid-19 case rates are going down across the country. Changes stemming from last year's community uprisings for racial justice continue to spark conversations and action in profound ways. Incredible stories of
- [Announcing the 2021 Pride Foundation Scholars!](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/05/announcing-the-2021-scholars/) - Today it’s my pleasure to introduce you to our 2021 Pride Foundation Scholars—95 incredible LGBTQ+ student leaders from across the Northwest who we are so proud to support along their educational journeys. These scholars aren’t just learning and leading in normal times—they’re showing up for their educations, their futures, and their communities during a global pandemic, and
- [Changes at Pride Foundation!](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/05/changes-at-pride-foundation/) - Pride Foundation has made some changes to our staffing structure and staff roles so that we can better support LGBTQ+ communities in the Northwest. While they are a big shift for us as a staff team, it won’t have a massive impact on the way supporters, grantees, and other folks in our communities work with
- [Idaho Gives...to Pride Foundation!](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/04/idaho-gives-to-pride-foundation/) - Tomorrow is the first day of Idaho Gives! Please make a gift to support Pride Foundation’s ongoing work of advancing equity and justice for LGBTQ+ people in all communities across the Northwest. Idaho Gives is the annual online giving campaign that supports the ecosystem of nonprofits across Idaho—and this year it’s a full week from April 29th - May 6th! As our community continues to respond
- [Announcing the 2020 Pride Foundation Scholars!](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/05/announcing-the-2020-pride-foundation-scholars/) - Today, I’m so excited to announce some much-needed good news: we’ve awarded our 2020 Pride Foundation Scholarships! This year, we are awarding $546,550 to 127 LGBTQ+ and allied student leaders—leaders whose stories, ambition, and resilience unequivocally show that our community is changing the world. But don’t take my word for it. Hear it from a
- [We just passed our first 3-year budget, and here's why it matters](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/04/we-just-passed-our-first-3-year-budget-and-heres-why-it-matters/) - We can hardly believe it either: Not only did we write a blog about a budget—you clicked on it! But if you’re like us, you know a budget can be a thing of beauty. It not only provides a guide for how we carry out operations, it is also a deep reflection of how we
- [The Fire All Around Us](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/04/the-fire-all-around-us/) - To so many people across the world watching Derek Chauvin’s trial over the last several weeks, myself included, the evidence was clear and damning before it even began. The swiftness of the jury’s decision to convict him of the murder of George Floyd confirmed that. And yet, my heart pounded in my chest as
- [What is Illuminated](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/04/what-is-illuminated/) - One year ago at Pride Foundation, we were moving our first round of Crisis Community Care Fund grants to LGBTQ+ organizations across the Northwest. We had put the fund together quickly, seeding it with our own operating reserves while we began fundraising for it. We knew that the small groups and organizations we support were going
- [Your March 3 Cool Things](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/03/your-march-3-cool-things/) - With spring upon us, the return of the sun is making for longer, brighter days. Nature seems to be emulating the hopefulness of this season as supporters, organizational partners, and LGBTQ+ communities across the region continue to care for one another, heal, and work together to build a brighter future using all we have learned
- [TDOV 2021: Celebrate Visibility—and Shift Culture to Keep Us Safe](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/03/tdov-2021-celebrate-visibility-and-shift-culture-to-keep-us-safe/) - Talofa lava, and happy Trans Day of Visibility - TDOV! Today is about celebrating trans lives. It’s about raising visibility of our contributions, our achievements, our strength, and our resilience. It’s about honoring the legacy of our transcestors, past and present, and celebrating our creative and caring ways of being in community with one another. Over the
- [A message of grief and solidarity](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/03/a-message-of-grief-and-solidarity/) - We at Pride Foundation are writing to you with grief in our hearts as we mourn the loss of the women murdered by a white man in Atlanta this week in a vicious hate crime that targeted Asian women. As we have learned to do as a community, we say the names of the people
- [This Has Never Been About Sports](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/02/this-has-never-been-about-sports/) - You may have noticed that, especially compared to a couple of years ago, you don’t hear much about anti-transgender bathroom legislation anymore. It’s because opponents of trans rights realized this strategy to deny trans people their identities and exclude them from society didn’t work. They had put years into a strategy to sway the public toward hatred and vitriol against trans
- [Living Our Values: Big Changes to Our Volunteer Orientation](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/02/changes-to-volunteer-orientation/) - Pride Foundation's Scholarship Program supports LGBTQ+ students who have faced incredible barriers, regardless of school, major, or GPA. Since awarding our first scholarship in 1993, we have awarded over $6 million to more than 1,800 students in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Every year, a group of amazing volunteers lends their time and brilliance
- [Black History Month Series: Black LGBTQ+ Stories](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/02/black-history-month-series-black-lgbtq-stories/) - In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, we’ll be lifting up stories of Black LGBTQ+ activists and change makers that are so often left out of the broader narrative. Throughout February, keep your eye out for these stories on our social media and on this page of historical Black LGBTQ+ leaders, Black LGBTQ+ leaders making history here and
- [A Message About Joy and Hope](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/02/a-message-about-joy-and-hope/) - I'm writing you today with a message about joy and hope. It might not be the message you want to hear right now, or the message you are ready to hear, but—if you’re like me—it may be the message you need. This past year was rough—there have been things we've all needed to
- [3 Cool Things from 2021 in 30 Seconds](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/01/3-cool-things-from-2021-in-30-seconds/) - These first few weeks of 2021 have already held a lot. To me, January has gone by in a blur of joy and outrage, anxiety and hopefulness. While all of those elements remain, I want to acknowledge several bright spots for the start of our year. Here are three cool things for our Pride Foundation
- [Hope Alone is Not Enough](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/01/hope-alone-is-not-enough/) - This morning I woke up reflecting on all that has happened since this day in 2020. I was struck by how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is different this year, in ways that are especially relevant to honoring his memory. In the past year, we’ve experienced a global pandemic that has cost the
- [Repairing the Deepening Fractures in Our Democracy](https://pridefoundation.org/2021/01/repairing-the-deepening-fractures-in-our-democracy/) - I watched in horror and anger yesterday as white supremacist terrorists led a violent insurrection that attempted to undermine our democracy, our elections, and our voices. I don’t need to recount the events of what happened. If you’re like me, you’ve been glued to the news every moment since early yesterday afternoon. What I must
- [At the Heart of It](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/12/at-the-heart-of-it/) - This year, community organizations across our region have been reimagining their work in pursuit of equity, justice, and community care. Portland, Oregon’s Ori Gallery is a space dedicated to amplifying the voices of trans and queer artists of color. Normally a home for in-person exhibitions, Ori has pivoted to hosting individual residencies for artists affected by
- [6 Cool Things to Celebrate in 2020](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/12/6-cool-things-2020/) - To say that this year has held a lot is such an understatement. 2020 called each of us to get very clear in our purpose. At Pride Foundation, ours has been crystal clear: to show up in all the ways we can for LGBTQ+ people and communities in the Northwest. Despite the challenges of this
- [What Happened in Alaska this Year](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/12/what-happened-in-alaska-this-year/) - As the pandemic spread this year, LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness faced compounding challenges finding shelter, safety, and belonging. In Alaska, the volunteer collective Choosing Our Roots responded immediately by expanding their efforts to find safe and supportive places for LGBTQ+ youth to live, and creating online spaces of connection that are especially critical for youth in rural communities. This year, Pride Foundation’s
- [What Keeps One Scholar Going This Year](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/12/what-keeps-one-scholar-going-this-year/) - “When I’m going through my classes and I’m having a particularly hard time getting through it, I like to remind myself that, in the end, when I graduate, I get to be one of those people that helps other people understand that they’re beautiful and they’re valid and they matter.” Maxwell Storm Blue is
- [New Donor Feature: Quince Mountain](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/11/new-donor-feature-quince-mountain/) - Every year, people across the Northwest create fundraisers for Pride Foundation that inspire their communities to invest in equity and justice. Early in 2020, we were delighted to see donations from every corner of the country roll in on behalf of Quince Mountain under the punny hashtag #Igivearod. That’s when Quince and his team of
- [Founding Donor Feature: Brian M. Day](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/11/founding-donor-feature-brian-m-day/) - No one exemplifies the revolutionary values of Pride Foundation quite like Brian M. Day, the creator of our very first scholarship fund in 1993. An activist, computer engineer, and business owner—Brian shaped the local Seattle movement for LGBTQ+ and racial justice, and created space for other Black gay men in the Northwest to lead in
- [Current Public Education: TRANSform Washington](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/11/current-public-education-transform-washington/) - “I think what’s really powerful is my own self determination to be able to decide how I identify, and model that for my child.” -Lourdez Velasco, featured in 2019 TRANSform Washington public education video Launched in 2016 in the face of discriminatory anti-trans legislation, Pride Foundation’s TRANSform Washington program celebrates the dignity, diversity, and humanity
- [Past Public Education: Why Marriage Matters](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/11/past-public-education-why-marriage-matters/) - Over the past 35 years, we’ve come a long way in our work to create a world where all LGBTQ+ people can live safely and openly as our whole selves in all the places we call home. All the progress we have seen, and all that we will see in the future, is only possible
- [New Grantee Feature: Inclusive Idaho](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/11/new-grantee-feature-inclusive-idaho/) - One of our newest grantees, Inclusive Idaho, was created in the late spring of 2020 by a group of BIPOC Idahoans who believed that a better Idaho was possible—and we were ready to invest right away in their work to make that vision a reality. Started as a vigil for George Floyd and other Black
- [Longtime Grantee Feature: POCAAN](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/11/longtime-grantee-feature-pocaan/) - In the 1980’s, few resources existed for people living with HIV/AIDS—and even fewer for people of color. In this climate of devastation and scarcity, People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN) was created in 1987. Just two years after their founding, they received a Pride Foundation grant and became one of our earliest grantees. Since
- [Current Scholar Feature: Bri Mango](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/11/current-scholar-feature-bri-mango/) - “Working with metal has this kind of draw for me. You take this rock out of earth, apply a great amount of heat to it and end up with this thing that’s…almost otherworldly.” Bri Mango, a 2020 Pride Foundation Scholar, studies Welding Technology and Fine Art at Montana State University, and is working to blaze
- [Scholar Alum Feature: Nathan Harris](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/11/scholar-alum-feature-nathan-harris/) - In the fall of 1998, Nathan Harris began his undergraduate education at Central Washington University in Ellensburg. He also came out as gay. His time at CWU was challenging, and motivated him to apply for a Pride Foundation Scholarship. Nathan’s daily experiences of threats and hostility on campus and in his rural community only fueled
- [While We Wait](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/11/while-we-wait/) - I woke up this morning holding the dread, anxiety, and nervous hope that I know many of us woke up with. As I wait alongside all of you for every single vote to be counted, and try to find ways to sooth my soul that aches for the places where it feels like a loss of
- [Celebrating National Coming Out Day—and the Opening of our Scholarship Application!](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/10/2021-scholarship-announcement/) - Happy National Coming Out Day! We love that we get to celebrate this special day by opening our 2021 Pride Foundation Scholarship application. Our scholarships fund LGBTQ+ students who have faced incredible barriers, regardless of school, major, or GPA. We see leadership, and leadership potential, in students who show up for their communities and want
- [Announcing our 2020 Community Grants!](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/10/community-grants-announcement-2020/) - As it has for so many of us, this year has called Pride Foundation to get very clear about what our purpose is, who needs to be centered in our work, and what our role is in achieving full liberation for all LGBTQ+ communities. Today, it is with a proud and tender heart that I share our 2020 Community Grant Recipients—a group of organizations whose work clearly reflects the values that we hold most dear. Each and every one is advancing
- [May her memory be a revolution: Remembering RBG](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/09/remembering-rbg/) - The news of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing on Friday sent shockwaves of feelings throughout the country—grief and sadness for the loss of this brilliant and powerful leader, followed by fear, panic, and uncertainty for what the reality of her absence means for our future, especially just weeks before the election. As I worked through
- [A Year of Clarity: Changes to Our Community Grants Program](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/08/a-year-of-clarity-changes-to-our-community-grants-program/) - Last November when I started this role, I had no idea what would be ahead for us. During my first year, I had hoped to take the time to dive deep into our program areas—learning more about our community grants and other programs, and meeting with grantees and community partners across our region. I, like
- [Crisis Community Care Grantee Spotlight!](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/08/ccc-grantee-spotlight/) - From the very beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, we’ve heard from grantees and community partners that they were going to need a lot of support--and that need has only continued to grow over the past few months. We launched the Crisis Community Care Fund as part of our efforts to support community groups and organizations
- [Video Blog: A Thank You from Our Staff](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/08/video-blog-a-thank-you-from-our-staff/) - 2020 has been a YEAR, y'all. Thank you to our incredible grantees, and to all of the community partners who show up to care for our communities each and every day!
- [What We're Reading - June 22](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/06/reading-june-22/) - Please enjoy thoughtfully, get fired up by, and/or giggle while reading this week’s pieces from Pride Foundation staff’s recommended reading. On young adults giving from the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Lots of Lady Sports! Jody and Christina arenot so secretly obsessed with the women's boxing in this summer's Olympics. Here are pieces on women's boxing from the
- [Juneteenth in Action](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/06/juneteenth-in-action/) - Tomorrow is Juneteenth, a day to commemorate the abolition of slavery in the United States—and it is also an opportunity to remember and acknowledge our history. That this country was built on the stolen labor, knowledge, and skills of Black people. That the systemic anti-Black racism that made the institution of slavery possible in the
- [3 Cool Things: A Crisis Community Care Fund Update](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/07/3-cool-things-a-crisis-community-care-fund-update/) - So much has changed in the world in the four months since we launched our Crisis Community Care (CCC) Fund as part of our efforts to support community groups responding to COVID-19, and whose work is being impacted by the factors surrounding the pandemic. Through the CCC Fund, we have been able to support organizations on
- [A Signal of a Sea Change](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/06/a-signal-of-a-sea-change/) - As we have learned so often in the past few months: what a difference a day can make. I am still sitting with yesterday’s historic ruling from the Supreme Court that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects LGBTQ+ people from being fired by our employers based on our sexual orientation or gender identity.
- [Guest Blog: Beaming Ear to Ear](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/12/guest-blog-bridgercare/) - Our latest guest blog comes from Emily Allison, Development Director for Bridgercare, Pride Foundation Community Grant Recipient in Bozeman, Montana. Thanks to the ongoing support of the Pride Foundation, we see the awareness of the TransCare initiative you all help us fund really starting to take hold and change lives for the better across south
- [Open To All: Businesses Driving Change in Montana](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/11/open-to-all-businesses-driving-change-in-montana/) - When Erica Brubaker lived in Colorado, she canvassed door-to-door to fight for the issues and causes she cared about most. Now, as the owner of Wild Joe’s Coffee Spot in Bozeman, Montana, she takes a different tactic. “I get to create change right in my business,” Erica explains. “It’s a new and productive way I
- [A Big Day in the Big Sky State](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/09/a-big-day-in-the-big-sky-state/) - Yesterday was a big day in Montana. As a Regional Officer, I’m often asked to show up and speak on a number of issues impacting LGBTQ+ communities. I’ve been fortunate to be working with the Montana Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence (MCADSV) over the last two months on a Youth Engagement Project to center
- [When Heartbreak Sparks Action](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/06/when-heartbreak-sparks-action/) - I looked both students in the eyes and asked, “How are you doing? I hope I didn’t just overwhelm you more with this information. I know you both are feeling so much right now.” They looked at each other, looked at me, sat back, and each let out a long exhale. One of them said,
- [Rural, Nonbinary, and Diabetic in the Age of COVID-19](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/04/rural-nonbinary-and-diabetic-in-the-age-of-covid-19/) - Growing up and living with Type 1 Diabetes, I have felt my resilience and resolve tested more times than I care to remember. However, one of the greatest moments of fear I have felt as a person living with an immunocompromised condition, was the moment I learned of the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 in
- [Our Community Grants Application is Open!](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/06/our-community-grants-application-is-open/) - I first wanted to thank you all of our incredible community partner organizations for all of the amazing work your organizations do to support our communities across the Northwest. I wanted to let you know we have opened our Community Grants application and to highlight a few significant changes we have made. The application will
- [A Joint Open Letter from Seattle LGBTQ Organizational Leaders to Mayor Jenny Durkan](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/06/a-joint-open-letter-from-seattle-lgbtq-organizational-leaders/) - Mayor Durkan, As you know, June 1st marked the beginning of Pride month, a time to recognize the Stonewall uprising against police brutality and harassment that launched our modern LGBTQ movement. The actions at Stonewall, led by Black and brown trans people like Marsha P Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, are the reason we can stand
- [Our Open Letter to Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/06/our-open-letter-to-seattle-mayor-jenny-durkan/) - Dear Mayor Durkan, We are angry and appalled at the actions of your office and the Seattle Police Department during the protests that have taken place downtown, in Capitol Hill, and across the city this past week. These protests are calling out the brutality of both our local police and police departments across the country
- [Postponing Our Virtual Scholarship Celebration—and Why](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/06/postponing-our-virtual-scholarship-celebration-and-why/) - We are so grateful to everyone that was planning to attend our Virtual Scholarship Celebration this Thursday. I'm writing today to share that we have decided to postpone this virtual event. I also wanted to share why we decided to postpone this event. As uprisings against the brutal violence of the police against Black people
- [This Transformational Moment](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/05/this-transformational-moment/) - Artwork (left to right): Breonna Taylor - @shirien.creates; Ahmaud Arbery - @shirien.creates; Nina Pop - @colorofchange; George Floyd - @shirien.creates; Tony McDade - @vientoxsol Tomorrow is the first day of Pride month and today I’m holding, honoring, and celebrating the truth that what we commemorate every June was an uprising—days of passionate resistance to the brutal violence of the police against
- [Creativity + Fierce Determination](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/05/creativity-fierce-determination/) - This is not our community’s first health crisis. What we learned during the AIDS crisis—and have proven time and time again ever since—is that when our communities need us, we show up to support one another even when no one else will. This value and practice is at the heart of Pride Foundation’s Crisis
- [Focusing on the Forest](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/05/focusing-on-the-forest/) - Perhaps like you, I have been spending my days and nights focused on the current moment—responding, reacting, holding, breathing all the horrors we are witness to. But I am fighting the tendency to direct my attention only on the trees in front of me and instead continually bring the forest into focus too. When I
- [Guest Blog: Finding My Missing Puzzle Piece](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/04/guest-blog-finding-my-missing-puzzle-piece/) - After a long hiatus from volunteering and realizing that I missed the joy of community service, I decided to volunteer with the Pride Foundation as a scholarship reviewer for 2020. This realization happened during a dinner conversation over homemade lasagna and sparkling wine where I was talking to Chance Wilcox, the Alaska Regional Officer for
- [Unleashing Storytellers in a Pandemic](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/04/unleashing-storytellers-in-a-pandemic/) - In a time where we crave human connection and sink deeper into quarantine, some organizations have been able to bring people together in spectacular ways. Story Works, a Pride Foundation Community Grant recipient in Alaska, continuously works to bring youth together, build human connections, and unleash the storyteller in everyone. More than ever, connection is
- [Ham. Rice. Oil. Sugar. Laundry soap.](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/04/ham-rice-oil-sugar-laundry-soap/) - Ham. Rice. Oil. Sugar. Laundry soap. These are some of the groceries I shopped for and delivered this week to a family of five, whose parents had both recently lost their jobs due to layoffs. The mutual aid group I volunteer with connected us because Gloria and her family live just five minutes away from
- [What Happened Next](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/04/what-happened-next/) - In 2008, just weeks after relocating to Portland from the Midwest, I was hired into my dream job at the time as co-director of a nonprofit feminist community center. But less than three months into my new role, a number of factors coalesced at once—on top of the devastating impact of the 2008 recession—and it
- [Showing Up for Our Fellow Alaskans](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/04/showing-up-for-alaskans/) - Alaskans have always been resilient. Be it dangerously inhospitable weather, geographic isolation, and most recently, the 2018 earthquake—we have always overcome adversities sent our way by banding together. As a community, we have stayed strong. As a community, we have rebuilt and repaired. As a community, we have answered the call to help those in
- [In Support of Yakima Pride: Our Open Letter to Yakima City Council](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/04/in-support-of-yakima-pride-our-open-letter-to-yakima-city-council/) - PRIDE FOUNDATION STANDS BEHIND YAKIMA PRIDE, DENOUNCES YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL MEMBER JASON WHITE'S DEHUMANIZING AND PERSONAL ATTACKS This morning, Pride Foundation leadership sent a letter to Yakima City Council Members and city leadership, and we are proud to share broadly and voice our support for our grantee and community partner, Yakima Pride (Read/watch Yakima Pride's original statement).
- [Building Stronger Networks at the Speed of Trust](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/03/building-stronger-networks-at-the-speed-of-trust/) - As the Director of TRANSform Washington, a program of Pride Foundation, I was excited to come together with more than 20 trans and gender diverse leaders from across Washington at our first-ever statewide convening on nonbinary messaging and strategy. At the beginning of March—what felt like mere moments before the world shut down—we had this
- [Building Community in the Face of Anti-Trans Legislation](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/03/building-community-in-the-face-of-anti-trans-legislation/) - In my role as Pride Foundation’s regional officer in Idaho over the last decade, I’ve attended and testified many times at the Idaho Legislature, championing LGBTQ+ equity in this state. Never in my tenure have I witnessed a legislative year as profoundly anti-LGBTQ+ as the 2020 session, and specifically, so much legislation targeted against transgender
- [Staff Self Care and Community Care Favorites!](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/03/staff-self-care-and-community-care-favorites/) - Oh, how the meaning of "Get Involved" has changed! This month, we're talking about all of the ways we've gotten creative with our self care and community care in the age of COVID-19 and quarantining. We want to hear from you! How are you engaging with yourself and your community right now? Staff Self
- [VIDEO: Crisis Community Care Supporter Briefing](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/03/crisis-community-care-supporter-briefing/) - This week, our CEO Katie Carter hosted a 30-minute supporter briefing to provide the latest updates on Pride Foundation's Crisis Community Care Efforts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can watch here: We hope you'll consider supporting Pride Foundation's Crisis Community Care Efforts today.
- [Our Response Efforts to Care for Our Community](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/03/our-response-efforts-to-care-for-our-community/) - We are all in the middle of a paradigm-shifting storm. The world as we know it is going to be a very different place when we get through this. How we respond right now, individually and collectively, will shape that future. I hope that when we look back on this devastating time, we remember it
- [COVID-19 Update: Connections that Sustain Us](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/03/covid-19-update-connections/) - A few years ago, I was on a plane that was struck by lightning, causing a big explosion. In the blink of an eye, all of the lights went out. The silence that followed was deafening. And the next second, all the lights came back on and all of the passengers were left stunned. There were
- [COVID-19 Update: The Equity Awards Postponed](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/03/covid-19-update-the-equity-awards-postponed/) - Community is at the heart of everything we do at Pride Foundation. It’s this value—and the recognition that community loses its meaning if it does not include all of us—that helped us make the decision to postpone The Equity Awards scheduled on March 21st in Portland. As the reality of COVID-19 changes from day to day, we are all navigating unfamiliar terrain
- [COVID-19 Update: Pride Foundation Statement and Planning](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/03/covid-19-update/) - As the situation with COVID-19 (Coronavirus) continues to develop in Seattle, across the Northwest, and internationally, we are all navigating unfamiliar terrain with rapidly evolving information. Pride Foundation’s top priority continues to be the health and safety of our staff and our community. Following King County’s recommendations, our Seattle office will be effectively closed until
- [BREAKING: Ada County Passes Discrimination Protections for LGBTQ+ People](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/02/breaking-ada-county-passes-discrimination-protections-for-lgbtq-people/) - I’m excited to share some incredible news! Wednesday night, in a unanimous vote, Ada County Commissioners voted to pass a non-discrimination ordinance (NDO) that protects the rights and lives of LGBTQ+ people throughout the unincorporated areas of the county. This means that, beginning in March, it will be illegal for any person living in those areas to
- [Supporter Spotlight: Amplifying Generosity in Idaho](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/02/amplifying-generosity-in-idaho/) - Alissa and Mike are long-time supporters who live in Pocatello, Idaho, a community of 55,000 located almost three and a half hours by car to the southeast of Boise. Each fall for the past 9 years, they have hosted a house party to support Pride Foundation, bringing together friends, neighbors, local educators, and Pride Foundation
- [Community Grantee Spotlight: The Queer Visibility Campaign in Idaho](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/02/community-grantee-spotlight-the-queer-visibility-campaign-in-idaho/) - Based in Boise, The Community Center’s Queer Visibility Campaign is a project that distributes queer, transgender, and polyamory-themed merchandise such as gender pronoun buttons, sexuality flag wristbands, striped socks with “I heart my community” on the soles, identity-themed T-shirts, and coloring books. The Campaign aims to teach LGBTQ+ people and allies by offering a friendly
- [Life's Most Persistent and Urgent Question](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/01/lifes-most-persistent-and-urgent-question/) - Today we honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and celebrate his legacy of compassion, love, and revolutionary work toward racial and social justice. Since 1986, people across our country have commemorated this day by spending it giving back through acts of service to their communities, with the words of Dr. King serving
- [Guest Blog: Our Experience Hosting an Asylum Seeker](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/01/guest-blog-our-asylee-sponsorship-experience/) - Since early 2019, Pride Foundation has been a proud member of the LGBTQ+ Immigrant & Refugee Coalition, a network of individuals and organizations in the Seattle area unified in our goal to create a robust network of support for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers. As part of this work, we are looking for individuals or families living
- [Become a 2020 Scholarship Volunteer!](https://pridefoundation.org/2020/01/become-a-2020-scholarship-volunteer/) - It's that time of year again! Pride Foundation's Scholarship application closed on Friday, and that means we are now looking for our newest team of volunteer scholarship reviewers. We thought we'd share words from some of our current volunteers about why they love reviewing scholarship applications! "As a former Pride Foundation Scholar, I really appreciate
- [The Tony DeBlase Memorial Scholarship Fund](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/the-tony-deblase-memorial-scholarship-fund/) - This scholarship was created by Aubrey Hart Sparks to support LGBTQ and allied students entering the fields of sex education, sex therapy, or other fields that further the understanding of human sexuality. Aubrey Hart Sparks passed away in the fall of 2019, and this fund continues on in his memory. About this Scholarship Fund: Established
- [Deeply Rooted in Philanthropy: Celebrating #GivingTuesday](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/12/giving-tuesday-2019/) - At Pride Foundation, our work is deeply rooted in gratitude and the spirit of philanthropy. Every day we work across the Pacific Northwest with our grantees, scholars, and supporters to ensure that every single person’s humanity is recognized, protected, and valued. We hope that today, on #GivingTuesday, you will join us in kicking-off the December
- [Honoring 2019 World AIDS Day](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/12/honoring-2019-world-aids-day/) - In 1988, community members came together to found the first-ever global health day to raise awareness of the devastating toll the AIDS crisis was having on our communities. Today, we know it as World AIDS Day. This day was created not only to honor the lives of so many friends, family members, and loved
- [Announcing Our 2019-20 Community Grants: Another Record-Breaking Year!](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/11/announcing-our-2019-20-community-grants/) - Long before I rejoined Pride Foundation as the Director of Programs, our staff, volunteers, and community members from around the region were hard at work reviewing grant applications. Because of your incredible support, I am excited that one of my first acts in this role is to announce that Pride Foundation is making another record-breaking investment this
- [Announcing Our New Director of Programs!](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/11/announcing-our-new-director-of-programs/) - I am so excited to share with you that after an extensive search, we have found our new Director of Programs: Jeremiah J. Allen! Many of you know Jeremiah from his time working with Pride Foundation from 2015 - 2018. As Project Director of TRANSform Washington, Pride Foundation’s public education project, Jeremiah worked to uphold
- [Undocumented and Unafraid, Queer and Unashamed](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/11/undocumented-and-unafraid-queer-and-unashamed/) - There’s a belief that in many Latinx immigrant communities, our families won’t accept us as LGBTQ+. But during my coming out experience, I have never felt more connected to my immigrant community. In 2012, I was at an immigration solidarity march where I was going to share my story about being undocumented. I remember thinking:
- [Our Word is Our Bond](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/11/our-word-is-our-bond/) - “In Samoa, oral tradition and storytelling is the fabric of our culture. Before colonization, we passed down our history through song, oration, and acknowledgements from generation to generation,” explains Manumalo Ala’ilima, co-chair of United Territories of Paci c Islanders Alliance Portland (UTOPIA PDX), an all-volunteer organization that provides sacred spaces for Queer and Trans Paci
- [Opening Doors for LGBTQ+ Latinx Students](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/11/opening-doors-for-lgbtq-latinx-students/) - Growing up in rural Yakima Valley in Central Washington, Kris Gonzalez remembers her father and his family working in fields cutting turnips, asparagus, grapes, and the toll this labor took on them. “My grandparents were immigrants from Mexico who faced a lot of hardships. Growing up, there were a lot of doors that were not
- [Our Day in Court](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/10/our-day-in-court/) - Yesterday was a pivotal day for LGBTQ+ people in this country. Based on the three cases they heard yesterday, the Supreme Court will decide whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects LGBTQ+ people from being discriminated against by our employers. While SCOTUS’s decision will not be issued until June 2020, we know
- [From June Pride, to September Fear—and Future Hope](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/09/from-pride-to-fear-to-hope/) - June, Pride Month, is a time of sunshine and warmth, of celebration and community—a time of freedom of expression, unity, and safety. That is what I saw throughout Pride month, beginning with a scholar celebration in Kennewick, where I was joined by scholars from Pasco, Airway Heights, Seattle, and even Enterprise, Oregon. I then attended
- [The Voices of Idaho Podcast: An Interview with Steve Martin](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/09/the-voices-of-idaho-podcast-with-steve-martin/) - https://radiopublic.com/the-voices-of-idaho-GZ0wLE/ep/s1!c73ba We are excited to share a podcast that was recently recorded as part of a project of Wassmuth Center for Human Rights, a Pride Foundation grantee in Idaho. This project gives Idahoans the opportunity to talk about how they have been personally impacted along “The Spiral of Injustice,” which the Center defines as “examining
- [Condemning Intolerance in Idaho](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/07/condemning-intolerance-in-idaho/) - It’s difficult for a news story to cut through all of the noise and political rhetoric we hear daily—but this month’s public letter from Idaho’s Republican state legislators did exactly that. The letter, addressed to the new President of Boise State University, Dr. Marlene Tromp, was written by Rep. Barbara Ehardt from Idaho Falls and
- [Bringing Folks Together in NE Oregon](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/07/bringing-folks-together-in-ne-oregon/) - Last month I headed east to the northeast part of Oregon for a four-day trip spanning three counties, where I was welcomed with open arms and hearts. I started out in Pendleton, where I met with a local community organization that provides physical space and services for LGBTQ people in the area. I then headed
- [Our History is Not Just Historical](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/06/our-history-is-not-just-historical/) - Fifty years ago, LGBTQ+ people led by black and brown trans women like Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson, fought for a place where they could come together, build community, and be celebrated for every part of who they were. The uprising on Christopher Street sparked a transformation in our movement, the effects of which
- [Announcing our 2019 Scholars!](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/05/announcing-our-2019-scholars/) - We are so excited to share with you today the 2019 Pride Foundation Scholars! This year, we are awarding $540,000 to 135 LGBTQ+ and allied student leaders—leaders whose stories, ambition, and resilience unequivocally show that our community is truly changing the world. Pride Foundation scholarships not only provide financial support to students
- [Making Strides for LGBTQ Communities in Oregon](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/12/making-strides-for-lgbtq-communities-in-oregon/) - Meyer Memorial Trust and Pride Foundation have been long-time partners, and share a deep and ongoing commitment to advancing equity in our foundations and more broadly in the field of philanthropy. Ever since Meyer CEO, Doug Stamm, and Pride Foundation CEO, Kris Hermanns, participated in a CEO learning cohort to help them advance equity, diversity,
- [A Whole New Magnitude of Change in Oregon](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/11/unified/) - We are at a pivotal point in our work to create a more fair and equitable world. We must unite to protect our recent policy wins and further build on them to create safe, affirming communities for all of us. To make possible a bolder and more innovative movement for equality in Oregon, Equity Foundation
- [We Are Everywhere](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/04/we-are-everywhere/) - During my childhood, my moms had a bumper sticker on their car that read: “We Are Everywhere” that regularly mortified me. I was desperately trying to hide the fact that I had lesbian moms—and that sticker was not doing me any favors. Growing up in a town of 500 in 1980s Vermont, I learned early
- [I’ll Bring the Chairs](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/04/ill-bring-the-chairs/) - More than 10 years ago, when I was the co-director of a feminist community center in Portland (pictured above), I wrote a grant proposal to Pride Foundation. We received a modest award that allowed us to buy chairs to accommodate the hundreds of people who came to our space each month, making it more accessible
- [The Brian M. Day Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/the-brian-m-day-scholarship/) - This scholarship was established by Brian M. Day in 1993 to support Puget Sound area gay men of color who have significant financial need and demonstrate activism in the LGBTQ community and in communities of color. Words about the Creator: Brian M. Day was born in Seattle on May 6, 1960. He was raised in
- [The vision of our founders—and a special opportunity](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/03/the-vision-of-our-founders-and-a-special-opportunity/) - Thirty-four years ago, a courageous group of activists, friends, and neighbors came together to create a critical resource that our community in the Northwest urgently needed—a foundation that would create a source of light, hope, and support for LGBTQ+ people during a period of profound darkness. Since then, the passion, innovation, and vision of
- [Celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility!](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/03/celebrating-transgender-day-of-visibility/) - Since we were founded in 1985, raising visibility for our communities has been a critical part of Pride Foundation’s work. When we share stories of our lives and our experiences, we can build awareness, empathy, and authentic relationships—and get that much closer to a world where we can all be who we are, where we are.
- [BREAKING NEWS: Victory For Transgender Healthcare Access](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/06/breaking-news-victory-transgender-healthcare-access/) - Earlier today, Washington State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler made an announcement clarifying that health insurance policies sold in Washington State cannot discriminate against transgender individuals. This makes Washington the seventh state to issue a guidance letter or regulation, clarifying that health insurers in their state cannot discriminate based on gender identity. For Henry Waymack, a
- [New Scholarship Cycle Open!](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/10/new-scholarship-cycle-open/) - As we launch this year's scholarship cycle, we are once again reminded how important it is to support everyone's promise and potential. Haddy Sowe, current Pride Foundation scholar, said it best during her speech at our Scholarship Celebration last May: "We all yearn for reassurance and belonging, and Pride Foundation gave me something I've
- [We All Have a Part to Play](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/10/we-all-have-a-part-to-play-2/) - Everyone has hopes and dreams for the future. While the specifics will vary depending upon who you talk with, economic security is often a central theme. There is a peace of mind that comes from knowing that you can comfortably provide for yourself and your family. However for many LGBTQ people, there is the
- [Our Stories, Our Community](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/12/our-stories-our-community/) - Dear Friends, One of my favorite things about the holiday season is the unique opportunity it provides family and friends to reconnect and share stories. Whether that’s through the holiday cards and letters we send to one another, or time spent around the dinner table with those we love, this season affords us a
- [Celebrating Our Grantees throughout the Region](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/12/celebrating-our-grantees-throughout-the-region/) - With the year winding down and ten successful year-end celebrations under our belt, it is clear we have much to be thankful for. Once again, Pride Foundation held year-end events in each of our five states—ensuring that we are able to celebrate our grantees within their home communities and build connections between local leaders
- [Len Tritsch Memorial Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/len-tritsch-memorial-scholarship/) - Born in 1925 in rural Minnesota, Len Tritsch was a passionate advocate for health and athletics. Len focused his professional career on health and wellness education,working as a teacher and coach, publishing several books to inspire positive health behaviors, and founding a health promotion conference in Seaside, Oregon. Len also served on the Oregon Governor’s
- [Using Our Investment Power for Good](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/10/using-our-investment-power-for-good/) - When Marcie Osborn began working at General Electric (GE) Healthcare over 15 years ago, she had never given much thought to the voice she had as a shareholder in the company, or the change she could make as an employee. “I used to read in the annual report about Pride Foundation, and how they were
- [Leveling the Playing Field for LGBTQ Student Athletes](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/12/leveling-the-playing-field-for-lgbtq-student-athletes/) - When people think of competitive athletes who identify as LGBTQ, many imagine that finding support amongst fellow teammates would be the hardest part of being the only gay team member. For Pride Foundation fundholders Jordan Goldwarg and Sam McVeety, however, it was more than that—not only did they feel different from their teammates, they also
- [Celebrating 20 Years of Our Scholarship Program](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/03/celebrating-20-years-scholarship-program/) - As Pride Foundation’s Scholarship Program gets ready to celebrate its 20th Anniversary, we are calling on all scholars to join our alumni group. More than 900 individual scholars have received a Pride Foundation scholarship since the program was founded twenty years ago. Thanks to our scholars, donors, and volunteers, Pride Foundation has become one of
- [One Anchorage: What’s Worth Celebrating](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/05/anchorage-whats-worth-celebrating/) - In the month since the heartbreaking loss on Proposition 5 (the proposition to add protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity to the Anchorage Municipal Code), there has been a lot of looking inward and outward to explain why the outcome was so drastically different than what the One Anchorage campaign worked
- [Idahoans awarded $36,000 in Pride Foundation scholarships](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/05/idahoans-awarded-36000-pride-foundation-scholarships/) - There’s nothing more rewarding than helping students follow their dreams of pursuing higher education, on their way to personal and professional fulfillment. And this year, Pride Foundation has given nine Idahoans the opportunity to attain their goals with a combined $36,850 in scholarships, a total nearly triple the award amount for Idaho students in 2011.
- [Northwestern Montana's LGBTQ Community Expands](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/05/northwestern-montanas-lgbtq-community-expands/) - Northwestern Montana historically has not been a hotbed of queer life, but three years ago when Kalispell hosted the Montana Pride Celebration, momentum began. This momentum seems to be spawning new LGBTQ-focused groups and helping established ones expand. Pride Foundation is thrilled to see the growing movement in Montana. According to their March newsletter, the
- [Celebrating Oregon’s Scholars and Volunteers](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/05/celebrating-oregons-pride-foundation-scholars-volunteers/) - Pride Foundation donors and volunteers in Oregon and throughout the Northwest are helping us transform our communities and culture. This month we’re celebrating the transformative and impactful work of our Scholarship Program -- one of the largest LGBTQ and straight ally scholarship programs in the United States -- with the announcement of our 2012 scholars.
- [Raising Our Voices: Lesbian Songs of Joy and Community in Oregon](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/05/raising-voices-lesbian-choir-partners-pride-foundation-helps-bring-music-local-school/) - Guest Blogger Mary K. Robertson is part of the Pride Foundation Community in Oregon. She shares the triumphant story of Eugene's Soromundi Choir, a musical place that celebrates song and diversity. When Amber was in fifth grade her teacher told her to “just mouth the words.” Gani’s teacher said she was tone deaf. Kara finally
- [What Prom Means To Enrique](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/05/prom-means-enrique/) - Guest blogger, Enrique, is a youth Board Member of Clackamas County’s The Living Room, a safe haven for LGBTQ youth in Clackamas County. The Living Room's recent LGBTQ Prom was attended by over 120 LGBTQ and straight ally youth from all parts of Clackamas County, a rural community just outside of Portland, OR. Pride Foundation
- [North Idaho Embraces LGBTQ Equality](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/05/north-idaho-embraces-lgbtq-equality/) - In my year and a half as a Pride Foundation staff member in the great state of Idaho, I am reminded and inspired on a daily basis about the generosity and dedication of the people who live here when it comes to the work of creating LGBTQ Equality. That inspiration is most apparent than when
- [Job Posting: Women's Outreach Specialist - Marriage Equality Education](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/05/job-posting-womens-outreach-specialist-marriage-equality-education/) - Pride Foundation has an immediate opening for a full-time Women’s Outreach Specialist. We are looking for an energetic and self-motivated individual to join our existing team of staff and volunteers focused on educating the public about marriage equality in Washington State. This position will involve creating a network of women’s, parents’ and educational organizations across
- [What We're Reading - August 24](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/08/reading-august-24/) - Please enjoy thoughtfully, get fired up by, and/or giggle while reading this week’s pieces from Pride Foundation staff’s recommended reading. Republican Mayor and the Freedom to Marry Republican Mayor Jerry Sanders of San Diego, California speaks out about his support for marriage for gays and lesbians, and encourages others in his party to do the
- [Job Posting: Director of Communications](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/12/job-posting-director-communications/) - Are you looking for an exciting nonprofit communications position that positively impacts LGBTQ equality? Pride Foundation is looking for a talented and energetic Director of Communications to join its team. Pride Foundation has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the Northwest. Staff work throughout the Northwest with our main office
- [Info Sessions for Homeless LGBTQ Youth Initiative Application | March 6 and 7](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/02/info-sessions-marchfor-homeless-lgbtq-youth-initiative-application/) - Nonprofit organizations are invited to submit a proposal for Pride Foundation's Homeless LGBTQ Youth Initiative that will fund innovative, collaborative approaches that address the unique needs of homeless lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth in Washington State and Portland, Oregon. Pride Foundation is especially interested in proposals that focus on the needs of
- [Job Posting: Regional Development Organizer in Alaska](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/03/job-posting-regional-development-organizer-alaska/) - We’re hiring in Alaska! Are you a talented and energetic person with a passion for community development and LGBTQ equality? If you are be sure to check out our job posting for Pride Foundation's Regional Development Organizer in Alaska. Regional organizing serves the mission of Pride Foundation by establishing, developing, and maintaining local relationships with
- [Insights from Our Donor Survey](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/10/donor-survey-results/) - In the midst of the summer sunshine and backyard BBQs, Pride Foundation set out to gather feedback from our donors about what inspires them and what their experiences have been as part of Pride Foundation's family. Knowing how much the movement for equality has changed in recent years, it was particularly important to ask for
- [My First Note To You As CEO](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/03/my-first-note-as-ceo/) - When I first got involved with Pride Foundation more than 10 years ago, I had just moved to Portland and I was co-directing a feminist community center, while searching for my own place in this new home and community. I could hardly have imagined then that I would be writing this note today, sharing
- [Marriage Equality: Heading Down the Aisle](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/02/stepping-aisle-marriage-equality/) - We’re still basking in the glow of last week’s State Senate vote on the marriage equality bill. The success of the Senate vote was critical in moving the bill forward. Staff and volunteers from many Washington United for Marriage coalition members, including the Pride Foundation team, watched from the Senate Gallery as history unfolded with
- [BREAKING: WA House Passes Marriage Equality Bill](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/02/breaking-wa-house-passes-marriage-equality-bill/) - OLYMPIA – In a dramatic vote of 55 – 43, the Washington House of Representatives passed ESSB 6239 - the marriage equality bill that will grant civil marriage rights to same-sex couples in Washington. With the State Senate having passed the marriage equality bill only a week ago, the House vote was a crucial step
- [Couple’s Love Inspires a More Equal Montana](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/02/laurel-couples-love-inspires-equal-montana/) - This Valentine’s Day season, many Montanans are blushing about their current crush or building a relationship with that special someone. For same-sex couples here, the butterflies and bliss of true love is often met with a cold, hard legal reality. Only six states and the District of Columbia offer equal marriage rights, and Montana is
- [BREAKING: Lucky #7 - Washington Marriage Equality Bill Signed](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/02/lucky-7-washington-marriage-equality-bill-signed/) - OLYMPIA - Moments ago, Governor Christine Gregoire made history as she signed the Marriage Equality bill into law. Come join Pride Foundation supporters in celebrations taking place all over Washington State tonight after 5:30 PM. The Washington United for Marriage Campaign is asking everyone to raise a glass at 6:00 PM to toast this magical
- [From Alaska: Marriage Equality in Washington Matters to Me](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/07/alaska-marriage-equality-washington-matters/) - Guest writer Jennifer Mannix is a member of Pride Foundation’s Leadership Action Team in Alaska. When the law passed early this year to allow same-sex marriage in Washington, my partner Kris and I started to plan our summer wedding. We'd wanted to get married for some time now, but our families are on the west
- [Celebrating the Power of Making a Difference](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/04/12066-2/) - 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,
- [Scholarships Available for Activists Mobilizing for Power Conference](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/06/scholarships-activists-mobilizing-power-conference/) - Pride Foundation Grantee Idaho Safe Schools Coalition is awarding scholarships to attend the annual Activists Mobilizing for Power (AMP - formerly Community Strategic Training Initiative or CSTI). The Idaho Safe Schools Coalition seeks to send folks to the conference at Reed College in Portland, Oregon July 27-29. AMP is a unique three-day training and networking
- [LISTEN: "Marriage Equality Explained" Information Session](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/12/listen-marriage-equality-explained-information-session/) - Things are moving quickly toward “I do” now that Washington voters have approved marriage equality, but some legal issues persist due to federal and state failures to recognize marriage for same-sex couples. Moderated by Anne Levinson, the "Marriage Equality Explained" panel took place December 3 in Seattle and included David Ward of Legal Voice, Public Interest
- [Oregon Scholar wants safe spaces for all](https://pridefoundation.org/2011/09/oregon-scholar-safe-spaces/) - You can apply for a 2012 Pride Foundation Scholarship online until January 31, 2012. Visit our website for guidelines and to apply online. Did you know that Pride Foundation has awarded nearly $2.5 million to 1,000+ scholars in the Northwest? Many of those scholarship recipients live right here in the Beaver state, and one of
- [LGBTQ rights and immigrant rights in Oregon](https://pridefoundation.org/2011/11/lgbtq-rights-immigrant-rights-immigrant-rights-lgbtq-rights/) - LGBTQ equality intersects with other struggles like class, race and gender. Our movement also interconnects with an issue that has been in the media a lot lately: immigration. CAUSA is one such group that is working to ensure equality and respect for all Oregonians. CAUSA organizes, educates, and mobilizes to build power in the immigrant
- [Activist Michael Jepson shares reflections on 2011](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/01/activist-michael-jepson-shares-reflections-2011/) - Guest writer activist Michael Jepson, board member of OutSpokane, shares his perspective on our lives as we all look back at 2011, and look forward to 2012. Happy New Year! As I write this, it is the first week of 2012, and we can look back on 2011 as a year of hope and change
- [Fellowship Program now accepting applications](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/01/fellowship-program-now-accepting-applications/) - Six internships available located in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Are you looking for a meaningful leadership development opportunity this summer? Pride Foundation Fellowship Program is for you! The Fellowship Program seeks to cultivate leaders and strengthen the Northwest LGBTQ community. This fellowship experience will provide an opportunity for professional development as well as an introduction to
- [Montana welcomes Kris Hermanns Jan 25–29](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/01/montana-welcomes-kris-hermanns-jan-2529/) - Montanans are proud that the Treasure State will be the first destination of Pride Foundation’s brand-new Executive Director, Kris Hermanns; who arrives in Missoula January 25thbefore heading to Red Lodge via Bozeman and Billings. Kris comes to Pride Foundation from the National Center for Lesbian Rights, where she was the deputy director, and has extensive
- [Get Involved: Scholarship review volunteers needed](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/01/involved-scholarship-review-volunteers-needed/) - It's Pride Foundation Scholarship time! This means we need your help to review and interview scholarship applications! This is a great opportunity to get involved in your community, help students, and meet new people! We realize many people have busy schedules, so we have several different options for volunteering! You can be on a general
- [Scholarship application help in Alaska - Jan 19](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/01/scholarship-application-alaska-january-19/) - Do you need some last minute help with your Pride Foundation scholarship essays? Are you having trouble figuring out what to write about? Do you just want an objective eye to read over your application before pressing the submit button? Volunteers in Anchorage and Fairbanks will be standing by from 6pm-8pm on Thursday, January 19
- [Sandpoint ID passes citywide non-discrimination ordinance](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/01/sandpoint-passes-citywide-nondiscrimination-ordinance/) - The north Idaho town of Sandpoint has become the first city in the state to pass a citywide non-discrimination ordinance that includes protections for sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. The ordinance was passed unanimously by the city council at its Dec. 21 meeting, and will go into effect by the end of January. Appropriately titled
- [Scholar’s passion for equality takes her to Malaysia](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/01/scholars-passion-equality-takes-malaysia/) - I recently had the pleasure of chatting with one of our fantastic Pride Foundation 2011 scholars Jenny Lor. Jenny was a recipient of the Asian Pacific and Islander Queer Sisters Scholarship. One of the 50 different scholarships we offer. Jenny is the proud daughter of refugee parents who immigrated here from Laos. Jenny is currently
- ["LGBTQ band geeks need their own scholarship fund"](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/01/lgbtq-band-geeks-scholarship-fund/) - The Rainbow City Band (RCB) worked for five years to raise $25,000 to start a scholarship fund at the Pride Foundation. This year will be the first time the scholarship will be given out - the online application deadline is January 31 at 5pm PST. Betsy Smith, Pride Foundation supporter and proud “band geek” encourages
- [Making History Together: WA Marriage Equality legislation introduced](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/01/historic-wa-marriage-equality-legislation-introduced/) - Today Governor Gregoire introduced a historic bill that will allow members of our LGBTQ community to legally marry the person they love. With recent news that two Washington Republican legislators will support a marriage equality bill, the momentum is building to allow loving and committed same-sex couples to marry in Washington state. If marriage equality
- [POSTPONED: NW Washington Grantee Celebration](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/01/postponed-nw-washington-grantee-celebration/) - Due to weather conditions the Northwest Washington Grantee Celebration planned for Saturday, January 21 had been postponed. Skagit Valley College (our venue) is closed for operations today and may not be open tomorrow. We are also aware that the roads are still not completely safe to travel on. A rescheduled event will be announced as
- [Phone bank volunteers needed in Seattle - Jan 24](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/01/phone-bank-volunteers-needed-seattle-jan-24/) - The Washington United for Marriage campaign is in full swing. With the bill's hearings taking place on Monday, Pride Foundation will be hosting a phone bank night on Tuesday, January 24 from 5:30-8:30 pm at UFCW Local 21. The phone bank is one way Pride Foundation is contributing to this historic movement. Will you
- ["My moms love each other so they should be able to get married"](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/01/my-moms-love-each-other/) - Pride Foundation supporters Catherine Bachy, Peg Giffels and daughter Ariana started their Monday morning with a 6 a.m. drive from Seattle to Olympia to participate in hearings on SB 6239 - the Marriage Equality bill. As those prepared to testify at the Senate and House hearings were called at random, they didn't know if they
- [SnoGLOBE presents Snohomish County's first LGBTQ Film Festival!](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/01/snoglobe-presents-snohomish-countys-lgbtq-film-festival/) - The one-day SnowGLOBE Eqaulity Alliance 2012 Winter Film Festival takes place Sunday, January 29 at Everett PUD Theatre starting at 1pm. The festival includes regional favorites like Drew Emery's "InLaws & OutLaws" and a locally produced documentary featuring LGBTQ youth from Snohomish County. "We are excited to provide this opportunity to come together to celebrate
- [IRS & Community Property for Same-Sex Couples in Washington](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/01/irs-community-property-samesex-couples-washington/) - Join Pride Foundation and Lambda Legal for a community update on community property issues for same-sex couples in Washington State on February 6 in Seattle at Town Hall Seattle. Can't make it? The program portion of the evening will be recorded and an audio file will be made available following the session. Be Prepared for
- [Lesbian Cowgirl Musical in Portland](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/01/lesbian-cowgirl-musical-portland/) - Famed acting teacher Stella Adler once referred to the theatre as “a place where people come to see the truth about life and the social situation”. BroadArts Theatre is doing just that with their new play, “Bunkin With You in the Afterlife”. Pride Foundation has always believed in funding the arts as a way to
- [Join Us: WA BIG Senate vote on marriage equality Wednesday](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/01/join-wa-big-senate-vote-marriage-equality-wednesday/) - Join the Pride Foundation team and our partners at Washington United for Marriage in Olympia this Wednesday as we fill the Senate viewing gallery seats to cheer our legislators that believe in equality. Senate Vote on Marriage Equality Wednesday, February 1st NEW TIME: Arrive at 4pm (to avoid traffic), Session starts 6pm State Capitol Senate
- [BREAKING: WA Senate passes Marriage Equality bill!](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/02/senate-approves-historic-marriage-equality-bill-today/) - Hundreds of marriage equality supporters, some driving for hours to get to Olympia, filled the Washington State Senate Gallery Wednesday night to witness the critical Senate vote that brings Washington closer to marriage equality. Supporters were not disappointed. The bill passed in the Senate 28-21. "This is a huge win and historic day for all
- [MT Grantee Advocates for Local Equality Ordinance](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/02/mt-grantee-advocates-local-equality-ordinance/) - Montana Human Rights Network is a leader in the statewide LGBTQ equality movement and a longtime grantee of Pride Foundation. After unsuccessfully lobbying the legislature for decades to include sexual orientation and gender identity in the state’s Human Rights Act, the group has changed tactics, partnering with the ACLU of Montana to pass local non-discrimination
- ["Add the Words" gains momentum in Idaho](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/02/add-words-gains-momentum-idaho/) - A grassroots effort to add the words “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the Idaho Human Rights Act took a significant step forward in January following a day of several highly attended statewide rallies and events in support of the action, and the announcement of a print hearing on February 10th by the Senate State
- [New Scholarship: “It’s All About Love”](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/02/love-bill-mcknight-legacy-scholarship-arts-humanities/) - Steve Parsons met Bill McKnight eighteen years ago and the friendship was instant. They met through what was then called Seattle AIDS Support Group (now Compassion & Choices of Washington), when they were both grieving the loss of people in their lives due to AIDS. Steve and Bill decided to meet up for coffee, to
- [Montana Road Trip!](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/02/ed-kris-hermanns-reports-trip-montana/) - Just weeks into her position as the new Executive Director of Pride Foundation, Kris Hermanns takes her first official road trip to visit supporters and grantees in Montana. My time in Montana made it vividly clear to me why I choose to do this work. It also reaffirmed for me why Pride Foundation is committed
- [Rural View: GSAs in Unexpected Places](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/02/rural-view-gsas-unexpected-places/) - One of the most exciting developments of the past year or two is the rise of new Gay-Straight Alliances in small communities across the state. It seems that in rural Alaska the movement for LGBTQ equality is being led by young people who aren’t content to wait for things to get better in the future,
- [Volunteer: From Grant Writing to Grant Giving](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/02/grants-volunteer-oregon-shares/) - Kori Rodley, a Pride Foundation grants volunteer, shares the experience of what it was like to get to give the money away to great grantees. As someone who has written dozens of grant proposals, the opportunity to be on the “giving” side of the granting process was one I just couldn’t pass up. While mission,
- [MT Leadership Action Team Sets Goals for 2012](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/02/mt-leadership-action-team-sets-goals-2012/) - During new Executive Director Kris Hermanns’ inaugural visit to Montana, the state’s Leadership Action Team volunteers convened at a retreat center in Red Lodge January 28 to assess the first year of Pride Foundation’s regional expansion in Montana and to help set the course for 2012. “The Montana retreat recognized, created and harnessed some of
- [Raising Awareness for Equality from the Fishbowl](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/02/raising-awareness-equality-fishbowl/) - Dorothy Harris, a Pride Foundation volunteer, lives in the town of Ephrata located in Eastern Washington, just north of Moses Lake, where everyone knows everyone. She, along with her close-knit family, are doing their part in the community to create equality, provide support and make their community a better place for McKyna, Dorothy’s lesbian daughter,
- [Idaho ‘Add the Words’ Bill Denied Printing](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/02/idaho-add-words-bill-denied-printing/) - By nature, I’m something of an optimist – particularly when it comes to assuming that most people will, in the end, always do the right thing. I’ll admit that faith was put to the test Feb. 10 when a majority of the Idaho Senate State Affairs Committee decided to not print a bill that would
- [LISTEN: Tax Developments for Same-Sex Couples in Washington](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/02/listen-tax-developments-samesex-couples-washington/) - Need help understanding the IRS changes and how file correctly and advantageously? Many gay and lesbian couples have been - or will be – affect by recent changes the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) made regarding tax treatment for same-sex couples in community property states, including Washington. Last week, Pride Foundation and Lambda Legal co-hosted an
- [The Couple That Gives Together: Liz and Brittany](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/02/couple-liz-melendez-brittany-luddington/) - If you study the origins of the word philanthropy, you’ll find that it derives from ancient Greece meaning “love of humanity.” It may be impossible to turn this lovey-dovey month of hearts and flowers into a month of service and giving to broader humanity, but the least we can do is honor an Alaskan couple
- [Boise workshop March 1 offers guidance to work with LGBTQ youth](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/02/boise-workshop-march-1-offers-guidance-work-lgbtq-youth/) - The Idaho Psychological Association hopes a free community workshop in Boise in March 1 will give parents of LGBTQ youth and others the necessary information and guidance they need to support them. The workshop, entitled “Gay & Lesbian Teens: What We Know & How To Guide Them,” is thought to be the IPA’s first community
- [Idaho LGBTQ oral history collection in works](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/03/idaho-lgbtq-oral-history-collection-works/) - Creating an audio archive of the Idaho LGBTQ community for future generations is one of the primary goals behind an oral history collection project at Boise State University featuring interviews with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and queer residents. The project is the brainchild of Riley Caldwell-O’Keefe, a professor in the Boise State University Theatre Arts
- [Creating a Space for LGBTQ People of Color](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/03/creating-space-lgbtq-people-color/) - Imagine being born into a community where you thought you were like everyone else and then, upon realizing that you were different, doing everything you possibly could to deny and distance yourself from it. Imagine coming of age in a community in which there seemed to be no adult role models who shared your experience
- [Homeless Teen Shelter Begins New Program for LGBTQ Youth](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/03/homeless-teen-shelter-begins-program-lgbtq-youth/) - The YMCA Oasis Teen Shelter, a current Pride Foundation grantee, is a shelter for runaway and homeless youth ages 13-17. The Shelter has been in existence since 1997 (formerly known as Skagit Homeless Youth) and is a program of the Skagit Valley Family YMCA. It functions as the only shelter for runaway and homeless youth
- [A Pride Foundation Board Member Returns Home](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/03/pride-foundation-board-members-return-home/) - It’s been over 20 years since I left my home town of Billings, Montana. At that time I was still in the “closet” to my friends and family. I didn’t know any other gay people nor did I have any gay role models. After high school I heard rumors about a gay bar. This place
- [Skagit County: Youth Suicide Prevention and Intervention Session](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/03/skagit-county-youth-suicide-prevention-intervention-session/) - The Youth Suicide Prevention Program’s OUTLoud Project Presents… Safe and Accepted: LGBTQ Youth Suicide Prevention and Intervention Come join the OUTLoud Project March 8 from 4-7 pmfor a 3-hour event focused on increasing support for LGBTQ youth in your home, school, or organization thereby reducing their risk for suicide, self harm, and depression. The first,
- [Oscar Night Gala: Spokane AIDS Network’s Impact](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/03/oscar-nights-gala-spokane-aids-networks-impact/) - This year Pride Foundation was proud to sponsor Spokane AID Network’s (SAN) 14th Annual Oscar Night Gala that took place on February 26th at Northern Quest Resort and Casino. Guests were treated to an elegant plated dinner and had the opportunity to bid on live and silent auction items while enjoying the live telecast of
- [Montana Advocates for LGBTQ Equality Travel to Juneau and Anchorage](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/03/montana-advocates-lgbtq-equality-travel-juneau-anchorage/) - On March 14th in Anchorage and March 15th in Juneau, the Alliance for Reproductive Justice (ARJ) invites you to join Jamee Greer, organizer and lobbyist for the Montana Human Rights Network, and Montana State Senator Christine Kauffman for a discussion on how to win on equal rights. Greer and Kauffman are the featured keynote speakers
- [Push Continues for Anti-Bullying Bill in Idaho](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/03/push-continues-antibullying-bill-idaho/) - Eric Anderson remembers how being bullied led him to struggling in high school as he shifted between peer groups looking for support from fellow students, all the while getting little to no help from his teachers. The young Boise gay man ­– a past Pride Foundation scholarship applicant and chair of Boise LGBTQ youth group,
- [Grantee Update: Bringing Lesbian Stories to the Stage in Fairbanks, Alaska](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/03/grantee-update-bringing-lesbian-stories-stage-fairbanks-alaska/) - Revive the Red Tent Productions proudly presents an original theatrical piece, “As Sure as God Made Little Green Apples.” The piece is a blend of text and movement reflecting the experience of growing up and coming out as a lesbian in Fairbanks, Alaska. Revive the Red Tent was one of Pride Foundation’s five Alaskan grantees
- [One Anchorage Prepares for Critical April 3 Vote](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/03/one-anchorage-campaign-prepares-for-critical-april-3-vote/) - Volunteers are needed to help bring equality to Anchorage. The One Anchorage Initiative seeks to provide LGBTQ Alaskans the same legal protections that are already provided to other persons in Anchorage in employment, financial practices, housing, and restaurants, department stores and other businesses through Proposition 5 on the April 3, 2012 Municipality of Anchorage ballot.
- [One Anchorage: Early Voting Open, Volunteers Needed](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/03/anchorage-early-voting-open-volunteers-needed/) - In just two short weeks, on April 3rd, Anchorage citizens will be voting on Proposition 5. Early voting has already begun and runs from March 19th-April 2nd at City Hall and Loussac Library. Visit the Muni page for voting hours. Pride Foundation is a proud supporter of the One Anchorage Initiative, the community effort
- [PFLAG WA State: “We are many, we are united…and we are voting in November”](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/03/pflag-wa-state-unitedand-voting-november/) - Earlier this month, the Washington State PFLAG Council organized several community members to make the following videos to send a strong message to voters in Washington State. They each feature an out LGBTQ person, and display the many people who support them and will vote in favor of marriage equality. You can view the videos
- [Washington State University Students Sponsor Gender-Neutral Bathroom Week](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/03/washington-state-university-students-sponsor-genderneutral-bathroom-week/) - Janae Teal and Meredith Williams, Pride Foundation Scholars and student organizers of Gender-Neutral Bathroom Week, are starting a conversation locally to tell the campus and the broader community that no matter how someone expresses their gender, they deserve to pee in peace. Students at Washington State University (WSU) Vancouver have organized Gender-Neutral Bathroom Week, April
- [Gay Idaho Senator Makes Run for Congress](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/03/gay-idaho-senator-run-congress/) - I’ve known Idaho Senator Nicole LeFavour for more than a decade. She and her partner Carol have been neighbors of ours for most of the 15 years that my partner Jim and I have lived in Boise, and we have all worked side-by-side with her over the years as volunteers on issues in Idaho related
- [Get Lit! Announces Headlining Author Keith Boykin!](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/03/lit-programs-announces-headlining-author-keith-boykin/) - Get Lit! Programs - a non-profit within Eastern Washington University that seeks to engage our diverse Inland Northwest community in reading, writing and literacy - holds an annual literary festival every spring that draws over 10,000 people from the Inland Northwest and beyond. This year, Get Lit! is proud to present its headlining author,Keith Boykin!
- [Austin Unbound: The First Documentary about a Man Who is Deaf and Trans](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/04/austin-unbound-documentary-man-deaf-trans/) - The groundbreaking film, "Austin Unbound," chronicles years in the life of Austin, a trans and deaf man in Oregon. Now receiving international attention, the director, Eliza Greenwood -who received the first grant for the production from Pride Foundation in 2006 - shared with us her own journey through the production of this film. Directors Commentary
- [Kris Hermanns is Headed to the City of Roses and You’re Invited](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/04/kris-hermanns-headed-city-roses-youre-invited/) - I’m sure you heard Pride Foundation has a brand-new Executive Director, and guess what; she’s headed to the Beaver State! Over the past four months since joining, Pride Foundation she has hit the ground running working on things like marriage equality in Washington and securing protections for LGBT Alaskans. There are so many great things
- [Three Ways You Can Support Non-Discrimination in Helena](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/04/ways-support-nondiscrimination-helena/) - Kim Abbott, program director of the Montana Human Rights Network, a Pride Foundation grantee, recently sent out a call for action I wanted to pass along to the larger community. But first, some background. Helena is poised to become the second city in Montana to protect residents from discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodation.
- [One Anchorage Election Day Gatherings - Today!](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/04/anchorage-election-day-gatherings-today/) - After you vote Yes on Proposition 5 on Today - Tuesday, April 3rd, join Pride Foundation, One Anchorage and HRC for two gatherings to celebrate our community coming together--and what we hope will be an historic moment for LGBTQ and straight-ally people in Anchorage. Family-Friendly “After-You-Vote” Mix & Mingle 6:30 - 9:00 pm Snow
- [Spokane is Marching On: Marriage Equality and City Resolution](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/04/spokane-marching-marriage-equality-city-resolution/) - On Monday, April 16, 2012 Pride Foundation will join with Westminster UCC, Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane, Destinations of Spokane and many other marriage equality supporters in a march from Westminster UCC down to City Hall where there will be a vote on a city resolution in support of marriage equality. To express
- [Our Rights Put on Hold in Anchorage](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/04/rights-put-hold/) - On Tuesday, LGBTQ equality was placed on hold. April 3, Election Day in Anchorage, Alaska – people voted on a ballot measure that would have added core protection from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity to the Anchorage Municipal Code. Though the voting process was fraught with irregularities, with more than 90% of
- [Standing on Ceremony - The Gay Marriage Plays](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/04/standing-ceremony-gay-marriage-plays/) - Marriage Equality is a topic that has been in the news a lot lately. While public perception is shifting, and national polls show just over 50 percent of folks believe in the freedom to marry for committed gay and lesbian couples there is still much work to be done if we’re going to win here
- [Volunteer Day in Missoula - Saturday April 14th](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/04/volunteer-day-missoula-saturday-april-14th/) - Pride Foundation in Montana has partnered with United Way of Missoula County to volunteer with one of their agencies on a quarterly basis to increase the visibility of the LGBTQ volunteerism and philanthropy among “mainstream” organizations and to provide much-needed help to nonprofits in Missoula. Our first event is this Saturday, April 14th 10 am
- [Conversations Matter: Talking Marriage Equality in Spokane](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/04/conversations-matter-talking-marriage-equality-in-spokane/) - After a rainbow-fueled community march to Spokane City Hall, a marathon of marriage equality testimony took place Monday night in Spokane’s City Council chambers. Proponents of marriage equality were hoping to pass a resolution for the city to support the state marriage equality law. Sadly, council elected to block the vote thus tabling the city’s
- [Valley AIDS Information Network Hosts First AIDS Walk](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/04/valley-aids-information-network-hosts-aids-walk/) - Guest blogger, Daniel Howard, Vice President of the Valley AIDS Information Network--a Pride Foundation Grantee--shares with us the importance of raising awareness around HIV and AIDS in rural communities. Valley AIDS Information Network, Inc. (VAIN) is a community based all volunteer HIV/AIDS Service Organization serving Linn and Benton Counties in Oregon. Our Mission is two-fold;
- [Are Our LGBTQ and Allied Youth Safe?](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/04/lgbtq-allied-youth-safe/) - In the groundbreaking film “Bully” a young lesbian living in a small southern town comes out to her family, school, and friends. She then finds she is no longer welcome in her church, her classrooms, and even in the homes of many of her friends. She is strong, charismatic, and convinced she can single-handedly change
- [Big Give with the GiveBIG on May 2](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/05/big-give-give-big-2/) - On May 2, make a gift to Pride Foundation via The Seattle Foundation's GiveBIG campaign and help support Pride Foundation's Washington Marriage for All Education Fund. The Washington Marriage for All Education Fund raises tax-deductible donations for the 501(c)3 qualified projects associated with the campaign to gain full marriage equality in Washington State. Resources raised
- [Alaskan Students Awarded $21,500 in Scholarships from Pride Foundation](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/05/alaskan-students-awarded-21500-scholarships-pride-foundation/) - This year, Pride foundation will award the most it ever has in scholarships to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and straight ally students throughout the Northwest. Six Alaskan scholars will receive a combined $21,500 from Pride Foundation’s scholarship program. A statewide committee of volunteers worked together to review applications and interview finalists. Scholarship awards
- [Montana Student Leaders Awarded LGBTQ Scholarships!](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/05/montana-lgbtqa-student-leaders/) - Seven students from Missoula, Lewis and Clark and Gallatin counties have been awarded nearly $20,000 in educational scholarships, including $11,000 in community scholarships, by the Pride Foundation, a community foundation that awards grants and scholarships in the region. Pride Foundation will give out $400,000 in combined scholarships for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ)
- [Record $400,000 Awarded to LGBTQ and Ally Students](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/05/record-400000-lgbtq-straight-ally-scholars/) - This year, Pride Foundation will give out the most it has ever awarded in scholarships to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ), and straight ally students. Ninety-four scholars either from or studying in the U.S. Northwest states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington, will receive a combined $400,000 from Pride Foundation’s scholarship program —
- [BREAKING: What N.C.’s Amendment One Means to Marriage in Washington State](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/05/breaking-ncs-amendment-means-marriage-washington-state/) - While conversations are taking place all over the nation about why marriage matters to same-sex couples and their families, North Carolina’s legislature forced a vote today on an amendment that cuts short those important conversations. Today’s vote on Amendment One bars same-sex couples from any meaningful form of protection for their families whatsoever. It is
- [Obama Announces Support for Marriage Equality](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/05/obama-supports-marriage-equality/) - Building on momentum felt across the country, President Obama announced today that he now supports marriage for loving and committed same-sex couples – taking an important step in his personal “evolution” on the issue and reversing his longstanding opposition. He is the first sitting U.S. President to state his support for marriage equality. Pride Foundation
- [Landmark EEOC Ruling a Game Changer for Transgender Workers](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/05/landmark-eeoc-ruling-game-changer-transgender-workers/) - Pride Foundation volunteers (and board members) Erin Lennon and Seth Kirby take a look at the recent EEOC ruling and how it will impact our community and the work of the Shareholder Advocacy Committee. With the knowledge that 90 percent of transgender individuals have experienced harassment or mistreatment on the job or took actions to avoid
- [Want to go to the Movies?](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/05/movies/) - Stills from the Film Pride Foundation is proud to partner with Q-Doc, the only festival in the United States, and only the second in the world, devoted exclusively to Queer Documentaries. For seven years Q-Doc has worked closely and in connection with our friends over at the Q-Center to put on this informative festival. With
- [Scholar Empowers Transgender Students Nation-Wide](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/05/scholar-empowers-transgender-students/) - When I first met Tonei Glavinic in 2008 he was a senior at Stellar Secondary High School in Anchorage. As the youth representative on the board of Identity, president of his high school GSA, an ACLU of Alaska Youth Activist Scholar, and member of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network's National Advisory Council, Tonei
- [Pride Foundation Support Helps Launch First GSA at Tribal College](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/05/pride-foundation-support-helps-launch-gsa-tribal-college/) - Montana is home to seven Indian reservations and tribal colleges, but until recently no gay-straight alliances existed on campus. Thanks to the hard work of Rosalinda de la Luna-Long and her students, Salish Kootenai College (SKC) on the Flathead Reservation now boasts the first ever Gay-Straight Alliance at a tribal college: Spirit of Many Colors.
- [Cliff Cook: Bend Resident, Monthly Donor](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/05/cliff-cook-local-bend-resident-pride-foundation-monthly-donor/) - Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love. - Lao Tzu Cliff Cook is a local Bend resident and recent addition to the Pride Foundation’s monthly giving program. He is also a local community leader who has created the Stars and Rainbows Group. He started his group as
- [Scholar Alum Reaches Out to Next Generation of Leaders](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/05/georges-scholarship-helps-him-build-community/) - On May 19, a new batch of scholars officially became a part of Pride Foundation's family of donors, volunteers, grantees, and scholars at the 2012 Scholarship Celebration Breakfast which took place at the Red Lion Hotel in downtown Seattle. This year, Pride Foundation will give out the most it has ever awarded in scholarships to
- [Pride Foundation’s Got a New Look!](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/05/got-a-new-look/) - With thanks to our supporters, over the last 27 years, Pride Foundation has become the community foundation we are today—bringing together people, ideas, and resources to advance equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community. As spring showers fall, bringing renewed vitality to the Northwest, we wanted you to be among the first
- [Breakfast of Champions: Our 2012 Scholarship Wrap-Up](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/05/breakfast-of-champions/) - I was amazed and inspired by our latest group of scholars this past Saturday at our Scholarship Celebration Breakfast. Hearing their stories of overcoming challenges and working hard to achieve their goals made me realize how much I love this work. I had the opportunity to talk one-on-one with many of our new 2012 Pride
- [Sounders' Fans: Join Us for Pride Foundation Night June 20](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/05/sounders-fans-join-pride-foundation-night-june-20/) - Leading up to Seattle's PrideFest weekend, come celebrate the LGBTQ community at the Seattle Sounders FC's Pride Foundation night on June 20. The Sounders FC are taking on the Sporting Kansas City at 7:00PM at CenturyLink Field. Last fall's Pride Foundation Night was a great success. It was particularly inspiring to watch the "It Get's
- [Growing Up Trans in Small Town Montana](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/05/growing-trans-small-town-montana/) - One of the best parts about my job is hearing stories from LGBTQ and allied people who daily exhibit brilliance, humor, grace, and resiliency in our collective struggle to build safer and more welcoming schools, workplaces, and communities. Shay’s story is one of the most poignant I’ve come across in the past year and a
- [Grant Application Now Online](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/06/grant-application-online-july-31-deadline/) - 2012 Pride Foundation Letter of Inquiry Application Available! July 31 Deadline. Pride Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of the online Letter of Inquiry (LOI) application for the 2012 Pride Foundation Grants Cycle. The LOI is the first step for organizations to apply for a Pride Foundation grant. Pride Foundation funds a wide range
- [Applause to JC Penney for Inclusive Father's Day Ad](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/06/applause-jc-penny-inclusive-fathers-day-ad/) - I love a Father's Day ad: they're a sign that summer's coming and they always seem to celebrate the best that fathers can be. Fathers being active with their children are a common theme, as are lawn mowers, fresh-cut grass, and those ubiquitus ties. This year, JC Penney shows a type of father different from
- [Idaho Shout Outs: Philanthropy of the Human Spirit](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/06/shout-outs-community-idaho-philanthropy-human-spirit/) - The generosity of the human spirit is something I’ve come to see and appreciate on a grand scale since I’ve joined Pride Foundation’s family, and it never ceases to make me smile. I remember thinking that the most challenging part of my role as Idaho’s regional development organizer would be fundraising. It’s not something
- [Pride Weekend in Bozeman, MT June 15-17](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/06/montana-celebrates-pride-bozeman-june-15-17/) - Montana Pride Network (MPN) celebrates the second year of Bozeman Pride with a weekend full of drag, music, a parade, rally and other events aimed at celebrating Montana’s LGBTQ community in all our diverse glory. MPN generously donated $3,500 to Pride Foundation’s grants and scholarships in Montana and we’ve worked closely with the Bozeman Pride
- [Everyone Deserves to Feel Safe](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/06/deserves-feel-safe/) - When it comes to abusive relationships, domestic violence doesn’t discriminate on which couples it effects. Pride Foundation is proud of our relationship with Bradley Angle, a longtime grantee and champion for survivors of domestic violence. Bradley Angle is the first domestic violence shelter on the West Coast. They provide a continuum of domestic violence and
- [Six Degrees of Pride Foundation](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/06/degrees-pride-foundation/) - “How did you first hear about Pride Foundation?” Usually when I ask this question of our Alaskan donors, they tell me about their personal connection to one of our grantee organizations. So I was caught off guard when one of our supporters in Juneau began to tell me about a resident of Washington State named
- [Second Annual Chocolate Feast for LGBTQ Equality](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/06/annual-chocolate-feast-lgbtq-equality/) - Join us in welcoming Pride Foundation's Executive Director, Kris Hermanns, on her inaugural trip to the Last Frontier! The Chocolate Feast is a reception for Pride Foundation friends, donors, scholars, and grantees past and present hosted by Modern Dwellers Chocolate Lounge. Second Annual Chocolate Feast for LGBTQ Equality Thursday, June 14, 2012 7:30 PM
- [What We're Reading](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/06/reading/) - Please enjoy thoughtfully, get fired up by, and/or giggle while reading this week's pieces from Pride Foundation staff's recommended reading. A federal appeals court rejected a request to review its own ruling throwing out a voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage in California. It's looking more and more likely that the U.S. Supreme Court will weigh
- [Seattle Storm Fans! Tickets on Sale Now for Pride Foundation Night June 22](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/06/seattle-storm-fans-tickets-sale-pride-foundation-night-june-22/) - Leading up to Seattle's Pride Fest Weekend, join friends and family as Pride Foundation hosts Pride Foundation Night with the Seattle Storm WNBA Team (June 22). Proceeds from tickets sales will go to support Pride Foundation's work throughout the Northwest. Click on the link below to purchase your Pride Foundation Night tickets. Should you
- [Racial Equity Initiative Grants $56,000 to Seven Organizations!](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/06/racial-equity-initiative-grants-56000-organizations/) - The Racial Equity Initiative (REI) is a multiyear campaign of the Funders for LGBT Issues to strengthen the infrastructures of autonomous LGBTQ people of color organizations. Pride Foundation is one of eight national cohort-leaders chosen to support organizations in this region through re-granting, technical assistance funding, leadership development, convening of participants, and other coaching and
- [Secretary Clinton Delivers Pride Month Message](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/06/secretary-clinton-delivers-pride-month-message/) - We would have loved this video that much more with a little hair glitter and a rainbow broach. Kidding aside, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton continues to show her support for LGBTQ issues with this video message published yesterday. As we celebrate Pride Month (in fact, Pride Festival celebrations take place throughout the summer in
- [Pride Foundation Supporters Live Values in Work and Play](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/06/pride-foundation-supporters-live-values-earn-living-2/) - Erin Scott and others marching in the pride parade This post has been a long time coming. In my travels around the state, as well as here in my own backyard in Missoula, I often come across amazing talent and innovation in our LGBTQ community. Nearly 200 LGBTQ and allied Montanans are living Pride
- [What Makes You Prideful?](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/06/pride/) - We will have pride in our Oregon community all through the summer and beyond! In the month of June we celebrate LGBTQ Pride as a movement. We also commemorate and honor the Stonewall Riots. As we celebrate the wonderful accomplishments of the equality movement it is important to take pause and think about those
- [What We're Reading - June 29](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/06/reading-june-29/) - Please enjoy thoughtfully, get fired up by, and/or giggle while reading this week’s pieces from Pride Foundation staff’s recommended reading. The Missoula News asks: How Gay Can the Montana GOP get? Geeks, Gamers, and Online Homophobia. Let's all *CHEER* because: Methodist Ministers say marriage equality in Washington state is the right thing to do. For
- [Eastern Oregon Grantee Working for a Better Tomorrow](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/07/eastern-oregon-grantee-working-tomorrow/) - Awarding grants is only the first step in creating change within our community. The real exciting work is when we get to see our grantees in action doing the work that they do best. Umatilla Morrow Alternatives (UMA) is one of the organizations that is working to create positive LGBTQ equality in Eastern Oregon. They
- [Marriage Matters: Now is the Time to Make History](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/07/rriage-matters-now-is-the-time-to-make-history/) - Building on their thoughtful June marriage equality supplement, staff at Seattle Gay News asked Pride Foundation Executive Director Kris Hermanns about why marriage matters. In her editorial, Kris writes about the broader context of Washington's marriage equality campaign. It's about love, it's about the freedom to marry, and it's about helping to create a culture
- [Boise Pride Festival Outgrows Protestors](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/07/boise-pride-festival-outgrows-protestors/) - I recall a time in my early coming-out days in the mid-90s when attending a Boise Pride Festival rally and marching in the parade caused more than a little anxiety. Some of that fear, I know, stemmed from my own insecurities about being openly gay. But it was more than that. I distinctly remember years
- [Scholar: "It is my dream to bring more healing to the rez.”](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/07/scholar-profile-miki-cabell/) - Hoquiam, WA, resident Miki Cabell recently started support groups for queer Native youth in Grays Harbor County. She has not just impacted change in Native communities, but also in Grays Harbor County’s general community through creating safe spaces to have open dialogues about LGBTQ issues. “It has gotten so big that I’ve had to recruit
- [MT Human Rights Networks Hosts BBQ for Ordinance](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/07/mt-human-rights-networks-hosts-bbq-ordinance/) - From the beginning of our push to pass a local non-discrimination ordinance in Helena, MT, our steering committee (which includes Pride Foundation Leadership Action Team member, and Montana Human Rights Network board member, Bobbie Zenker) made it a priority that we include community building and social events throughout the campaign. The overall goal has been
- [Monthly Donor Spotlight: Montana's Cathy Cooney](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/07/monthly-donor-spotlight-montanas-cathy-cooney/) - Cathy Cooney is one of my favorite people in Montana. Cathy lives in Bigfork, MT, with her husband, Ned, and has been a champion of Pride Foundation since our regional expansion in January 2011. She’s hosted events and volunteered on last fall’s grant review. I asked Cathy to share with the wider community why she’s
- [How Alaskans Can Support Marriage Equality in Washington](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/07/alaskans-support-marriage-equality-washington/) - Remember those savvy organizers who flew up from Seattle to help during the last three weeks of the One Anchorage campaign? Well, now we Alaskans have an opportunity to return the favor by phone-banking to build support for the freedom to marry in Washington State and we don’t even have to get on a plane!
- [Volunteer Virtually: Phone Bank for Marriage Equality](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/07/volunteer-virtually-phone-bank-marriage-equality/) - On August 13, Pride Foundation is hosting a Virtual Phone Bank Night, which means you can volunteer from the comfort of your own home. The phone bank will take place from 5:30 to 8:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Training is provided. If you're in Seattle, you can also volunteer in person. Contact Christina to find
- [What We're Reading - July 13](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/07/reading-july-13/) - Please enjoy thoughtfully, get fired up by, and/or giggle while reading this week’s pieces from Pride Foundation staff’s recommended reading. When is just gay not OK? MAGNET, Media Advocates Giving National Equality to Transgender & Transsexual People, are boycotting a campaign from American Apparel and the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, asking both to
- [Top Down: Rooftop Cinemas' Annual Film Festival!](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/07/top-rooftop-cinemas-annual-film-festival/) - Top Down: Rooftop Cinema is an urban film event presented by the Northwest Film Center, a non-profit media arts organization located in Portland, Oregon. The Film Center presents this eclectic mix of entertaining films each summer atop the Hotel deLuxe’s parking garage, five stories overlooking the downtown skyline. This year’s schedule of films is available
- [What We're Reading - July 20](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/07/reading-july-20/) - Please enjoy thoughtfully, get fired up by, and/or giggle while reading this week’s pieces from Pride Foundation staff’s recommended reading. The Momentus Project An ongoing project that creates visualizations of the most defining moments in United States history. A Chick-fil-A Recipe All of the taste...none of the bigotry. The Boy Scouts of America Unfortunately the
- [An Olympic Moment: The Why Marriage Matters TV Commercial](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/07/olympic-moment-marriage-matters-tv-commercial/) - Check it out! A new statewide TV ad highlighting the importance of the freedom to marry for all Washington families is airing during the Olympic Opening Ceremonies. We just posted it on our Why Marriage Matters Washington website. The ad features Former State Senator Cheryl Pflug explaining why she—as a Republican—believes in the freedom for all
- [Boise Welcomes Pride Foundation ED Kris Hermanns](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/08/boise-welcomes-pride-foundation-ed-kris-hermanns/) - The Boise area got a welcome treat in July when Pride Foundation’s Executive Director Kris Hermanns dropped in for a few days to meet and thank our southwest Idaho donors, volunteers and grantees. This was Kris’ first networking and outreach trip to Idaho since joining the Pride Foundation staff in January, bringing with her
- [Idaho Scholar Josh Parrish Sticks Up For LGBTQ Equality](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/08/idaho-scholar-josh-parrish-sticks-lgbtq-equality/) - It doesn’t take long after meeting Pride Foundation Idaho Scholar Josh Parrish that you begin to realize that he has a thing for collecting stickers—all sharing the common theme of creating LGBTQ equality. The stickers blanket Josh’s laptop: Human Rights Campaign, National Center for Transgender Equality, It Gets Better, and two related to projects he
- [Portland PFLAG Black Chapter Takes on Vital Research](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/08/portland-pflag-black-chapter-unites-urban-league-portland/) - The Portland PFLAG Black Chapter has united with the Urban League of Portland to develop a groundbreaking report that will highlight key issue areas affecting Black LGBTQ Oregonians. “Black gay and transgender folks are among the most vulnerable in our society, particularly, we experience stark social, economic, and health disparities compared to the general population
- [Hate-Free Chicken Sandwich to Benefit Oregon Scholars](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/08/chikfila-controversy-benefit-oregon-scholars/) - Chik-Fil-A’s CEO, Dan Cathy, very recently condemned the freedom to marry for committed and loving same sex couples. Clearly, his values are not Pride Foundation’s values. Pride Foundation envisions a world that honors diversity, fosters mutual respect, and celebrates complete equality. We aren’t the only ones who believe in celebrating full equality. Our friends over
- [‘Making Waves’ Across Western Montana](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/08/making-waves-western-montana/) - Since I started working for Pride Foundation 18 months ago, I’ve come to realize there is never a dull moment! August is no exception: we had a record number of letters of inquiry for the upcoming grant cycle and continue to sponsor events like the Billings Roller Derby Tournament (July 14), the ‘Tapas at T.
- [PFLAG Fairbanks Heads to the Fair](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/08/pflag-fairbanks-heads-fair/) - Tanana Valley State Fair Poster For nearly twenty years, PFLAG Fairbanks has had a presence at the Tanana Valley State Fair. This year will be no exception. From Friday, August 3 to Sunday, August 12 you can stop by the award-winning PFLAG booth in the Borealis Pavilion to say “hello” to our PFLAG members and
- [Back in the Saddle Again: Refreshed and Renewed Passion](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/08/saddle-refreshed-renewed-passion/) - A long-time volunteer and former part-time staff person of Pride Foundation, Christopher Mobley, has made his way back to do what he is passionate about: working with his local LGBTQ community in Tri-Cities, WA. “I hope that someday no one feels they have to leave their family and the community they grew up in because they
- [We Are Family: Hosting LGBTQ Homeless Youth in Seattle](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/08/family-hosting-lgbtq-homeless-youth-seattle/) - According to the Seattle Police Department, there are anywhere from 500-2,000 homeless youth living on the streets of Seattle on any given night. The same report estimates that nearly 50% of these youth are LGBTQ teens, which is more than double the national proportion (of 20%). The National Coalition for the Homeless reports the unique
- [Alaska Grantee Gives Artistic Voice to People in the Margins](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/08/grantee-profile-revive-red-tent-productions-voice-people-margins/) - Grantee: Revive the Red Tent Productions Project: “As Sure As God Made Little Green Apples” Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Grant amount: $2,000 Purpose: Highlighting and celebrating the stories of the lesbian community in Fairbanks Revive the Red Tent Productions (RTRT) is a small performing arts group dedicated to “the creation of art which gives voice to
- [New Resource: LGBTQ State of the States](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/08/bookmark-resources/) - Yesterday, the Williams Institute posted a new resource listing state-specific research on issues such as LGBTQ demographics, marriage, parenting, and workplace issues—including state-level data and maps from Census 2010. Good research and data are important in telling the stories of our community. While you're checking out their site you may also want to read some
- [Marriage: More in Common than Different](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/08/marriage-common/) - Guest writer and straight ally Kate Kerkering of Madrona, WA, shares why marriage matters to her. I’ve been married to my husband, Alex, for ten years. We have an eight year old son and a five year old daughter. For me, marriage became important when we thought about having kids and creating a family. I
- [What We're Reading - August 10](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/08/reading-august-10th/) - Please enjoy thoughtfully, get fired up by, and/or giggle while reading this week’s pieces from Pride Foundation staff’s recommended reading. Tycoons and their Missions In light of the recent (massive and exciting) $2.5M gift from Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos to the Washington United for Marriage Campaign, Forbes profiles the philanthropic aims of some high net-worth
- [What We're Reading - August 17](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/08/reading-august-17/) - Please enjoy thoughtfully, get fired up by, and/or giggle while reading this week’s pieces from Pride Foundation staff’s recommended reading. Can Weddings Be Saved? Vanity Fair asks if the modern wedding can be saved from itself. Includes a brief history of "traditional" marriage (you might be surprised) and claims that at the very least, gay
- [Regional PFLAG Conference Comes to Small Town Montana](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/08/regional-pflag-conference-small-town-montana/) - Hamilton, Montana is a town of fewer than 5,000 people located in Western Montana’s Bitterroot Valley. On the forty mile drive from Missoula to Hamilton one passes several anti-choice signs adorning fields of cows and billboards displaying the Ten Commandments. The Bitterroot Valley is home to anti-LGBTQ activists like Rev. Harris Himes, the notorious preacher
- [What We're Reading - September 7](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/09/reading-september-7/) - Please enjoy thoughtfully, get fired up by, and/or giggle while reading this week’s pieces from Pride Foundation staff’s recommended reading. The Dangers of Equating Paying Taxes with Charitable Giving What conclusions can we draw and potential consequences identify in recent statements by some wealthy individuals that equate paying taxes and giving to charity. Via
- [Pride Foundation Fellows Gaining Valuable Life and Work Experience](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/09/pride-foundation-fellows-gaining-valuable-life-work-experience/) - Pride Foundation Fellow, Jenny Lor in Oregon, shares her experience in the program. For ten weeks this summer I had the opportunity to be a Pride Foundation Fellow. I was placed with a host organization, Western States Center, to receive on-the-job skills and learn more about the non-profit world. Western States Center works to build
- [Suquamish Pride: A Celebration of Thanks](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/09/squamish-pride-celebration/) - On October 5, 2012 Pride Foundation is excited to co-host Suquamish Pride, a celebration to honor and thank the people of the Suquamish Tribe for adopting marriage laws recognizing the freedom to marry for same-sex couples on the reservation. Just over a year ago, the unanimous decision by the Suquamish Council came after the insistence
- [Idaho Road Trip Grows Pride Foundation Family](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/09/idaho-road-trip-grows-pride-foundation-family/) - I don’t believe I will ever cease to be amazed and inspired by the generous and courageous people I meet and talk to every day in Idaho who are standing up for LGBTQ equality, and nothing brings that message home better than a road trip through the state for Pride Foundation. August took me to
- [Odyssey Youth Center Challenged by Harsh Economy](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/09/odyssey-youth-center-threatened-harsh-economy/) - Many of our young LGBTQ people turn to youth organizations to find sanctuary and support. These organizations are starting points where youth learn they are not alone, discover resources, and find opportunities to become leaders. Odyssey Youth Center in Spokane, Washington is one such organization. A harsh economy is threatening Odyssey, Washington’s most beloved and
- [A Victory for Transgender Rights in Alaska](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/09/victory-transgender-rights-alaska/) - If you are a transgender person living in Alaska, life just got a little bit easier thanks to the ACLU of Alaska and an anonymous plaintiff, K.L, who had the courage to challenge the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) on their invasive requirements for correcting the sex marker on driver’s licenses. K.L is a respected
- [Regional PFLAG Conference Comes to Small Town Montana](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/09/regional-pflag-conference-small-town-montana-2/) - Hamilton, Montana is a town of fewer than 5,000 people located in Western Montana’s Bitterroot Valley. On the forty mile drive from Missoula to Hamilton one passes several anti-choice signs adorning fields of cows and billboards displaying the Ten Commandments. The Bitterroot Valley is home to anti-LGBTQ activists like Rev. Harris Himes, the notorious preacher
- [Young NW LGBTQ Leaders to The White House](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/09/young-nw-lgbtq-leaders-to-the-white-house/) - Jamee Greer has been told in public meetings that his kind deserves to be sentenced to death and ridiculed as “Tinkerbell” by a prominent gun lobbyist. Last week, the White House confirmed what members of the LGBTQ Montanans and their supporters have long known: That Greer is one of the finest leaders in the country,
- [What We're Reading - September 14](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/09/reading-september-14/) - Please enjoy thoughtfully, get fired up by, and/or giggle while reading this week’s pieces from Pride Foundation staff’s recommended reading. An Op-Ed from the Advocate Urooj Arshad discusses being a member of the LGBTQ community and Muslim. Two things, she reminds us, that are not mutually exclusive. The Time to Be Awesome is
- [Yard Signs for Marriage!](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/09/yard-signs-marriage/) - Be sure to get your yard signs while you can and show your support for the freedom to marry! Yard signs are available at all Washington United for Marriage Action Centers including: Bellevue (13300 SE 30th St, Suite 200) Seattle (517 E Pike Street) Shoreline (15019 Aurora Ave N) Spokane (1121 South Perry Street) Tacoma
- [What We're Reading September 21](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/09/reading-september-21/) - Please enjoy thoughtfully, get fired up by, and/or giggle while reading this week’s pieces from Pride Foundation staff’s recommended reading. Quizzes Galore! Pondering the fact that I’ve been out of any formal educational institution for nearly three years now, I have been a little obsessed with testing my knowledge with quizzes from the New
- [Telling Our Stories: Why Marriage Matters](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/10/telling-stories-marriage-matters/) - As a part of Pride Foundation’s Why Marriage Matters Washington Education Campaign, we approached Paj Nandi and Mickey Kander to get involved and to share their story. “We were both truly humbled and honored to be asked,” said Mickey, and “the ask actually spawned us to have a deep conversation about our beliefs in the
- [­­­Montanans Recall Life Under DADT One Year After Its Repeal](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/10/montanans-recall-life-dadt-year-repeal/) - The one year anniversary of the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) did not go unnoticed by LGBTQ veterans in Montana, and it comes on the heels of the release of a new memoir by Missoula author Paul Tripp, “Choking on Silence” that details his nine-year battle with military investigators seeking to “out” him.
- [LGBTQ Emerging Leaders Meet VP Biden in D.C.](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/10/lgbtq-emerging-leaders-meet-vp-biden-dc/) - For the young Northwest LGBTQ leaders invited in September to Washington, D.C., meeting Vice President Joe Biden is something that will have a lasting impact on their lives. "He held my hand, gave me a serious, hard look, then thanked me and my people for our leadership on marriage equality," said Heather Purser, a member
- [Title VII and Transgender Alaskans](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/10/title-vii-transgender-alaskans/) - Until last spring, if a transgender Alaskan was discriminated against or harassed in the workplace, there was nowhere to turn. A recent decision by the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) changed that. Last April, the EEOC unanimously decided that an employer who discriminates against an employee or applicant on the basis of their
- [Grantee BlackPast.org Highlights LGBTQ History](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/10/lgbtq-history-african-americans-highlighted-blackpastorg/) - Pride Foundation grantee, BlackPast.org, announces the launch of a new section on their website highlighting LGBTQ African American History! The press release below details the project. LGBTQ History of African Americans Highlighted on BlackPast.org Seattle, Washington – October 1, 2012 – BlackPast.org announces the launch of a new section highlighting the LGBTQ history of African
- [The American Dream for LGBTQ Dreamers](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/10/american-dream/) - With the news of President Obama’s new “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” (DACA) Pride Foundation joined other social justice philanthropists and leaders to create the LGBT Dreamers Fund. The Fund provided $75,000 in financial aid for application fees associative with DACA. DACA allows young people who were brought to the country as children to apply
- [Apply Today: Scholarship Application Now Online!](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/10/apply-today-scholarship-application-online/) - 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
- [Family-Friendly Phone Banks at Pride Foundation](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/10/family-phone-banks-pride-foundation/) - We know that as parents it’s often difficult to fit advocacy into your busy lives. We had you in mind when we decided to begin offering child care at our phone banks. Of course, all are welcome. Join us as we talk to people all across Washington about supporting the freedom to marry. We’re kicking
- [Now Hiring: Director of Programs](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/10/hiring-director-programs/) - Pride Foundation is conducting a competitive nationwide search for the newly established position of Director of Programs. Pride Foundation is a donor-supported community foundation that inspires a culture of generosity by connecting and strengthening organizations, leaders, and students who are advancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people and their families in
- [Funders Connect at Philanthropy Northwest Conference](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/10/funders-connect-philanthropy-northwest-conference/) - It’s not every day that Pride Foundation’s regional staff gets the opportunity to connect in person, let alone with other regional funders, which made the recent Philanthropy Northwest 2012 Annual Conference a particular joy. Held in Walla Walla, Washington in early October, the conference gathered funding organizations largely from Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Alaska
- [What We're Reading - October 26](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/10/reading-october-26/) - Please enjoy thoughtfully, get fired up by, and/or giggle while reading this week’s pieces from Pride Foundation staff’s recommended reading. Proposed Helena Ordinance to Prohibit Discrimination Moves Forward Thanks to great organizing efforts on the ground (shout out to the Montana Human Rights Network!) the anti-discrimination ordinance in Helena, MT will be addressed by the
- [National Coming Out Day: Report from Idaho](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/10/national-coming-day-report-id/) - National Coming Out Day was a busy one in southern Idaho for Pride Foundation this year with no less than four events going on in the Boise area in recognition and celebration of the LGBTQ community. There was a time in the not-so-distant past when October 11 was just another date here in the Gem
- [Intersex: Let’s Start with the Basics](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/10/intersex-lets-start-basics/) - Guest writer Jim Bruce is an intersex activist who recently relocated from San Francisco to Missoula. I had the chance to carpool with Jim and his girlfriend to the PFLAG Regional Conference a couple of weeks ago and was struck by my own lack of knowledge about the ‘I’ that is so often not included
- [Washington Marriage Equality Update - October 30](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/10/washington-marriage-equality-update-october-30/) - From the Desk of Kris Hermanns On Saturday, my partner Merri and I dressed in our rain gear and knocked on doors in West Seattle to Get Out The Vote—joining hundreds of energized volunteers in canvassing and phone banking. On Saturday alone, Washington United for Marriage estimates volunteers had over 53,000 conversations across Washington about
- [An Alaskan Scholar's Story](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/10/pride-foundation-scholarship-helps-alaskan-scholar-stay-track/) - At Pride Foundation, we often talk about the significance of our Scholarship Program in terms of its role in recognizing and supporting current and future leaders in the LGBTQ community and movement for equality. As important, for students like Richard Carter, our scholarships can also help alleviate an otherwise insurmountable financial burden. “I grew up
- [Pride Foundation Partners in Action](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/10/pride-foundation-partners-action/) - Nurturing the next generation of leaders in the LGBTQ community is important to achieving and sustaining LGBTQ equality. Recently, Pride Foundation supported three young activists in building their leadership skills. Guest writer Mia Giardina shares their journey. I coordinate a program for queer homeless youth, QueerZone, which is a program of Outside In. Pride Foundation
- [Carver’s Story: A Powerful Gift](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/10/carvers-story-powerful-gift/) - Spokane native Danielle Carver, who goes by her last name, is not only a Pride Foundation former scholar and current Leadership Action Team member, but also an ambitious and community-minded person full of compassion with a big heart. She is one of Pride Foundation’s many scholars whose life has been transformed because of the support
- [Election Day: 5 Days Away](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/11/election-day-5-days/) - Election Day 2012 is only 5 Days Away! Make sure to send in your ballot by (if early voting) or get to the polls to vote on November 6. To volunteer to Approve Referendum 74 - the freedom for all couples to marry in Washington State - contact Laurie Carlsson | laurie@pridefoundation.org For more information
- [Washington State Votes for Love - Ref. 74 Approved!](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/11/washington-state-approves-referendum-74/) - We won. When I woke up yesterday on Election Day, I tried not to get overwhelmed by what was at stake. Waking up today, I struggled to put into perspective the unprecedented victories that we achieved. To say that today is a great day is an understatement. This is a joyous day for same-sex couples
- [Eighty-One New Grants You Made Happen](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/11/eighty-one-new-grants-you-made-happen/) - Pride Foundation is proud to announce funding for 81 new projects supporting the LGBTQ and allied community. These grants, totaling $283,000, reflect the diversity of our region and community—addressing existing and emerging needs. To learn more about Pride Foundation’s grants program or to receive notice of future grant and scholarship application deadlines via our eNewsletter
- [Final Reading of Boise Citywide LGBTQ Non-discrimination Ordinance Dec. 4](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/11/final-reading-boise-citywide-lgbtq-nondiscrimination-ordinance-dec-4/) - A third and final reading of a proposed citywide ordinance in Boise prohibiting discriminatory acts in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression will take place on Tuesday December 4 at the Boise City Council meeting. If passed, the ordinance would go into effect on January 1, 2013, making Boise
- [No Action from SCOTUS on LGBTQ Cases Yet](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/11/action-scotus-lgbtq-cases/) - The U.S. Supreme Court took no action Friday on the pending LGBTQ cases now on the docket. The next opportunity for the Court to make a decision on the cases is Monday, December 3. With the recent historic victories in marriage equality across our nation, we want to keep you—our Pride Foundation community—as informed as
- [Two Spirit Tribal Members Gain New Support and Visibility](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/12/spirit-tribal-citizens-gain-support-visibility/) - New toolkit helps tribal governments be more inclusive; video shares stories of Two Spirit Native Americans An unprecedented legal toolkit published in November helps tribal leaders change laws to support tribal members who are Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer. “Pride Foundation is honored and excited to support this project. The toolkit provides
- [Boise, Helena Move Forward with Non-Discrimination Ordinances](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/12/boise-helena-move-nondiscrimination-ordinances/) - This year’s elections in the United States proved a favorable turning point in the long struggle for LGBTQ equality. Our country re-elected a president who favors equal rights for the LGBTQ community. Voters in three states, including Washington, approved marriage equality bills. Now, the city councils of Boise, Idaho and Helena, Montana are poised
- [A New Frontier on the Last Frontier](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/12/frontier-frontier/) - After the One Anchorage Campaign loss in April, Pride Foundation and local partners from the ACLU of Alaska, Identity, Alaskans Together, and other interested community volunteers worked to bring together a diverse group of stakeholders from throughout the state to outline a forward-thinking vision for the LGBTQ movement in Alaska and identify preliminary next steps
- [The State of the Epidemic: World AIDS Day 2012](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/12/state-epidemic-world-aids-day-2012/) - Wakefield, Pride Foundation Board Member and Community Relations Specialist for the HIV Vaccine Trials Network at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, reflects on how far we’ve come and where we have to go to defeat AIDS. Early in this epidemic we took to the streets. We fought “government” because they were not doing enough
- [Pocatello, ID: Scholarship Application Workshop](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/12/scholarship-workshops-happening-area/) - Please join us to learn more about the 2013 Pride Foundation Scholarship application and the benefits available to Idaho students. A workshop is being held in the Bear River Room at Idaho State University's Student Union Building. Steve Martin, Pride Foundation's Regional Development Organizer in Idaho, will be there to explain the application process and answer
- [Boise Passes LGBTQ Anti-Discrimination Ordinance](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/12/boise-passes-lgbtq-antidiscrimination-ordinance/) - Just moments ago, Boise took a big step towards equality. The LGBTQ anti-discrimination ordinance was passed by Boise City Council 5-0. The citywide ordinance prohibits discriminatory acts in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. “This is a huge win for our community in Idaho,” said Boise resident Emilie Jackson-Edney,
- [Vancouver, WA: Scholarship Application Workshop](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/12/vancouver-wa/) - Please join us to learn more about the 2013 Pride Foundation Scholarship application and the benefits available to Washington students. A scholarship workshop is being held in Vancouver at Triple Point - Children's Home Society. Spring Dowse, Triple Point Program Coordinator, will be there to explain the application process and answer questions. The workshop starts
- [Gay Montana Dad Featured on Talk Show](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/12/community-member-gay-montana-dad-featured-talk-show/) - Pete Shea is about the last person you’d expect to see on a daytime talk show. The soft-spoken, clean-cut retired schoolteacher who lives on the remote east side of Glacier National Park says his love of his daughter and serendipity explain how he found himself on the couch with Rikki Lake, telling her his personal
- [Idaho Falls Community Embraces Breaking Boundaries Events](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/12/idaho-falls-community-embraces-breaking-boundaries-events/) - For a decade now, Breaking Boundaries in Idaho Falls has been making a difference in the lives of those living with HIV/AIDS in southeast Idaho. This year, year eleven of the organization’s annual fundraiser dinner again showed the overwhelming support the community here has for Breaking Boundaries and its important mission. Pride Foundation was
- [Oregon Governor Declares December "Transgender Youth Awareness Month"](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/12/oregon-governor-declares-december-transgender-youth-awareness-month/) - 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
- [A Win in Helena: LGBTQ Ordinance Passed](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/12/win-helena-lgbtq-ordinance-passed/) - 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
- [Celebrations in Oregon](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/12/celebrations-oregon/) - 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
- [Recommended Reading: December 21](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/12/recommended-reading-december-21/) - 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
- [Boise Police Reach Out to LGBTQ Community, Allies](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/12/boise-police-reach-lgbtq-community-allies/) - 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
- [Pride Foundation Ranked in Top 12 of Local LGBTQ Nonprofits](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/12/top-12-local-lgbtq-nonprofits/) - 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 –
- [Thank You: Two Stories of Inspiration](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/12/thank-you-two-stories-of-inspiration/) - 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
- [Olympia WA: Scholarship Application Workshop](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/12/olympia-wa-scholarship-application-workshop/) - 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
- [Best of 2012: Stories of Love and Equality](https://pridefoundation.org/2012/12/2012-stories-love-equality/) - 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
- [LGBTQ Scholarship Deadline January 31](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/01/lgbtq-scholarship-deadline-january-31/) - 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
- [2013 Fellowship Application Deadline Approaches: Feb 15](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/01/2013-fellowship-applications/) - Winter has only just begun but we'd like to know what you're doing this summer? If you're looking for an exciting and educational experience at a nonprofit organization this summer find out more about Pride Foundation's Fellowship Program. The Fellowship Program's goal is to cultivate leaders and strengthen the Northwest LGBTQ community by connecting passionate people
- [Ketchum ID Considers LGBTQ Non-Discrimination Ordinance Jan. 7](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/01/ketchum-id-considers-lgbtq-nondiscrimination-ordinance-jan-7/) - The Ketchum City Council will have a second reading of a citywide LGBTQ non-discrimination ordinance on January 7 and could decide on its passage that evening, which would make it the third Idaho city to adopt such an ordinance in the last year. The meeting begins at 5:30 PM at Ketchum City Hall, 480 E.
- [Scholar Helps Draft Montana Civil Unions Bill](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/01/scholar-helps-draft-montana-civil-unions-bill/) - 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
- [Idaho Scholar Takes Page from Anne Frank](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/01/idaho-scholar-takes-page-anne-frank/) - 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
- [Ripple Effect Report: Scholar Embarks on Groundbreaking Transgender Research Project](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/01/ripple-effect-report-scholar-embarks-groundbreaking-transgender-research-project/) - 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
- [Scholarship Deadline Fast Approaching: Current Scholar Perspective](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/01/scholarship-deadline-fast-approaching-current-scholar-perspective/) - 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
- [Former Scholar Creates New Healthcare Scholarship Fund](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/01/scholar-creates-healthcare-scholarship-fund/) - 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
- [New Funding Focuses on LGBTQ Poverty and Homelessness](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/01/funding-focuses-lgbtq-poverty-homelessness/) - 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 &
- [Tacoma Ranked #1 Gayest City in America](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/01/tacoma-ranked-1-gayest-city-america/) - 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
- [Gates Foundation Convening](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/01/gates-foundation-convening/) - 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
- [Montana Celebrates MLK Day with Pride Foundation Support](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/01/montana-celebrates-mlk-day-pride-foundation-support/) - 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
- [Dream On. March On. Day On.](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/01/dream-march-day/) - 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,
- [A Message for Our Friend, Andrew Quainton](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/01/message-friend-andrew-quainton/) - Over the holidays, the community and the movement lost a friend, community leader, and visionary in Andrew Quainton of Fairbanks, Alaska. Originally from Chicago, Andrew moved to Alaska nine years ago in search of a change of pace after surviving the September 11th World Trade Towers attack in 2001. Andrew undoubtedly made Fairbanks a better
- [Ketchum, ID Adopts Non-Discrimination Ordinance](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/01/ketchum-id-adopts-nondiscrimination-ordinance/) - The city of Ketchum has become the third city in Idaho to adopt a citywide non-discrimination ordinance that protects its LGBTQ residents. The Ketchum City Council unanimously passed the ordinance after a third reading during its January 22 meeting, and it will go into effect on January 30. A full version of the ordinance can
- [One Week Left: LGBTQ Scholarship Deadline is January 31](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/01/week-left-lgbtq-scholarship-deadline-january-31/) - There's just one week left to apply for a Pride Foundation scholarship. It's a relatively simple application process but there are a few pieces that you will need to pull together like references and transcripts so don't wait until the last moment! Since 1993, Pride Foundation, along with our partner, the GSBA Scholarship Program, have
- [Give the Gift of Planning this Valentine’s Day](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/02/give-gift-planning-valentines-day/) - There’s no better way to show your significant other how much you care than to craft a plan to ensure he or she is taken care of in the event on your death. If you live in Alaska, Idaho, or Montana-three of the 30 states that lack state relationship recognition for same-sex couples-it is especially
- [Anchorage Grantee Launches LGBTQ Youth Internship Program](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/02/anchorage-grantee-launches-lgbtq-youth-internship-program/) - Last November, the Anchorage Youth Development Coalition (AYDC), a coalition of over 60 youth-serving organizations, was one of three Alaskan organizations awarded grants from Pride Foundation. Their goal: to ensure that LGBTQ youth are adequately served by organizations providing services to young people, whether it be the library, the public schools, an after school program,
- [Family Services Alliance Expands Southeast Idaho Outreach](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/02/family-services-alliance-expands-southeast-idaho-outreach/) - Intervening in, responding to, and preventing relationship abuse is of paramount importance to Family Services Alliance of Southeast Idaho. A $4,000 community grant from Pride Foundation, the first in southeast Idaho, is helping the organization expand its outreach services to the area’s LGBTQ community. Originally founded in 1922 as the YWCA of Pocatello, Family Services
- [Planning Ahead in Eastern Washington](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/02/planning-eastern-washington/) - We’re in our second month of 2013, and Pride Foundation’s Leadership Action Team (LAT) is geared up and ready to gather for their annual retreat! During the day-long retreat, the team of volunteer leaders from across Central and Eastern Washington will set goals to guide its work across the state for the coming year. It’s
- [Coming Out After 30](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/02/coming-30/) - Coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) is a deeply personal process that varies for each individual, and there is no “right or wrong way” to do so. No matter your age or life path, each individual gets to determine when the time is right to publicly share her/his/hir identity. The great
- [Trans-Inclusive Health Care Brings Oregonians One Step Closer to Full Equality](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/02/transinclusive-health-care-brings-oregonians-step-closer-full-equality/) - Every day, transgender people are denied access to health care they need based solely on who they are. In January, two significant policy changes were announced that will dramatically improve access to health care for transgender people in Oregon. TransActive, Oregon’s leading nonprofit serving transgender children, youth, and their families, announced that beginning October 2014
- [Multi-cultural Youth Playwriting Project finds ‘Voices’ in Idaho](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/02/multicultural-youth-playwriting-project-finds-voices-idaho/) - Pride Foundation was a co-sponsor of “Our Voices,” a multi-cultural youth playwriting project with January performances held in Caldwell and Boise, Idaho. Our guest blogger, Donna Harwood is the executive director of Lion’s Pride and chairperson for Lion’s Pride Cubs, a 2010 Pride Foundation Idaho grantee. What can one say about one of the most
- [Oregon Teen's Death Reminds Us to Move Forward](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/02/oregon-teens-death-reminds-us-to-move-forward/) - When I learned that the gay Oregon teenager who had hung himself from school playground equipment had died this past Sunday, it left me with a heavy heart—navigating the litany of emotions that comes from such a tragic event. According to a family friend, Jadin Bell had experienced intense bullying both in person and online
- [Panel Pushes for Idaho Human Rights Act Amendment](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/02/panel-pushes-idaho-human-rights-act-amendment/) - “Until all of us are free, none of us are free.” That moving and thought-provoking statement by Rev. Marci Glass, pastor of Southminster Presbyterian Church in Boise, was one of many made during a February 6 panel discussion on the Idaho Human Rights Act held at the Idaho Statehouse in Boise and attended by more
- [Help Oregon Win the Freedom to Marry for All](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/02/help-oregon-win-the-freedom-to-marry-for-all/) - This past Monday, our colleagues at Basic Rights Oregon announced the formation of Oregon United for Marriage, a group created to unite individuals and organizations who will work together to win the freedom to marry for same-sex couples in Oregon. On Valentine’s Day, join Oregon United for Marriage at community events across the state, to
- [Pride Foundation Welcomes New Director of Programs](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/02/pride-foundation-welcomes-new-director-of-programs/) - Pride Foundation is pleased to welcome Gunner Scott as the Director of Programs. Gunner is a founding member of the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition, and its most recent executive director. Gunner will begin work at Pride Foundation in March. “Gunner brings over a decade of experience leading change in the LGBTQ community along with extensive
- [Youth Advocacy Day in Olympia, WA](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/02/youth-advocacy-day-olympia-wa/) - Youth Advocacy Day 2013 is taking place on February 22 in Olympia, WA. The focus of this day is about ensuring youth issues are addressed in this legislative session. Join hundreds of youth, nonprofit leaders, and concerned citizens as they lobby for statewide legislation supporting homeless youth, youth in foster care, and youth immigrants. The
- [Special Fund Helps LGBT Dreamers Get Work Permits and Relief from Deportation](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/02/special-fund-helps-lgbt-dreamers-work-permits-relief-deportation/) - Nearly 200 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) undocumented young people have either received or are in the process of receiving two-year work permits and reprieves from the threat of deportation, thanks to a fund made possible by over three-dozen LGBT organizations including Pride Foundation. Late last summer, President Obama created the Deferred Action for
- [LGBT DREAMers Helped So Far Share Their Stories](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/02/lgbt-dreamers-helped-share-stories/) - Nearly 200 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) undocumented young people have either received or are in the process of receiving two-year work permits and reprieves from the threat of deportation, thanks to the LGBT Dreamers Fund, a fund made possible by over three-dozen LGBT organizations including Pride Foundation. “In spite of having to deal
- [Immigration Reform Takes Center Stage at Creating Change Conference](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/02/creating-change/) - In January, I flew to Atlanta to attend the National Conference on LGBT Equality, Creating Change. More than 3,400 people from all over the country attended the 25th edition of the five-day annual conference that featured over 300 workshops, training sessions, meetings, and events. The topic of comprehensive immigration reform took center stage with keynote
- ["We expect more from our elected officials in their service to all Alaskans."](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/02/expect-elected-officials-service-alaskans/) - Alaska LGBT and Ally Nonprofits To Educate Lawmakers About Economic Realities Facing LGBT Families “We expect more from our elected officials in their service to all Alaskans.” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2013 Anchorage – As Alaskans and as members of Alaska’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) and straight ally nonprofit community, we are
- [Adding Words in Alaska](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/03/adding-words-alaska/) - A bill to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people under Alaskan state law was introduced in February by House Minority Leader Beth Kerttula, D-Juneau. Right now, LGBT people in Alaska can be fired from work and refused employment or housing simply for being themselves. Adding “sexual orientation, gender identity or expression” to the list
- [What is Your Defining Moment?](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/03/defining-moment/) - What life experiences and defining moments influence your choices and how you choose to give or "show up" in the world? This was the question that kicked off this year's annual Professional Development Fund gathering organized last month by Emerging Professionals in Philanthropy (EPIP). EPIP is a national network of foundation professionals and social entrepreneurs
- [As Billings Goes, So Goes Montana](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/03/billings-montana/) - With a population of more than 100,000, Billings is a good political litmus test for the entirety of Montana, which is why it is so crucial in the struggle for LGBTQ equality in our state. “There is a saying in Montana politics: ‘As Billings goes, so goes Montana,’ explains Aaron Browning, a Montana Leadership Action
- [ACLU of Idaho Hires First LGBT Fellow](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/03/aclu-idaho-hires-lgbt-fellow/) - For anyone with a question to ask, a concern to air, or a story to share related to LGBTQ equality in Idaho, Jess McCafferty wants to hear from you. Jess is the first LGBT Fellow for the American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho, which marks its 20th year this year. The 26-year-old assumed her position
- [Oregonians Unite for the Freedom to Marry](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/03/oregonians-unite-freedom-marry/) - Oregon celebrated Valentine’s Day in a BIG way this year. Thousands of Oregonians gathered at events across the state to declare their love and to pledge their support to win the freedom to marry for committed same-sex couples. With the newly formed Oregon United for Marriage leading the charge, one thousand signatures were collected, which
- [Author, Volunteer Brings “TransMontana” Memoir to Washington](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/03/author-volunteer-brings-transmontana-memoir-washington/) - Bobbie Zenker is one of my favorite people on the planet. She’s also a tremendous storyteller, courageous activist, and warm-hearted volunteer for Pride Foundation’s Leadership Action Team here in Montana. Best of all, she’s coming to read her powerful new book, “TransMontana” in Mount Vernon and Everett, Washington, so more of the Pride Foundation family
- [What We're Reading - March 8](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/03/reading-march-8/) - Please enjoy thoughtfully, get fired up by, and/or giggle while reading this week’s pieces from Pride Foundation staff’s recommended reading. Transgender Inclusions in Schools We are thrilled that the Massachusetts Department of Education is making progress toward more inclusive and safe schools for transgender and gender non-conforming students by issuing this new directive. This article
- [Q&A with Donor Tim Sweeney: “We change hearts and minds one person at a time.”](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/03/qa-donor-tim-sweeney-change-hearts-minds-person-time/) - Philanthropist and community leader Tim Sweeney generously helped raise funds for Pride Foundation during Executive Director Kris Hermanns recent visit to Billings, issuing a challenge gift of $1000. The house party he co-headlined was packed with more than 60 people and raised over $3,000 to support Pride Foundation’s work in Montana. I know not everyone
- [Montana Action Alert: Contact your Legislator to Finally Decriminalize Gays](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/03/montana-action-alert-contact-legislator-finally-decriminalize-gays/) - The 2013 legislative session has held few bright spots for members of Montana’s LGBTQ community and our allies. That could change on Friday, March 15, when the House Judiciary Committee takes up a Senate Bill 107 sponsored by Senator Tom Facey (D-Missoula) that would revise the state’s unconstitutional deviate sexual conduct codes to decriminalize being
- [Idaho legislators hear Human Rights Act amendment presentation](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/03/idaho-legislators-hear-human-rights-act-amendment-presentation/) - It was an historic first. On March 20, Idaho legislators heard a public presentation from supporters of an amendment to the Idaho Human Rights Act to include the words “sexual orientation” and “gender identity or expression.” The hour-long presentation and questions and answers period, delivered during a joint session of the State Senate and House
- [What We’re Reading – March 22](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/03/what-were-reading-march-22/) - Please enjoy thoughtfully, get fired up by, and/or giggle while reading this week’s pieces from Pride Foundation staff’s recommended reading. As "Gay Marriage" Heads To Court, A Look Back At The Bumpy Ride Keeping the big U.S. Supreme Court cases being heard next week on DOMA and Prop 8, here's a great NPR story about
- [Get to Know Gunner, Our New Director of Programs](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/03/qa-gunner/) - It is Gunner Scott’s first week of work at Pride Foundation. Hailing from Boston, Gunner packed up his cats, Bert and Fred, on March 2nd and embarked on a week long drive to Seattle to start work as Pride Foundation’s new Director of Programs. Though the Director of Programs position is new, Gunner’s experience working
- [Dance Troupe Takes LGBTQ Equality Mission On The Road](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/04/dance-troupe-takes-lgbtq-equality-mission-road/) - “Sharing the message of equality is one of the most important things all of us can do.” That’s Brett Perry, a dancer with the internationally-acclaimed Trey McIntyre Project (TMP), a Boise-based professional dance company he’s called his creative home for the last five years. Brett, an openly gay man, and TMP have teamed up with
- [Tuition Equity A Reality in Oregon](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/04/tuition-equity-reality-oregon/) - Access to higher education just got a little easier in Oregon—and a lot more fair. After a decade of work, undocumented students in Oregon will now qualify for in-state tuition with the passage on March 21 of House Bill 2787, the Tuition Equity Bill. Tuition Equity grants in-state tuition to students who have attended school
- [Beacons of Support in Rural America](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/04/beacons-support-rural-america/) - Imagine having always lived in a rural community or making the decision to move to a small town to be near family. Maybe you just want to get away from hectic city living, you found other employment, or you plan to attend a local university. Whatever the reason, this isn’t a huge problem for most.
- [ACLU Lobbyist Strives to Secure Equality for all Montanans](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/04/aclu-lobbyist-strives-secure-equality-montanans/) - I’ve been a fan of Niki Zupanic for as long as I’ve known her. She is an incredible, articulate attorney who serves as the Public Policy Director of the ACLU of Montana. She’s someone who can, with a straight face betraying no emotion whatsoever, take on legislators who argue that decriminalizing homosexuality will lead to
- [Becoming a Trans Ally in Skagit Valley, WA](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/04/trans-ally-skagit-valley-wa/) - PFLAG super mom Kathy Reim is already an expert on issues in the LGBTQ community, but what makes her an exceptional leader is that she’s always looking to learn more. As Regional Director for PFLAG Pacific Northwest, Kathy recently met seven moms with transgender children at a home north of Seattle to learn more about
- [Moscow, Idaho Adopts Non-Discrimination Ordinance](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/04/moscow-idaho-adopts-non-discrimination-ordinance/) - The tide is turning for LGBTQ equality in Idaho. On Monday night in Moscow, the city council unanimously passed a citywide non-discrimination ordinance that includes protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression in housing, employment, and public accommodations. The city clerk has confirmed the ordinance will go into effect later this month.
- [Five Things I’ve Learned at Pride Foundation](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/04/ive-learned-pride-foundation/) - 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
- [Soromundi’s “Be The Change” Tour to benefit Pride Foundation Grantees](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/04/soromundis-change-tour-benefit-pride-foundation-grantees/) - 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
- [Pressing LGBTQ Issues](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/04/pressing-lgbtq-issues/) - 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
- [Pride Foundation Welcomes News of Re-Introduction of ENDA](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/04/pride-foundation-welcomes-news-reintroduction-enda/) - 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
- [North Mason GSA Participates in 19th Annual Kitsap Human Rights Rally](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/04/north-mason-gsa-participates-19th-annual-kitsap-human-rights-rally/) - “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
- [NBA Center, Jason Collins, Comes Out](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/04/12182-2/) - 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,
- [Marci Wing: Pride Foundation Volunteer](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/04/marci-wing-pride-foundation-volunteer/) - 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
- [Michael Clark: Pride Foundation Scholar](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/04/michael-clark-pride-foundation-scholar/) - 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
- [Bitterroot PFLAG to Host Pride Foundation Board Member, Workshops](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/05/bitterroot-pflag-host-pride-foundation-board-member-workshops/) - 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
- [La Grande GSA Attends Nike Equality Day](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/05/la-grande-gsa-attends-nike-equality-day/) - The students from La Grande High School, along with gay-straight alliance (GSA) advisor Brita Scott and local PFLAG chair Ryan Minor, loaded into their bus after school on a Wednesday in late April and made the long trek from eastern Oregon to the world headquarters of Nike in Beaverton so that they could take part
- [Idaho Volunteers Humbled, Moved by Stories](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/05/idaho-volunteers-humbled-moved-stories/) - One thing all Pride Foundation scholarship committee volunteers can agree on is how truly moved and inspired they are by the stories they read in the applications and the people they have the privilege of talking to during the interviews—future leaders of the LGBTQ community who will contribute to our collective work to create equality
- [Prideful Moments from Farand](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/05/prideful-moments-farand/) - “Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action.” – Peter F. Drucker (American Educator and Writer) As I prepare to go on sabbatical later this month, I wanted to share with you some reflections that have kept me motivated and excited to work with Pride Foundation throughout
- [TransMSU Promotes Inclusion in Bozeman and Montana State University](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/05/transmsu-promotes-inclusion-bozeman-montana-state-university/) - Being trans can be a challenge anywhere, but it’s especially tough in Montana, as there are no statewide nondiscrimination protections for gender identity, including at Montana State University. A coalition of student organizations is working to change this, including TransMSU (TMSU) a support group for transgender MSU students. Founded by graduate student Cassidy Medicine Horse,
- [Celebrating and Honoring 20 Years of Scholarships](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/05/celebrating-honoring-20-years-scholarships/) - I just hit “send” on the best email of the year: notifying students that they have been awarded a 2013 Pride Foundation scholarship. In this moment, I am struck by how fortunate we are to be able to invest in each of the scholar’s lives and their sense of hope for the world. Through the
- [Welcoming Josh Hemsath, Our New Alaskan Staff Member](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/05/12301-2/) - Pride Foundation is pleased to welcome Josh Hemsath as the new Regional Development Organizer for Alaska! For the past two years, Josh has served Planned Parenthood of Montana as Outreach Educator in the Billings, Montana area, facilitating support groups for teen mothers, and strengthening leadership skills at local high school GSAs. Drawn to return to
- [Volunteer & Donor Spotlight: Leslie Prieto](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/06/volunteer-donor-spotlight-leslie-prieto/) - Eugene Leadership Action Team Member, Leslie Prieto shares why she is passionate about the movement for full equality, and why she is involved with Pride Foundation. When did you first get involved with Pride Foundation? I first got involved with Pride Foundation in the winter of 2010, when speaking with Karen Peterson and Amy White
- [Pride, Interchange Festivals Slated for June in Montana](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/06/pride-interchange-festivals-slated-june-montana/) - This June is shaping up to be the most pride-filled and prideful month in Montana history with the first-ever Butte-hosted Pride Celebration slated for June 14-16 and Interchange: A Festival of Color coming to Bozeman June 28-30. Pride Foundation awarded grants to support both events. Known as the “richest hill on earth,” Butte, epitomizes the
- ["No spectators" at Alaska Pride 2013](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/06/spectators-alaska-pride-2013/) - "There are no spectators this year. It's a movement: everybody's a participant from the beginning of the week to the end of the week," said Drew Phoenix, Co-Chair of Identity Inc., and one of the four Pride Planning Committee chairs. The other chairs include: Phyllis Rhodes, Anne Marie Moylan, and Gayle Schuh. This year's celebration
- [Boise LGBT Liaison Katie Davey: ‘Let me help’](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/06/boise-lgbt-liaison-katie-davey/) - 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
- [Grantee Spotlight: Lotus Rising Project](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/06/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
- [Decision Day – Wednesday, June 26, 2013](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/06/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,
- [Senator Lisa Murkowski Supports Marriage Equality, Alaskans ‘Pleasantly Surprised’](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/07/senator-lisa-murkowski-supports-marriage-equalityalaskans-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
- [Pride Foundation Board, Staff Embrace Boise Pride](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/07/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
- [Rural Communities Face Unique HIV/AIDS Challenges](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/07/rural-communities-face-unique-hivaids-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 2013 Community Grants Cycle Is Open](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/07/pride-foundation-2013-community-grants-cycle-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
- [A Spark for Change](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/07/spark-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
- [Racial Equity Initiative Builds Capacity, Reaps Benefits](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/07/pride-foundations-racial-equity-initiative-concludes/) - 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
- [From the Desk of Kris Hermanns](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/07/desk-kris-hermanns/) - 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
- [Kristina Armenakis, Scholar Alumnus](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/07/kristina-armenakis-scholar-alumnus/) - Krisina Armenakis is a Pride Foundation Scholarship alum. In honor of the 20th anniversary of Pride Foundation’s Scholarship Program, Kristina shares with us the story of being a Pride Foundation Scholar. Like many college students, Kristina Armenakis took a year off from her studies at the University of Oregon to work full time. As she
- [Make Equality Happen in Idaho Falls!](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/07/call-action-idaho/) - Idaho Falls is on the cusp of becoming the seventh city in Idaho to step up and move equality forward for LGBTQ residents. This week, the Idaho Falls City Council is expected to have a first public reading of a citywide ordinance that would prohibit discriminatory acts in housing, employment, and public accommodation on
- [Homeless Youth Program Receive Important Training](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/07/homeless-youth-program-receive-important-training/) - Recently we were approached by Looking Glass, a Eugene based organization working with homeless youth in the rural parts of the mid-Willamette Valley, to conduct training around transgender and gender non-conforming youth. While we didn’t have the internal expertise to lead the training, we certainly had the relationship with, TransActive, whose specialties include but aren’t
- [“End of the Road” in Fairbanks is the Beginning of a Movement for Alaska](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/08/road-fairbanks-beginning-movement-alaska/) - Pride Foundation staff—Josh Hemsath, Regional Development Organizer in Alaska, and Kris Hermanns, Executive Director—recently had the opportunity to participate in the Fairbanks, Alaska long-standing community festival Golden Days. “In Fairbanks we are somewhat isolated from many of the opportunities Anchorage and other cities have. While I am actively involved with the Pride Foundation, it is
- [Pride Foundation Scholar Takes on Vital Research](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/08/pride-foundation-scholar-takes-vital-research/) - Pride Foundation scholars have long been leaders in their communities. They often face insurmountable circumstances and challenges. Nevertheless, they are fighting spirits who continue to overcome adversity. Ryan G. Robinson exemplifies all of the traits of a Pride Foundation scholar: smart, tenacious, dedicated, and hopeful. Using his life experiences, coupled with his professional expertise, he
- [Celebration and Community in Pierce County, Washington](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/08/cheers-change-community-pierce-county-washington/) - The fireworks ended, the pie was cleaned up… the 4th of July came to a close, and that was also a sign that Tacoma Pride was just a few days away! A multi-day affair, Pride Foundation was honored to kick-off Tacoma Pride on July 12th with the annual presentation of the Rainbow Awards. Started as
- [Welcome MT Staffer, Kim Leighton!](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/08/mt-staffer-kim-leighton/) - Pride Foundation is pleased to welcome Kim Leighton as the new Regional Development Organizer in Montana! Kim was born and raised in Helena, Montana and graduated from the University of Montana in 2003. Throughout her career in Montana, she has worked with many of our closest partners and allies first with the YWCA of Missoula
- [Idaho Falls: Call to Action](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/08/idaho-falls-call-action/) - A few weeks ago we reached out and asked you to join us at the Idaho Falls City Council meeting. At the time, the council was considering a citywide ordinance that would prohibit discriminatory acts in housing, employment, and public accommodations on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. We
- [Celebrating Love Stories at Seattle LGBTQ Romance Conference](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/09/celebrating-love-stories-seattle-lgbtq-romance-conference/) - This September, fans of LGBTQ love stories can come together to celebrate at the first conference in the Pacific Northwest on LGBTQ romance fiction. The Gay Romance Northwest Meet-Up will convene in the main auditorium of the downtown branch of Seattle Public Library on Saturday, September 14, for a half-day conference featuring panel discussions and
- [A Summer of Growth and Learning](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/09/summer-growth-learning/) - As the 2013 Summer Fellowship Coordinator, I had the privilege of working with six inspiring LGBTQ college students through Pride Foundation’s Fellowship Program. The program matches college students with non-profit organizations in the Northwest and provides an opportunity for them to apply their academic skills to work experience while receiving mentorship from leaders in the
- [Idaho scholar Jackie Sandmeyer: ‘From Pain Comes Beauty’](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/09/idaho-scholar-jackie-sandmeyer-pain-beauty/) - After meeting Jackie Sandmeyer, you know immediately that she’s one of those amazing young women who is going places. At only 23 years old, the Idaho native and 2012-13 Pride Foundation scholar from Boise has had to overcome more obstacles than most people have to in a lifetime. On discovering she was queer, Sandmeyer’s parents
- [Juneau’s Growing LGBTQ Movement](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/09/juneaus-growing-lgbtq-movement/) - Like LGBTQ people and allies across the nation and world, Juneau LGBTQ advocates Maureen Longworth and Lin Davis have had a lot to celebrate this year. Most recently and particularly important to them, United States Senator Lisa Murkowski, a sitting Alaskan Republican official, publicly supported marriage equality. The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Section 3 of
- [LGBTQ Senior Issues a Hot Topic in Willamette Valley](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/09/lgbtq-senior-issues-hot-topic-willamette-valley/) - On August 18th, over two hundred community members in Eugene, Oregon were in attendance for the film screening of Gen Silent—one of three events in a series specifically focused on issues facing LGBTQ seniors. Increasingly, as the social climate of tolerance has slowly shifted, more LGBT people have come out and found acceptance. But that
- [Counter-Protest Shows Community in Montana](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/09/counterprotest-shows-community-montana/) - Yesterday, on September 9th, Pride Foundation’s newest staff member, Kim Leighton—along with scores of other community members—attended a counter-protest of the Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) in Bozeman, Montana. The WBC picketed Montana State University (MSU) from 2:30 PM to 3:00 and then picketed Bozeman High School from 3:15 to 3:45 PM. The Westboro Baptist Church
- [Building Momentum in Juneau](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/10/building-momentum-juneau/) - In September, Pride Foundation joined with local Juneau LGBTQ groups to convene a town hall. This was the third in a series of town halls held across Alaska to engage the community in a discussion about the future of the statewide LGBTQ movement. Juneau is a geographically isolated capital city with a population of 32,000.
- [Idaho Falls Re-energized After First Pride Fest](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/10/idaho-falls-reenergized-pride-fest/) - Proponents of a non-discrimination ordinance in Idaho Falls are as determined as ever to get their city leaders to eventually approve and adopt an ordinance that protects LGBTQ residents in all public sectors, propelled by the overwhelming support of the community’s first gay pride festival in September. The eastern Idaho town, a largely conservative community
- [Non-Discrimination Ordinances Vital in Montana](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/10/nondiscrimination-ordinances-vital-montana/) - The political landscape in Montana is complex and can be confusing. One thing we know for sure is that it’s been very difficult to pass pro-equality policies into state law in Montana. For the past two decades, a number of organizations and lobbyists have worked tirelessly to pass a bill that would include sexual orientation
- [Student Safety in Oregon](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/10/student-safety-oregon/) - It should go without saying that every student should feel safe at school. Yet, for many, they face harassment, bullying, and intimidation. This is especially true for LGBTQ students. According to GLSEN's 2011 National School Climate Survey, “Oregon schools were not safe for most lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) secondary school students.” Eighty percent
- [National Discussion on Two-Spirit Issues](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/10/national-discussion-twospirit-issues/) - Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to attend a White House Roundtable discussion on issues affecting Two Spirit people that took place at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center in Seattle. It was such an honor to be invited to participate as a Two Spirit person representing Pride Foundation. Valerie Jarrett, a senior advisor to
- [Do You Remember the First Time...](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/10/remember-time/) - 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
- [Pride Foundation Scholarship Program Comes of Age!](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/10/pride-foundation-scholarship-program-age/) - 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
- [This Just In: Sneak Peek of Outcomes from 2013 Grants](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/11/sneak-peek-outcomes-2013-grants/) - 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
- [Attention Students! Pride Foundation’s Scholarship Application is Open](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/11/attention-students-pride-foundations-scholarship-application-open/) - 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
- [TransActive: A Grantee Spotlight](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/11/transactive-grantee-spotlight/) - 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
- [Gender Expansion Project takes off in Montana](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/11/gender-expansion-project-takes-montana/) - 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
- [Idaho’s Emilie Jackson-Edney: ‘I Believe I Must be Visible’](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/11/idahos-emilie-jacksonedney-visible/) - “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
- [Urgent Action Needed: Help Pass Employment Nondiscrimination](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/11/urgent-action-needed-pass-employment-nondiscrimination/) - 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
- [Eight Year-End Events Across Our Region!](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/11/yearend-events-region/) - 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
- [We Are So Thankful](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/11/thankful-2/) - 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
- [$7 Million, 5 States, 1 Pride Foundation](https://pridefoundation.org/2013/12/7-million-5-states-1-pride-foundation/) - I am writing to share some incredible news with you: in 2013, Pride Foundation will invest more than $7 million in our community and in LGBTQ equality across the Northwest. We wanted you to be the first to hear this news in the hope that you can help spread the word about our growing impact
- [New Scholarship Fund Established for STEM Students](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/01/scholarship-fund-established-stem-students/) - There’s no better way to start 2014 than by announcing that Pride Foundation is offering a new scholarship this year, started by an Idaho donor and volunteer motivated simply by the desire to give students the opportunity to succeed in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. The new fund is named for Alan
- [Equity for Two Spirit and LGBTQ Natives](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/01/equity-spirit-lgbtq-natives/) - Last year, I married my partner of 17 years. The most powerful part of the ceremony was when our minister declared “by the powers vested in me, and the good people of the state of Washington, I now pronounce you married.” It was incredible to realize that after so many years together, our relationship was
- [Supporting Rural LGBTQ Youth](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/01/supporting-rural-lgbtq-youth/) - It is widely known that youth who identify or are perceived as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer are at a higher risk of being bullied or harassed, especially in school. According to the 2011 National School Climate Survey from the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network LGBTQ youth were verbally assaulted (called “dyke” or
- [Alaska Pride Conference: Living, Working, and Playing Wherever You Are](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/01/alaska-pride-conference-living-working-playing/) - More than two decades ago, Pride Foundation awarded its first grant in Alaska in support of Pride Conference, an annual conference put on by the Alaskan organization Identity. Since that first grant, the conference and Pride Foundation have each grown in scale and scope, and both continue to serve the LGBTQ community of The Last
- [Bozeman Non-Discrimination Ordinance Builds Momentum](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/01/bozeman-nondiscrimination-ordinance-builds-momentum/) - Currently there are two major cities in Montana with Non-Discrimination Ordinances (NDO) in place for LGBTQ citizens, which offer protections for employment, housing and public accommodations. The importance of these NDOs can be emphasized by the fact that Montana does not have statewide legal protections under the Montana Human Rights Act. After years of lobbying
- [My Story: Reflections from Pride Foundation’s New Board President](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/02/story-reflections-pride-foundations-board-president/) - As I start my term as Pride Foundation Board President, I’ve been reflecting on how pivotal the organization has been to my personal and professional development over the years. Family. Inclusion. Home. Innovation. These are the top words that come to mind when I think of Pride Foundation and my involvement as a volunteer, donor,
- [Homeless LGBT Youth Initiative Convening](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/02/homeless-lgbt-youth-initiative-convening/) - Imagine you are a teenager who was kicked out of your home because of who you love or how you express yourself. Imagine seeking out resources or shelter only to face more questions, misunderstandings, and shame. Imagine trying to establish your life and hold down a job while having to also worry about where you
- [Supporting Transgender Healthcare Access](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/04/supporting-transgender-healthcare-access/) - Pride Foundation has long believed that words matter, but actions reveal truth. In that spirit, we are excited to announce that our Board of Directors recently passed a Supplemental Transgender Health Benefit Policy, ensuring that all members of our staff have equitable access to the healthcare services they need and deserve. Our policy marks an
- [Catching Up With Pride Foundation’s First Fellow](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/06/catching-pride-foundations-fellow/) - Leadership and initiative. These are the two qualities that Pride Foundation’s first fellow, Kraig Cook, embodies on a daily basis. Kraig is currently the Civic Engagement Coordinator/Project Manager for the City and County of San Francisco’s Office of Civic Engagement & Immigrant Affairs, where he is in charge of implementing a fellowship program for immigrant
- [Victory: Transgender Inclusive Healthcare Coverage for Public Employees in Washington!](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/08/14343-2/) - Last Thursday, the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) voted unanimously to support transgender inclusive healthcare for public employees in Washington State. This decision is the culmination of months of hard work and dedication from the Coalition for Inclusive Healthcare—of which Pride Foundation is a member—and we applaud PEBB for their leadership on this critical issue.
- [Use Your Power for Good](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/10/use-your-power-for-good/) - It’s been an exciting time in Alaska. Witnessing the fall of discriminatory laws and the rise of support for marriage equality has been both exhilarating and emotional. Many of us never thought we would see the day when LGBTQ couples could legally get married in Alaska. However, even as marriage equality continues to gain momentum
- [Pride Foundation Announces 2014-2015 Community Grants Award Winners](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/11/pride-foundation-announces-2014-2015-community-grants-award-winners/) - Pride Foundation awards grants to 56 organizations—advancing equality and supporting LGBTQ people in their home communities across the Northwest. It is with a full heart and much excitement that I share with you Pride Foundation’s 2014-2015 community grants award winners. Pride Foundation's supporters fuel our work and help create lasting change—allowing us to have a
- [Montana Expands Healthcare Access to Thousands of Low-Income Residents](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/05/montana-expands-healthcare-access-to-thousands-of-low-income-residents/) - A few weeks ago, a new law went into effect in Montana that will expand access to affordable healthcare to between 45,000 and 70,000 Montanans. At the end of this year’s legislative session, Montana lawmakers—after three years and much heated debate—finally passed Medicaid expansion. This significant victory will ensure that all Montana residents living at
- [Standing with Pride: Lina Ali’s Story](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/06/standing-with-pride-lina-alis-story/) - “I gave up on my life, my hopes and my dream of going to college…I felt isolated because I was a gay Muslim immigrant, and was worried about my immigration status. I was afraid I would be sent back to Zanzibar where I would not receive the health care I needed, and could be put
- [Building a Stronger State through Collaboration](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/02/building-stronger-state-collaboration/) - Despite having the third lowest population in the nation, the state of Alaska has an unusually dense social sector. According to the Foraker Group, Alaska has nearly 7,000 registered non-profits statewide, almost one for every 100 residents. Following the lead of Alaska’s largest industries, the Rasmuson Foundation and Foraker Group started encouraging a model of
- [The Missoula Project for Nonprofit Excellence – A Collaborative Effort](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/02/missoula-project-nonprofit-excellence-collaborative-effort/) - The Missoula Project for Nonprofit Excellence (MPNE) is a capacity building grants program being conducted as a pilot in partnership with the Helena-based Big Sky Institute for the Advancement of Nonprofits (BSI). The Missoula Community Foundation is coordinating the MPNE project, and is working with BSI, the Llewellyn Foundation, Oro y Plata Foundation, and Pride
- [Pocatello Non-discrimination Ordinance Up for May Repeal Vote](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/02/pocatello-nondiscrimination-ordinance-repeal-vote/) - An upcoming May referendum to repeal Pocatello, Idaho’s ordinance protecting LGBTQ residents from discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations has mobilized ordinance proponents. The group is determined to do all it can to ensure that the long and challenging road to get the LGBTQ equality ordinance adopted does not result in the eastern
- [Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets Continues Reaching Out to LGBTQ Homeless Youth from Their New Capitol Hill Location](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/02/13178-2/) - Have you ever been greeted by a cat named Burglar? Pride Foundation recently had the opportunity to tour the new facility of one of our 2013 grantee organizations: Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets (PSKS). This new location is three times the size of their old space, with an airy main drop-in
- [Alaskan Chorus for Inclusivity and Equality](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/03/alaskan-chorus-inclusivity-equality/) - On February 24, 2014, Senate Minority Leader Hollis French announced that he would introduce legislation to strike down Alaska’s constitutional ban on marriage equality. Senate Joint Resolution 30 represents a crucial step forward for thousands of couples and families across Alaska, a state which was among the nation’s first to enact such a ban. Soon
- [The Battle for Legal Equality on the Local Level](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/03/battle-legal-equality-local-level/) - Many of us in the LGBTQ community and movement remember when the United States Senate successfully passed the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) by a vote of 64-32 last November. It was a historic vote after so many defeats. Passage of federal legislation that provides protection from discrimination in employment based on sexual orientation or gender
- [Donors Making a Difference](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/03/donors-making-difference/) - Throughout my travels across the Northwest, I have had the privilege and opportunity to meet with many Pride Foundation donors and supporters. I am always thrilled to witness the love, dedication, and excitement these individuals and couples provide—both for the LGBTQ community as a whole as well as for Pride Foundation’s unique role within the
- [Melding of Worlds Helps Grow Partnerships](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/03/melding-worlds-helps-grow-partnerships/) - I knew when I started my job with Pride Foundation in late 2010 that my personal and professional worlds would merge at times, but never have they melded as meaningfully as in the last year, starting with something I never thought would be possible in my lifetime: I got married. My life partner, and now
- [New Arrivals at Pride Foundation](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/03/arrivals-pride-foundation/) - During the past year Pride Foundation bid farewell to several beloved staff members who left to pursue new opportunities. We are very grateful for their countless contributions to Pride Foundation and our community. We are also proud that their time with our team positioned them to advance their careers in new and exciting ways. Staff
- [Only one week left](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/03/week-left/) - Prioritizing your health is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. That is why Pride Foundation has been dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of the LGBTQ community since 1985.
- [2014 Scholarship Celebrations](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/04/13334-2/) - Pride Foundation is committed to supporting LGBTQ and ally students through our Scholarship Program. We are excited to award over $400,000 in scholarships this year. Thank you to our donors and volunteers for helping support this year's scholarship cycle—we couldn't do it without you! Please join us as we honor our 2014 Pride Foundation
- [Donors Making a Difference: Montana](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/04/donors-making-difference-montana/) - The aspect of my job that I love most is the opportunity to connect with Pride Foundation donors and volunteers. Every week, I meet with people that are proud to commit to our shared vision of LGBTQ equality. For Ginny Furshong, that commitment has been nine years strong. Ginny first began volunteering for Pride Foundation
- [New Hope for Homeless LGBTQ Youth](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/04/hope-homeless-lgbtq-youth/) - By now, you have probably heard this stark statistic: approximately 40 percent of homeless youth in the United States identify as LGBTQ. This is not the reality or future we want for our community. Pride Foundation is actively working to address the growing challenge of youth homelessness head-on. In January 2013, Pride Foundation was awarded
- [Idaho Steps Up "Add the Words" Bill Efforts](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/04/idaho-steps-add-words-bill-efforts/) - For Idaho’s LGBTQ community, there is likely no bigger issue right now than "Add the Words," a statewide grassroots effort to get the Idaho Legislature to include “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” as protections in the state’s Human Rights Act. Despite eight years of intense effort by LGBTQ advocates, the predominately Republican legislature has steadfastly
- [Crossing Boundaries: Leadership Transition at Identity, Inc. in Alaska](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/04/crossing-boundaries-leadership-transition-identity-alaska/) - April in Alaska is always a time of change, and this year is no exception. On April 26, Identity Inc., one of Anchorage’s first LGBTQ-specific organizations, will bid a fond farewell to its long-time leader Phyllis Rhodes. Phyllis has overseen Identity’s work since 2005, serving that entire time as an unpaid volunteer executive director. Fortunately
- [Cedar River Clinics Reacts to Pride Foundation's New Policy](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/04/cedar-river-clinics-reacts-pride-foundations-policy/) - As providers of transgender health services (and Pride Foundation grantees!), we at Cedar River Clinics were very excited to learn that the Foundation has begun offering its staff supplemental transgender health benefits. Pride Foundation’s decision to ensure that all of its employees have access to healthcare comes at an important moment in history. As a
- [Lessons from a Bozeman Panel Discussion on the Transgender Community](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/04/lessons-bozeman-panel-discussion-transgender-community/) - Last week I attended an educational and informative lecture by transgender panelists in Bozeman, Montana. A group of organizations working on the local non-discrimination ordinance campaign, including the Montana Human Rights Network, Forward Montana, the ACLU of Montana, and local Montana State University student groups, worked together to bring Kelley Winters to MSU. The event
- [Your First Time](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/04/time/) - There are three giving days coming up in the next few weeks. We're excited to welcome new donors, and collaborate with supporters and volunteers to ensure that they're a success! Up first - Idaho Gives Day on May 1st! Take a look at the message from Steve below that outlines why it's important for Idaho
- [Photo Blog: White House Easter Egg Roll](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/04/photo-blog-white-house-easter-egg-roll/) - Pride Foundation secured invitations for longtime supporters and volunteers, Carol Kerley and Linda Dunham, to go to Washington, DC with their granddaughters Katie and Emily to attend the White House Easter Egg Roll. Carol and Linda live on Whidbey Island and their granddaughters Katie and Emily live in San Diego. See below for photos from
- [GiveBIG to Pride Foundation!](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/04/givebig-pride-foundation/) - Thursday, May 6th is GiveBIG Day - a one-day charitable event where your gift will be stretched for maximum impact. We know that people get inundated with GiveBIG requests this time of year. So why should you give to Pride Foundation? Pride Foundation is the only funder in the region with an exclusive focus on
- [Grantee Cardea: Expanding Access to Transgender Healthcare](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/05/grantee-cardea-expanding-access-transgender-healthcare/) - Pride Foundation has been dedicated to the health and well-being of the LGBTQ community since our founding in 1985. It is an area that has always been at the forefront of our work—whether it be through HIV/AIDS service delivery and prevention, mental health services for LGBTQ people, or healthcare access for the transgender community. When
- [Not In Our Town Billings Town Hall](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/05/town-billings-town-hall/) - Earlier this month, Not In Our Town Billings held a town hall gathering to facilitate a discussion on discrimination, prejudice, and hate. Not In Our Town Billings is a local affiliate of the national group, Not In Our Town, with the vision of an informed community—free of hatred, intolerant of intolerance, where justice thrives. The
- [Pocatello, ID preps for NDO vote on May 20](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/05/pocatello-id-preps-ndo-vote-20/) - I’m hitting the road for a work week in southeastern Idaho, where my primary hope is to see a victory on May 20th for the LGBTQ community in Pocatello. Pride Foundation is part of a coalition of organizations and individuals helping get out the vote, raise funds, and gather volunteers for Fair Pocatello, the campaign
- [A Very Significant Win in Oregon](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/05/significant-win-oregon/) - With all the much-deserved excitement around the possibility of marriage equality in Oregon, many folks may have missed another initiative that, until last Friday, had been gaining momentum and posed a significant threat to LGBTQ Oregonians. The so-called “religious freedom” measure being pushed forward by the Oregon Family Council would have created exemptions in already
- [Gender Identity Defined in Spokane Ordinance](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/05/gender-identity-defined-spokane-ordinance/) - Sitting in Spokane City Hall with the anticipation of a vote that would change the way Spokane looks at gender identity within the city code made me both excited and nervous. I found myself wondering who in the room would support or oppose the proposed amendment that would provide gender identity its own definition within
- [Love Wins: The Freedom to Marry Comes to Oregon](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/05/love-wins-freedom-marry-oregon/) - On Monday, May 19th, the long-awaited decision on marriage equality in Oregon finally came—and I am so excited to say that we won! In an eloquent and powerful ruling from Judge Michael McShane, the ban excluding LGBTQ couples from marrying was determined unconstitutional. LGBTQ couples were allowed to get married, effective immediately. And get married
- [Five things I learned about Fair Housing in Alaska](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/05/learned-fair-housing-alaska/) - Last week, Identity and the federal Office of Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity organized a session for LGBTQ people to learn about their rights to fair housing under federal law. The session was packed with representatives from the local HUD office, Rural Alaska Community Action Program (RurAL CAP), AARP, ACLU of Alaska, and of course
- [Help Support the Billings Non-Discrimination Ordinance](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/06/support-billings-nondiscrimination-ordinance/) - We have hit a roadblock in the campaign to pass an inclusive non-discrimination ordinance in Billings and we need your help. The ordinance would prohibit discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression—providing important legal protections to the LGBTQ community. On Tuesday, Billings City Councilmember Shaun Brown introduced yet
- [Working to Improve Washington’s Child Welfare/Juvenile Justice Systems](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/06/working-improve-washingtons-child-welfarejuvenile-justice-systems/) - Last year Pride Foundation made a grant to Center for Children & Youth Justice (CCYJ) to conduct a policy research project called the eQuality Project. This project focuses on collecting data to document the unique needs and challenges facing LGBTQ youth in the juvenile justice and foster care systems. Our hope is that this data
- [Aligning Our Funding With Our Priorities](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/06/aligning-funding-priorities/) - When Pride Foundation embarked on our recent strategic planning process, we used part of this time to reflect on our mission, values, and priorities. Through the process, it became clear that we needed to adapt our community grant making program to keep pace with the changing landscape. It has been ten years since Pride Foundation
- [A Toast to Scholars: Past and Present](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/06/toast-scholars-present/) - From its inception, Pride Foundation’s Scholarship Program has been about supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ), and ally students in achieving their full potential. That dream has guided our program for the past 21 years and remains a critical component of why we do this work today. In the words of Pride Foundation Scholar
- [Promise and Potential](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/06/promise-potential/) - I’m pleased to share with you the newest edition of Pride Foundation’s eNewsletter, which includes an updated look and feel. We’ve improved our newsletter design in order to match the way supporters like you keep informed about the world around you—on phones, on tablets, and on the go. This new look is only partly about
- [Bozeman City Commission Passes Fully Inclusive Non-Discrimination Ordinance!](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/06/bozeman-city-commission-passes-fully-inclusive-nondiscrimination-ordinance/) - On June 2nd, The Bozeman City Commission passed a fully inclusive non-discrimination ordinance. The passage of this important policy comes after years of organizing and working with City Commissioners. The non-discrimination ordinance (NDO) will protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals from discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations. These legal rights are critical for
- [Connecting People and Inspiring Hope](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/06/connecting-people-inspiring-hope/) - Tami Lubitsh, a 2014 Pride Foundation Scholar living in Alaska, has always been acutely aware of the suffering of other people. It is this awareness that eventually led her to become a psychologist and, despite being diagnosed with breast cancer in the spring of 2013, seek her doctorate in psychology from Alaska Pacific University. With
- [Conversations, Coalitions Lead to Pocatello Victory](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/07/conversations-coalitions-lead-pocatello-victory/) - When I joined Pride Foundation as a regional organizer, I knew there would be some tough days working on issues related to LGBTQ equality, especially living in Idaho. I’ve discovered, though, that when you really believe in something, it is easier to put those few difficult days behind you and celebrate the victories – particularly
- [Pride Foundation Is Awarded Grant To Expand Work With Homeless LGBTQ Youth](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/07/pride-foundation-awarded-grant-expand-work-homeless-lgbtq-youth/) - Carver, a former Pride Foundation Scholar and an invaluable member of Spokane’s Leadership Action Team, went through many difficult years as a queer youth. After growing up in an abusive household and then being placed in the foster care system, Carver became homeless at the age of sixteen. Working three jobs to get through high
- [Beyond the Ballot in Oregon](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/07/ballot-oregon/) - Achieving marriage equality in Oregon has been a winding road with many unforeseen turns over the past year—which unexpectedly led us away from taking the fight to the ballot box in November. In May, U.S. District Judge Michael McShane’s ruling brought the freedom to marry to Oregon and thousands of couples have already gotten married.
- [A Welcoming and Safe Haven for LGBTQ Homeless Youth](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/07/welcoming-safe-haven-lgbtq-homeless-youth/) - Chris* was 14 years old when he mustered up the courage to ask his father a question that had been keeping him awake at night. Chris’ life was forever changed by his simple question—“Do you think it’s normal that I think about boys rather than girls?” The man he looked up to his whole young
- [Helping LGBTQ People Become Leaders and Create Change](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/07/helping-lgbtq-people-leaders-create-change/) - We have had an inspiring scholarship cycle this year—supporting many worthy, passionate, and amazing scholars that are making a difference in our community throughout the region. I am always in awe at the dedication and determination of these emerging leaders. One of these leaders and scholarship recipients is Ruben Zecena. Originally born in El Salvador,
- [The Future is Bright: LGBTQ Youth Leaders Convene in Oregon](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/08/future-bright-lgbtq-youth-leaders-convene-oregon/) - When I arrived on a bright Saturday morning to set up Pride Foundation’s table before the Oregon Queer Youth Summit (OQYS) began, I was surprised that a sea of brightly-dressed youth were already milling about, drinking coffee, eating bagels, and eagerly chatting and laughing. Most of us have a hard time being anywhere at 8am
- [Dedicated Scholar, Athlete, and Big Brother on a Mission to Care for Others](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/08/dedicated-scholar-athlete-big-brother-mission-care/) - Talking with Brandin Smith, it is clear that he is a thoughtful, patient, and very driven young leader who knows where he wants to go in life. This intuition about his future first came when he was a young child and his Aunt was diagnosed with lupus. Brandin was always close to his Aunt—who was
- [Changing How the LGBTQ Community Is Seen](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/08/changing-lgbtq-community/) - “We always joke that the only Pride Parade in Lewistown is our family walking down the street,” says Pride Foundation scholar Michelle Knerr in regards to the LGBTQ presence in her rural Montana hometown. As someone who spent the majority of her childhood on a ranch where her closest neighbor was a mile and a
- [Scholarship Application Eligibility Review Volunteers Sought](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/08/scholarship-application-prescreeners-sought/) - Each year volunteers scour the applications of future LGBTQ leaders to find the next class of Pride Foundation Scholars. The scholarship review is a community driven process made possible by the time and energy contributed by volunteers across the Pacific Northwest. In return, volunteers are offered the opportunity to gain insight around emerging community leaders.
- [Causa Awarded Ted Lord Grant for Allied Communities](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/08/causa-awarded-ted-lord-grant-allied-communities/) - When you think of the challenges confronting members of the LGBTQ community, obtaining a driver card is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. But if you ask Luz—a Latina, lesbian, and first generation college graduate—she would tell you that this issue is crucial to her and 80,000 other immigrant families that live,
- [Picking Up Where I Left Off](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/08/fellow-dianne-piggott-helps-grow-transgender-rights-education-idaho/) - If there’s one word that best describes Pride Foundation Fellow Dianne Piggott today, it’s “authentic.” That’s certainly not the word the Boise transgender woman would have picked for herself until just a few years ago when she decided it was time to “pick up where I left off” and continue her gender transition process. In
- [Practicing What We Preach: Reflections on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/08/practicing-preach-reflections-diversity-equity-inclusion/) - Let’s face it: we have some work to do in philanthropy. Despite deeply held commitments to building vibrant and healthy communities for all residents, many philanthropic organizations have long struggled to truly embrace equity, diversity, and inclusiveness within their own workplaces. One telling example can be seen in how few people of color hold high-level
- [Four Things I’ve Learned at Pride Foundation](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/08/ive-learned-pride-foundation-2/) - As my summer internship at Pride Foundation comes to an end, I’ve had some time to reflect on what I have accomplished over the last three months. I wanted to put together a list of some of the things I’ve learned during my time here, before I head back to Whitman College in the fall:
- [Scholar Strives to Create Change Through Medicine & Education](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/08/scholar-strives-create-change-medicine-education/) - Jose Madrid loves to help people. An active participant in the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) at his high school in Aloha, Oregon, Jose was always looking to “improve the environment for queer students,” so that he could leave a legacy of openness and respect for future LGBTQ youth. This desire to help others has been
- [Take Action Now: Support Charitable Giving](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/08/action-support-charitable-giving/) - Nonprofits throughout the country are struggling to keep up with the growing demand in services. For over a decade, the philanthropic community has been working to identify a solution to address this problem—with the goal of creating stronger and healthier communities. The result of these efforts is the America Gives More Act (H.R. 4719), a
- [A Helping Hand](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/08/helping-hand/) - With the afternoon Whidbey Island sun shining on her face, Heni Barnes stood up in the bright living room and shared a story about her mother threatening to disown her after finding out she was gay, and the period of housing instability that followed. We watched. We listened. We empathized, but didn’t know how to
- [The Most Impactful Moments](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/09/impactful-moments/) - My travels to rural communities throughout Washington State allow me to see the tremendous progress being made in these areas, the challenges still being faced, and the passionate people behind it all who are striving to create a safe and accepting environment that allows people to be who they are, where they are. On a
- [Billings City Council Votes Down NDO, Efforts Continue for Equality](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/09/billings-city-council-votes-ndo-efforts-continue-equality/) - After weeks of attending Billings City Council meetings in support of efforts to pass a non-discrimination ordinance (NDO) in the city—including an all-night meeting to keep the NDO from being tabled and three work sessions to draft the language for the ordinance—it was finally the day of the first reading. This was the big day,
- [Real Talk about Ferguson in Portland: Ideas for Allies](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/09/real-talk-ferguson-portland-ideas-allies/) - Like so many people, I have been glued to my computer following the events of Michael Brown’s death and the actions unfolding in Ferguson, Missouri through social media and other news sources. Horrified and outraged by the blatant injustices that were occurring, I felt helpless sitting at my desk thousands of miles away in Portland,
- [Announcing Pride Foundation’s New CEO](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/03/announcing-pride-foundations-new-ceo/) - Today, I could not be more pleased to share that, following our extensive and thorough search, the Pride Foundation Board voted unanimously to hire our Acting CEO, Katie Carter, to continue to lead us into the future as the next CEO of Pride Foundation. Our Process and Decision “Pride Foundation was founded to address ongoing
- [Making Room for Others](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/09/making-room/) - As summer slowly fades into fall and students across the region gear up for another school year, we wanted to introduce two people who are working to increase options and possibilities for LGBTQ and straight ally students across the region. Joann Thompson and Julie Wittrock both attended graduate school at Central Washington University (CWU), and pursued
- [Success: Pride Foundation Exceeds Goal to Establish Scholarship for Jewish LGBTQ Students!](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/09/success-pride-foundation-exceeds-goal-establish-scholarship-jewish-lgbtq-students/) - Pride Foundation is excited to announce the establishment of the Bashert Scholarship! Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have now officially created the first scholarship in the country for Jewish LGBTQ students! Beginning with two scholarships in the 2015-2016 school year, the Bashert Scholarship will empower students to achieve their full potential, while
- [Working Behind the Scenes Towards Justice in Alaska](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/09/working-scenes-justice-alaska/) - Tom Rachal exudes a quiet confidence. He often shies away from the spotlight, preferring that his work happens more organically "behind the scenes." He is the one who’s always listening intently to people, taking stock of who’s in the room and why, and finding ways to bring people together. The impact Tom has had on
- [Experts Release New Report Highlighting Lack of Population-Based Data about Transgender People and Other Gender Minorities](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/09/experts-release-report-highlighting-lack-populationbased-data-transgender-people-gender-minorities/) - A new report released last week by the Gender Identity in U.S. Surveillance (GenIUSS) group highlights the lack of survey measures to identify transgender and other gender minority respondents in most federally-supported population-based surveys. This groundbreaking report, entitled Best Practices for Asking Questions to Identify Transgender and Other Gender Minority Respondents on Population-Based Surveys, examines
- [TALL Beginnings for Transgender People and Allies in Spokane](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/10/tall-beginnings-transgender-people-allies-spokane/) - Transgender people face issues and challenges that many of us will never have to experience. Some of those hurdles include: lack of access to healthcare for routine medically necessary care; few culturally sensitive and competent service providers; discrimination in housing; harassment by law enforcement and other authority figures; and the increased threat of violence in
- [Fostering Social Change Through Business](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/10/a-businessman-for-the-right-reasons/) - Kevin Mossier understood that business was a key way to enact social change, and he put this belief into practice throughout the entirety of his life—as both a business owner and philanthropist. In 1970, Kevin founded The Travel Company of Minnesota, Inc. The company was the first Twin Cities agency to implement groundbreaking technology such
- [Young, Homeless, and LGBTQ](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/10/young-homeless-and-lgbtq/) - The state of Montana first categorized Michael* as homeless a few years ago. However as a young, transgender man living in Billings, he has lacked vital emotional and family support for as long as he can remember. Michael can’t pinpoint the exact moment he first experienced homelessness because it has been an ever-present force in
- [The Growing Epidemic of Mental Health and Homeless LGBTQ Youth](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/10/the-growing-epidemic-of-mental-health-and-homeless-lgbtq-youth/) - Almost every day I hear another tragic story of how untreated mental health issues are profoundly impacting communities across the country. It seems like every time I turn on the news there is another story about a school shooting, an incident of domestic abuse or violence, or an LGBTQ youth being bullied to the point
- [Remember to vote Nov. 4](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/10/remember-to-vote-nov-4/) - Nov. 4 is Election Day, and Pride Foundation wants to encourage you to cast your vote. This year has marked a time of celebration with the legal recognition of marriage equality in Idaho, Alaska, Oregon, and many more states across the U.S. But while we rejoice in this important milestone, we must remember that we
- [Marriage Equality: The Victories Keep Coming!](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/10/marriage-equality-the-victories-keep-coming/) - What a week it has been for marriage equality! It’s still early in the week and the victories keep rolling in, with more expected soon. We’ve been anxiously awaiting news about the 9th Circuit Court’s decision on whether or not the ban on marriage equality in Idaho and Nevada is unconstitutional. The news broke today,
- [Alaska Businesses Embrace Culture of Inclusion](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/10/alaska-businesses-embrace-culture-of-inclusion/) - Two and a half years ago, supporters of equality in Anchorage, Alaska faced a devastating loss. It was April 2012, and momentum had been building for a vote to include sexual orientation and gender identity or expression in the city’s non-discrimination ordinance. Hopeful, yet cautious, the LGBTQ and ally community and did everything they could
- [Compassion through Action](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/11/compassion-through-action/) - Sounding slightly weary, Pride Foundation fundholder Carol Kerley answered the phone on a crisp fall day to talk with me about her life, her wife, and their plans for the future. Explaining that her basement was currently flooded, she nevertheless jumped head-first into her story—leaving her current problems at the door. Carol Kerley and Linda
- [Choosing To Live](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/11/choosing-to-live/) - Through my work at Pride Foundation, I have had the opportunity to meet many wonderful people who are passionate, courageous, and determined to create a brighter future for the LGBTQ community. Many of these people are involved in our work because of personal experiences and barriers they may have faced to being their true selves.
- [Filling in Gaps in Services for LGBTQ People Along the Oregon Central Coast](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/11/filling-in-gaps-in-services-for-lgbtq-people-along-the-oregon-central-coast/) - When Jeanne St. John moved to Lincoln County, OR from the Bay Area in 1990 the culture shock was overwhelming; “It was stunning—like a time warp, but in a bad way.” She and her partner went from being out and open to being closeted. Many people in their new town assumed they were just friends
- [Tribute Gifts:  Montana Couples Celebrate Commitment by Giving Back](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/11/tribute-gifts-montana-couples-celebrate-commitment-by-giving-back/) - Doug Ingraham, chair of Pride Foundation’s Leadership Action Team in Montana, recently married his partner of 12 years, Schylar Canfield. They were married over the summer in Chicago, with a handful of friends in attendance. While our region and country continue to make great strides toward the freedom to marry, loving and committed couples in
- [Mujeres Diversas: The Next Generation of Latina Leaders](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/12/mujeres-diversas-the-next-generation-of-latina-leaders/) - Ofelia* has been visiting the office of Entre Hermanos, a Pride Foundation grantee, on a regular basis for two months now, utilizing one of their computers to apply for jobs and health insurance. Ofelia recently relocated to Seattle from out of state, and she is trying to establish roots in her new home and connect
- [A Scholar’s Story: Music to My Ears](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/12/a-scholars-story-music-to-my-ears/) - Christopher Newcombe, a Pride Foundation scholar, was born in Spokane and graduated from Mead High School in 2002. He is currently in his senior year at Washington State University (WSU) in Pullman, WA—working toward his bachelor’s degree in music education. Christopher plans to pursue a career in teaching because of his passion for music and
- [Supporting the Healthcare Needs of Transgender People in Montana](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/12/supporting-the-healthcare-needs-of-transgender-people-in-montana/) - Shawn Francis lives in Bozeman, Montana, but he travels over an hour and a half to Helena to see the doctor. He also had to wait three months for his first appointment with an endocrinologist. Long distances and long waiting periods are common experiences for Shawn and other transgender people living in rural areas. “Transgender people
- [‘Accidental Activist’ Rejuvenates PFLAG Coeur d’Alene](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/12/accidental-activist-rejuvenates-pflag-coeur-dalene/) - When Juli Stratton moved to rural North Idaho from Chicago five years ago, she had no intention of becoming a leader in the area’s LGBTQ community. Today, the board president of the revived PFLAG chapter in Coeur d’Alene and self-described “accidental activist” knows that stepping up has made a difference. “I was miserable and felt
- [Guest Blog: A New Year’s Resolution: Action to Create Change](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/01/guest-blog-a-new-years-resolution-action-to-create-change/) - This post was written by Janelle Wilson, the Coordinator of the Queer Resource Center of Southern Oregon University and a new member of the Oregon Leadership Action Team. As I reflected on the final months of 2014, I was reminded of the many victories our LGBTQ community championed this year. Nearly every week in 2014
- [Increasing Access to HIV Prevention Resources in Southeast Alaska](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/01/increasing-access-to-hiv-prevention-resources-in-southeast-alaska/) - Alaskans often joke that the state is a small town spread over 2,000 miles—the chances are high that you might run into a friend or colleague, even if you’re 250 miles away from home. This is especially true in Juneau, the state’s remote capital and the site of Pride Foundation’s recent investment in the Alaskan
- [Our Collective Strength](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/02/our-collective-strength/) - As we begin celebrating Pride Foundation’s 30th year, I cannot help but reflect on the paradox of our current landscape. Right now, over 70% of the U.S. population lives in a state where it is legal for LGBTQ couples to marry—with the Supreme Court set to make a decision on marriage equality this summer. The
- [Lifelong: Helping People “Live Forward”](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/02/lifelong-helping-people-live-forward/) - The year was 1987. 16,908 people had already died from AIDS in the United States[i] and the disease was spreading rapidly. Amidst this backdrop, Pride Foundation distributed our first eight grants to organizations working with the LGBTQ community. Totaling $2,500—with investments ranging from $500 to $1,000—the funds were used for educational materials and to address
- [The Stories that Connect Us Across Generations](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/02/the-stories-that-connect-us-across-generations/) - It was over thirty years ago that the first case of HIV/AIDS was recorded in the United States, and the stories of how life felt for gay men at that time are beginning to fade. The facts recorded in history books and the disease trajectory described in medical journals do not adequately express the humanity
- [LGBTQ Radio Program Fills the Airwaves](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/02/lgbtq-radio-program-fills-the-airwaves/) - Do you like to stay informed about the ever-changing landscape of equality on a local, national, and global scale? For people that live in rural areas, small cities, or are frequently on the road traveling, keeping up to date on the latest LGBTQ news can be a challenge. This is no longer true for approximately
- [Idaho Scholar Colton Mink – ‘I Know I Can Go On To Do Great Things’](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/02/idaho-scholar-colton-mink-i-know-i-can-go-on-to-do-great-things/) - For Colton Mink, being openly gay in rural southern Idaho was both a defining and difficult experience. Colton, a current Pride Foundation scholar, grew up in Gooding—a small town of about 3,500 people, located 100 miles southeast of Boise. “I had been bullied since the beginning of middle school, even before I came out at
- [Community Solutions](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/03/community-solutions/) - Earlier this month, I walked into All Pilgrims Church on Capitol Hill in Seattle not sure what to expect. As I made my way into the room that Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant was holding her community forum in, I could hear people laughing and talking before I could see them. The sight was a
- [Pride Foundation Endorses STA Proposition 1](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/03/pride-foundation-endorses-sta-proposition-1/) - Pride Foundation recently endorsed Spokane Transit Authority (STA) Proposition 1, which would raise critical funds to support public transportation. Proposition 1 will appear on the April 2015 ballot in Spokane, asking voters to approve a 3/10 of 1% increase in local sales tax. This proposition is the first step in implementing a plan called STA
- [Photo Blog: Montana Student Activism Summit](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/03/photo-blog-montana-student-activism-summit/) - The Montana Student Activism Summit was a one–day event dedicated to empowering young people and equipping them with the necessary tools to engage in environmental, racial, economic, and social justice issues across the state. The event brought together a diverse group of organizations, and focused on a range of topics. Throughout the day, the 150 student attendees
- [Safety for Youth Matters](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/03/safety-for-youth-matters/) - Montana is an incredibly large state that spans nearly 150,000 square miles and represents just over one million people. The majority of our population and landscape is set in very vast and sometimes isolating spaces. There is no lack of beautiful areas to explore, but for LGBTQ youth it can be particularly challenging to connect
- [LGBTQ Lobby Day: Mobilizing Our Community](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/03/lgbtq-lobby-day-mobilizing-our-community/) - On Monday, February 16th, supporters of equality from across Montana gathered at the State Capitol. Pride Foundation partnered with Montana Human Rights Network, Forward Montana Foundation, Montana Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence, Big Sky Pride, ACLU of Montana, NCBI Missoula, and the Human Rights Campaign to bring nearly 150 people to our LGBTQ Lobby
- [The Power of LGBTQ Allies](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/04/the-power-of-lgbtq-allies/) - In early March, a package of racist, threatening literature was sent to Rachel Dolezal, the President of the Spokane chapter of the NAACP (read more here). The incident brought communities and individuals together for demonstrations and rallies around Spokane. I was proud to see large support from the LGBTQ community at those events; highlighting the
- [Supporting Systems-Involved LGBTQ Youth](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/04/supporting-systems-involved-lgbtq-youth/) - “If the people with authority don’t think I’m an equal human being, why should I?” This haunting question was recently asked by a young transgender man participating in a focus group with the Center for Children & Youth Justice, a Pride Foundation grantee. The participant shared that he felt so hopeless that he was hospitalized
- [Turning Pain Into Healing](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/04/turning-pain-into-healing/) - When Steve Parsons was in his early thirties, he owned a small flower shop on Broadway Street in Seattle. One day an employee approached him with a question; “Steve, when you take phone orders, I can’t read your writing. Do you think you’re dyslexic?” “What’s that?” Steve replied. Steve was 33 years old and had
- [A Letter from Home](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/04/a-letter-from-home/) - We recently heard from Pride Foundation scholar alums Marie and T Timbreza—who are now leaders in their field, and remain as committed as ever to LGBTQ equality. Marie and T embody the spirit of Pride Foundation’s scholarship program, and we are honored to have played a role in their story. The heartfelt letter we received
- [Creating Space for LGBTQ Immigrants and Refugees](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/04/creating-space-for-lgbtq-immigrants-and-refugees/) - The motto for Center for Intercultural Organizing (CIO)—a Pride Foundation grantee in Portland, Oregon—is to “build, organize, and activate.” In the words of Zack Mohamed, CIO’s LGBTQ Equity and Inclusion Coordinator, the organization “…supports members from the immigrant and refugee community by giving them the tools and necessary training to organize their community.” This includes
- [What’s Your Story?](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/04/whats-your-story/) - Growing up gay in the rural Midwest, moving through adolescence and into early adulthood, I, like so many others, saw the world around me as complicated, different, and sometimes even, unsafe. I have vivid memories of my childhood—of the moments, experiences, and relationships that defined my early years and shaped me into who I am
- [Something We All Deserve](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/04/something-we-all-deserve/) - Imagine that you’ve just started a new job. You’re ushered through Human Resources to get your benefits started and are thrilled to finally have health insurance after going without it for some time. As you go through the process of filling out the paperwork, you’re suddenly filled with anxiety and fear. How do you safely
- [Retaining Our History, While Moving Forward](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/05/retaining-our-history-while-moving-forward/) - As Pride Foundation celebrates 30 years of serving the LGBTQ community, we are happy to share this notable milestone with our grantee partner, Blue Mountain Heart to Heart. Both organizations were founded at the height of the AIDS epidemic, and to this day continue to share a commitment to supporting HIV/AIDS prevention, education, and services.
- [Pride Foundation’s 2015 Community Grants Cycle will open on June 1, 2015](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/05/pride-foundations-2015-community-grants-cycle-will-open-on-june-1-2015/) - Pride Foundation's Community Grants Program seeks to fund proposed ideas, projects, and strategies from community organizations as they work toward enhancing the lives and addressing the needs of LGBTQ youth, adults, and families by positively impacting local communities in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and/or Washington. Pride Foundation is committed to supporting LGBTQ people in our
- [A Historic First for Montana Youth](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/05/a-historic-first-for-montana-youth/) - Just a few weeks ago, Governor Steve Bullock signed a historic bill into law that marked an important and long overdue victory for our community. Before the recent passage of the Bully Free Montana Act (HB284), Montana was the only state in the country that did not have an anti-bullying policy on the books. After
- [Can You Feel the Love?](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/06/can-you-feel-the-love/) - Congratulations to us! It’s hard to even know where to begin. Last week's ruling by the Supreme Court finally affirms our decades-long fight to be able to marry the ones we love. As Justice Kennedy wrote for the majority opinion: "It would misunderstand these men and women to say they disrespect the idea of marriage. Their
- [Intiman Theatre: Leveraging Empathy for Social Progress](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/06/intiman-theatre-leveraging-empathy-for-social-progress/) - Anyone who has experienced good theatre knows that it has the power to transport you to another time and place. Using a story to draw an emotional connection between the audience and the characters on stage, it helps unpack universal truths and experiences. At Pride Foundation, we know that arts and culture play a critical
- [Establishing Trust and Building Bridges](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/06/building-bridges-and-establishing-trust/) - When I began working at Pride Foundation nearly five years ago, I did not fully foresee what an influential and lasting difference it would make to have a staff person on the ground in Idaho working full-time on LGBTQ-related issues. Our work—and I include my colleagues in Alaska, Montana, Oregon, and Washington—is about so much
- [Transphobic Chalkboard Sign Turned to Dust](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/06/hostile-chalkboard-sign-turned-to-dust/) - In early May, one of our partners in the business community went to a local restaurant in Anchorage, Alaska for lunch. After being seated, they noticed an offensive, transphobic adage scrawled on the chalkboard: "Transvestite: A Guy Who Likes to Eat, Drink, and Be Mary." “Who would want to do business here if this is
- [Our Daily Commitment to You](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/06/our-daily-commitment-to-you/) - A few weeks ago while I was on the road, I heard the story of a high school graduate who sought the confidential guidance of his pastor before setting off for college last fall. The young man was from a family of deep faith and he was trying to make sense of the religious teachings
- [Great Falls Makes History: Opens First LGBTQ Community Center](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/06/great-falls-makes-history-opens-first-lgbtq-community-center/) - “The journey through trans* is not an easy one,” shared Todd Wills, a transgender man living in Great Falls, Montana. “No two experiences are ever identical, and it takes a lifetime of courage to live authentically as you. Growing up in Montana, despite having a supportive and open-minded single mother, I did not have much
- [Freedom, Human Dignity, and Self-Reliance](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/06/freedom-human-dignity-and-self-reliance/) - A few years ago, a family came to America seeking refuge and the American dream. They moved from a life of instability in a war-torn country; traveling through several borders along the way and spending several years of their life displaced. The family entered the outskirts of the booming metropolis of Seattle in hopes of
- [Reflections from my Summer Internship at Pride Foundation](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/07/reflections-from-my-summer-internship-at-pride-foundation/) - For the past two months I have had the honor of interning at Pride Foundation. It was an amazing experience—working with some of the most amazing people (and dogs). My time here has been really enjoyable and everyone is so nice, welcoming, and open-minded. Working at Pride Foundation has been a great life experience and
- [Four Lessons from Orpheus Descending](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/07/four-lessons-from-orpheus-descending/) - Last Friday I had the pleasure of attending Orpheus Descending—the opening production in Intiman Theatre’s 2015 Summer Festival, The Hunt is On. It’s been awhile since I’ve been to the theatre, and I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect as I made my way over to the 12th Ave Arts building on Capitol Hill. From
- [The Only One of Its Kind Between Seattle and Philadelphia](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/08/the-only-one-of-its-kind-between-seattle-and-philadelphia/) - From October 1st-3rd, the second biannual Gender Expansion Trans* Health Conference will take place in Missoula, Montana. Pride Foundation is excited to support this year’s conference through our community grants program, and we wanted to share more about what to expect at this timely and important event. Kim Leighton, Pride Foundation’s Regional Development Organizer in
- [U.S. Trans Survey Now Available!](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/08/u-s-trans-survey-now-available/) - The moment we’ve been waiting for is now here. Today, the 2015 U.S. Trans Survey is ready to complete at: USTransSurvey.org. Over 6,400 people took the National Transgender Discrimination Survey (NTDS) and we want at least double that number of people to take the U.S. Trans Survey this year. With your help, we can achieve our goal
- [The Value of Being Yourself](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/08/the-value-of-being-yourself/) - Katie Carter, Pride Foundation’s Regional Development Organizer in Oregon, recently interviewed a 2015 scholar to learn about her experience immigrating to the United States and what it’s been like to live in Portland, Oregon. For her safety and anonymity, this scholar requested that we do not share her name. Katie Carter: To get us started,
- [What Happens Here](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/08/what-happens-here/) - In honor of Pride Foundation’s 30th anniversary, we are partnering with StoryCorps—an organization that shares our commitment to documenting and preserving the rich oral history of the LGBTQ community across our region. Over the next year, we will be sharing the stories we’ve collected through our recently-launched series: What Happens Here. The stories are powerful
- [Coming Out at the Ballgame](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/08/coming-out-at-the-ballgame/) - At the 2008 Gay Softball World Series hosted in Seattle, one team accused another of having too many straight players. According to Andrew Russell, the Producing Artistic Director at Intiman Theatre in Seattle, what followed was an “impromptu tribunal addressing people’s sexuality.” These events are the backdrop for a production that Russell co-wrote with Ana
- [Solutions for a Safer and More Inclusive Seattle](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/08/solutions-for-a-safer-and-more-inclusive-seattle/) - While we continue to celebrate the recent hard-earned Supreme Court victory on marriage equality, we are also be alarmed by the recent surge in violence against our community—mainly targeted at transgender women of color and young people experiencing homelessness. Fourteen* transgender women of color have been murdered since the beginning of the year. Take a
- [Bumping Into People](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/09/bumping-into-people/) - Interviews like the one I recently conducted with 2015 Pride Foundation scholar, Ari Robbins, are important reminders to check my expectations at the door. Knowing that Ari would be starting law school in a few short weeks at the University of Washington, I made plans to engage them in a conversation about advocacy law and
- [Updates from Oregon: Training Nurses to Provide Care for Transgender Survivors of Sexual Assault](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/09/updates-from-oregon-training-nurses-to-provide-care-for-transgender-survivors-of-sexual-assault/) - Last fall, Pride Foundation awarded a grant to the Oregon Sexual Assault Task Force to develop a training for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) on how to meaningfully provide medical-forensic care to transgender patients following a sexual assault. Over 50% of transgender people have experienced sexual violence in their lives, and they are significantly less
- [Three Moments of Inspiration from Montana](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/09/three-moments-of-inspiration-from-montana/) - As summer winds down, I wanted to share three quick highlights from our work across the Big Sky State. These moments of inspiration are one of the many reasons I love my job—highlighting the courage and resiliency of our local community. 1. Kalispell School Board Updates Policy to Protect LGBTQ Students. After months of hearings,
- [How We Lead in These Times](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/10/how-we-lead-in-these-times/) - Earlier this month, I had the privilege of speaking at a Women’s Funding Alliance Town Hall event alongside Alicia Garza, a co-founder of the #BlackLivesMatter network. The topic: what bold and inclusive feminist leadership means and looks like today. While preparing my remarks for the event, I reflected on what leadership looks like for me
- [Gaining Momentum in My First Month](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/10/gaining-momentum-in-my-first-month/) - As the new Regional Philanthropy Fellow at Pride Foundation, I am excited to be joining an organization that I have supported for many years, and to participate in the first-ever Momentum Fellow cohort. The Momentum Fellowship—a program created out of Philanthropy Northwest’s CEO cohort on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (which our Executive Director, Kris is
- [Year-End Celebrations Across the Region](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/11/year-end-events-across-the-region/) - Join Us and Celebrate 2015! RSVP Today! Come together and celebrate what we've achieved as a community in 2015! We are excited to invite you to our upcoming year-end events across our region. We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate our grantees, thank our donors, and toast our volunteers! ALASKA ANCHORAGE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11th
- [Pride Foundation Announces 2015-2016 Community Grants Awards](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/11/pride-foundation-announces-2015-2016-community-grants-awards/) - 2015/2016 PRIDE FOUNDATION COMMUNITY GRANTS [Click the state to see grants in that area.] ALASKA | IDAHO | MONTANA | OREGON | WASHINGTON ALASKA: Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association (Four A’s) Location: Anchorage, AK Area Served: Juneau, AK Project Name: Four A’s Southeast Alaska HIV Prevention Project Population: General, Rural/Remote, HIV Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association
- [Our Resilience is Our Power](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/02/resilience/) - Last June, our community celebrated a landmark victory when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples had the constitutional right to marry. You, no doubt, remember that moment filled with joy and—perhaps on some level—disbelief. Yet in that moment we also knew that new and different legal threats would continue to emerge in our
- [Announcing Pride Foundation's 2016-2017 Community Grants Awards](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/11/2016communitygrants/) - 2016/2017 PRIDE FOUNDATION COMMUNITY GRANTS [Click the state to see grants in that area.] ALASKA | IDAHO | MONTANA | OREGON | WASHINGTON ALASKA: Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association (Four A’s) Location: Anchorage, AK Area Served: Juneau, AK Project Name: Syringe Access Program Population: General, Rural/Remote, HIV The Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association (Four A’s) is a key
- [Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County Hosts First Pride Build!](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/09/habitat-for-humanity-seattle-king-county-hosts-first-pride-build/) - Earlier this year, Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County started a new program called Build Hope, which allows groups that haven’t traditionally worked with Habitat to do crowdfunding and come out to build for a day on site. Seattle’s robust LGBTQ community, and the fact that June was Pride month, led Habitat to host their first
- [How the AIDS Epidemic Changed American Art](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/09/how-the-aids-epidemic-changed-american-art/) - “Today’s art looks like it does because of the AIDS crisis.” Rock Hushka, the Chief Curator at Tacoma Art Museum (TAM), recently shared that bold statement with me when discussing his new exhibit, Art AIDS America. The notion that the AIDS epidemic fundamentally changed American art is at the heart of the exhibition, which features
- [Group Think and the Rumor Mill](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/10/16780-2/) - At the end of my second week at Pride Foundation, I had the pleasure of attending Intiman Theatre’s production of The Children’s Hour. This rendition of the play, set in a boarding school in Seattle in the 1980s, chronicles the reverberating and tragic impact of a simple lie. Mary, a wealthy young girl, is convinced
- [A Big Little Play](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/10/a-big-little-play/) - Few stories are able to capture the complexity and nuance of what it means to navigate the intersection of being black and gay. Yet that’s exactly what Intiman Theatre’s production of Bootycandy does. While the play reflects the path and story of one man named Sutter, it is also telling a broader story about how
- [Expanding Services to Improve LGBTQ Lives in Eastern Washington](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/11/expanding-services-to-improve-lgbtq-lives-in-eastern-washington/) - “We recently worked with an HIV positive individual in Wenatchee who ran out of their medications,” said Gaye Weiss, the Executive Director of Spokane AIDS Network (SAN). “This person had recently moved, didn’t have access to services, and was not yet on the state program. Thanks to a recent grant from Pride Foundation, we were
- [I Have the Right to Be Equal](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/11/damien-2/) - Joy and relief. That’s what Damien felt as he was leaving this year’s Youth Leadership Summit, hosted by Identity—a statewide organization that’s advancing the rights of Alaska’s LGBT community. As a 16-year old transgender person living in Anchorage, Alaska, things haven’t always been easy for Damien. Social situations can sometimes be challenging, especially when he’s
- [NIAC Serves North Idaho Communities 'With Heart'](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/11/josh/) - Josh Swan doesn’t hesitate when asked about the lasting impact of North Idaho AIDS Coalition (NIAC). “In a small community, it can be scary to go to the same clinic where you’ve gone all your life,” said Josh, a 21-year-old gay man living in Coeur d’Alene and an outreach coordinator at NIAC. “There is fear
- [No Doubt of Who I Am](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/11/marty/) - Listen to Marty Ortiz, Pride Foundation scholar from Montana, tell her friend Susan Barnes what it was like to transition while working at Walmart, and the profound impact her company’s Equal Employment and Opportunity (EEO) policies had on her experience. Read the transcription of Marty's audio clip, here.
- [A 48-Year Journey](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/11/nikki/) - Nikki never dreamed that she would be buying a house in Salem, Oregon with a loan from the VA: “At 72, I didn’t think I would ever see the day that I received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Air Force. In 1967, I was outed as gay and given a ‘general discharge under less
- [A Powerful Voice](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/11/sergey/) - Listen to Jonathan Shuffield and Sergey Grankin discuss how they found their voices and connect with community by hosting OUTSpoken, a weekly show on KYRS Thin Air Community Radio, and the only LGBTQ radio program in the Inland Northwest. Read the transcription of Jonathan and Sergey's audio clip, here. KYRS Thin Air Community Radio is a
- [A Warm Welcome in Miles City](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/12/a-warm-welcome-in-miles-city/) - In October, three leaders of my statewide advisory team organized our first-ever community gathering in Miles City, Montana—a sleepy town with approximately 8,410 people. Located 144 miles northeast of Billings, Miles City sits in the midst of our rural state. To give you a sense of how remote the community is, if you or your family
- [A Turning Point](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/12/a-turning-point/) - Ed Estes, a long-time Pride Foundation donor that recently passed away, worked his entire life to advance equality for the LGBTQ community. According to his good friend Jim Malatak, he was a shy, quiet guy most of the time—that is, until you got him talking politics. Working on the early campaigns of Cal Anderson and
- [Why I Have Hope](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/12/whose-lives-have-value/) - It’s hard to escape the feeling that we live in a fragile world. Every time I read the news, I brace myself. The increasing frequency of the acts of violence we are bearing witness to is overwhelming and devastating. In these moments of great uncertainty, our tendency is often to turn inward and build walls
- [Are We Leaving Some People Behind in the Discussion on Mass Incarceration?](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/01/are-we-leaving-some-people-behind-in-the-discussion-on-mass-incarceration/) - Think of someone in your life who identifies as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer. Now picture that person being discriminated against simply because of who they are. But it doesn’t end there. Imagine what happens when this prejudice leads to prison confinement, where LGBTQ people experience additional abuse based on their sexual orientation or
- [Lessons from Ric Weiland's Bequest](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/01/lessons-from-ric-weilands-bequest/) - Join Pride Foundation and local Estate and Financial Professionals for our Estate Planning Workshop for Professional Advisors highlighting Ric Weiland’s bequest to the LGBTQ Movement Ric Weiland, one of Microsoft’s first five employees, passed away in 2006, leaving an unprecedented charitable gift to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community. His $65 million
- [Validation](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/01/validation/) - “I did not come out in a warm and welcoming place. I lost friends. Family members distanced themselves from me. And as a high school student I would go to school, and I would hear homophobic and transphobic insults from my peers, my teachers, and even the school principal. I was bullied; my friends were
- [The Freedom to Be Who You Are, Where You Are](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/01/the-freedom-to-be-who-you-are-where-you-are/) - On a recent trip to Eastern Oregon, I met a lesbian couple, Stef and Liz, living in this part of the state their entire lives. Their story echoed many of those heard on that trip, which illustrated the challenges of being out in rural, small towns, and the impact that has on community and family. Tell us about
- [Upholding Our Shared Alaskan Values](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/01/fair-anchorage/) - Last September, local mother Cathy Gillis testified in front of a crowded Anchorage Assembly Chamber, sharing the story of when her son came out to her as transgender. Detailing her shock and confusion, Cathy explained that—even though it rocked her world—she realized that, “his gender identity does not affect his kindness, his work ethic, or
- [Meet Dan Lister, Boise's First LGBT Liaison Officer](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/02/boises-liaison/) - In 2012, Boise adopted a citywide ordinance that protects LGBT residents from discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations. Eleven other Idaho cities have passed similar ordinances since 2011. Recently, Boise Police Chief Bill Bones created the department’s–and Idaho’s–first LGBT Liaison Officer for the primary purpose of building trust and communication between the LGBT community
- [Len Tritsch's Lasting Lessons](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/02/len-scholarship/) - This year, Pride Foundation was saddened by the passing of Leonard Tritsch, a beloved member of the Northwest LGBTQ community. Len was a loyal Pride Foundation supporter who first connected with our work more than 20 years ago. He was a passionate advocate for health and athletics, and the dedication and tenacity that he brought
- [Our Community's Heartbreaking Loss](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/03/our-communitys-heartbreaking-loss/) - Pride Foundation has learned of extremely devastating news out of Montana. Two individuals from the Missoula transgender community, Jame Wallack and Sam Edelman, have died from suicide. The loss of a loved one is difficult to bear, and we feel a profound sense of loss along with our LGBTQ community partners and allies this week.
- [The Change Our Communities Need](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/03/the-change-our-communities-need/) - First Alaskans Institute’s Alaska Native Policy Center hosted “Partners for the next 10,000 years…A Racial Equity Summit” from February 1-2, 2016 in Anchorage, Alaska. For the past six years, the Institute has facilitated a project aimed at resetting the statewide conversation on racism and racial equity called Advancing Native Dialogues on Racial Equity (ANDORE) program.
- [Inspiring Advances for LGBTQ Equality in Montana](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/03/inspiring-advances-for-lgbtq-equality-in-montana/) - Trans* 101 Training in Red Lodge In January, Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (DSVS) in Red Lodge, Montana presented "Transgender Issues in Montana" as part of their monthly Provocative Issues Forum. The forums are designed to give Red Lodge residents an opportunity to better understand and discuss important issues in Montana. Shawn Francis, one of
- [Building a Brighter Future](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/03/building-a-brighter-future/) - As the evening began in Helena, I was excited for this first stop of Pride Foundation’s Montana Tour. Our hope for the evening was to connect with members of the LGBTQ community, allies, partner organizations, and supportive local business leaders. Excited as I was, I was also nervous that we’d face an empty room. When
- [You're Getting a Raise in Oregon](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/03/youre-getting-a-raise-in-oregon/) - March 2nd was a historic day in Oregon—for LGBTQ people, for people of color, for all Oregonians. On this day, Governor Kate Brown signed into law an increase in the state’s minimum wage, making it the highest statewide minimum wage rate in the nation. By 2022, the minimum wage will be $14.75 inside of Portland’s
- [Today is International Trans Day of Visibility](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/03/today-is-international-trans-day-of-visibility/) - Each year, observed on March 31, International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates and lifts up the leadership and lives of transgender people, and raises awareness about the issues transgender people face on a daily basis. This year's theme, More Than Visibility (#MoreThanVisibility), seeks to recognize that while visibility is important, it will take education and dialogue to
- [We Are Not Alone](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/03/we-are-not-alone/) - “One evening, a young woman took a walk with her husband around their neighborhood. She hadn’t slept with him for a long while—she just couldn’t do it anymore. After a few minutes, her husband exclaimed, ‘I need a woman.’ And she said, ‘I do, too!’” – Jami, born in 1939. That is just one excerpt
- [Creating Bright, Promising Futures in Idaho Schools](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/04/creating-bright-promising-future-in-idaho-schools/) - In November 2015, Pocatello High School (PHS) in southeastern Idaho was awarded a Pride Foundation grant to support gay-straight alliance (GSA) clubs at three Pocatello high schools. The grant application was written by PHS principal Lisa Delonas. I recently had the chance to chat with Lisa and Billie Johnson, a Pride Foundation volunteer and longtime
- [Scholarship Alumni Project](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/04/scholarship-alumni-project-support/) - Are you a Pride Foundation Scholar? We need your help! As part of the 2016 Scholarship Celebration event, we want to show attendees what Pride Foundation scholar alumni are up to! Please fill out the form below and you could be featured at our May 25 event in Seattle. Use the template above as an example
- [Something Extraordinary Happened After Lunch](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/04/something-extraordinary-happened-after-lunch/) - With a tradition of military service in his family, Chris Walker chose a university that many LGBTQ people would not have chosen: The California Maritime Academy—a campus of the California State University and one of the five US Merchant Marine academies. Chris created his own safe space by getting actively involved with student life; he
- [When We Are Silenced: Rural LGBTQ Montanans](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/04/when-we-are-silenced/) - April 15 is National Day of Silence—an annual day of action to spread awareness of bullying and harassment against the LGBTQ community. I spoke with one of my Leadership Action Team members, Acton Seibel, to learn more about his experience holding multiple identities in a rural state, and the times when he has been silenced
- [Idaho Avoids "the Words" Again](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/04/idaho-avoids-the-words-again/) - Like virtually all LGBTQ Idahoans, I was deeply disappointed to see the Idaho Legislature adjourn in March without adopting a statewide “Add the Words” bill, which would have included sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes in the Idaho Human Rights Act. For the last ten years, supporters have worked to pass this much-needed
- [A New Star Emerges in Yakima Valley](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/04/a-new-star-emerges-in-yakima-valley/) - The sky is vast in Central Washington, especially in the evenings when there are an innumerable amount of stars. The sparse constellation of LGBTQ programming in the Yakima Valley has only a few stars—two Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) clubs in local high schools—highlighting the isolating reality that many rural LGBTQ people face. For too long, LGBTQ
- [The Ultimate Harm](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/04/the-ultimate-harms/) - I don’t know about you, but lately I’ve talked a lot about bathrooms—actually about bad “bathroom bills,” as I call them. But let’s be clear: the laws being passed and the ballot initiatives proposed across the country, including here in Washington State, aren’t really about bathrooms. And they’re certainly not about protecting anyone, as many
- [Community Grants Application Opens May 16](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/05/community-grants-application-opens-may-16/) - Pride Foundation’s community grants program invests in organizations, projects, programs, innovative ideas, and/or strategies that align with our priorities—expanding opportunities and advancing full equality for LGBTQ communities in the Northwest. While LGBTQ equality has improved in recent years, there is still ongoing systemic discrimination to address while access to opportunities for LGBTQ youth, adults, seniors
- [Idaho Scholar Dalton Tiegs – a ‘Revolution Cultivator’](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/05/idaho-scholar-dalton-tiegs-a-revolution-cultivator/) - Just call him a “Revolution Cultivator.” Dalton Tiegs, a 2016 Pride Foundation Scholar, has adopted the title informally both in his work as a youth activist and organizer with Boise-based Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence and in his own personal life. “I feel like that title incorporates social change into my every day
- [Imagine the Possibilities](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/06/imagine-the-possibilities/) - What would you consider your proudest accomplishment? For TransActive Gender Center’s Executive Director Jenn Burleton, her proudest accomplishment is the many children they’ve supported who now are able to live the lives they are meant to live. This accomplishment feels even greater because Jenn remembers that, less than 10 years ago, trans grade school students
- [In the face of tragedy and loss](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/06/in-the-face-of-tragedy-and-loss/) - Today, our community mourns after the tragic violence in Orlando. Our hearts are filled with sorrow, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends who lost their loved ones. It is in these moments that we must draw on the strength of our community and our movement—resisting the urge to respond with
- [Promoting LGBTQ Philanthropy to Grantmakers Across Oregon](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/06/listening-learning-and-leading-in-douglas-county/) - I was lucky to spend the better part of a week in May with 160 of my philanthropy colleagues as we all convened in Canyonville for the bi-annual Grantmakers of Oregon & SW Washington (GOSW) Conference. While getting to meet George the elephant on a learning tour may have been a personal highlight, my biggest
- [Equality Is A Business Value](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/06/equality-is-a-business-value/) - You don’t have to look far to see all the ways that the negative lies and misinformation being pushed out about transgender and gender non-conforming people across the country is clearly having a harmful impact. For transgender and gender diverse children and adults who already face discrimination daily, being subjected to heightened scrutiny and vilification
- [PRIDE in MT: An Acrostic](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/06/pride-in-mt-an-acrostic/) - We're featuring PRIDE acrostics from each of our Regional Development Organizers (RDO), Kim Leighton, Montana RDO, shares what PRIDE in Montana means to her: Power of Community: the strength of individuals, organizations, and businesses such as Blackfoot Brewery and Hub Coffee, supporting LGBTQ Montanans carries us forward and instills Pride. Without each other, we couldn't realize
- [PRIDE in AK: An Acrostic](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/06/pride-in-ak-an-acrostic/) - We’re featuring PRIDE acrostics from each of our Regional Development Organizers (RDO), Josh Hemsath, Alaska RDO, shares what PRIDE in Alaska means to him: P: Partnerships with local, inclusive Alaskan businesses to improve workplace inclusion across sectors and organizations R: Relationships with Local Advisory Team members from Fairbanks to
- [PRIDE in ID: An Acrostic](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/06/pride-in-id-an-acrostic/) - We're featuring PRIDE acrostics from each of our Regional Development Organizers (RDO), Steve Martin, Idaho RDO, shares what PRIDE in Idaho means to him: Perseverance: Perseverance to always stand up and hold our heads high, even in the face of adversity and intolerance, and triumph. Resilience: Resilience to be strong and fight on to that eventual
- [PRIDE in OR: An Acrostic](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/06/pride-in-or-an-acrostic/) - We're featuring PRIDE acrostics from each of our Regional Development Organizers (RDO). Katie Carter, Oregon RDO, shares what PRIDE in Oregon means to her: Passionate: Passionate leaders and organizations committed to creating lived equality in every corner of Oregon. Radical Empathy: Radical empathy across our state, every person committed to taking care
- [WA Won't Discriminate - Progress in a Difficult Time](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/07/wa-wont-discriminate-progress-in-a-difficult-time/) - You have heard us often share that each one of us deserves to have our lives and our humanity protected, respected, and valued. We all deserve to be able to live safely, openly, and genuinely. It is what drives our vision of equity and justice at Pride Foundation. Waking up today, in a continued state of
- [Growing Our Capacity in Oregon/SW Washington](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/07/growing-our-capacity-in-oregonsw-washington/) - I don’t have to tell you that Oregon and SW Washington are a very special region within the Northwest. The community of LGBTQ people and organizations is vibrant, growing, and innovative. The philanthropic sector is robust and engaged. These factors, among others, have made it a meaningful place for Pride Foundation to be engaged in
- [Finding Hope in Simple Kindness](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/07/finding-hope-in-simple-kindness/) - The tragic and senseless mass shooting in Orlando in June has had a personal impact on me as a gay man, which has been difficult to process, as it no doubt has for others. Since then, attacks in France, Bangladesh, Turkey, Iraq, and most recently the police shootings in Dallas and Baton Rouge, have compounded
- [A Way Forward: Including LGBTQ People In Alzheimer's Care](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/07/a-way-forward-including-lgbtq-people-in-alzheimers-care/) - Alzheimer’s Disease is currently the sixth leading cause of death in the Montana. That’s why, on June 20, Montana Governor Steve Bullock announced the launch of the first-ever Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias State Workplan. The Montana Chapter of the Alzheimer Association’s Executive Director, Lynn Mullowney, as well as several elders, workgroup members, and volunteers joined
- [Supporting Independence: YMCA Home Host Program](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/08/supporting-independence-ymca-home-host-program/) - The crisis of youth experiencing homelessness is heartbreaking, and it is a situation that is becoming more pronounced. Fortunately, there are a number of new, robust efforts in our region that are looking to change this reality. As you’ve heard us share before, varying sources, including the latest report from the True Colors Fund, estimate
- [Relationships Across the NW: Montana Spotlight](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/08/relationships-across-the-nw-montana-spotlight/) - We are grateful for the incredible relationships we have with people across the Northwest who make change possible. These are just a few of the incredible supporters, donors, volunteers, local leaders, and scholars that are building a brighter future for LGBTQ people in their home communities through their continued commitment to advancing lived and legal
- [Relationships Across the NW: Oregon Spotlight](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/08/relationships-across-the-nw-oregon-spotlight/) - We are grateful for the incredible relationships we have with people across the Northwest who make change possible. These are just a few of the incredible supporters, donors, volunteers, local leaders, and scholars that are building a brighter future for LGBTQ people in their home communities through their continued commitment to advancing lived and legal
- [Relationships Across the NW: Idaho Spotlight](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/08/relationships-across-the-nw-idaho-spotlight/) - We are grateful for the incredible relationships we have with people across the Northwest who make change possible. These are just a few of the incredible supporters, donors, volunteers, local leaders, and scholars that are building a brighter future for LGBTQ people in their home communities through their continued commitment to advancing lived and legal
- [Relationships Across the NW: Alaska Spotlight](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/08/relationships-across-the-nw-alaska-spotlight/) - We are grateful for the incredible relationships we have with people across the Northwest who make change possible. These are just a few of the incredible supporters, donors, volunteers, local leaders, and scholars that are building a brighter future for LGBTQ people in their home communities through their continued commitment to advancing lived and legal
- [Illuminating Trans Experience in SW Oregon](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/08/illuminating-trans-experience-in-sw-oregon/) - For a young LGBTQ person, coming out can be as terrifying as it is liberating. It can also come with challenges, especially in rural and remote communities, where there are few, if any, supportive resources. Public awareness of the challenges of coming out in rural areas and living out, however, has increased in the wake
- [Being Counted—Poverty in the LGBTQ Community](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/08/being-counted-poverty-in-the-lgbtq-community/) - More than 1 in 4 LGBTQ people in our community go hungry at least once per year. Imagine for a moment what this looks like: a lesbian couple in rural Montana assembling the small amount of food they have left for the week for their two children’s dinner, while taking great efforts to make sure
- [Montana Didn't Look Like This Last Time I Was Here](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/09/montana-didnt-look-like-this-last-time-i-was-here/) - Last month, I traveled from Seattle to Montana for Pride Foundation’s #PrideImpactMT Tour, stopping in Missoula, Helena, Great Falls, and Havre. On the last evening of the tour, I stood on our event host’s patio in front of 28 LGBTQ and allied supporters from rural Northern Montana, in the small hamlet of Havre. Out toward
- [Introducing TRANSform Washington](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/09/introducing-transform-washington/) - Transgender and gender nonconforming people are part of our families, workplaces, schools, neighborhoods, and places of worship. Yet, only 23% of people in Washingtonians say they personally know someone who is transgender. Just this past year, we witnessed how this disconnect and lack of experience has allowed for an increase in attacks against our state’s
- [Trusting the Experts: Funding Nontraditional Approaches in the Trans Community](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/09/trusting-the-experts-funding-nontraditional-approaches-in-the-trans-community/) - During my internship at Pride Foundation this summer, I traveled to Denver to attend the “Money for Our Movements” Conference, which brings together community organizers, funders, and development professionals to explore strategies for sustaining funding for community-based organizations. Walking into the conference, I had one primary question on my mind: “What do trans and gender
- [It's About Family](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/09/its-about-family/) - Geraldine Cole clearly remembers the moment she decided to get involved with Pride Foundation more than 20 years ago. While walking along a beach in Hawaii, she had time to reflect upon what really mattered in her life—and it was then she realized that it was her family and her LGBTQ community that had inspired
- [Scholar Elevates Queer, Indigenous in Oregon](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/09/candi/) - It’s hard to believe Candi Brings Plenty (she/her/hers) only moved to Portland four years ago in search of community. In that short time, she’s become a prominent leader in Portland’s LGBTQ and Two Spirit community. Currently, Candi serves as the Executive Director of the Equi Institute, an LGBTQ specific health center, is a Pride Foundation
- [A Queer, Muslim Scholar's Journey to Acceptance](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/10/nadir/) - Just weeks before the devastating attack on the LGBTQ community in Orlando, Nadir*—a Pride Foundation scholar, Iraqi refugee, and member of the Muslim LGBTQ community—reached out to me to share his story. We scheduled time to meet the Tuesday following the massacre in Orlando, not knowing what the weekend would bring. Feeling heavy, Nadir and
- [The Privilege of Only Worrying About Geometry](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/10/the-privilege-of-only-worrying-about-geometry/) - The echo of school bells is returning now that schools across Montana are once again in session, bringing exciting opportunities for many students. For others, such as LGBTQ students, returning to school may remind them of the gulf between the mundane worries of managing crowded hallways, students rushing to first period, and last night’s geometry
- [Honoring Service: LGBTQ Veteran Nikki from Portland](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/10/honoring-service-lgbtq-veteran-nikki-from-portland/) - From the archives: Nikki never dreamed that she would be buying a house in Salem, Oregon with a loan from the VA: “At 72, I didn’t think I would ever see the day that I received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Air Force. In 1967, I was outed as gay and given a
- [The World Outside the Closet Door](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/11/the-world-outside-the-closet-door/) - This spring, as we were reviewing a Pride Foundation scholarship application from Sam, a young student from Montana who had been a proud and active leader in his community, we learned that he had died by suicide. Sam’s parents loved and supported him in his transition, but the larger injustices facing transgender people in his
- [There are no words](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/11/there-are-no-words/) - Dear Pride Foundation Family & Friends, I have written and rewritten this email countless times since last night, trying to find the right thing to say. But there are no words. When it feels like divisiveness and hate have won out over unity and hope, the only place in which we will find solace is
- [Welcoming a Familiar Face to Pride Foundation](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/10/welcoming-a-familiar-face-to-pride-foundation/) - Tylene Carnell is joining Pride Foundation’s staff as the newest Eastern and Central Washington Regional Development Organizer! For the past 15 years, Tylene has lived in Ellensburg, Washington and since 2003 has worked at Comprehensive Healthcare (formerly Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health). Her most recent role there was as the Clubhouse Coordinator, where she was
- [Resilient Connections: Building the Leadership of LGBTQ Immigrants & Refugees](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/11/resilient-connections-building-the-leadership-of-lgbtq-immigrants-refugees/) - Ryannah, a Samoan trans activist womyn,* was not able to live as her full self in her country of birth. Ultimately, she was forced to leave and was displaced to the Northwest. While living in Portland, Ryannah became involved with Unite Oregon as a youth activist. Her efforts focused on issues that were all too familiar to her:
- [A New Sense of Possibility](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/11/a-new-sense-of-possibility/) - As a volunteer for an organization that has received grants from both Equity Foundation and Pride Foundation, I wasn’t sure what their merger would mean for our work to make schools across Oregon safer and more affirming for all students. But the more I’ve learned about the merger — and about Pride Foundation — the
- [It's About Our Mission](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/11/its-about-our-mission/) - A few years ago, I knew about Pride Foundation and the work that they do, but I got a quick lesson in how they operate when I ran into Pride Foundation’s Katie Carter at a Trader Joe’s in Portland. She had her arms full of bottles of club soda. She told me that she was
- [Including More People in Our Victories](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/11/including-more-people-in-our-victories/) - When I think about my life growing up in a small Oregon town, I become even more committed to creating safe, affirming communities for everyone in our state. I was raised in Astoria and return to visit often. During a recent visit, I was told that one of the town’s biggest summer events is a
- [Growing Pride for Our History and Our Future](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/11/growing-pride-for-our-history-and-our-future/) - Twenty-seven years after the founding of Equity Foundation, I still have big dreams for our future — dreams that I now know can come true only by becoming part of Pride Foundation’s regional network. When I joined others to start Equity Foundation in 1989, we had a bold vision. We wanted to make a promise
- [Our Shared Values and Vision in Action](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/11/our-shared-values-and-vision-in-action/) - Since our beginning, both Pride Foundation and Equity Foundation have believed that we can more quickly and effectively create change by working together. Two years ago, we put that belief into action to support Oregon’s students and along the way learned what is possible when we combine the power of both foundations. The original idea
- [Visions of an AIDS-Free Future](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/11/visions-of-an-aids-free-generation/) - As we prepare to observe World AIDS Day on Thursday, December 1st—a day dedicated to raising awareness about the long-standing impacts of the disease and honoring the lives lost—we recognize the mixed news about our efforts to meet this ongoing challenge. While overall HIV and AIDS transmissions are decreasing, there’s a worrying trend: an increase
- [Scholar Reflection: Strength in Solidarity](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/12/scholar-reflection-strength-in-solidarity/) - I am acutely aware of how my emotional and physical safety are under threat. It’s what motivates me to attend law school—to make my community better for everyone, particularly queer and transgender people. Since I began pursuing a career in public interest law, my educational dream has often felt impossible—especially when thinking about my student loan debt. My
- [Helping Students Live Openly and Safely in Washington Schools](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/12/helping-students-live-openly-and-safely-in-washington-schools/) - Alex* is a middle school student in Federal Way, Washington. Full of energy, he has an active imagination and thinks about what life would be like if it were similar to his favorite video games or fantasy novels. Like many young people, Alex needs encouragement and guidance to thrive in school. Though he lacks such support at home,
- ["Thank you for showing me that gay means being powerful."](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/12/thank-you-for-showing-me-that-gay-means-being-powerful/) - original remarks by Brahiam Villanueva, Pride Foundation scholar, given at the 2016 Seattle Scholarship Celebration in Seattle on May 25 Thank you so much for being here tonight and showing your support for LGBTQ+ students. My name is Brahiam, I am going into my junior year at Gonzaga University where I study history and English
- [Empowering Idaho’s LGBTQ Community Through Relationships, Activism, and Action](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/01/empowering-idahos-lgbtq-community-through-relationships-activism-and-action/) - Leo Morales, Executive Director of ACLU of Idaho, recognizes how unapproachable the legislative process can seem from the outside. “Idaho’s geography, perceived political climate, and ongoing negative media attention leads people to believe it’s hopeless to try and make positive changes,” he reflects. Educating people on how to engage their legislators on important issues is one
- [Only in the Darkness Can You See the Stars](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/01/only-in-the-darkness-can-you-see-the-stars/) - Since the election, many of us have navigated each day with a deeply unsettling feeling of uncertainty. Now, as the inauguration looms, we are getting a clear sense of what this new administration, along with an emboldened Congress, state legislatures, and city councils hope to achieve in this shifting climate. To be clear, across our
- [We Need to Organize](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/01/we-need-to-organize/) - In anticipation of the 2017 Washington State legislative session, many groups concerned with advancing LGBTQ equality are busy studying bills, coordinating lobbying efforts, meeting with state legislators, and organizing community partners. One such organization is Legal Voice, a Seattle-based organization pursuing justice for all women and girls in the Northwest through groundbreaking litigation, legislative advocacy,
- [My First 100 Days](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/01/my-first-100-days/) - On a cold morning last month in Pasco, Washington—despite nearly six inches of freshly fallen snow—more than 40 people came together to develop an action plan to create supportive and safe spaces for LGBTQ students in the Educational Service District (ESD) 123, which educates more than 70,000 Washington students. As someone who has lived in
- [Within minutes](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/01/within-minutes/) - Just minutes after Donald Trump was sworn into office, the pages dedicated to LGBTQ rights, civil rights, climate change, women, and immigration were removed from WhiteHouse.gov. While this move only confirmed what we already assumed about this administration, it didn’t make watching our lives being erased any easier. And it wasn’t any easier watching him
- [January 3 Cool Things: Inspiration in this Moment](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/01/january-3-cool-things-inspiration-in-this-moment/) - For many of us, this new year has been fraught with worry about what’s ahead. In moments like these, it is even more important that we pause to celebrate examples of our unity and our success. Here are three recent accomplishments that your support made possible: On January 9, the Helena City Commission voted 3-2
- [The Potential of a Unified Struggle](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/01/the-potential-of-a-unified-struggle/) - Last month’s stunning Women’s Marches in Washington D.C. and across the globe were, in part, inspired by the 1963 March on Washington. This display of solidarity and unity brought to mind a quote from civil rights leader Bayard Rustin, perhaps best known as the organizer of the 1963 March on Washington and advisor to Reverend
- [Equality is a Montana Value](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/02/equality-is-a-montana-value/) - Helena Montana’s first fully-inclusive non-discrimination ordinance officially goes into effect today, February 8, 2017. It has been a long road to get here. Four years ago, when the community worked to get Helena’s first non-discrimination ordinance passed, an exclusion was adopted that specifically targeted transgender and gender diverse people. As written, the exclusion required transgender
- [Our Opportunity to Respond](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/02/our-opportunity-to-respond/) - We have all been waiting—and then waiting some more—to see what’s next from this new administration and Congress. This is contributing to a climate of anxiety, fear, and anticipation that we are living with every day as we try to figure out what this political reality will mean for ourselves, our families, and our world.
- ["Justice is what love looks like in public"](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/02/justice-is-what-love-looks-like-in-public/) - Engraved on the south wall of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s memorial in Washington D.C. is his quote: "I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant." This sentiment is what I am especially holding onto today—Valentine’s Day.
- [We Will Do Everything We Can to Protect One Another](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/02/we-will-do-everything-we-can-to-protect-one-another/) - If there were any remaining questions about how LGBTQ people would be treated by the Trump administration, we received a crystal clear answer last week when they announced they would revoke the guidance that protected transgender students from discrimination in schools. This action ruthlessly targets some of the most vulnerable within our community: transgender youth
- [It's Time to Oppose Montana's HB 609](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/03/its-time-to-oppose-montanas-hb-609/) - Opponents of equality are stirring up unfounded fears about safety and privacy in an effort to enshrine discrimination into law. Last week, Rep. Carl Glimm (R, Kila) introduced HB 609. This law would force all Montanans to use public facilities based on their biological sex as designated on their original birth certificate. It goes even
- [Women Are Leading the Response](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/03/women-are-leading-the-response/) - As Program Director at Montana Women Vote, I often meet with legislators in Helena to discuss women’s needs. And every year on International Women’s Day (IWD), I am joined in the capital building by hundreds of women celebrating IWD Lobby Day. While this lobby day is always a great opportunity for women of all backgrounds
- [Be a Part of the Celebration](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/03/be-a-part-of-the-celebration/) - Rachel Crandall, the head of Transgender Michigan, created Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) in 2009 out of frustration that the only well-known day each year focused on transgender communities was Transgender Day of Remembrance “The day of remembrance is exactly what it is. It remembers the people who died,” Rachel said. “[Transgender Day of Visibility]
- [2017 Scholar Alumni Project](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/03/2017-scholar-alumni-project/) - Are you a Pride Foundation Scholar? We need your help! As part of the 2017 Scholarship Celebration event, we want to show attendees what Pride Foundation scholar alumni are up to! Please fill out the form below and you could be featured at our May 31 Scholarship Celebration event in Seattle. Use the template above as
- [Nine Poems to Inspire](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/04/nine-poems-to-inspire/) - April is National Poetry Month. To ensure our voices and perspectives are heard during this annual celebration, we’ve collected nine poems from LGBTQ poets adept at using their sharp pens to express and fuel resistance. Their words, spoken and written, shine a spotlight on the exploitation of women and girls; illuminate racism and its impact;
- [Community Grants Application Opens May 1, 2017](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/04/community-grants-application-opens-may-1-2017/) - Each year, Pride Foundation invests in organizations and projects that are transforming the lives of LGBTQ people and their families across the Northwest through our Community Grants Program. While LGBTQ equality has progressed in recent years, ongoing systemic discrimination continues and must be addressed in order to improve access to opportunities for LGBTQ youth, adults,
- [Seeing the World Better](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/04/seeing-the-world-better/) - It isn’t every day that your optometrist becomes one of your organization’s most dynamic corporate partners, but that is exactly what Dr. Summy To and John Schreiber at Myoptic Optometry + Eyewear have become to Pride Foundation. Like many Portlanders, I became a patient at Myoptic because I appreciated their commitment to giving back to
- [It Takes Five Seconds to Teach Fear](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/04/it-takes-five-seconds-to-teach-fear/) - Advocating for our rights and our lives is nothing new for our community. This has been the fundamental work of Pride Foundation since we were founded during the HIV & AIDS crisis in the 1980s. Back then, we were doing everything we could to convince our government to recognize our humanity—and do something tangible to
- [What Happens Here, Matters Everywhere](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/04/what-happens-here-matters-everywhere/) - In the current political climate, we are reminded that our democracy is dynamic and always a work in progress that requires our activism. In fact, in the past few months in state legislatures across our region, we’ve seen the need to engage to both advance our legal protections and defend against serious threats: In Montana,
- [Pride Foundation is Proud to Support’s the World’s Largest Transgender Film Festival](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/05/pride-foundation-is-proud-to-supports-the-worlds-largest-transgender-film-festival/) - 2017 Translations: Seattle Transgender Film Festival Runs May 4 - 14, 2017
- [Mental Health in the LGBTQ Community: Where Do We Go From Here?](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/06/mental-health-in-the-lgbtq-community-where-do-we-go-from-here/) - “The queer community is meeting increased levels of violence and discrimination which can exacerbate underlying mental health issues. In this environment, how can providers help people feel safe when, in the past, they’ve been mistreated?”
- [Recruiting Community Grant Reviewers!](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/06/recruitingcommunitygrantreviewers/) - Pride Foundation is looking for volunteers to review applications for our 2017 Community Grants cycle! Each year, Pride Foundation receives 150-200 grant applications. We utilize a team of committed and passionate community volunteers to help review a pool of applications and provide an analysis of each grant application based upon published grant criteria. The assessments
- [Honoring Ric Weiland: Architect of a Historic Tipping Point](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/06/honoring-ric-weiland-architect-of-a-historic-tipping-point/) - If you’re not familiar with Ric’s name, you’re not alone—even in his hometown of Seattle, many do not know the man who would become the architect of some of the most critical gains the LGBTQ movement has made over the last decade.
- [HIV Prevention & Treatment in the Age of Immigration Bans](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/06/hiv-testing-day/) - As highly-charged rhetoric in Washington DC continues to call for stepped up deportation of immigrants and increased barriers to immigration from wide swaths of our globe, it is important to consider the impact this environment can have on openness and ability to seek out HIV testing. Research from Temple University shows that fears over immigration
- [We Cannot Be Silent](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/06/we-cannot-be-silent/) - From Pride Foundation’s inception, we have been called to speak out when we witness injustice, and once again we are challenged to respond to a grave tragedy. From our vantage point, the LGBTQ movement has been about seeing one another and recognizing the humanity we all share and deserve. Fundamentally, it has been about showing
- [We Will Not Be Erased: The Importance of Rural Pride Celebrations](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/07/we-will-not-be-erased-the-importance-of-rural-pride-celebrations/) - “Thank you. It’s just that my son has been really ‘stuck’ since last year, and we didn’t know where to go or who to talk to.” Her words rang through my mind and connected with all the times I had heard this sentiment before. I stifled a sigh and remembered my dedication to this work.
- [The Power of LGBTQ Educators: Milk and Mr. C](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/08/the-power-of-lgbtq-educators-milk-and-mr-c/) - In 1978, a conservative California Senator by the name of John Briggs began one of the most homophobic legislative efforts in state history. He sought to ban the hiring of all LGBTQ teachers in California’s public school system. The initiative, however, sparked the flame of an indomitable gay civil rights activist—Harvey Milk. In the wake
- [An Unprecedented Solution: A Scholar's Approach to Fighting HIV/AIDS](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/08/an-unprecedented-solution-a-scholars-approach-to-fighting-hivaids/) - It’s difficult to imagine that not long ago in our history, living with HIV or AIDS was essentially a death sentence. The stigma attached to the disease created fear that made even researching a cure taboo. Once called GRID—gay-related immune deficiency—AIDS tore families apart. It was common to hear stories about people living with HIV
- [Transgender People Are Not A Burden](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/07/transgender-people-are-not-a-burden/) - “Today, I have the feeling of being an unappreciated outlander in the country where I served six exemplary years in the Idaho Army National Guard from 1968 to 1974. I was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant—and all the while living in the recesses of a deep, dark closet in order to protect the
- [Denying the American Dream to 800,000](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/09/denying-the-american-dream-to-800000/) - Waking up to ashes from forest fires covering the kitchen table this morning was like an ominous metaphor for a world that feels like it is burning down around us. This morning, the Trump administration rescinded the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, removing legal protections for 800,000 young people who registered their information
- [This Is Not About Buying Cake](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/09/this-is-not-about-buying-cake/) - These times require unprecedented vigilance. Amidst natural disasters and young immigrants being targeted, the news from last week was hard to keep up with. But in addition to all of that, I wanted to make sure you heard about a significant incident that could have a profound impact on our community. Last week, Attorney General Jeff
- [A Community Approach to Ending Youth Homelessness](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/09/a-community-approach-to-ending-youth-homelessness/) - Doctors looked Alex in the eyes and explained that depression and anxiety were just passing phases. Teachers dismissed Alex as an overly emotional teen. Even a desperate suicide note to Alex’s high school English teacher was chalked up as insincere dramatics. “I felt like I was crying for help my whole life,” said Alex, who
- [A Family’s Turn at Freedom in an Unsettling Time](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/09/a-familys-turn-at-freedom-in-an-unsettling-time/) - Johnny* and his parents are migrant workers in rural Southeastern Idaho. As a 19-year-old undocumented Latino gay man, Johnny and his family long dreamt of the day when they would become U.S. citizens. For years, Johnny and his family tried repeatedly to earn their citizenship, but with no success. Even though the uncertainty of having
- [Changing Medical Education: Competent and Compassionate Health Care](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/09/changing-medical-education-competent-and-compassionate-health-care/) - “I have been called ‘it’ and wounded by people’s words more often than I care to count,” recalls Dr. Peek Ehlinger, an openly transgender resident in the Alaska Family Residency Program. Throughout their four years of medical school in Minnesota and first year of residency in Alaska, Peek experienced many disheartening moments—as a student, as
- [The Latest: Workplace Protections Withdrawn](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/10/the-latest-workplace-protections-withdrawn/) - Yesterday, Attorney General Sessions and the Trump Administration rolled back workplace protections for our transgender friends, family, and neighbors—arguing that the part of our civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex no longer encompasses gender identity. While we suspected this administration would continue to take away protections for our community,
- [Free & Fair Montana: No on I-183](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/10/freeandfairmt/) - With so much happening across the country, it can be easy to miss local threats that are developing under the radar. We are writing today to ensure that Montanans stay informed about the issues that are facing our local community. The Montana Family Foundation is now collecting petition signatures to put I-183 on the ballot
- [Why I Remain Hopeful](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/10/why-i-remain-hopeful/) - I admit that I am having a hard time keeping up with the emails and headlines in my inbox about this current administration’s latest hurtful actions to take away basic freedoms and protections from the most vulnerable within our communities. In just one week, much of the progress we have made in the past few
- [Why Pride Foundation Will Remain A Co-Presenter of The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/10/why-pride-foundation-will-remain-a-co-presenter-of-the-1018-showing-of-the-death-and-life-of-marsha-p-johnson/) - Statement from Kris Hermanns, Jeremiah Allen, and Gunner Scott Since the initial release of the film The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson, Pride Foundation has supported its viewing across the Northwest—from large venues at film festivals, to small gatherings in places like Missoula, Montana. For every one of these viewings, our
- [“You Only Go Around Once”](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/10/you-only-go-around-once/) - “Bill Teska was known for living his life for others—investing in the service of others, and seeing the worth, honor, and value of others,”
- [Scholar Guest Blog: “My Mom Also Deserves Respect”](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/10/scholar-guest-blog-my-mom-also-deserves-respect/) - "It's a crime to hope for a future where education and stability are attainable. DACA made me employable, and the money from my jobs is the only reason I'm so close to graduating college."
- [The Innovative and Courageous Resistance of the Next Generation](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/10/the-next-generation/) - To these young people: we see you, we value you, and you matter. Your community stands with you. And we are sincerely grateful for your innovative leadership in the face of attacks on our communities.
- [The Love Army Tri-Cities: Fighting Hate with Acceptance](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/10/the-love-army-tri-cities-fighting-hate-with-acceptance/) - When students at Kennewick High School in rural Central Washington were walking into their school building earlier this month, they were surprised when members of a group called “Abolish Human Abortion” approached them with graphic, hate-filled fliers that specifically targeted LGBTQ people. Almost immediately, local parents and concerned community members jumped into action. Janie Romine,
- [Innovative Solutions to Youth Homelessness in Anchorage](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/11/innovative-solutions-to-youth-homelessness-in-anchorage/) - Did you know there’s a committed group of agencies in Anchorage that are examining the way they serve youth experiencing homelessness? In late July, in the middle of a hot and humid summer, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) brought the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project sites to Washington, D.C., to learn from each
- [A Quilt of Valor for Transgender Military Veteran, Mickie Schnider](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/12/a-quilt-of-valor-for-transgender-military-veteran-mickie-schnider/) - November 11, 2017, Veteran’s Day, Mickie Schnider was called to the front of a room at the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) hall in Orofino, Idaho. She was one of 10 veterans called up that night to receive a Quilt of Valor in recognition of her twenty-four years served in the Army National Guard,
- [Tomorrow Could Change Everything](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/12/tomorrow-could-change-everything/) - There is so much at stake tomorrow. The Supreme Court of the United States will consider the Masterpiece Cakeshop case and determine whether businesses have the constitutional right to discriminate against LGBTQ people. This is about so much more than buying a wedding cake. It is about whether our highest court will uphold the laws
- ["I'll Never Take the Rainbow Flag Down Again"](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/12/ill-never-take-the-rainbow-flag-down-again/) - As an HIV-positive, Latino gay man, I moved to rural Clarkston, Washington for nursing school and immediately felt the need to hide myself. I took the rainbow flag off of my car, and I toned down my personality—a little less flamboyant, a little more careful. But after a week, the rainbow flag was back up.
- [Protecting the Rights of Every Idahoan](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/12/protecting-the-rights-of-every-idahoan/) - “Since the election of Donald Trump, undocumented queer and transgender Latinx people have been at higher risk of deportation and discrimination due to their legal status,” said Sam Byrd, director for the Centro de Comunidad y Justicia. Founded in 1996, this Boise-based nonprofit organization helps improve the educational, economic, and social status of Latinx Idaho
- [Creating Safer Spaces for All of Our Identities](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/12/creating-safer-spaces-for-all-of-our-identities/) - Walking around Bozeman during Pride Foundation’s board and staff retreat last spring, I saw only one other person of color who was not on our team the entire time. The lack of representation I experienced led to a constant feeling of otherness for me, where it felt challenging to be a person of color and
- [“It Started With One Group”](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/12/it-started-with-one-group/) - When Trinity Anderson returned to her hometown of Bend, Oregon nearly 10 years ago, she was searching for community—looking for anyone who could understand what she was going through. “I was looking for someone to help me through the journey and the process,” she remembers. A majority of Trinity’s family abandoned her when she
- [Building Community, No Matter Where You Live](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/12/building-community-no-matter-where-you-live/) - “I am Skyler Dundas, a 15 year old homosexual demi-boy in 9th grade. I use they/them or he/him pronouns; recently I discovered my gender, sexual, and romantic identity with the help of the R.E.C. Room and Frankie at The Center (South Peninsula Behavioral Health Services). Without the help of the REC I wouldn't have met Frankie,
- [Counseling LGBTQ Clients in Challenging Times](https://pridefoundation.org/2017/12/counseling-lgbtq-clients-in-challenging-times/) - Presenters from left to right: Dr. Supriya Kang, SCS Psychiatrist Donnie Goodman, SCS Deputy Director Aleks Martin, SCS Project NEON Coordinator and Addictions Program Supervisor This year, with support from a Pride Foundation Rapid Response Fund Grant, Cardea Services and Seattle Counseling Service were able to host 700 mental health providers from around the Nation
- [Nominate an Inland Northwest Leader](https://pridefoundation.org/2010/04/inlandrainbow/) - The Pride Foundation/Inland Northwest Rainbow Awards are held every year as part of Spokane’s Pride Week. They honor individuals and organizations whose efforts have had a positive effect on the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community of the Inland Northwest. Nominations are now open and being accepted until May 2, 2010. Please use our nomination
- [Thank you, Kevan Gardner!](https://pridefoundation.org/2010/02/kevan-gardner/) - After 11 years as Pride Foundation’s Regional Director, Kevan Gardner is leaving Pride Foundation. Please help us thank Kevan for building community all over the Northwest. For so many people, Kevan Gardner was the first person they met at Pride Foundation. In his job as Regional Director Kevan roamed the Northwest, and many years he
- [Seattle Mayor Signs Proclamation for 'Pride Foundation Day'](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/09/seattle-mayor-signs-proclamation-for-pride-foundation-day/) - Today, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray proclaims this day as Pride Foundation Day in the city of Seattle. We are grateful to the Mayor and his administration in supporting the progress we've made together in the last 30 years for our LGBTQ community across the Northwest. The proclamation announcement kicks-off our region-wide celebrations for Pride Foundation's
- [6 Cool Things in 60:Seconds - 2016 Edition](https://pridefoundation.org/2016/12/6-cool-things-in-60seconds-2016-edition/) - As 2016 comes to a close, and we reflect on the work of the past year, I wanted to share six inspiring moments from this year that your support made possible: In May, Pride Foundation and grantee Identity, Inc. launched the second edition of the Inclusive Alaska Guidebook, which shines a spotlight on LGBTQ-supportive businesses
- [We Will Not Compromise on Our Legal Rights](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/02/we-will-not-compromise-on-our-legal-rights/) - Last week, Idaho Senate President Pro Tem Brent Hill published an open letter describing his reasons for denying statewide equal protections for LGBTQ+ Idahoans. In this letter, Senator Hill described the need to find “a balanced solution” or, in essence, a compromise between non-discrimination protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Idahoans and religious
- [In Remembrance: Our Dear Friend, Andrea](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/02/in-remembrance-our-dear-friend-andrea/) - All of us at Pride Foundation were deeply saddened to say goodbye to Andrea Redeker, our friend and a fierce advocate for our communities in Alaska. Andrea was loved by so many in her community in Anchorage, and we were honored to work closely with Andrea as she fought for full acceptance for trans and
- [A Note from Pride Foundation’s Board President](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/02/a-note-from-pride-foundation-board-president/) - As we dive into 2019, I wanted to take a moment to reach out to Pride Foundation’s incredible network of supporters, partners, volunteers, scholars, and grantees to say hello and let you know how excited I am to be Pride Foundation’s new board president! A little background on me: I live with my wife and
- [Robert R. Bergis & Theodore W. Rosenberg Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/robert-r-bergis-theodore-w-rosenberg-scholarship/) - Robert R. Bergis & Theodore W. Rosenberg Scholarship for Montana and Washington residents, or any student going to school in California, with significant financial need.
- [Pride of the Rose Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/pride-of-the-rose-scholarship/) - Pride of the Rose Scholarship for Oregon residents in Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, or Columbia Counties or Washington residents in Clark county.
- [Pride Foundation Regional Scholarships](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/pride-foundation-regional-scholarships/) - Pride Foundation Regional Scholarships for residents of areas outside of King County where Pride Foundation is working to enhance the leadership of the LGBTQ and ally community: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Eastern Washington, and Northwest/Southwest Washington.
- [Lenehan-Warn Technical Education Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/lenehan-warn-technical-education-scholarship/) - Lenehan-Warn Technical Education Scholarship for Oregon and Washington residents attending an accredited technical school/program.
- [Jessica Dolin Memorial Endowment Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/jessica-dolin-memorial-endowment-scholarship/) - Jessica Dolin Memorial Endowment Scholarship for Oregon or Clark County, Washington residents pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
- [Inland Northwest Business Alliance (INBA) Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/inland-northwest-business-alliance-inba-scholarship/) - Inland Northwest Business Alliance (INBA) Scholarship for residents of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho.
- [Cole Family Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/cole-family-scholarship/) - Cole Family Scholarship for Washington residents under age 25 raised by one or more LGBTQ parent.
- [City of Trees Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/city-of-trees-scholarship/) - City of Trees Scholarship for residents of Treasure Valley in Idaho.
- [Barbara Bailey Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/barbara-bailey-scholarship/) - Barbara Bailey Scholarship for lesbians who are residents of Washington.
- [AIDS Project Snohomish County](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/aids-project-snohomish-county/) - AIDS Project Snohomish County for residents of Snohomish County, Washington whose lives have been impacted by HIV and/or where HIV-related service encompasses their educational and professional goals.
- [Walker-Solveson Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/walker-solveson-scholarship/) - Walker-Solveson Scholarship for junior and senior undergraduate students of any four-year institution whose significant financial need will cause disruption or possible discontinuation of their studies.
- [Trans* Identified Scholarship ](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/trans-identified-scholarship/) - Trans* Identified Scholarship for current and future trans* identified student leaders and role models.
- [Pride Foundation Community Scholarships](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/pride-foundation-community-scholarships/) - Pride Foundation Community Scholarships for students who lack a broader LGBTQ community support system, demonstrate leadership and leadership potential on LGBTQ issues, face additional barriers to educational access (especially LGBTQ students of color, transgender students, LGBTQ immigrant students, LGBTQ youth aging out of foster care, and students who have experienced homelessness, poverty, or isolation due to
- [Hammer-Miersma Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/hammer-miersma-scholarship/) - Hammer-Miersma Scholarship for students in accredited four-year college programs who have had adverse family experiences as a result of their sexual identity.
- [Asian and Pacific Islander Queer Sisters (APIQS) Scholarship ](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/asian-and-pacific-islander-queer-sisters-apiqs-scholarship/) - Asian and Pacific Islander Queer Sisters (APIQS) Scholarship for Asian/Pacific Islander lesbians, bisexual females, and trans* (both MTF and FTM spectrum) students.
- [See The World Better Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/see-the-world-better-scholarship/) - See The World Better Scholarship for Oregon residents demonstrating financial need, active volunteer-ism, and going into a field of work related to social justice.
- [Pride Foundation Community Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/pride-foundation-community-scholarship/) - Pride Foundation Community Scholarship for current and future LGBTQ and ally leaders and role models.
- [Lee S. Burke Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/lee-s-burke-scholarship/) - Lee S. Burke Scholarship for current and future LGBTQ and ally leaders and role models.
- [Kathy Spadoni Memorial Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/kathy-spadoni-memorial-scholarship/) - Kathy Spadoni Memorial Scholarship for graduating high school seniors entering a bachelor’s degree program who have demonstrated leadership skills and have a passion for making positive social change.
- [Donald O. Coffman Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/donald-o-coffman-scholarship/) - Donald O. Coffman Scholarship for current and future LGBTQ and ally leaders and role models.
- [Social Work Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/social-work-scholarship/) - Social Work Scholarship for LGBTQ students enrolled or admitted to a Council on Social Work Education baccalaureate or master’s program in social work. Students in a doctoral program in Social Work can also apply. Preference given to students of color.
- [Portland General Electric Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/portland-general-electric-scholarship/) - Portland General Electric Scholarship for Oregon residents majoring in a discipline related to PGE’s work including mathematics, engineering, sciences, business, economics, or finance.
- [Wozumi Family Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/wozumi-family-scholarship/) - Wozumi Family Scholarship for students who are goal-oriented, HIV positive, and/or focusing on the treatment and/or eradication of HIV.
- [Don Renschler Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/don-renschler-scholarship/) - Don Renschler Scholarship for Washington residents who are graduate students in the study of mental health.
- [Bill Bendiner and Doug Morgenson Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/bill-bendiner-and-doug-morgenson-scholarship/) - Bill Bendiner and Doug Morgenson Scholarship for students pursuing a career in human services, health sciences, or visual arts.
- [Dr. Benjamin G. Vasquez Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/dr-benjamin-g-vasquez-scholarship/) - Dr. Benjamin G. Vasquez Scholarship for students pursuing advanced health care degrees (medicine, public health, and/or community health) with a preference given to LGBTQ students of color, students who are Transgender/Gender Queer, or students who are from rural areas or plan to practice in rural communities.
- [Wells Fargo Supplier Diversity Scholarship Fund](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/wells-fargo-supplier-diversity-scholarship-fund/) - Wells Fargo Supplier Diversity Scholarship Fund: Wells Fargo wishes to recognize and support an LGBTQ student who is from or attending a school in Washington or Oregon, and who is majoring in supply-chain management or focusing their studies on entrepreneurship.
- [Political Leadership Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/political-leadership-scholarship/) - Political Leadership Scholarship for students studying law, political science, public policy, or public administration with the goal of improving rights for LGBTQ people. Preference is given to LGBTQ students of color and low-income or first-generation college students.
- [Davis Wright Tremaine](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/davis-wright-tremaine/) - Davis Wright Tremaine Scholarship for Oregon Residents pursuing a juris doctorate at an American Bar Association Accredited law school.
- [Rainbow City Band Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/rainbow-city-band-scholarship/) - Rainbow City Band Scholarship for students pursuing degrees in music or music education.
- [Larry McDonald Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/larry-mcdonald-scholarship/) - Larry McDonald Scholarship for Oregon or Clark County, Washington residents studying in the Arts or Humanities, which includes ancient and modern languages, literature, history, philosophy, religion, fine arts, and visual and performing arts such as music and theatre.
- [Jim McBroom and John H. Weston Charitable Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/jim-mcbroom-and-john-h-weston-charitable-fund-of-the-oregon-community-foundation-scholarship/) - Jim McBroom and John H. Weston Charitable Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation Scholarship for Oregon residents pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree with a preference for studies in the areas of fine arts or humanities.
- [Gregori Jakovina Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/gregori-jakovina-scholarship/) - Gregori Jakovina Scholarship for Oregon or Clark County, Washington residents studying in the Arts, with a preference given to visual arts such as painting, sculpture, and photography.
- [Dennis Coleman Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/dennis-coleman-scholarship-2/) - Dennis Coleman Scholarship for LGBTQ students studying choral conducting or music with preference given to those committed to creating social change through music.
- [Finding Beauty Everywhere: Honoring the Life of Craig Kyte](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/01/finding-beauty-everywhere/) - In 2018, Pride Foundation was grateful to receive a generous gift of $10,000 in honor of Craig Kyte, a remarkable man who loved deeply and lived generously throughout this life. Craig had a profound respect for the humanity that surrounded him—he loved art, literature, the symphony, and opera. He wrote poetry, and volunteered with the
- [The Thompson-Wittrock “Pass It On” Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/the-thompson-wittrock-pass-it-on-scholarship/) - This scholarship was established by Joann K. Thompson and Julie Wittrock in 2014 for LGBTQ and straight ally students that are residents of Pacific, Grays Harbor, or Ferry counties. Preference will be given to sophomores or students twenty-five and over, first generation students, and/or students with a history of community service. Words from the Creator:
- [The Rosenberg-Ibarra Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/the-rosenberg-ibarra-scholarship/) - This scholarship was created by Bill Teska for LGBTIQ students who either graduated from a high school in Idaho or will be attending a college or university in the state of Idaho. Words from the Scholarship Creator: This scholarship is named for Robert Eugene Rosenberg and Silvia Maria Ibarra Echeverry, both of whom are gentle
- [Kevin J. Mossier Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/kevin-j-mossier-scholarship/) - This scholarship was established by Helen Dehner in 2014 to support LGBTQ graduating high school seniors from Oregon. Words from the Creator: Kevin J. Mossier was many things; entrepreneur, renaissance man, mentor, generous, creative and driven. In retrospect, he might have sensed his time was limited, packing as much into forty-seven years as he possibly
- [Jabez Legacy Scholarship Fund](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/jabez-legacy-scholarship-fund/) - This scholarship was created by Steve Parsons in 2013 to support LGBTQ-identified students with learning disabilities. About the Creator: Steve Parsons created this scholarship in order to honor nine generations of West Virginia family members named Jabez. Specifically, Steve is eager to provide support for LGBTQ students with learning disabilities, as he feels a deep
- [The Bellevue Chapter P-FLAG Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/the-bellevue-chapter-p-flag-scholarship/) - This scholarship was created by Alex Pava in 1999 and is awarded to East King County High School seniors who have demonstrated their ability to promote leadership in the LGBTQ community through their actions as volunteers and/or advocates. About the Creators: Alex Pava created this scholarship the year after his son, Justin, graduated from high
- [Thelma Fisher Dewitty Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/thelma-fisher-dewitty-scholarship/) - This scholarship was founded by Robert Roblee in 2005 for current and future African American LGBTQ leaders and role models. Thelma Fisher Dewitty’s Story [Excerpt from an article written after Mrs. Dewitty’s death]: Mrs. Thelma Fisher Dewitty was born in Beaumont, Texas in 1912. Later in life she moved to Seattle with her husband, where
- [NAEOP–TRIO Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/naeop-trio-scholarship/) - This scholarship was created by Scott Clyde for current or former students of NW Association of Educational Opportunity Programs (NAEOP-TRIO) for disadvantaged youth. An applicant need not identify as LGBTQ, but should demonstrate leadership in human rights, gender issues, and/or sexual minority rights. Words from the Creator: I established this scholarship because I wanted LGBTQ
- [The Frank W. Ross Memorial Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/the-frank-w-ross-memorial-scholarship/) - This scholarship was created by author Jason Schmidt in 2015 to support LGBTQ and allied students under 21 years old who are living in poverty and have experienced housing insecurity, homelessness, or life within the foster care system. Words from the Creator: Frank W. Ross was born in Seattle, Washington in 1918 and worked primarily
- [The Deloris Carter Hampton Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/the-deloris-carter-hampton-scholarship/) - This scholarship was created in 2001 by George M. Hampton, Jr. the son of Deloris Carter Hampton, to support LGBTQ women of color who have a demonstrated history of activism and/or leadership in the LGBTQ community and are pursuing degrees in dance, education, or women’s health. About the Creation of this Scholarship: Deloris Carter was
- [Varsity Athletics Scholarship Fund](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/varsity-athletics-scholarship-fund/) - This scholarship was created by Sam McVeety & Jordan Goldwarg in 2014 to support LGBTQ-identified students who are “out” leaders and play a varsity-level sport in college. Words from the Creators: I rowed on my college crew team and Jordan was on the ski team. Both of us were out to our teammates (who were
- [Dunham-Kerley Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/dunham-kerley-scholarship/) - This scholarship was established by Carol Kerley and Linda Dunham in 2013 to support LGBTQ-identified students with preference given to students with physical disabilities and/or students who have faced economic hardship. Words from the Creators: Joey Kerley, my older brother who had cerebral palsy, was an example of unconditional love toward others as well as
- [The Emerson-Hoopes Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/the-emerson-hoopes-scholarship/) - This scholarship was created by Bill Etnyre, the grandson of Bell Emerson Hoopes Gibson, for students pursuing an accredited social work degree (BSW or MSW) from the University of Washington. Words from the Creator: This scholarship is given in honor of my maternal grandmother, Belle Emerson Hoopes Gibson, born in 1875, and her sister, my
- [Friends of Alan Turing Fund](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/friends-of-alan-turing-fund/) - This scholarship was created by Lora Volkert in 2013 for LGBTQ and ally students majoring in STEM (science, technology, engineering and/or math) fields. This scholarship was first awarded in 2014. Alan Turing’s Story: Considered by many to be the father of computer science, Alan Turing’s theories and discoveries helped determine what computers are capable of
- [The Patricia Van Kirk Memorial Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/the-patricia-van-kirk-memorial-scholarship/) - This scholarship was created in 2007 by Nikki Coyote for lesbians studying theater or visual arts with a commitment to social justice. About this Scholarship: Patricia Van Kirk, our dear and beloved friend, died unexpectedly on March 23, 2005 at the age of 54 in Mazatlan, Mexico. She was born on Nov. 26, 1950 in
- [The Soaring Heart Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/the-soaring-heart-scholarship/) - This scholarship fund was created in 2008 by Mike Schaefer to support students interested in providing compassionate care to any survivors of violence, trauma or grief. Words from the Creator: My partner's suicide in 2006 left me grateful for the community support services offered by a wide variety of counselors and caregivers. My intention is
- [The Robert Browning Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/the-robert-browning-scholarship/) - This scholarship was created by Ric Weiland in 1993 to support students studying health sciences or health services. About this scholarship: Robert Browning grew up in Auburn, Washington and later attended the University of Washington. He made his home in Seattle, where he practiced dentistry. Robert was also very interested in music—he was a cellist
- [The Bill McKnight Legacy Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/the-bill-mcknight-legacy-scholarship/) - This scholarship was created by Steve Parsons for arts and humanities students of the queer community living in Kitsap/Bainbridge Island areas (preferred). About the Creator: Steve Parsons met Bill McKnight eighteen years ago and the friendship was instant. They met through what was then called Seattle AIDS Support Group (now Compassion & Choices of Washington),
- [Paul Arnold Memorial Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/paul-arnold-memorial-scholarship/) - This scholarship was established by Bill Fleming in 1996 to support students studying interior, fashion, or graphic design. Words about the Scholarship: A physical memorial, such as a headstone or other monument, could not have contained the spirit of my late partner, Paul Arnold. With the possible exception of the men’s store at Bergdorf Goodman,
- [The Ric Ulrich and Chuck Pischke Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/the-ric-ulrich-and-chuck-pischke-scholarship/) - This scholarship was created by Ric Weiland in 1998 for LGBTQ and allied students studying visual arts and design. About this scholarship: Ric Ulrich and Chuck Pischke were close friends and moved to Seattle from Oregon. Ric was an artist and lived in Seattle until he died of AIDS in 1990. Chuck was an interior
- [Dennis Coleman Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/dennis-coleman-scholarship/) - Dennis Coleman Scholarship for LGBTQ students studying choral conducting or music with preference given to those committed to creating social change through music.
- [The Bendiner-Morgenson Scholarship Fund](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/the-bendiner-morgenson-scholarship-fund/) - This scholarship was created by Doug Morgenson in 2001 to support students pursuing a career in human services, health sciences, or visual arts. Words from the Creator: This scholarship was established in honor of Bill Bendiner, my partner from 1978 until his death in 2001. Bill and I first became acquainted with Pride Foundation in
- [Jack D. Motteler Scholarship](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/jack-d-motteler-scholarship/) - This scholarship was established by Daniel Lee in 2000 to support LGBTQ and allied students in the visual arts. Words from the Creator: I’d known Jack, my life partner, since 1975. He was an art teacher and the head of the art department at Wilson High School in Tacoma. He received his bachelor’s degree in
- [To trans service members: you are valued and you matter](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/01/to-trans-service-members-you-are-valued-and-you-matter/) - Yesterday the Supreme Court granted the Trump administration’s request to begin enforcing its discriminatory ban on transgender people in the military while lower courts hear additional arguments. This ruling puts the honorable service and livelihoods of the estimated 15,000 trans and gender diverse people who are currently serving in our military on the line. And
- [Unarmed Truth and Unconditional Love Will Have the Final Word](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/01/unarmed-truth-and-unconditional-love-will-have-the-final-word/) - I hope you’ll join me in honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at one of our community partners events across our region taking place throughout the weekend: Alaska MLK Day free legal clinic for low-income Alaskans Idaho Idaho Human Rights Day Commission Celebration College of Idaho campus events Boise State
- [We Are Better Than This](https://pridefoundation.org/2019/01/we-are-better-than-this/) - I am the Vice Chair of a newly-established organization that supports immigrants, refugees, and asylum-seekers called Central Washington Justice For Our Neighbors. Not only is this work critically important to me personally, but also as part of my work at Pride Foundation, who believes in showing up for immigrant communities each and every day. Last
- [Importance of Black History Month](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/importance-of-black-history-month/) - As we have been honoring Black History Month throughout February at Pride Foundation, I have been reflecting on this moment we are in—and what “this moment” actually signifies. For some of us, especially those of us who are white, this moment has been an awakening to the realities of racism across the United States—a heightened awareness that white supremacist beliefs and actions are thriving, and that they permeate our structures, institutions, and interpersonal relationships.
- [Remembering the Spirit of Dr. King](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/01/remembering-the-spirit-of-dr-king/) - You don’t have to look far to see the continued relevance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peaceful protesters marching in the streets from Ferguson, to New York, to Seattle are a visual reminder of Dr. King’s legacy of using nonviolent protest to demand change. Calling for criminal justice reform and police accountability, people from
- [Not Just a Pronoun](https://pridefoundation.org/2015/03/not-just-a-pronoun-how-pride-foundation-is-shifting-cultural-norms/) - Pride Foundation recently made the decision to add staff members’ pronouns to our website and our individual email signatures. While this may seem like a small logistical addition, it reinforces key aspects of our vision, values, and social justice philanthropy. Gunner Scott, our Director of Programs (he, him) and Katie Carter, our Acting CEO in
- [6 Cool Things in 60 Seconds: Looking Back on 2018](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/12/6-cool-things-in-60-seconds-looking-back-on-2018/) - Looking back on 2018, I can’t help but smile when I think about how, together, our community has created so many moments of triumph throughout this challenging year. These are just 6 ways your support of Pride Foundation helped create a better world in 2018: Investing resources where they are needed most: In addition
- [Our New Video!](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/12/2018-pride-foundation-video/) - Last year, we received an incredible grant proposal from an organization called Outside the Frame, a Portland-based organization that helps youth transitioning out of homelessness value themselves as important members of our community. They help these youth to be the directors of their own films—and their own lives. Their film program provides job training, a creative
- [Building Bridges in Boise](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/12/building-bridges-in-boise/) - Over my 8 years as the regional officer in Idaho with Pride Foundation, there have been countless moments where I’ve been inspired and amazed by a donor’s generosity, a volunteer’s unwavering commitment, or an ally’s compassion. Of all of the experiences I’ve had and the many partnerships I’ve formed, one of the most impactful has
- [Alaska's Unshakeable Community Spirit](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/12/alaskas-unshakeable-community-spirit/) - On a cold, dark, and snowy Friday in December, after several difficult weeks in Alaska, more than 40 people gathered in Anchorage to celebrate the new cohort of Pride Foundation grantees, and some of the amazing community accomplishments from 2018. Cake Studio, a three-time host of this celebration, provided a warm, cozy, intimate venue that
- [Because No One Should Have To Feel Alone](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/12/because-no-one-should-have-to-feel-alone/) - “I know how much it sucks to feel alone, and I would like to make it so nobody else has to feel that way.” When I read this statement from a member of the Montana Youth Action Board—a group of young people who have experienced housing instability—it reminded me of the need to actively center
- [The Impact of the Many](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/12/the-impact-of-the-many/) - I recently heard a term I had not heard in a long time. About a year ago, myself and three other women met in a small coffee shop on the outskirts of Ellensburg to discuss the division that feels so apparent today, and see if we could come up with ideas on how we might
- [Honoring 30 Years of World AIDS Day](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/11/honoring-30-years-of-world-aids-day/) - I still remember the very first World AIDS Day in 1988. Thirty years ago, a group of artists came together to raise awareness of the devastating toll the AIDS crisis was having on our communities. At the time, it was known as a Day Without Art. They honored the lives lost and pushed our government
- [Announcing our 2018-2019 Community Grant Awards!](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/11/announcing-our-2018-2019-community-grant-awards/) - It is official: your incredible support has made possible another record-breaking year for Pride Foundation! We are thrilled to announce that we have awarded $550,000 to 96 organizations across the Northwest—the largest amount we have granted through our Community Grants program in our history. This investment supports the remarkable organizations in our region who are building a
- [We Give Boldly Together](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/11/we-give-boldly-together/) - Today is a day for celebrating generosity around the world. On #GivingTuesday, we wanted to take time to share our gratitude for all of you—our community of supporters who are transforming our region and who make Pride Foundation’s work possible. In these final weeks of 2018, I have been reflecting on all the stories of strength,
- [I Belong Not In Spite Of Who I Am, But Because Of Who I Am](https://pridefoundation.org/2014/08/belong-spite/) - When Pride Foundation scholar Carmel Aronson was in first grade, she dropped her lunchbox during Passover—spilling her matzah and charoset onto the floor. The smell and appearance of her food was strange to her young classmates, whose lunches looked drastically different. Reflecting back on that moment, Carmel said, “My difference was so obvious that nobody
- [Volunteer to be a part of LGBTQ+ and allied student success!](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/11/volunteer-to-be-a-part-of-lgbtq-and-allied-student-success/) - Yesterday kicked off another special season of thankfulness, and at Pride Foundation, we continue to be so grateful for all of the volunteers that make our work possible year after year. In this time of warmth, we want to share an opportunity to extend that sense of gathering and connection into 2019 and beyond. Would
- [In Loving Remembrance: TDOR 2018](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/11/in-loving-remembrance-tdor-2018/) - Today, on Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember and honor the trans and gender diverse people in our communities whose lives were taken as a result of violence, hatred, and systemic discrimination. Each of these people were loved and important members of our community. Every single one of them should be with us right now.
- [#GiveBig Impact Infographics!](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/04/funding-infographics/) - Today is the last-ever GiveBig! Every gift made to Pride Foundation before midnight tonight will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000.
- [A Clear Message of Our Own](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/10/a-clear-message-of-our-own/) - On Sunday we woke up to yet another attempt to undermine our humanity and the humanity of the people we love. This time it was a leaked memo from the Trump administration that seeks to define trans and gender diverse people out of existence. Earlier this month it was the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh
- [CEO Transition Update: Naming an Acting CEO](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/07/ceo-transition-update-naming-an-acting-ceo/) - I wanted to share an update about our search for Pride Foundation’s next CEO. We are so pleased to have received an overwhelmingly positive response, both from candidates applying for consideration as well as partners offering to share the position profile with their networks. While this clearly means that Pride Foundation is well-positioned to find an incredible person to be our next leader, it has also necessarily resulted in the search process taking longer than originally planned.
- [Building Visibility and Community for LGBTQ Older Adults In Rural Areas](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/10/building-visibility-and-community-for-lgbtq-older-adults-in-rural-areas/) - “In North Idaho, discrimination is alive and well,” says Juli Stratton, Executive Director of North Idaho Pride Alliance (NIPA) in Coeur D’Alene, a Pride Foundation Community Grantee. “We hear people in North Idaho say, ’We don’t have any LGBTQ people here.’ But we know that statement is not true. That mentality is changing, in part
- [Going Beyond Politics to Create a Movement](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/10/going-beyond-politics-to-create-a-movement/) - “At the moment we won, it hit me—this wasn’t just a city or state win, this was national. It was for the whole world,” remembers MoHagani Magnetek, a leader in the fight against anti-trans Proposition 1 in Alaska. This spring, in what became a historic vote, Anchorage residents voted to uphold their local non-discrimination ordinance—making
- [A Young Man’s Journey to Change the Reality of LGBTQ Students in Montana](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/10/a-young-mans-journey-to-change-the-reality-of-lgbtq-students-in-montana/) - Last year, Jesse, a 15 year-old trans man in Missoula, Montana, was looking for young people like himself. He found them at Youth Forward, EmpowerMT’s after school program for high school aged LGBTQ+ youth. “Before getting involved, Jesse didn't have much information about LGBTQ+ issues or the community,” Claire Michelson, EmpowerMT’s Youth Programs Coordinator said.
- [Washington State 3rd Gender Markers:  An Interview with TRANSform WA Project Director, Jeremiah Allen](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/washington-state-3rd-gender-markers-an-interview-with-transform-wa-project-director-jeremiah-allen/) - Last week, the Washington State Department of Health released a new rule that adds a 3rd non-binary gender marker to birth certificates. I sat down with TRANSform WA Project Director and WA SAFE Alliance Coordinator, Jeremiah Allen, to learn more about the change.
- [The Expert Eating Lunch Next to You](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/01/the-expert-eating-lunch-next-to-you/) - In a massive state with such a small population, the reality of Pride Foundation’s work in Alaska is unique from other places in our region. First, the sheer size of the state means that there are more rural and remote communities than anywhere else in the country. On top of this, there are few, if any, LGBTQ-specific organizations in the state that have paid staff. Despite these challenges, one thing remains true about our work in Alaska—real solutions for our community are at our fingertips, and often just a phone call or lunch away.
- [Public Testimony in Idaho: Fighting Anti-Muslim Bills with Inclusivity, Hope, and Courage](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/pfidahopublictestimony/) - The Idaho Legislature is currently considering an “American and Idaho Laws for Idaho Courts” bill, which its sponsor, Rep. Eric Redman (R-Athol) claims to be necessary to regulate Idaho courts’ use and recognition of foreign law. This is the third consecutive year Redman has introduced this bill in Idaho, which is rooted in the unfounded idea that Muslims seek to impose Islamic Sharia law on U.S. courts. Even though the bill avoids direct reference to Sharia law, its intent is widely seen as an effort to target only one religious group—people of the Muslim faith. On February 15th, 2018, Steve Martin, Pride Foundation Regional Philanthropy Officer in Idaho, gave testimony against this bill.
- [Supporter Profile: I Will Not Stand on the Sidelines](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/i-will-not-stand-on-the-sidelines/) - I grew up in rural North Carolina, where my closest neighbors were chicken houses and school was a 40-minute bus ride away. It was the 1980s, and not an easy time or place to be a gay kid. At the age of 14, my mother left me behind to fend for myself. In that instant, everything changed.
- [Our Community is One—Regardless of Statelines](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/our-community-is-one-regardless-of-statelines/) - As I write this, Alaska Family Council President Jim Minnery is leading an effort to repeal portions of Anchorage’s Non-Discrimination Ordinance. This is a highly discriminatory, anti-trans measure that will effectively strip transgender and gender diverse people of their rights and protections to live free from discrimination.
- [Pride Foundation Joins Oregon Funders Collaborative to Support Immigrant and Refugees](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/pride-foundation-joins-oregon-funders-collaborative-to-support-immigrant-and-refugees/) - Throughout 2017 and into this year, this Administration has rolled out anti-immigrant measures that threaten the lives and livelihoods of so many within our communities. While many of these actions have been and are continuing to be actively challenged in courts, legislation, and through direct action, the impact on the communities targeted has been dire.
- [Pride Foundation’s Virtual Reality Film Named Official Selection of SXSW Festival](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/02/pride-foundations-virtual-reality-film-named-official-selection-of-sxsw-festival/) - In June 2017, we were thrilled to announce that Pride Foundation would be partnering with filmmaker Jesse Ayala Jr. of Fovrth Studio on creating a Virtual Reality (VR) film as part of Oculus’s VR for Good Creators Lab. This recently established project pairs filmmakers and nonprofits to make great VR in the name of social good.
- [Creating A World Where All Women Can Thrive](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/03/creating-a-world-where-all-women-can-thrive/) - This International Women’s Day, we hope you will join us in lifting up the voices and stories of the incredible women who have made such significant impacts on our communities.
- [The Journey to End LGBTQ Youth Homelessness in Montana: April Update](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/04/lgbtq-youth-homelessness-in-montana-an-update/) - I was born and raised here in Helena, Montana. I grew up playing sports, spending time with friends, running up the big hill behind our house, and enjoying everything Montana has to offer with my family. We went camping, hiking, and I tried fishing with my dad (and quickly learned it wasn’t my thing). Like many of my chosen family in the LGBTQ community, I knew something about myself long before I came to terms with it.
- [A Unique Approach to Ending Youth Homelessness in Anchorage and King County](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/04/a-unique-approach-to-ending-youth-homelessness-in-anchorage-and-king-county/) - Early last year, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $33 million in funding to ten communities to participate in the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP)—a multi-year program intended to help communities reduce the number of youth experiencing homelessness. Of the 130 cities across the country that submitted applications, Seattle/King County and Anchorage were 2 of the 10 selected communities. Since then, Pride Foundation staff have been fortunate enough to support both of these efforts.
- [Meeting the Masterpiece Cakes Decision with Renewed Determination](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/06/meeting-the-masterpiece-cakes-decision-with-renewed-determination/) - Today, in a 7-2 vote, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a long-awaited decision in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case. While their narrow ruling in favor of a business owner in Colorado, who refused to sell a gay couple a wedding cake, does not have the sweeping scope and broad impact on civil rights laws it could have had, it is still a serious loss for our community.
- [Rooted in Resistance: The 49th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/06/rooted-in-resistance/) - Today marks the 49th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots—the uprising that served as a catalyst for the LGBTQ movement as we know it. The changes we have seen in the past 49 years have been nearly unimaginable, and many within our communities never thought they would see this kind of progress in their lifetimes. However, that progress has not been equally felt by everyone in our community. Many of the barriers that LGBTQ people of color in particular face on a daily basis are the very same as in 1969.
- [The Stories Behind the Numbers](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/04/the-stories-behind-the-numbers/) - 40% of youth experiencing homelessness in the United States identify as LGBTQ. The most commonly cited reason for this? Family rejection. This is a statistic many of us have heard regularly over the past few years, but attempting to fully understand the reality of this figure—the individuals and the stories behind the number, and the true impact on the lives of so many young people in our community—can be daunting and overwhelming.
- [A Word from Our Staff on Transgender Day of Visibility](https://pridefoundation.org/2018/03/a-word-from-our-staff-on-transgender-day-of-visibility/)

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- [Current Grantees](https://pridefoundation.org/community-impact/current-grantees/) - Pride Foundation invests in remarkable community organizations that are actively addressing the needs of and expanding opportunities for LGBTQ+ people and our families in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. In our 2024-2026 Community Grants cycle, we are thrilled to award $3,004,000 to 106 incredible organizations. In our 2025 Fortitude Fund grants cycle, we awarded
- [Community Resources](https://pridefoundation.org/community-impact/initiatives/care-resources/) - At Pride Foundation, we recognize that navigating community resources can be overwhelming, especially in times of uncertainty. Whether you’re seeking legal aid, housing support, healthcare, funding opportunities, or advocacy tools, we’ve compiled a list of trusted resources to support LGBTQ+ individuals, organizations, and allies. This is a living resource that we will continue to update
- [Fortitude Fund](https://pridefoundation.org/find-funding/grants/fortitude-fund/) - Applications for the Fortitude Fund are closed. Across the country, LGBTQ+ communities are facing an increasingly hostile political climate that threatens our safety, well-being, and fundamental rights. From legislative attacks on transgender and nonbinary individuals to funding cuts for essential services, the challenges are growing—and so is the need for urgent, responsive support. At Pride
- [Current Funding Opportunities](https://pridefoundation.org/find-funding/grants/what-we-fund/) - Thank you for your interest in Pride Foundation’s grantmaking programs. At this time, we do not have any open grant opportunities. We expect to share updates about upcoming funding cycles later this year. In the meantime, you can stay connected by: Subscribing to our newsletter for the latest updates, announcements, and opportunities. Following us on
- [Welcome to Pride Foundation's Donor Community!](https://pridefoundation.org/about-us/welcome/) - Welcome to Pride Foundation's caring and dedicated community of donors! Thank you for your support of our work to help advance equity and justice for LGBTQ+ communities. Together, we are building a world where all LGBTQ+ people can live safely and openly as our whole selves in the communities we call home. Pride Foundation has
- [Staff](https://pridefoundation.org/about-us/staff/) - Our staff brings Pride Foundation's mission to life every day through grantmaking, scholarships, community engagement, and more. Together, they work across the Northwest to help build a region where LGBTQ+ people can live safely and openly as our whole selves in all the communities we call home. Staff portraits illustrated by Rowan Shade Creative.
- [Board](https://pridefoundation.org/about-us/board/) - Our Board of Directors provides governance, strategic leadership, and stewardship for Pride Foundation's work. Representing each state across our Northwest region, board members help guide our vision, strengthen our impact, and ensure we remain accountable to the LGBTQ+ communities we serve. Board portraits illustrated by Rowan Shade Creative.
- [Press Room](https://pridefoundation.org/about-us/press-room/) - Questions about Pride Foundation’s work in the Northwest or about LGBTQ+ issues? If you are a member of the media, please contact Katie Carter, CEO by email or phone at 206.323.3318. Media Features March 2026: Survey seeks to learn more about LGBTQ+ communities across Oregon Pride in Numbers Project Seeks Stories LGBTQIA2S+ Oregonians Who Belongs
- [Contact Us](https://pridefoundation.org/about-us/contact-us/) - For questions about grants or scholarships: Craig (he/him), Program Operations Manager: craig@pridefoundation.org To update your contact or monthly donation payment information, questions about your donation, or about Pride Foundation events: Jude (they/them, elle/elles), Donor Systems and Data Manager: jude@pridefoundation.org For other questions, or if you just want to connect, please fill out the form below
- [Webinars & Virtual Events](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/events/webinars-virtual/) - The State of the Region: Thursday, May 14th at 1pm PT This is a critical moment for LGBTQ+ communities across the Northwest. From legislative attacks to shifting policy landscapes, the stakes are high and staying connected to what’s happening in our region has never been more important. 🗓️ Join us on May 14th at 1pm
- [Host a House Party](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/give/ways-to-give/host-a-house-party/) - We are delighted that you are interested in hosting a celebration on behalf of Pride Foundation. The vast majority of Pride Foundation’s community of supporters are introduced to our work through friends and family, and house parties have served as critical places for community building since our founding in 1985. We've put together a few tools
- [Work With Us](https://pridefoundation.org/about-us/work-with-us/) - Pride Foundation has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the Northwest. Together, we make up a team of committed and courageous justice-seekers. Despite the heaviness of the work that makes up our daily life, we also have a lot of fun in the process—especially alongside the small cadre of loving and
- [Planned Giving](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/give/ways-to-give/planned-giving/) - Estate planning is a powerful way to express your values and to care for your partner, family, and community. It is especially important for LGBTQ+ people, whose lives are not fully recognized under the law. With proper planning, you can make sure your wishes are fulfilled, potentially lower your estate tax, and create powerful change
- [Workplace Giving](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/give/ways-to-give/workplace-giving/) - Matching gifts provide crucial funding that strengthens Pride Foundation’s ability to invest in scholarships, grants, and community initiatives that create a more equitable Northwest for LGBTQ+ people. Your donation, when matched, can provide even greater support for individuals and organizations advocating for safety, justice, and liberation. Many employers offer matching gift programs that allow you
- [Community Grants](https://pridefoundation.org/find-funding/grants/community-grants/) - For decades, community groups and nonprofit organizations throughout the Northwest have worked to advance equity and justice for LGBTQ+ communities in every corner of our region. Our Community Grants Program helps fuel this work through providing consistent, long-term funding. In 2021, we shifted to a proactive grantmaking model for this program, and began awarding funds without
- [Scholarship Application](https://pridefoundation.org/find-funding/scholarships/application/) - The 2026 scholarship application is now closed. Please check out our Scholarship Guidelines and FAQ's for additional information, and you can find details about the timeline below.
- [Scholarship Guidelines](https://pridefoundation.org/find-funding/scholarships/guidelines/) - Our Scholarship Priorities Our scholarship program supports LGBTQ+ students who are leaders—in their own lives, in their families, in their home communities, in their fields of study, in their workplaces, or in our movements for justice. We prioritize moving resources to LGBTQ+ students who need it most, so we especially focus our funding on those
- [Scholarship Volunteers](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/scholarship-volunteers/) - With more than 60 different scholarships, Pride Foundation’s Scholarship Program is open to all students who meet Pride Foundation’s fundamental criteria of LGBTQ+ students in the Northwest. Each year, a team of dedicated Pride Foundation volunteers throughout the Northwest review more than 800 scholarship applications. The scholarship review cycle takes place in January through April
- [Join Our Board](https://pridefoundation.org/join-our-board/) - Applications for our 2026 Board of Directors can be found HERE. The deadline to submit your application is January 11th, 2026. Note: During the 2026 recruitment period we are only recruiting board members who live in Montana. Pride Foundation is conducting an open process for community members to join our Board of Directors. The goals
- [Pride in Action](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/prideinaction/) - Pride in Action is Pride Foundation’s new three-year capacity-building campaign, inviting you to invest in lasting change for LGBTQ+ communities across Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. In recent years, LGBTQ+ organizations across the Northwest have faced increasing instability, escalating attacks on our rights, and shrinking philanthropic support. Pride in Action is our response —
- [Ways to Give](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/give/ways-to-give/) - When you donate to Pride Foundation, you join thousands of supporters who are fueling equity and justice for LGBTQ+ people and our families. Every gift—whether $1 or $1,000—makes an impact for real people, and ripples out into our communities. There are many different ways to join in. What’s right for you?
- [Gratitude Report](https://pridefoundation.org/about-us/gratitude-report/)
- [Tend Community Party - Boise](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/events/tend/boise/) - Tend Community Party: Join us for Night of Celebration Friday, November 7, 5:30-8:30 pm Light appetizers and drinks Join us in Boise for Pride Foundation’s Tend Community Party! Mix and mingle with Pride Foundation’s board and staff and learn more about our ongoing work in support of the LGBTQ+ community in Idaho and across the
- [Tend 2025](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/events/tend/) - Tend honors our incredible grantee partners, LGBTQ+ scholars, and CARE's work that advances equity and justice for LGBTQ+ communities across Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. More than a fundraiser, Tend is a celebration and a chance to gather with people who understand the journey, celebrate how far we've come, and fuel the work that lies
- [Scholarship Resources](https://pridefoundation.org/find-funding/scholarships/resources/) - Support for Applying We believe the experience of applying for a scholarship should be as straightforward and easy as possible. As you prepare to apply, here are some things to know about that will help you complete your application. Required materials for the application: 3 essays, which are described in more detail in the application
- [Scholarship Opportunities](https://pridefoundation.org/find-funding/scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/) - Pride Foundation provides essential financial resources and community support to LGBTQ+ student leaders in the Northwest—particularly those who face barriers due to race, economic circumstances, identity, ability, location, or lack of family support. Do you identify as LGBTQ+? Do you currently live, have recently lived, or study in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington? Great
- [2025 Scholar Support Fund](https://pridefoundation.org/find-funding/scholarships/resources/scholar-support-fund/) - 2025 Scholar Support Fund
- [Tend Anchorage 2025 Slideshow](https://pridefoundation.org/tend-anchorage-2025-slideshow/) - Tend Anchorage was held at Alaska Native Heritage Center on Friday, September 12, 2025. The event featured heavy appetizers, cocktails, entertainment, speakers and a live auction.
- [Financials & Policies](https://pridefoundation.org/about-us/financials-policies/) - Questions? Please email our Director of Finance and Operations or call 206.323.3318 or toll free at 1.800.735.7287. Financial Statements and IRS Form 990 Form 990s available upon request, please contact finance@pridefoundation.org. Non-Discrimination Policy Pride Foundation believes it is important to provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. All decisions are made
- [TRANSform Culture Program](https://pridefoundation.org/community-impact/initiatives/transform-culture-program/) - People who are Transgender, Two-Spirit, Nonbinary, and Intersex (2STNBI) have always existed and will always exist in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. If the ultimate goal of our CARE Department is to fuel a Northwest inhospitable to harm directed at LGBTQ+ communities, then our TRANSform Culture program is our unapologetic commitment to 2STNBI individuals
- [Summer Soirée in Missoula](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/events/tend/summersoireemissoula/) - Summer Soirée in Missoula Date: Thursday, July 24th Time: 4:30-6:30 pm Location: Cooper Room & Balcony at the Missoula Public Library, 455 E Main Light appetizers and beverages Host: Suz Reahard Welcome: Katie Carter, Pride Foundation CEO RSVP below to join us!
- [Current Scholars](https://pridefoundation.org/community-impact/current-scholars/) - Pride Foundation invests in LGBTQ+ student leaders across in the Northwest—particularly those who face barriers due to race, economic circumstances, identity, ability, location, or lack of family support. Since 1993, Pride Foundation has awarded over $10 million to more than 2,600 scholars. In 2025, Pride Foundation awarded scholarships to 112 students from Alaska, Idaho, Montana,
- [TRANSform Culture Fellowship](https://pridefoundation.org/about-us/work-with-us/transform-culture-fellowship/) - **Applications for the 2025-26 Fellowship cohort are closed. Please check back in the Spring of 2026 for updates.** About the TRANSform Culture Program Pride Foundation's TRANSform Culture (TFC) Program supports the powerful leaders and organizations working to end gender and sexuality-based violence while nourishing futures rooted in the dreams of Transgender, Two-Spirit, Nonbinary, and Intersex
- [CARE: Community Advocacy, Research, and Education](https://pridefoundation.org/community-impact/initiatives/community-advocacy/) - All LGBTQ+ people should be able to live openly as our whole selves, and to live free from discrimination and violence. We know that to achieve this reality, it will take multiple strategies to get there. While Pride Foundation’s grants and scholarships support the brilliant and dedicated organizations and leaders working to meet the
- [Initiatives](https://pridefoundation.org/community-impact/initiatives/) - From public education campaigns to focused funding programs, Pride Foundation leads innovative and strategic initiatives tackling the multitude of issues facing our communities across our region. These initiatives, along with our advocacy work, complement our thoughtful and intentional grantmaking in advancing our mission and strategy. Ongoing Initiatives CARE Our goal is to create a
- [Advocacy](https://pridefoundation.org/community-impact/advocacy/) - Pride Foundation was founded to build a better world for LGBTQ+ people and our families—one that not only recognizes our humanity, but protects it. Convincing our government to help achieve this vision was, and remains, no small task. Our humanity has been denied in countless ways over the years, and we know that rights are
- [Work With Us: Open Call for Creatives](https://pridefoundation.org/about-us/work-with-us/open-call-for-creatives-2/) - About Pride Foundation Pride Foundation fuels transformational movements to advance equity and justice for LGBTQ+ people in all communities across the Northwest. We envision a world in which all LGBTQ+ people live safely and openly as our whole selves in the communities we call home. Pride Foundation is the only community foundation by and
- [We're Hiring: Senior Grants Program Officer](https://pridefoundation.org/about-us/work-with-us/were-hiring-senior-grants-program-officer-2/) - Application deadline is March 11th, 2025. Note: If you recently applied to our Scholarships Program Officer position, and would now like to apply to the Senior Grants Program Officer position, please email us a note explaining why to jobs@pridefoundation.org, and we will rollover your previous application materials to the Senior Grants Program Officer candidate pool.
- [We're Hiring: Scholarships Program Officer](https://pridefoundation.org/about-us/work-with-us/were-hiring-scholarships-program-officer-2/) - **The priority deadline to apply has passed and due to an unprecedented volume, applications are now closed for this role.** About Pride Foundation: Pride Foundation fuels transformational movements to advance equity and justice for LGBTQ+ people in all communities across the Northwest. We envision a world in which all LGBTQ+ people live safely and openly
- [Washington Youth Initiative](https://pridefoundation.org/find-funding/grants/supporting-youth/) - We're excited to present our Washington Youth Initiative report: Supporting Spaces of Joy, Belonging, and Leadership for LGBTQ+ Youth, a comprehensive analysis of the findings and lessons learned from a groundbreaking two-year pilot program funded by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. This initiative, designed to expand resources and capacity for LGBTQ+ youth-serving organizations in
- [Mission & Vision](https://pridefoundation.org/about-us/mission-vision/) - Pride Foundation is the only LGBTQ+ community foundation serving the Northwest region of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Mission Pride Foundation fuels transformational movements to advance equity and justice for LGBTQ+ people in all communities across the Northwest. Vision We envision a world in which all LGBTQ+ people live safely and openly as our
- [Volunteer Application](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-application/) - Our Volunteer Application is located here. Returning Volunteers should consult this document for help when reapplying. Please sign up for our email list for more updates, as our volunteer opportunities change throughout the year! Please also visit the Pride Foundation Volunteer FAQs page if you have questions about volunteering with Pride Foundation.
- [Tend Montana](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/events/tend/bozeman/) - Tend Montana: Join us for Night of Community and Celebration Friday, September 27th, 5:30pm – 9pm Doors Open at 5:30pm, Program Begins at 6:30pm Join us in downtown Bozeman for Tend Montana, the final event in our Season of Tend! This event coincides with Pride Foundation's staff and board retreat and we are so
- [Pride Foundation Logo Usage & Color Guide](https://pridefoundation.org/logos/) - LOGO AND NAME USAGE As part of our branding program we would like to ensure consistent usage of our logo and name. Please consult the Logo Style Guide below for proper logo usage. For Web Usage (right click an image below and select "save image as" to download JPG file. For EPS, PNG, and TIFF
- [2020 Virtual Scholarship Celebration](https://pridefoundation.org/community-impact/current-scholars/2020-scholar-video-highlights/) - We were unable to come together for in-person Scholarship Celebrations this spring, and later made the decision not to hold the virtual celebration that had been scheduled for June 4th. We're excited to share a virtual event experience with you—one that brings the stories and brilliance of scholars from across our region to life. Below,
- [CARE: Community Advocacy, Research, and Education](https://pridefoundation.org/community-impact/initiatives/about-care/) - All LGBTQ+ people should be able to live openly as our whole selves, and to live free and well beyond discrimination and violence. We know that to achieve this reality, it will take multiple strategies and efforts to get there. We established the Department of Community Advocacy, Research and Education, CARE for short, in 2022
- [Share Your Story](https://pridefoundation.org/community-impact/initiatives/share-your-story/) - The TRANSform Culture program is actively recruiting storytellers who are both BIPOC and Transgender, Two-Spirit, Nonbinary, and/or Intersex. This is a paid opportunity to take part in our work to TRANSform Culture across the Pacific Northwest. How it Works: Pride Foundation engages in story-collection activities directly through its network of TRANSform Culture fellows in conjunction
- [Qualified Charitable Distrubutions](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/give/ways-to-give/qualified-charitable-distributions/) - Thank you for you interest in supporting Pride Foundation through your IRA! If you are age 72 or older, the IRS requires you to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) each year from your tax-deferred retirement accounts. A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) is a non-tax deductible direct transfer of funds from your IRA, payable directly to
- [Start a Fund](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/give/start-a-fund/) - Starting a fund is easy and it helps achieve your charitable goals. Pride Foundation offers a variety of funds to meet your needs and those of the community. You can endow any fund you create to ensure that the causes and people you care about will be funded for generations to come. Funds Offered
- [Sponsor Opportunities](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/give/sponsor-opportunities/) - Our business and corporate partners play critical roles in our community ecosystem by creating equitable workplaces and investing in meaningful change. Your investment helps fuel the ecosystem of support for LGBTQ+ communities—from our Community Grants that help build infrastructure for smaller, grassroots groups, to Scholarships that invest in the leadership of LGBTQ+ student leaders. We
- [Make a Gift Of Stock](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/give/ways-to-give/stock-gift/) - Thank you for your interest in making a gift of stock to Pride Foundation! If you plan to make a gift of stock, please notify us of gifts as soon as possible by emailing our Director of Community Engagement and Communications, Jamila Taylor (or call 206.274-7504). In your email, please include the following so we
- [Events](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/events/) - Each year, we are thrilled to partner with an outstanding and diverse group of individuals and organizations to host events that support the initiatives, programs, and community vision of Pride Foundation. From large gala to intimate dinner party, these events across the region have often been the first introduction to Pride Foundation for so many
- [Volunteer](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/volunteer/) - Our work across the vast Northwest region wouldn’t be possible without you. Every year, Pride Foundation relies on the passion and expertise of volunteers to help drive forward our vision of a more equitable world. As a regional community foundation, our volunteers truly bring community to all we do. Pride Foundation volunteers are representative of our
- [Grants](https://pridefoundation.org/find-funding/grants/) - Pride Foundation fuels transformational movements for equity and justice across the Northwest. We provide critical funding to the remarkable community organizations that are working to address the needs of LGBTQ+ people in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Our grants support smaller, grassroots, LGBTQ+ led and focused organizations—especially those working with and in community who
- [Pocatello Fundraising Party](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/give/ways-to-give/host-a-house-party/pocatello/) - Thank you for your interest in attending Alissa and Mike's fundraising party for Pride Foundation! Enjoy appetizers and beverages, and learn more about Pride Foundation's ongoing work in Idaho and across the Northwest in support of advancing equity and justice for the LGBTQ+ community. Date: Saturday, November 18th Time: Beginning at 6:30 PM Location:
- [Scholarships FAQ](https://pridefoundation.org/find-funding/scholarships/faq/)
- [Portland Scholarship Celebration](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/events/scholarship-celebrations/portland/) - Thank you for your interest in joining Pride Foundation for our Portland Scholarship Event! We're so excited to gather to celebrate our 2020-2023 scholars and generate excitement about the opening of our 2024 Scholarship Application! Date: Tuesday, November 14th Time: Doors will open at 6:00 PM for a scholar and scholar alum mixer and 6:30
- [Community Impact](https://pridefoundation.org/community-impact/) - We know that it is our shared hope, determination, and resilience that will change our current reality and impact the lives of all LGBTQ+ people and our families. We are living during a time when the gains in recognition, access, and equity that we have fought for over decades are being met with unrelenting efforts
- [Campaigns & Initiatives](https://pridefoundation.org/community-impact/initiatives/campaigns-and-initiatives/) - Pride Foundation was founded to build a better world for LGBTQ+ people and our families—one that not only recognizes our humanity but protects it. Convincing our government to help achieve this vision was, and remains, no small task. Our humanity has been denied in countless ways over the years, and we know that rights are
- [Scholarships](https://pridefoundation.org/find-funding/scholarships/) - Pride Foundation provides essential financial resources and community support to LGBTQ+ student leaders across the Northwest. Since awarding our first scholarship in 1993, we’ve awarded more than $8.5 million to more than 2,400 students in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
- [Seattle Scholarship Celebration](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/events/scholarship-celebrations/seattle/) - Thank you for your interest in joining Pride Foundation for our Seattle Scholarship Event! We're so excited to gather to celebrate our 2020-2023 scholars and generate excitement about the opening of our 2024 Scholarship Application! Date: Wednesday, October 11th Time: Doors will open at 5:30 PM for a scholar and scholar alum mixer and 6:00
- [Confidential Statement of Bequest Intention](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/give/ways-to-give/planned-giving/bequest-intention-form/) - Thank you for your generous donation to Pride Foundation through your estate plans, and welcome to the Visionary Circle. Your legacy gift makes you a member of a community that is committed to true and lasting LGBTQ+ equality. Questions? Email helen@pridefoundation.org or call us at 1-800-735-7287.
- [Anchorage Tend](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/events/tend/anchorage/)
- [Portland Tend](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/events/tend/portland/)
- [Seattle Tend](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/events/tend/seattle/)
- [Seeking Business Partners for Tend 2023!](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/give/sponsor-opportunities/partnerwithus/) - Thank you for your interest in sponsoring Tend 2023! Tend a hybrid event on June 8th, 2023, will bring together Pride Foundation’s network of partners and supporters to raise funds for LGBTQ+ communities across the Northwest. Through an evening of storytelling and celebration, we honor Pride Foundation’s scholarship program, advocacy work, and our grantee partner
- [Thank you from Pride Foundation!](https://pridefoundation.org/message/) - Thank you for supporting Pride Foundation’s work. Together, we are building a world where are all people can be who they are, wherever they are. Please watch the message above from Pride Foundation’s CEO, Katie Carter. We have accomplished some great things in 2022. You can find more highlights and information about our impact in
- [Volunteer Agreements](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-agreements/) - As a volunteer scholarship or grant reviewer at Pride Foundation, I commit to… agree to attend three live meetings online. reading a substantial amount of material before a deadline, providing thoughtful feedback, and participating in small group discussions via video/audio conference call. ensuring my availability during the entire review period, and will have enough time
- [COVID-19 Response](https://pridefoundation.org/about-us/covid-19-response/) - Community is at the heart of everything we do at Pride Foundation. Since day one of the COVID-19 pandemic, our community’s response across the Northwest has been to take care of one another—a value that has been at the forefront for decades. COVID-19’s Impact on LGBTQ+ Communities Now years since the first case of
- [Make a Gift](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/give/make-a-gift/) - Donate Now
- [Crisis Community Care Fund Grantees](https://pridefoundation.org/crisis-community-care-fund-grantees/) - We launched the Crisis Community Care Fund in March of 2020 as part of our efforts to support community groups and organizations responding to COVID-19, and whose work is being impacted by the factors surrounding the spread. Not only does this fund support organizations on the frontlines of this epidemic, it also provides resources to
- [Tend! Watch Party at Cellar 503](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/events/tend/tend_at_cellar503/)
- [Grants FAQ](https://pridefoundation.org/find-funding/grants/grants-faq/)
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- [Open To All: <br>Montana Supportive Business Initiative](https://pridefoundation.org/community-impact/initiatives/open-to-all/) - Open To All celebrates and raises the visibility of local Montana businesses that are working to create fair and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ people. Participating organizations are committed to improving their communities and centering the vulnerable populations that have so often been pushed to the margins. By supporting the businesses that support our community, we’re
- [Scholarship Volunteer Orientation](https://pridefoundation.org/find-funding/scholarships/scholarship-volunteer-orientation/) - For best viewing, select 1080p HD, highest quality video for video playback. You can find options for playback, including turning captions on, in the bottom right of the video window. If you need assistance or have questions, please contact Eden Shore, Programs Manager, via email at eden@pridefoundation.org
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- [Community Care Package](https://pridefoundation.org/community-care-package/) - In a year that has asked so much of all of us, we wanted to offer a small token of our gratitude, appreciation, and love to you—those who show up day in and day out, in so many ways. We put together this little care package that we hope will bring some comfort, nourishment, and
- [About Us](https://pridefoundation.org/about-us/) - Our work is grounded in the simple, yet revolutionary belief every person should be able to live safely, openly, and genuinely in all the places we call home. This is the same belief that has guided our visionary leaders for more than three decades. Pride Foundation was founded in 1985, in the midst of the
- [Scholarship Application Video Essays](https://pridefoundation.org/find-funding/scholarships/scholarship-video-application-submission/) - There are two simple options of submitting your scholarship application video essay: YouTube or Google Drive. You'll find directions for both options below! First, please double check your video’s privacy settings to ensure reviewers will be able to view it during our review process (Youtube –the video should be set to “unlisted.” Google Drive – link sharing must
- [Scholarship Celebration](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/events/scholarship-celebrations/) - We were unable to come together for in-person Scholarship Celebrations this spring, and later made the decision not to hold the virtual celebration that had been scheduled for June 4th. We’re excited to share a virtual event experience with you—one that brings the stories and brilliance of scholars from across our region to life. Click here to embark
- [35th Anniversary Storytelling Project](https://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/dear-me-at-35/) - Pride Foundation turns 35 this year, and we have been reflecting on what we have faced in our communities since 1985, what we are facing today, and what the future holds. We began this postcard series to reflect on the voices and stories that make up our movements for justice—to connect us across generations and
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- [Storycorps](https://pridefoundation.org/community-impact/stories/storycorps/) - StoryCorps is a national organization that preserves and shares stories in order to build connections between people and remind one another of our shared humanity. Through projects like Stonewall Outloud, StoryCorps has created an important archive of LGBTQ+ voices, and a tool to explore, learn, and connect with the experiences, celebrations, and struggles of the
- [Seattle 2019 Scholarship Celebration](https://pridefoundation.org/community-impact/stories/seattle-2019-scholarship-celebration/) - B. Williams George Hampton Jessica Rycheal Dominique Stephens, Mayor Jenny Durkan's Office Ryan Wagstaff
- [Previous Scholars](https://pridefoundation.org/community-impact/previous-scholars/)
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- [Transforming the Future: <br>Our Racial Equity Core](https://pridefoundation.org/about-us/racial-equity-core/) - Pride Foundation’s work is motivated by the fundamental belief that the humanity of every single person deserves to be recognized, protected, and valued. Our commitment to equity is at the core of this belief. For us, equity is about creating a place where we all belong, where we all can be ourselves, and where we
- [Youth Homelessness](https://pridefoundation.org/community-impact/initiatives/youth-homelessness/) - No Young Person Should Have to Experience Homelessness Nearly 40% of youth experiencing homelessness identify as LGBTQ+, despite making up only 5-7% of the general youth population—and housing instability impacts LGBTQ+ youth of color at even higher rates. Whether due to familial rejection or other challenges they may face at home, we believe that no
- [Workplace Equality](https://pridefoundation.org/community-impact/advocacy/workplace-equality/) - At Pride Foundation, we use our endowment for more than grants, scholarships, initiatives, and policy advocacy—we also use it to bring inclusion to the companies in which we invest. To date, we have worked with nearly 30 companies to update their non-discrimination policies to include sexual orientation and/or gender identity and expression. These changes have
- [Sample Email: "I Support The Equality Act"](https://pridefoundation.org/community-impact/initiatives/transform-washington/sample-email-i-support-the-equality-act/) - To: [Your Representative] Subject: I Support The Equality Act Dear Representative, I am writing to ask for your support for The Equality Act (H.R. 2282). The Equality Act would provide consistent and explicit anti-discrimination protections for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) people across key areas of life, including employment, housing, credit, education, public accommodations, federally
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## Scholars

- [Elden](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/elden/)
- [Curtis](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/curtis/)
- [Nahum Yanez](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nahum-yanez-3/)
- [Miles Willis](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/miles-willis-2/)
- [Luis Valencia](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/luis-valencia/)
- [Konneytha Touch](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/konneytha-touch/)
- [Lu Thompson](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/lu-thompson/)
- [Jordan Taylor](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jordan-taylor-2/)
- [Hayden Stern](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/hayden-stern-2/)
- [alan splitter](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/alan-splitter/)
- [Jesus Soto Rincon](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jesus-soto-rincon-2/)
- [Izzy Smith](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/izzy-smith/)
- [Sam Singh](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/sam-singh/)
- [Kes Simpson](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kes-simpson/)
- [Alejandra Silva Hernandez](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/alejandra-silva-hernandez-3/)
- [Fukui Shen](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/fukui-shen/)
- [MC Scott](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/mc-scott/)
- [Sal Ryan](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/sal-ryan/)
- [Erasmo Ruiz](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/erasmo-ruiz/)
- [April Rowberry](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/april-rowberry/)
- [Rory Rossi](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/rory-rossi/)
- [Kelli Rohr](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kelli-rohr/)
- [Kai Reiner](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kai-reiner/)
- [Marion Reader](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/marion-reader/)
- [Solaris Rai](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/solaris-rai/)
- [Javante Phillips](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/javante-phillips/)
- [Rafael Padilla](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/rafael-padilla-2/)
- [Korede Oseni](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/korede-oseni/)
- [Lupe Oropeza Gomez](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/lupe-oropeza-gomez/)
- [Lincoln Nere](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/lincoln-nere/)
- [Brier Moreno](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/brier-moreno/)
- [Mattie Mooney](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/mattie-mooney/)
- [Bella Montalvo](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/bella-montalvo/)
- [Angel Mills](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/angel-mills/)
- [Scarlett McHoes](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/scarlett-mchoes/)
- [Magpie Mcclendon](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/magpie-mcclendon/)
- [Kristina Mays](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kristina-mays/)
- [Laura Massey](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/laura-massey/)
- [David Mariani](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/david-mariani/)
- [Zaquel Major](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/zaquel-major-2/)
- [Sharli Love](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/sharli-love/)
- [Sam Lacet-Brown](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/sam-lacet-brown/)
- [Rachel Jecker](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/rachel-jecker/)
- [Simeon Howard](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/simeon-howard/)
- [Joshua House](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/joshua-house-2/)
- [Aliyanda Harris Cobbinah](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/aliyanda-harris-cobbinah/)
- [Kaius Hall](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kaius-hall-2/)
- [Melissa Guzman](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/melissa-guzman/)
- [McCabe Grove](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/mccabe-grove/)
- [Esther Grosz](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/esther-grosz/)
- [Alex Gonzalez Sandoval](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/alex-gonzalez-sandoval/)
- [Renna Fir](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/renna-fir/)
- [T. Fierro](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/t-fierro-2/)
- [Ivan Fernandez Victoria](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ivan-fernandez-victoria-2/)
- [Ariyanna Fernandez](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ariyanna-fernandez/)
- [Tweetie Fatuesi](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/tweetie-fatuesi/)
- [Sophia Espinoza](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/sophia-espinoza-2/)
- [Wilver Coria](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/wilver-coria-4/)
- [Nicolette Clark](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nicolette-clark-2/)
- [AJ Casaus](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/aj-casaus/)
- [Letty Buchanan](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/letty-buchanan/)
- [Ro Boyce](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ro-boyce-5/)
- [Ignasi Bonmatí Gonzálvez](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ignasi-bonmati-gonzalvez/)
- [Sophia Bielsky](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/sophia-bielsky/)
- [Max Bidasha](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/max-bidasha-2/)
- [Maurlucuaq Belleque](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/maurlucuaq-belleque/)
- [Nate Baker](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nate-baker/)
- [Layla Bagwell](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/layla-bagwell/)
- [Yasir Alfarag](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/yasir-alfarag/)
- [Kyle Agustines](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kyle-agustines-4/)
- [Grace Cooper](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/grace-cooper/)
- [Andrew Wright](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/andrew-wright/)
- [Marcus Willason](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/marcus-willason-2/)
- [Ryan Wagstaff](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ryan-wagstaff-5/)
- [Michael](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/michael/)
- [Nic Vincler](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nic-vincler-2/)
- [Cassandra Vega](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/cassandra-vega-2/)
- [Isabella Valentine](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/isabella-valentine/)
- [Damien Valentine](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/damien-valentine/)
- [Bailey Taylor](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/bailey-taylor/)
- [Sul](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/sul/)
- [alan splitter](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/alan-splitter-3/)
- [Tallia Sova](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/tallia-sova/)
- [PJ](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/pj/)
- [Alejandra Silva Hernandez](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/alejandra-silva-hernandez-5/)
- [Ollie Shannon](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ollie-shannon-2/)
- [Maya Shah](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/maya-shah/)
- [Isaac Sanders](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/isaac-sanders-2/)
- [Keegan Samaniego](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/keegan-samaniego/)
- [Gemma Rowland](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/gemma-rowland/)
- [Ash Roberts](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ash-roberts-2/)
- [Robbie Ramirez](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/robbie-ramirez/)
- [James Prost](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/james-prost/)
- [Nick Powers](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nick-powers/)
- [Dianaly Ponce](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/dianaly-ponce/)
- [Flor Pena](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/flor-pena/)
- [Aster Patton](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/aster-patton-2/)
- [Blossom Parrish](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/blossom-parrish-2/)
- [Esa Parkinson](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/esa-parkinson/)
- [Will Noel](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/will-noel/)
- [Hailey Nielson](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/hailey-nielson/)
- [Sage Nebula](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/sage-nebula-2/)
- [brier moreno](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/brier-moreno-3/)
- [Stephanie Mora-Farias](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/stephanie-mora-farias/)
- [Mattie Mooney](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/mattie-mooney-2/)
- [Allison Monroe](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/allison-monroe/)
- [C Mennitto](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/c-mennitto-2/)
- [Renee Mendoza Gonzalez](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/renee-mendoza-gonzalez/)
- [Magdelene McClendon](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/magdelene-mcclendon-2/)
- [Kitchi Maron](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kitchi-maron-2/)
- [Sharif Rory Moonlight Maddox](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/sharif-rory-moonlight-maddox/)
- [Kilroy MacLaughlin](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kilroy-maclaughlin/)
- [Tash Lopez](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/tash-lopez/)
- [Tyler Larsen](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/tyler-larsen/)
- [Micole LaCounte](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/micole-lacounte/)
- [Joanna La Torre](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/joanna-la-torre/)
- [Sky Kili](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/sky-kili/)
- [Alivia Johnson](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/alivia-johnson/)
- [EJ Hurtado](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ej-hurtado/)
- [Maxis Howard](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/maxis-howard/)
- [Phillip Hill](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/phillip-hill-5/)
- [Magaly Hernandez](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/magaly-hernandez/)
- [Oliver Hellyer](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/oliver-hellyer/)
- [Lindsay](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/lindsay/)
- [Autumn Harmon](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/autumn-harmon-2/)
- [Tawasi Halpern](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/tawasi-halpern/)
- [Jonathan Guzman](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jonathan-guzman-2/)
- [Oakley Guajardo](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/oakley-guajardo/)
- [Elizabeth Giudice](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/elizabeth-giudice/)
- [Jayvion Gipson](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jayvion-gipson/)
- [Tiffany-Ashton Gatsby](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/tiffany-ashton-gatsby-5/)
- [Matthew Frank](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/matthew-frank/)
- [Danno Flippo](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/danno-flippo/)
- [Sophia Espinoza](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/sophia-espinoza-4/)
- [Tayen England](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/tayen-england/)
- [Aly Elsenbeck](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/aly-elsenbeck/)
- [Bea Dial](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/bea-dial/)
- [Dennis Denman](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/dennis-denman-2/)
- [June](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/june/)
- [Liv Counsel](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/liv-counsel-2/)
- [Wilver Coria](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/wilver-coria-6/)
- [Phelan Conheady](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/phelan-conheady/)
- [Luna Coen](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/luna-coen-2/)
- [Rita Christianson](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/rita-christianson/)
- [Ethan Cho](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ethan-cho-2/)
- [Ezra Chamberland](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ezra-chamberland/)
- [Pablo Cazares](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/pablo-cazares-2/)
- [Robbie Casey](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/robbie-casey-2/)
- [AJ Casaus](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/aj-casaus-3/)
- [Julieann Carr](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/julieann-carr-2/)
- [Anthony Capo](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/anthony-capo/)
- [Jules Cabrera](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jules-cabrera-2/)
- [Renata Bryant](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/renata-bryant-2/)
- [Iris Bruce](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/iris-bruce/)
- [Maxwell Blue](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/maxwell-blue-4/)
- [Rafael Bitanga](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/rafael-bitanga-3/)
- [Jamie Bender](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jamie-bender-2/)
- [Jeaux Bartlett](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jeaux-bartlett/)
- [Felix Bankston](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/felix-bankston/)
- [Danny](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/danny/)
- [Billie Abernathy](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/billie-abernathy-2/)
- [Nahum Yanez](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nahum-yanez-4/)
- [Ryan Wagstaff](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ryan-wagstaff-4/)
- [Cassandra Vega](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/cassandra-vega/)
- [Jose Valdivia](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jose-valdivia/)
- [Steven Torres](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/steven-torres/)
- [Olene Togiailua](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/olene-togiailua/)
- [Eli Steger](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/eli-steger/)
- [Edward Smith](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/edward-smith/)
- [Alejandra Silva Hernandez](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/alejandra-silva-hernandez-4/)
- [Isaac Sanders](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/isaac-sanders/)
- [Ash Roberts](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ash-roberts/)
- [Solaris Rai](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/solaris-rai-2/)
- [Michelle](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/michelle/)
- [Archer Pondevida](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/archer-pondevida/)
- [Ria Paul](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ria-paul/)
- [Korede Oseni](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/korede-oseni-2/)
- [Krist Olhouser](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/krist-olhouser/)
- [brier Moreno](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/brier-moreno-2/)
- [C. Mennitto](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/c-mennitto/)
- [Magdelene McClendon](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/magdelene-mcclendon/)
- [Oscar Leon Reyes](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/oscar-leon-reyes/)
- [Amanjey Kidane](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/amanjey-kidane/)
- [Naima Joseph](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/naima-joseph/)
- [Rachel Jecker](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/rachel-jecker-2/)
- [Brenna Honstain](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/brenna-honstain/)
- [Aliyanda Harris Cobbinah](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/aliyanda-harris-cobbinah-2/)
- [Alex Gonzalez Sandoval](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/alex-gonzalez-sandoval-2/)
- [Sho Glick](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/sho-glick/)
- [Sierra Gerber](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/sierra-gerber/)
- [Tiffany-Ashton Gatsby](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/tiffany-ashton-gatsby-4/)
- [Ilora Farren](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ilora-farren/)
- [Dennis Denman](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/dennis-denman/)
- [Zene](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/zene/)
- [Babygirl Dana](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/babygirl-dana/)
- [Liv Counsel](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/liv-counsel/)
- [Ethan Cho](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ethan-cho/)
- [AJ Casaus](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/aj-casaus-2/)
- [Jules Cabrera](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jules-cabrera/)
- [Renata Bryant](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/renata-bryant/)
- [Hunter Beedle](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/hunter-beedle/)
- [Nat Bartels](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nat-bartels/)
- [Emrys Alfaro Haugen](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/emrys-alfaro-haugen/)
- [Elo Aguirre](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/elo-aguirre/)
- [Billie Abernathy](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/billie-abernathy/)
- [Joni Whitworth](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/joni-whitworth/)
- [Sam](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/sam/)
- [Emily Taylor](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/emily-taylor/)
- [alan splitter](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/alan-splitter-2/)
- [Nicole R.](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nicole-r/)
- [Sage Nebula](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/sage-nebula/)
- [Sharif Rory Moonlight](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/sharif-rory-moonlight/)
- [Dharma Mirza](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/dharma-mirza-4/)
- [Nick Margolies](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nick-margolies/)
- [Bruno Lux-Bellmyer](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/bruno-lux-bellmyer/)
- [Carter Lee](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/carter-lee/)
- [Adri Jolie](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/adri-jolie/)
- [dahlia hanson](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/dahlia-hanson/)
- [Jonathan Guzman](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jonathan-guzman/)
- [Micah Giardina](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/micah-giardina-2/)
- [Finn Franklin](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/finn-franklin/)
- [Sophia Espinoza](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/sophia-espinoza-3/)
- [Joseph Disan](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/joseph-disan-3/)
- [Jazmin Contreras](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jazmin-contreras-2/)
- [Luna Coen](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/luna-coen/)
- [Pablo Cazares](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/pablo-cazares/)
- [Robbie Casey](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/robbie-casey/)
- [Julieann Carr](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/julieann-carr/)
- [Robin Buckingham](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/robin-buckingham/)
- [Mitch Alajmi](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/mitch-alajmi/)
- [Marcus Willason](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/marcus-willason/)
- [Rory Rossi](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/rory-rossi-2/)
- [Polly Preston](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/polly-preston/)
- [Idella Layton](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/idella-layton/)
- [Autumn Harmon](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/autumn-harmon/)
- [Leo Dion](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/leo-dion/)
- [Lauren Clairmont](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/lauren-clairmont/)
- [Toni Sciola](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/toni-sciola/)
- [Scar Rulien](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/scar-rulien/)
- [Aster Patton](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/aster-patton/)
- [Kitchi Maron](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kitchi-maron/)
- [Oliver](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/oliver/)
- [Wilver Coria](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/wilver-coria-5/)
- [Nicolette Clark](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nicolette-clark-3/)
- [Maxwell Blue](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/maxwell-blue-3/)
- [Jamie Bender](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jamie-bender/)
- [Layla Bagwell](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/layla-bagwell-2/)
- [Nic Vincler](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nic-vincler/)
- [Chy Maitland-cilot](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/chy-maitland-cilot-3/)
- [Dove Lafae](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/dove-lafae/)
- [Phillip Hill](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/phillip-hill-4/)
- [Zhou](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/zhou/)
- [Dante Jester](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/whit-jester/)
- [Dante Jester](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/whit-jester-2/)
- [Juniper Amundson](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/juniper-amundson-2/)
- [Gabby Davis](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/gabby-davis-2/)
- [Kaius Hall](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kaius-hall/)
- [Phillip Hill](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/phillip-hill-3/)
- [Kyle Agustines](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kyle-agustines-3/)
- [Jazmin Contreras](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jazmin-contreras/)
- [Sarah](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/sarah/)
- [Marissa Bertucci](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/marissa-bertucci-2/)
- [Matthew](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/matthew/)
- [Nick Johnson](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nick-johnson/)
- [Jaksyn Dimmer](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jaksyn-dimmer/)
- [Marcie Nelson](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/marcie-nelson/)
- [Margo Harness](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/margo-harness/)
- [Kalix Glaeser](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kalix-glaeser/)
- [Wilver Coria](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/wilver-coria-3/)
- [Nicolette Clark](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nicolette-clark/)
- [Tatum Bryan-Metzmaker](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/tatum-bryan-metzmaker/)
- [Miles Willis](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/miles-willis/)
- [Yasu Nakasato](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/yasu-nakasato/)
- [Chy Maitland-cilot](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/chy-maitland-cilot-2/)
- [Anthony Ponte](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/anthony-ponte/)
- [Kai](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kai/)
- [Veronica Aristeo](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/veronica-aristeo/)
- [Edwin Antonio](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/edwin-antonio/)
- [Fatima Al-Rikabi](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/fatima-al-rikabi-3/)
- [Cee Adamson](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/cee-adamson/)
- [Alison Ward](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/alison-ward/)
- [Alex Varela](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/alex-varela/)
- [Abby Uryga](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/abby-uryga/)
- [Oakley Phoenix](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/oakley-phoenix/)
- [Robin Hardwick](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/robin-hardwick/)
- [Kay Gray](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kay-gray/)
- [Jimmi Gray](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jimmi-gray/)
- [T. Fierro](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/t-fierro/)
- [sophia espinoza](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/sophia-espinoza/)
- [Gianna Espinoza](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/gianna-espinoza-3/)
- [Shayn Ember](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/shayn-ember/)
- [Rhian Parker](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/rhian-parker/)
- [Lexie Durfee](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/lexie-durfee/)
- [RO BOYCE](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ro-boyce-4/)
- [Abel Valladares Flores](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/abel-valladares-flores/)
- [Milo Edwards](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/milo-edwards-2/)
- [Mylexia King](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/mylexia-king/)
- [Cao Fang](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/cao-fang/)
- [Clementine Inman](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/clementine-inman/)
- [Everett Maroon](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/everett-maroon/)
- [Ash DeBuse](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ash-debuse/)
- [Tiffany-Ashton Gatsby](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/tiffany-ashton-gatsby-3/)
- [Gambhir Kunwar](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/gambhir-kunwar-3/)
- [Haley Lowe](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/haley-lowe/)
- [Brier Hutchinson-Moreno](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/brier-hutchinson-moreno/)
- [Dominic Min-Tran](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/dominic-min-tran-2/)
- [Jadivan Jacobson](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jadivan-jacobson/)
- [Christopher Leyva Vera](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/christopher-leyva-vera-5/)
- [Scott McCall](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/scott-mccall/)
- [Laura Grace Massey](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/laura-grace-massey-2/)
- [Joshua House](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/joshua-house/)
- [Alex Medina](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/alex-medina/)
- [Jordan Taylor](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jordan-taylor/)
- [Alan Shu](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/alan-shu-2/)
- [Eden Yoseph](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/eden-yoseph/)
- [Nathan Moreland](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nathan-moreland/)
- [Oak Sonfist](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/oak-sonfist/)
- [Jesus Soto Rincon](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jesus-soto-rincon/)
- [Hayden Stern](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/hayden-stern/)
- [Jamiea Zarzuela](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jamiea-zarzuela/)
- [Navouny Swanson](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/navouny-swanson-2/)
- [Blossom Parrish](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/blossom-parrish/)
- [Nahum Yanez](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nahum-yanez-2/)
- [Yoko Parks](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/yoko-parks/)
- [Jayden Robles](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jayden-robles/)
- [Ezie Nguyen](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ezie-nguyen/)
- [Kass Wolcott](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kass-wolcott/)
- [Mike O'Neal](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/mike-oneal/)
- [Hannah Oliver](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/hannah-oliver-2/)
- [rob nguyen](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/rob-nguyen/)
- [Gabby Davis](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/gabby-davis/)
- [Percy Metcalf](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/percy-metcalf/)
- [Juniper Amundson](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/juniper-amundson/)
- [Nas Jabr](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nas-jabr-2/)
- [Christopher Leyva Vera](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/christopher-leyva-vera-4/)
- [Nävouny Divinne](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/navouny-swanson/)
- [Phoebe Lefevre](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/phoebe/)
- [Travis Gray](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/travis/)
- [Isa Young](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/isa-young/)
- [Alan Shu](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/alan-shu/)
- [Alejandra Silva Hernandez](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/alejandra-silva-hernandez-2/)
- [Kaden Sullivan](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kaden-sullivan/)
- [Viridian sylvae](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/viridian-sylvae/)
- [Pouyan Taghavi](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/pouyan-taghavi/)
- [Esben Tandy](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/esben-tandy-2/)
- [Khadija Tarver](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/khadija-tarver/)
- [alannah twede](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/alannah-twede/)
- [Chikko Villeda](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/chikko-villeda/)
- [Douglas Wagoner](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/douglas-wagoner-3/)
- [Ryan Wagstaff](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ryan-wagstaff-3/)
- [Raven Waldron](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/raven-waldron-4/)
- [Kai Winchester](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kai-winchester-3/)
- [Jimena Yanez](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jimena-yanez/)
- [Nahum Yanez](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nahum-yanez/)
- [Milla Zuniga](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/milla-zuniga/)
- [Nghi Nguyen](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nghi-nguyen-3/)
- [Jennie Lee](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jennie-lee/)
- [Sarah O'Connell](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/sarah-oconnell/)
- [Melysa Olivas](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/melysa-olivas/)
- [Hannah Oliver](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/hannah-oliver/)
- [Omid Omid](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/omid-omid-2/)
- [Bibiana Ortiz](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/bibiana-ortiz/)
- [Alexander Pacheco](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/alexander-pacheco/)
- [Rafael Padilla](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/rafael-padilla/)
- [Jesus Pardue](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jesus-pardue/)
- [Magdalena Pink Sanchez](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/magdalena-pink-sanchez/)
- [Astro Pittman](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/astro-pittman-3/)
- [Seda Ramsay](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/seda-ramsay/)
- [Cole Read](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/cole-read-2/)
- [Sherman Red Tomahawk](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/sherman-red-tomahawk/)
- [Jaelyn Rosenquist](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jaelyn-rosenquist/)
- [Josette Ross](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/josette-ross-2/)
- [Brittney Saenz](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/brittney-saenz/)
- [Natalie San Luis](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/natalie-san-luis/)
- [Antonio Servin-Gonzalez](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/antonio-servin-gonzalez/)
- [Micah Giardina](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/micah-giardina/)
- [Irene Gutierrez](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/irene-gutierrez/)
- [Phillip Hill](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/phillip-hill-2/)
- [Zack Johnson](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/zack-johnson/)
- [Amanda Kaufman](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/amanda-kaufman-2/)
- [Daniel Kim](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/daniel-kim/)
- [Theo Kitsinger](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/theo-kitsinger/)
- [Maxwell Kovalev](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/maxwell-kovalev/)
- [Gambhir Kunwar](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/gambhir-kunwar-2/)
- [Austin Leger](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/austin-leger/)
- [Emilie Loran](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/emilie-loran-2/)
- [Bryan Lynn](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/bryan-lynn-2/)
- [Chy Maitland-cilot](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/chy-maitland-cilot/)
- [Atlas Marshall](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/atlas-marshall/)
- [Laura Grace Massey](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/laura-grace-massey/)
- [Jenny Miller](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jenny-miller-2/)
- [Dominic Min-Tran](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/dominic-min-tran/)
- [Dharma Mirza](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/dharma-mirza-3/)
- [Kyle Agustines](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kyle-agustines-2/)
- [Fatima Al-Rikabi](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/fatima-al-rikabi-2/)
- [Chloe Behan](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/chloe-behan/)
- [Max Bidasha](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/max-bidasha/)
- [Rafael Bitanga](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/rafael-bitanga-2/)
- [RO BOYCE](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ro-boyce-3/)
- [Tino Camacho](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/tino-camacho/)
- [Wilver Coria](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/wilver-coria-2/)
- [Evan Cullum](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/evan-cullum/)
- [Caden DeLoach](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/caden-deloach-2/)
- [Alexey Didenko](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/alexey-didenko/)
- [Milo Edwards](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/milo-edwards/)
- [Gianna Espinoza](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/gianna-espinoza-2/)
- [Mei'lani Eyre](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/meilani-eyre/)
- [Reuben Fellman](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/reuben-fellman/)
- [Jade Forrest](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jade-forrest/)
- [Natalie Garcia](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/natalie-garcia/)
- [Armando Garcia Salazar](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/armando-garcia-salazar/)
- [Tiffany-Ashton Gatsby](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/tiffany-ashton-gatsby-2/)
- [C.L.](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/c-l/)
- [Fatima Al-Rikabi](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/fatima-al-rikabi/)
- [Justin Wirth](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/justin-wirth/)
- [Kyle Agustines](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kyle-agustines/)
- [Rachel Harwood](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/rachel-harwood/)
- [Venus Aoki](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/venus-aoki/)
- [Vern Harner](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/vern-harner/)
- [Victoria Wynecoop-Abrahamson](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/victoria-wynecoop-abrahamson/)
- [Yasmin Flores-Lopez](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/yasmin-flores-lopez-2/)
- [Monique Herrera](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/23912/)
- [Piper Kittersong](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/piper-kittersong/)
- [Quinn Angelou-Lysaker](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/quinn-angelou-lysaker/)
- [Patrick Pollard](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/patrick-pollard/)
- [Rae Rome](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/rae-rome-2/)
- [Rafael Bitanga](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/rafael-bitanga/)
- [Raven Waldron](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/raven-waldron-2/)
- [Rilee Thacker](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/rilee-thacker/)
- [Ro Boyce](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ro-boyce/)
- [Robert Gant](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/robert-gant/)
- [Seth Hershman](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/seth-hershman-2/)
- [Shelby Myrick-Duckett](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/shelby-myrick-duckett/)
- [Taiyah Marshall](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/taiyah-marshall/)
- [Micah Kehrein](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/micah-kehrein/)
- [Michael Blankenship](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/michael-blankenship/)
- [Michelle Knerr](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/michelle-knerr-2/)
- [MoHagani Magnetek](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/mohagani-magnetek/)
- [Morgan Wilhelm](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/morgan-wilhelm/)
- [Nate Jo](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nate-jo/)
- [Nghi Nguyen](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nghi-nguyen-2/)
- [Ollie Shannon](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ollie-shannon/)
- [Orion Rodriguez](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/orion-rodriguez/)
- [Parsa Mohmmad Ghezelayagh](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/parsa-mohmmad-ghezelayagh/)
- [Jenny Miller](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jenny-miller/)
- [Joseph Bernard](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/joseph-bernard/)
- [Joseph Disan](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/joseph-disan-2/)
- [Julia Haralson](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/julia-haralson/)
- [Juniper Eastwood](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/juniper-eastwood/)
- [Juston Jaco](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/juston-jaco/)
- [Karin Carillo](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/karin-carillo/)
- [Kason Addams](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kason-addams/)
- [Kim Nguyen](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kim-nguyen/)
- [Lara Grace Massey](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/lara-grace-massey/)
- [Lukas Soto](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/lukas-soto-2/)
- [Luz Estrada](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/luz-estrada/)
- [Maddie Klementyn](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/maddie-klementyn/)
- [Mara Bush](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/mara-bush/)
- [Marco Sixtos](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/marco-sixtos/)
- [Maryam Meshkattehrani](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/maryam-meshkattehrani-2/)
- [Maxwell Blue](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/maxwell-blue-2/)
- [McNay McNay](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/mcnay-mcnay/)
- [Merid Schwartz](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/merid-schwartz/)
- [Isaac Pennoyer](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/isaac-pennoyer/)
- [Jay Jones](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jay-jones/)
- [Jay Sencion](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jay-sencion/)
- [Jenae Hundley](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jenae-hundley/)
- [Jett Smith](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jett-smith/)
- [Jim Brittain](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jim-brittain/)
- [John Bybee](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/john-bybee/)
- [Jonathan Davidson](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jonathan-davidson-2/)
- [Jonathan Leggette](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jonathan-leggette/)
- [Jonathan Trejo](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jonathan-trejo/)
- [Jordan Alam](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jordan-alam/)
- [David Hoang](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/david-hoang/)
- [Desarae Driggers](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/desarae-driggers/)
- [Dharma Mirza](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/dharma-mirza/)
- [Fey Reynolds](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/fey-reynolds/)
- [Fialaui'a Lamositele](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/fialauia-lamositele-2/)
- [Gianna Espinoza](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/gianna-espinoza/)
- [Giovanni Perez](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/giovanni-perez/)
- [Holly](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/holly/)
- [Astrid Wilde](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/astrid-wilde/)
- [Astro Pittman](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/astro-pittman/)
- [Aurora J.](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/aurora-j/)
- [Chenglin Hong](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/chenglin-hong/)
- [Christopher Leyva Vera](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/christopher-leyva-vera-2/)
- [Corey Gallet de St Aurin](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/corey-gallet-de-st-aurin/)
- [Corri Foster](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/corri-foster/)
- [Daisy Spiridakis-Lopez](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/daisy-spiridakis-lopez/)
- [Dakota Steele](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/dakota-steele/)
- [Danisha Jefferson-Abye](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/danisha-jefferson-abye/)
- [Dillon Najar-Garcia](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/dillon-najar-garcia/)
- [Douglas Wagoner](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/douglas-wagoner/)
- [Elmer Coria-Islas](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/elmer-coria-islas-2/)
- [Elmira Fathe Azam](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/elmira-fathe-azam/)
- [Emery Lohrasbi](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/emery-lohrasbi/)
- [Emily Forrette](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/emily-forrette-2/)
- [Esben Dedrickson-Tandy](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/esben-dedrickson-tandy/)
- [Ev Dove](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ev-dove-2/)
- [Evon Mahesh](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/evon-mahesh/)
- [Felix Aitchison](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/felix-aitchison/)
- [Anelise Schruder](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/anelise-schruder/)
- [Ariana Rosales](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ariana-rosales-2/)
- [Asher Matthews](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/asher-matthews-2/)
- [Carter Lee (formerlyÊCarter Munda)](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/carter-lee-formerlyecarter-munda/)
- [Cecil Hines](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/cecil-hines/)
- [Chandler Wheeler](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/chandler-wheeler/)
- [Abbee Finn](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/abbee-finn-3/)
- [Adan Longoria Jr](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/adan-longoria-jr-2/)
- [Adrianna Guevarra](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/adrianna-guevarra/)
- [Aeron Novotny](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/aeron-novotny/)
- [Alejandra Silva Hernandez](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/alejandra-silva-hernandez/)
- [Alejandro Frederickson](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/alejandro-frederickson/)
- [Alisha Wells](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/alisha-wells/)
- [Alyssa Wainaina](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/alyssa-wainaina-2/)
- [B. Williams](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/b-williams/)
- [Blaine Reposa](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/blaine-reposa/)
- [Bre Kiefer](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/bre-kiefer/)
- [Bryan Dunncan](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/bryan-dunncan/)
- [Callum Marks](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/callum-marks/)
- [Carlos Grove](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/carlos-grove/)
- [Ryan Wagstaff](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ryan-wagstaff-2/)
- [Alyssa Wainaina](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/alyssa-wainaina-3/)
- [Raven Waldron](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/raven-waldron-3/)
- [Jalyn Walters](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jalyn-walters/)
- [Polly Wiltz](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/polly-wiltz/)
- [Kai Winchester](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kai-winchester-2/)
- [Adam Okoye](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/adam-okoye/)
- [Omid Omid](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/omid-omid/)
- [Reece Petrik](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/reece-petrik/)
- [Astro Pittman](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/astro-pittman-2/)
- [Eric Ramirez](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/eric-ramirez/)
- [Cole Read](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/cole-read/)
- [Michelle Rockett](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/michelle-rockett/)
- [Josette Ross](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/josette-ross/)
- [Alberto Saldana](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/alberto-saldana/)
- [Jey Sanderson](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jey-sanderson/)
- [Bergen Sather](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/bergen-sather/)
- [Luke Schermele](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/luke-schermele/)
- [Samuel Silvestro](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/samuel-silvestro/)
- [Ellie Spencer](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ellie-spencer/)
- [Jason Stahl](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jason-stahl/)
- [Lydia Stolt](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/lydia-stolt/)
- [Esben Tandy](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/esben-tandy/)
- [Maverick Tang](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/maverick-tang/)
- [Erekle Vakhramovi](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/erekle-vakhramovi/)
- [Douglas Wagoner](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/douglas-wagoner-2/)
- [Gambhir Kunwar](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/gambhir-kunwar/)
- [Felix Lewis](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/felix-lewis/)
- [Christopher Leyva Vera](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/christopher-leyva-vera-3/)
- [Emilie Loran](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/emilie-loran/)
- [Bryan Lynn](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/bryan-lynn/)
- [Jose Maciel](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jose-maciel/)
- [Bri Mango](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/bri-mango/)
- [Bella Medina](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/bella-medina/)
- [Maryam Meshkattehrani](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/maryam-meshkattehrani-3/)
- [Parker Mills](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/parker-mills/)
- [Orion Minard](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/orion-minard/)
- [Dharma Mirza](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/dharma-mirza-2/)
- [Ranulfo Molina](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ranulfo-molina/)
- [Virginia Moore](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/virginia-moore/)
- [Hawkeye Morgan](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/hawkeye-morgan/)
- [Sie Myers](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/sie-myers/)
- [Hanna Nguyen](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/hanna-nguyen/)
- [Nam Nguyen](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nam-nguyen-2/)
- [Cameran Nicholas](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/cameran-nicholas/)
- [Emily Forrette](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/emily-forrette-3/)
- [Cori Foster](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/cori-foster/)
- [Corey Gallet de St Aurin](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/corey-gallet-de-st-aurin-2/)
- [Noahloni Garcia](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/noahloni-garcia/)
- [Jesus Grajales](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jesus-grajales/)
- [Jace Grubbs](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jace-grubbs/)
- [Abbie Hagen](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/abbie-hagen/)
- [Elle Harwood](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/elle-harwood/)
- [M Haynes](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/m-haynes/)
- [Jude Hoag](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jude-hoag/)
- [Nas Jabr](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nas-jabr/)
- [Lex Jakusovszky](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/lex-jakusovszky/)
- [Holly](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/holly-2/)
- [Nate Jo](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nate-jo-2/)
- [Amanda Kaufman](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/amanda-kaufman/)
- [Micah Kehrein](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/micah-kehrein-2/)
- [Khadija Khan](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/khadija-khan/)
- [Katrina Knizek](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/katrina-knizek/)
- [Nika Ko](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nika-ko/)
- [Kristie Anderson](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kristie-anderson/)
- [Michael Anderson](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/michael-anderson/)
- [Aaron August](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/aaron-august/)
- [Keenan Barlow](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/keenan-barlow/)
- [Sam Blaylock](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/sam-blaylock/)
- [Ro Boyce](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ro-boyce-2/)
- [Laney Conger](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/laney-conger/)
- [Wilver Coria](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/wilver-coria/)
- [Amelia Delgado](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/amelia-delgado/)
- [Caden DeLoach](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/caden-deloach/)
- [Ryan DePauw](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ryan-depauw-2/)
- [Marlon Do Couto](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/marlon-do-couto/)
- [Ce Durfee](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ce-durfee/)
- [D. Edwards](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/d-edwards/)
- [Rhiana Everest](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/rhiana-everest/)
- [Shane Feinstein](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/shane-feinstein/)
- [Bee Fenner](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/bee-fenner/)
- [Anthony Vicari](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/anthony-vicari/)
- [Julia Weaver](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/julia-weaver/)
- [Luhui Whitebear](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/luhui-whitebear/)
- [Brandi Wilder](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/brandi-wilder/)
- [Kai Winchester](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kai-winchester/)
- [Max Zaki](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/max-zaki/)
- [Maija Linh Pham](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/maija-linh-pham/)
- [Dianne Piggott](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/dianne-piggott/)
- [Jessyca Ramonette](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jessyca-ramonette/)
- [Ariana Rosales](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ariana-rosales/)
- [Dwayne Sackey](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/dwayne-sackey/)
- [Marshall Scrafford](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/marshall-scrafford/)
- [Juan Serrano](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/juan-serrano/)
- [Isaac Shannon](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/isaac-shannon/)
- [Christopher Smith](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/christopher-smith/)
- [Lukas Soto](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/lukas-soto/)
- [Bradlee Thielen](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/bradlee-thielen/)
- [Kai Velazco](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kai-velazco/)
- [Alyssa Wainaina](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/alyssa-wainaina/)
- [Tim Osen](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/tim-osen/)
- [Tori Morgan](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/tori-morgan/)
- [Nam Nguyen](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nam-nguyen/)
- [Nghi Nguyen](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nghi-nguyen/)
- [Derek Nix](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/derek-nix/)
- [Fennec Oak](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/fennec-oak/)
- [Frederick Anex-Schnauss](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/frederick-anex-schnauss/)
- [Alessandro Lou](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/alessandro-lou/)
- [Austin Gardner](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/austin-gardner/)
- [Amber Letchworth](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/amber-letchworth/)
- [Christopher Leyva Vera](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/christopher-leyva-vera/)
- [Adan Longoria Jr.](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/adan-longoria-jr/)
- [William Lu](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/william-lu/)
- [Max Mackenzie](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/max-mackenzie/)
- [Jose Madrid Belran](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jose-madrid-belran/)
- [Zaquel Major](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/zaquel-major/)
- [Kristi Maldonado](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kristi-maldonado/)
- [Nicole Martin](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nicole-martin/)
- [Asher Matthews](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/asher-matthews/)
- [Anna McClain-Sims](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/anna-mcclain-sims/)
- [Zander McRae](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/zander-mcrae/)
- [Maryam Meshkattehrani](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/maryam-meshkattehrani/)
- [Yohanes Mezenghie](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/yohanes-mezenghie/)
- [Tiffany-Ashton Gatsby](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/tiffany-ashton-gatsby/)
- [Dana Goss-Dickie](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/dana-goss-dickie/)
- [Veronica Green](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/veronica-green/)
- [Andie Harrison](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/andie-harrison/)
- [Shijuan Haynes](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/shijuan-haynes/)
- [Seth Hershman](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/seth-hershman/)
- [Anthony Hill](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/anthony-hill/)
- [Phillip Hill](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/phillip-hill/)
- [Kevin Jacobs](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kevin-jacobs/)
- [Jenelle Jepson](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jenelle-jepson/)
- [Nawal Karam](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nawal-karam/)
- [Amina Kirby](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/amina-kirby/)
- [Madison Klementyn](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/madison-klementyn/)
- [Michelle Knerr](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/michelle-knerr/)
- [Raech Kundert](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/raech-kundert/)
- [Fialaui'a Lamositele](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/fialauia-lamositele/)
- [Tobin Langford](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/tobin-langford/)
- [Ethan Lauesen](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ethan-lauesen/)
- [Alejandro Leon](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/alejandro-leon/)
- [Sheyda Dashtizadeh](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/sheyda-dashtizadeh/)
- [Jonathan Davidson](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jonathan-davidson/)
- [Ryan DePauw](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ryan-depauw/)
- [Cynthia DeVille](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/cynthia-deville/)
- [Jaz Dierenfield](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jaz-dierenfield/)
- [Joseph Disan](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/joseph-disan/)
- [Ev Dove](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ev-dove/)
- [Connor Dyas](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/connor-dyas/)
- [Melissa Ebben](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/melissa-ebben/)
- [Joshua Elliott](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/joshua-elliott/)
- [Harri-Ann Ellis](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/harri-ann-ellis/)
- [Daniel Ensley](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/daniel-ensley/)
- [Diana Estefania Estrada Alamo](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/diana-estefania-estrada-alamo/)
- [Ivan Fernandez Victoria](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/ivan-fernandez-victoria/)
- [Yasmin Flores-Lopez](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/yasmin-flores-lopez/)
- [Angela Flores-Marcus](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/angela-flores-marcus/)
- [Emily Forrette](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/emily-forrette/)
- [Juan Franco](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/juan-franco/)
- [Chanrithy Fuller-Avalos](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/chanrithy-fuller-avalos/)
- [Alexia Garcia](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/alexia-garcia/)
- [Tranisha Arzah](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/tranisha-arzah/)
- [Shane Bauer](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/shane-bauer/)
- [Nikki Bennington](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/nikki-bennington/)
- [Marissa Bertucci](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/marissa-bertucci/)
- [Maxwell Blue](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/maxwell-blue/)
- [Kody Bosch](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kody-bosch/)
- [Colten Boyd](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/colten-boyd/)
- [Cory Bromley](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/cory-bromley/)
- [Jana Bryner](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jana-bryner/)
- [Anne Bryson Doyle](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/anne-bryson-doyle/)
- [Gracie Bucklew](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/gracie-bucklew/)
- [Andy Burt](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/andy-burt/)
- [Miki Cabell](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/miki-cabell/)
- [Jessee Clampitt](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/jessee-clampitt/)
- [KC Copfer](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/kc-copfer/)
- [Elmer Coria-Islas](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/elmer-coria-islas/)
- [Dalton Dagondon Tiegs](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/dalton-dagondon-tiegs/)
- [Athena Dai](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/athena-dai/)
- [Dawson Dang](https://pridefoundation.org/scholar/dawson-dang/)

## Grantees

- [YWCA Missoula](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ywca-missoula-3/)
- [Wooshkindein Da. Áat Lily Hope Weaver Studio](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/wooshkindein-da-aat-lily-hope-weaver-studio-3/)
- [Western Montana Gay and Lesbian Community Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/western-montana-gay-and-lesbian-community-center-2/)
- [WAVE](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/wave-3/)
- [Warm Springs Community Action Team](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/warm-springs-community-action-team-2/)
- [W/REST Collective](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/w-rest-collective-2/)
- [VietQ](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/vietq-5/)
- [UTOPIA-WA](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/utopia-wa-4/)
- [UTOPIA-PDX](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/utopia-pdx-6/)
- [UTOPIA-AK](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/utopia-ak-2/)
- [Umpqua Valley Rainbow Collective](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/umpqua-valley-rainbow-collective-3/)
- [Tundra Women's Coalition](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/tundra-womens-coalition-5/)
- [TransVisible Montana](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/transvisible-montana-4/)
- [TransPonder](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/transponder-9/)
- [Trans Women of Color Solidarity Network](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/trans-women-of-color-solidarity-network-4/)
- [Trans Affirm](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/trans-affirm-3/)
- [Totem Star](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/totem-star-6/)
- [The Pearl Theater](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-pearl-theater/)
- [The Community Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-community-center-7/)
- [The CID Collective](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-cid-collective-3/)
- [Stonewall Youth](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/stonewall-youth-8/)
- [Spectrum](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/spectrum-4/)
- [Southern Idaho Pride](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/southern-idaho-pride/)
- [South Coast Equity Coalition](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/south-coast-equity-coalition-3/)
- [Seattle Trans Joy](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/seattle-trans-joy-3/)
- [SAN](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/san-2/)
- [Rural Organizing Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/rural-organizing-project-6/)
- [Rod’s House](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/rods-house-4/)
- [Queer the Land](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/queer-the-land-5/)
- [Q Law Foundation of Washington](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/q-law-foundation-of-washington-2/)
- [Powerful Voices](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/powerful-voices-4/)
- [Point of Pride](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/point-of-pride-3/)
- [Pizza Klatch](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pizza-klatch-7/)
- [People Like Us](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/people-like-us-3/)
- [PDX Sex Workers Resource Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pdx-sex-workers-resource-project-3/)
- [Ori Gallery](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ori-gallery-7/)
- [Open Aid Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/open-aid-alliance-5/)
- [Odyssey Youth Movement](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/odyssey-youth-movement-9/)
- [Oasis Youth Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/oasis-youth-center-8/)
- [Northwest Youth Services](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/northwest-youth-services-6/)
- [North Idaho AIDS Coalition](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/north-idaho-aids-coalition-4/)
- [NIPA](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/nipa/)
- [New Avenues for Youth](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/new-avenues-for-youth/)
- [Nativewomanshare](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/nativewomanshare-3/)
- [Native Movement](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/native-movement-5/)
- [NAMI Juneau](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/nami-juneau-3/)
- [Montana Two Spirit Society](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/montana-two-spirit-society-5/)
- [Montana Queer Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/montana-queer-alliance-3/)
- [Momentum Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/momentum-alliance-5/)
- [Mid-Willamette Trans Support Network](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/mid-willamette-trans-support-network-3/)
- [Medical HxStories](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/medical-hxstories-5/)
- [Lower Columbia Q Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/lower-columbia-q-center-3/)
- [Lifewerq Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/lifewerq-project-4/)
- [Liberation Medicine School](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/liberation-medicine-school-6/)
- [Lavender Rights Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/lavender-rights-project-8/)
- [Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/kachemak-bay-family-planning-clinic-8/)
- [Inland Oasis](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/inland-oasis-5/)
- [Indigenous Idaho Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/indigenous-idaho-alliance-5/)
- [Immigration Counseling Service](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/immigration-counseling-service-7/)
- [Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/idaho-coalition-against-sexual-and-domestic-violence/)
- [Idaho Abortion Rights](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/idaho-abortion-rights-3/)
- [HIV Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/hiv-alliance-8/)
- [Hilltop Urban Gardens](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/hilltop-urban-gardens-3/)
- [Haven](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/haven-3/)
- [Haa Tóoch Lichéesh Coalition](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/haa-tooch-licheesh-coalition-3/)
- [Greater Portland Trans Unity](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/greater-portland-trans-unity-4/)
- [Great Falls LGBTQ+ Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/great-falls-lgbtq-center-8/)
- [Glacier Queer Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/glacier-queer-alliance-6/)
- [GenPride](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/genpride-2/)
- [Gathered in This Place](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/gathered-in-this-place-3/)
- [Friendly House Elder Pride Services](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/friendly-house-elder-pride-services-3/)
- [Freedom To Thrive](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/freedom-to-thrive-6/)
- [Forward Montana Foundation](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/forward-montana-foundation-3/)
- [Fairbanks Queer Collective](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/fairbanks-queer-collective-3/)
- [Entre Hermanos](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/entre-hermanos-7/)
- [EmpowerMT](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/empowermt-9/)
- [Covenant House](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/covenant-house-2/)
- [Community Roots Housing Foundation](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/community-roots-housing-foundation-3/)
- [Communal Touch](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/communal-touch-3/)
- [Choosing Our Roots](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/choosing-our-roots-7/)
- [Central District Forum for Arts and Ideas](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/central-district-forum-for-arts-and-ideas-3/)
- [Bradley Angle](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/bradley-angle-8/)
- [Blue Mountain Heart to Heart](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/blue-mountain-heart-to-heart-8/)
- [Black Trans Legal Professionals Network](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/black-trans-legal-professionals-network/)
- [Black Community Coalition of Idaho](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/black-community-coalition-of-idaho/)
- [Black & Beyond the Binary Collective](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/black-beyond-the-binary-collective-5/)
- [Biiluukè Strong](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/biiluuke-strong-4/)
- [Big Sky Out](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/big-sky-out-3/)
- [Beyond These Walls](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/beyond-these-walls-7/)
- [Basic Rights Oregon](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/basic-rights-oregon-3/)
- [AWARE](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/aware-5/)
- [Auto Repair Transformation](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/auto-repair-transformation-3/)
- [ASPEN](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/aspen-7/)
- [Arcoíris Latino](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/arcoiris-latino-2/)
- [API Chaya](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/api-chaya-7/)
- [Alphabet Alliance of Color](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/alphabet-alliance-of-color-4/)
- [Alaskans Together Foundation](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/alaskans-together-foundation/)
- [Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/alaskan-aids-assistance-association-8/)
- [AHAT Homecare](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ahat-homecare-6/)
- [African Community Development](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/african-community-development-3/)
- [Add the Words, Idaho](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/add-the-words-idaho-5/)
- [406 Pride](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/406-pride-6/)
- [Alaskans for Trans Youth](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/alaskans-for-trans-youth/)
- [Yakima Pride](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/yakima-pride-4/)
- [Westside Queer Resource Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/westside-queer-resource-center-3/)
- [Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/washington-immigrant-solidarity-network-2/)
- [UTOPIA PDX](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/utopia-pdx-5/)
- [Umpqua Valley Rainbow Collective](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/umpqua-valley-rainbow-collective-2/)
- [Tubman Center for Health and Freedom](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/tubman-center-for-health-and-freedom/)
- [TransVisible Montana](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/transvisible-montana-3/)
- [TRANSPONDER](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/transponder-8/)
- [Transition Health](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/transition-health/)
- [Traction Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/traction-project/)
- [Threads of Justice Collective](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/threads-of-justice-collective/)
- [The UBU Initiative](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-ubu-initiative/)
- [The Production Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-production-alliance/)
- [The Community Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-community-center-6/)
- [SWACE Health](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/swace-health/)
- [Stonewall Youth](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/stonewall-youth-7/)
- [Spokane Pride](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/spokane-pride/)
- [Sovereignty Rises](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/sovereignty-rises/)
- [Southern Idaho Pride, Inc.](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/southern-idaho-pride-inc-3/)
- [SAFE Harbor](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/safe-harbor-5/)
- [Rural Organizing Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/rural-organizing-project-5/)
- [Queer Power Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/queer-power-alliance/)
- [Pride Northwest, Inc.](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pride-northwest-inc/)
- [Powerful Voices](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/powerful-voices-3/)
- [Pacific Northwest Black Pride](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pacific-northwest-black-pride/)
- [Oregon Safer Workers Coalition](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/oregon-safer-workers-coalition/)
- [Odyssey Youth Movement](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/odyssey-youth-movement-8/)
- [Oasis Youth Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/oasis-youth-center-7/)
- [North Idaho AIDS Coalition (NIAC)](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/north-idaho-aids-coalition-niac-3/)
- [NAMI of Pierce County](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/nami-of-pierce-county/)
- [Monroe Equity Community](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/monroe-equity-community/)
- [Momentum Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/momentum-alliance-4/)
- [Missoula AIDS Fund, Inc. dba Open Aid Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/missoula-aids-fund-inc-dba-open-aid-alliance/)
- [Make.Shift Art Space](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/make-shift-art-space/)
- [Lifewerq Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/lifewerq-project-3/)
- [Identity Inc.](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/identity-inc-3/)
- [Helen House](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/helen-house/)
- [Haa Tóoch Lichéesh](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/haa-tooch-licheesh/)
- [Glacier Queer Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/glacier-queer-alliance-5/)
- [Gender Hive](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/gender-hive/)
- [FLY and FLUTTER Youth Initiatives](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/fly-and-flutter-youth-initiatives/)
- [EmpowerMT](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/empowermt-8/)
- [Educate Ya Inc](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/educate-ya-inc/)
- [CLEAR Clinic](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/clear-clinic/)
- [Chelan Pride](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/chelan-pride/)
- [Black & Beyond the Binary Collective](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/black-beyond-the-binary-collective-4/)
- [Beyond These Walls](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/beyond-these-walls-6/)
- [Bellingham Queer Collective](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/bellingham-queer-collective/)
- [Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/alaskan-aids-assistance-association-7/)
- [ACLU of Idaho](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/aclu-of-idaho-3/)
- [AHAT Homecare](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ahat-homecare-5/)
- [TRACTION](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/traction/)
- [Southern Idaho Pride, Inc.](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/southern-idaho-pride-inc-2/)
- [YWCA Missoula](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ywca-missoula-2/)
- [Wooshkindein Da. Áat Lily Hope Weaver Studio](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/wooshkindein-da-aat-lily-hope-weaver-studio-2/)
- [Western Montana Gay and Lesbian Community Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/western-montana-gay-and-lesbian-community-center/)
- [WAVE](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/wave-2/)
- [Warm Springs Community Action Team](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/warm-springs-community-action-team/)
- [W/REST Collective](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/w-rest-collective/)
- [VietQ](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/vietq-4/)
- [UTOPIA-WA](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/utopia-wa-3/)
- [UTOPIA-PDX](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/utopia-pdx-4/)
- [UTOPIA-AK](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/utopia-ak/)
- [Umpqua Valley Rainbow Collective](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/umpqua-valley-rainbow-collective/)
- [Tundra Women's Coalition](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/tundra-womens-coalition-4/)
- [TransVisible Montana](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/transvisible-montana-2/)
- [TransPonder](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/transponder-7/)
- [Trans Women of Color Solidarity Network](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/trans-women-of-color-solidarity-network-3/)
- [Trans Affirm](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/trans-affirm-2/)
- [Totem Star](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/totem-star-5/)
- [The Pearl Theater, Inc.](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-pearl-theater-inc-2/)
- [The Living Room](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-living-room-6/)
- [The Community Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-community-center-5/)
- [The CID Collective](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-cid-collective-2/)
- [Stonewall Youth](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/stonewall-youth-6/)
- [Spectrum](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/spectrum-3/)
- [South Coast Equity Coalition](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/south-coast-equity-coalition-2/)
- [Seattle Trans Joy](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/seattle-trans-joy-2/)
- [Spokane AIDS Network](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/spokane-aids-network-2/)
- [Rural Organizing Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/rural-organizing-project-4/)
- [Rogue Action Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/rogue-action-center-5/)
- [Rod’s House](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/rods-house-3/)
- [Queer the Land](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/queer-the-land-4/)
- [Queer Eugene Grappling Club](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/queer-eugene-grappling-club/)
- [Q Law Foundation of Washington](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/q-law-foundation-of-washington/)
- [Powerful Voices](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/powerful-voices-2/)
- [Point of Pride](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/point-of-pride-2/)
- [Pizza Klatch](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pizza-klatch-6/)
- [People Like Us](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/people-like-us-2/)
- [PDX Sex Workers Resource Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pdx-sex-workers-resource-project-2/)
- [Outside In](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/outside-in/)
- [Ori Gallery](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ori-gallery-6/)
- [Open Aid Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/open-aid-alliance-4/)
- [Olalla Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/olalla-center-4/)
- [Odyssey Youth Movement](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/odyssey-youth-movement-7/)
- [Oasis Youth Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/oasis-youth-center-6/)
- [Northwest Youth Services](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/northwest-youth-services-5/)
- [North Idaho Pride Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/north-idaho-pride-alliance-7/)
- [North Idaho AIDS Coalition](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/north-idaho-aids-coalition-3/)
- [Nativewomanshare](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/nativewomanshare-2/)
- [Native Movement](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/native-movement-4/)
- [NAMI Juneau](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/nami-juneau-2/)
- [Montana Two Spirit Society](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/montana-two-spirit-society-4/)
- [Montana Queer Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/montana-queer-alliance-2/)
- [Momentum Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/momentum-alliance-3/)
- [Mid-Willamette Trans Support Network](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/mid-willamette-trans-support-network-2/)
- [Medical HxStories](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/medical-hxstories-4/)
- [Lower Columbia Q Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/lower-columbia-q-center-2/)
- [Lifewerq Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/lifewerq-project-2/)
- [Liberation Medicine School](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/liberation-medicine-school-5/)
- [Lavender Rights Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/lavender-rights-project-7/)
- [Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/kachemak-bay-family-planning-clinic-7/)
- [Inland Oasis](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/inland-oasis-4/)
- [Indigenous Idaho Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/indigenous-idaho-alliance-4/)
- [Immigration Counseling Service](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/immigration-counseling-service-6/)
- [Idaho Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/idaho-coalition-against-domestic-violence-and-sexual-assault-2/)
- [Idaho Abortion Rights](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/idaho-abortion-rights-2/)
- [HIV Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/hiv-alliance-7/)
- [Hilltop Urban Gardens](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/hilltop-urban-gardens-2/)
- [Haven](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/haven-2/)
- [Haa Tóoch Lichéesh Coalition](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/haa-tooch-licheesh-coalition-2/)
- [Greater Portland Trans Unity](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/greater-portland-trans-unity-3/)
- [Great Falls LGBTQ+ Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/great-falls-lgbtq-center-7/)
- [Glacier Queer Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/glacier-queer-alliance-4/)
- [Generations Aging With Pride](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/generations-aging-with-pride/)
- [Gender Justice League](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/gender-justice-league-3/)
- [Gathered in This Place](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/gathered-in-this-place-2/)
- [Friendly House Elder Pride Services](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/friendly-house-elder-pride-services-2/)
- [Freedom To Thrive](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/freedom-to-thrive-5/)
- [Forward Montana Foundation](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/forward-montana-foundation-2/)
- [Fairbanks Queer Collective](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/fairbanks-queer-collective-2/)
- [Entre Hermanos](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/entre-hermanos-6/)
- [EmpowerMT](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/empowermt-7/)
- [Daisy CHAIN](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/daisy-chain/)
- [Covenant House](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/covenant-house/)
- [Community Roots Housing Foundation](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/community-roots-housing-foundation-2/)
- [Communal Touch](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/communal-touch-2/)
- [Choosing Our Roots](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/choosing-our-roots-6/)
- [Central District Forum for Arts and Ideas](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/central-district-forum-for-arts-and-ideas-2/)
- [Cascade AIDS Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/cascade-aids-project-6/)
- [Camp Ten Trees](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/camp-ten-trees-5/)
- [Bradley Angle](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/bradley-angle-7/)
- [Blue Mountain Heart to Heart](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/blue-mountain-heart-to-heart-7/)
- [Black & Beyond the Binary Collective](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/black-beyond-the-binary-collective-3/)
- [Biiluukè Strong](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/biiluuke-strong-3/)
- [Big Sky Out](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/big-sky-out-2/)
- [Beyond These Walls](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/beyond-these-walls-5/)
- [Basic Rights Oregon](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/basic-rights-oregon-2/)
- [AWARE](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/aware-4/)
- [Auto Repair Transformation](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/auto-repair-transformation-2/)
- [ASPEN](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/aspen-6/)
- [Arcoíris Latino](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/arcoiris-latino/)
- [API Chaya](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/api-chaya-6/)
- [Alphabet Alliance of Color](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/alphabet-alliance-of-color-3/)
- [Alaskans Together Foundation, Inc.](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/alaskans-together-foundation-inc/)
- [Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/alaskan-aids-assistance-association-6/)
- [African Community Development](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/african-community-development-2/)
- [Add the Words, Idaho](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/add-the-words-idaho-4/)
- [406 Pride](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/406-pride-5/)
- [Rogue Action Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/rogue-action-center-4/)
- [SAN](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/san/)
- [Seattle Trans Joy](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/seattle-trans-joy/)
- [South Coast Equity Coalition](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/south-coast-equity-coalition/)
- [Southern Idaho Pride, Inc.](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/southern-idaho-pride-inc/)
- [Spectrum](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/spectrum-2/)
- [The CID Collective](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-cid-collective/)
- [The Community Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-community-center-4/)
- [The Living Room](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-living-room-5/)
- [The Pearl Theater, Inc.](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-pearl-theater-inc/)
- [Totem Star](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/totem-star-4/)
- [Trans Affirm](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/trans-affirm/)
- [Trans Women of Color Solidarity Network](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/trans-women-of-color-solidarity-network-2/)
- [TransPonder](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/transponder-6/)
- [Tundra Women's Coalition](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/tundra-womens-coalition-3/)
- [UTOPIA-PDX](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/utopia-pdx-3/)
- [UTOPIA-WA](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/utopia-wa-2/)
- [VietQ](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/vietq-3/)
- [WAVE](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/wave/)
- [Western Montana LGBTQ+ Community Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/western-montana-lgbtq-community-center-5/)
- [Wooshkindein Da. Áat Lily Hope Weaver Studio](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/wooshkindein-da-aat-lily-hope-weaver-studio/)
- [YWCA Missoula](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ywca-missoula/)
- [Rod’s House](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/rod’s-house/)
- [Powerful Voices](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/powerful-voices/)
- [Point of Pride](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/point-of-pride/)
- [Pizza Klatch](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pizza-klatch-5/)
- [People Like Us](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/people-like-us/)
- [PDX Sex Workers Resource Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pdx-sex-workers-resource-project/)
- [Ori Gallery](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ori-gallery-5/)
- [Open Aid Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/open-aid-alliance-3/)
- [Olalla Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/olalla-center-3/)
- [Odyssey Youth Movement](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/odyssey-youth-movement-6/)
- [Oasis Youth Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/oasis-youth-center-5/)
- [Northwest Youth Services](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/northwest-youth-services-4/)
- [North Idaho Pride Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/north-idaho-pride-alliance-6/)
- [North Idaho AIDS Coalition](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/north-idaho-aids-coalition-2/)
- [Nativewomanshare](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/nativewomanshare/)
- [Native Movement](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/native-movement-3/)
- [NAMI Juneau](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/nami-juneau/)
- [Montana Two Spirit Society](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/montana-two-spirit-society-3/)
- [Montana Queer Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/montana-queer-alliance/)
- [Momentum Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/momentum-alliance-2/)
- [Mid-Willamette Trans Support Network](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/mid-willamette-trans-support-network/)
- [Medical HxStories](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/medical-hxstories-3/)
- [Lifewerq Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/lifewerq-project/)
- [Liberation Medicine School](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/liberation-medicine-school-4/)
- [Lavender Rights Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/lavender-rights-project-6/)
- [Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/kachemak-bay-family-planning-clinic-6/)
- [Inland Oasis](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/inland-oasis-3/)
- [Indigenous Idaho Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/indigenous-idaho-alliance-3/)
- [Immigration Counseling Service](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/immigration-counseling-service-5/)
- [Idaho Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/idaho-coalition-against-domestic-violence-and-sexual-assault/)
- [Idaho Abortion Rights](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/idaho-abortion-rights/)
- [HIV Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/hiv-alliance-6/)
- [Hilltop Urban Gardens](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/hilltop-urban-gardens/)
- [Haven](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/haven/)
- [Haa Tóoch Lichéesh Coalition](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/haa-tooch-licheesh-coalition/)
- [Great Falls LGBTQ+ Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/great-falls-lgbtq-center-6/)
- [Glacier Queer Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/glacier-queer-alliance-3/)
- [GenPride](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/genpride/)
- [Gathered in This Place](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/gathered-in-this-place/)
- [Friendly House Elder Pride Services](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/friendly-house-elder-pride-services/)
- [Freedom To Thrive](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/freedom-to-thrive-4/)
- [Forward Montana Foundation](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/forward-montana-foundation/)
- [Fairbanks Queer Collective](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/fairbanks-queer-collective/)
- [Entre Hermanos](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/entre-hermanos-5/)
- [EmpowerMT](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/empowermt-6/)
- [Community Roots Housing Foundation](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/community-roots-housing-foundation/)
- [Communal Touch](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/communal-touch/)
- [Choosing Our Roots](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/choosing-our-roots-5/)
- [Central District Forum for Arts and Ideas](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/central-district-forum-for-arts-and-ideas/)
- [Bradley Angle](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/bradley-angle-6/)
- [Blue Mountain Heart to Heart](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/blue-mountain-heart-to-heart-6/)
- [Black & Beyond the Binary Collective](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/black-beyond-the-binary-collective-2/)
- [Big Sky Out](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/big-sky-out/)
- [Beyond These Walls](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/beyond-these-walls-4/)
- [Basic Rights Oregon](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/basic-rights-oregon/)
- [AWARE](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/aware-3/)
- [Auto Repair Transformation](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/auto-repair-transformation/)
- [Alphabet Alliance of Color](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/alphabet-alliance-of-color-2/)
- [ASPEN](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/aspen-5/)
- [API Chaya](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/api-chaya-5/)
- [Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/alaskan-aids-assistance-association-5/)
- [AHAT Homecare](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ahat-homecare-4/)
- [African Community Development](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/african-community-development/)
- [Add the Words, Idaho](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/add-the-words-idaho-3/)
- [406 Pride](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/406-pride-4/)
- [HIV Services, a Program of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ecumenical-ministries-of-oregon-4/)
- [Immigrant Justice Idaho](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/immigrant-justice-idaho-2/)
- [Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/idaho-coalition-against-sexual-domestic-violence-4/)
- [Idaho Chapter Sierra Club](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/idaho-chapter-sierra-club-2/)
- [Centro de Comunidad y Justicia](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/centro-de-comunidad-y-justicia-2/)
- [Add the Words Idaho](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/add-the-words-idaho-2/)
- [YWCA Alaska](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ywca-alaska/)
- [Tundra Women's Coalition](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/tundra-womens-coalition-2/)
- [Native Movement](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/native-movement-2/)
- [Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/kachemak-bay-family-planning-clinic-5/)
- [Identity Inc](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/identity-inc-2/)
- [North Idaho Pride Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/north-idaho-pride-alliance-5/)
- [North Idaho AIDS Coalition (NIAC)](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/north-idaho-aids-coalition-niac-2/)
- [Covenant House Alaska](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/covenant-house-alaska-4/)
- [Choosing Our Roots](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/choosing-our-roots-4/)
- [Intermountain Fair Housing Council, Inc.](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/intermountain-fair-housing-council-inc-3/)
- [AWARE](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/aware-2/)
- [Inland Oasis, Inc.](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/inland-oasis-inc/)
- [Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/alaskan-aids-assistance-association-4/)
- [Indigenous Idaho Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/indigenous-idaho-alliance-2/)
- [Inclusive Idaho](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/inclusive-idaho-2/)
- [Indian People's Action](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/indian-peoples-action-2/)
- [Great Falls LGBTQ+ Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/great-falls-lgbtq-center-5/)
- [Glacier Queer Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/glacier-queer-alliance-2/)
- [Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition, Inc.](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/flathead-reservation-human-rights-coalition-inc-2/)
- [EmpowerMT](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/empowermt-5/)
- [Biiluukè Strong](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/biiluuke-strong-2/)
- [Brown Hope](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/brown-hope-2/)
- [ASPEN](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/aspen-4/)
- [Bradley Angle](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/bradley-angle-5/)
- [406 Pride](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/406-pride-3/)
- [Black & Beyond the Binary Collective](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/black-beyond-the-binary-collective/)
- [Wassmuth Center for Human Rights](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/wassmuth-center-for-human-rights-2/)
- [Beyond These Walls](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/beyond-these-walls-3/)
- [The Community Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-community-center-3/)
- [Western Montana LGBTQ+ Community Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/western-montana-lgbtq-community-center-4/)
- [TransVisible](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/transvisible/)
- [SAFE Harbor](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/safe-harbor-4/)
- [Open Aid Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/open-aid-alliance-2/)
- [Montana Two Spirit Society](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/montana-two-spirit-society-2/)
- [Montana Human Rights Network](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/montana-human-rights-network-3/)
- [HIV Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/hiv-alliance-5/)
- [Greater Portland Trans Unity](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/greater-portland-trans-unity-2/)
- [SAGE Metro Portland a program of Friendly House](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/sage-metro-portland-a-program-of-friendly-house/)
- [Freedom To Thrive](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/freedom-to-thrive-3/)
- [Safe Harbors of Wallowa County](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/safe-harbors-of-wallowa-county/)
- [Rural Organizing Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/rural-organizing-project-3/)
- [Cascade AIDS Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/cascade-aids-project-5/)
- [Rogue Action Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/rogue-action-center-3/)
- [Call to Safety](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/call-to-safety-2/)
- [Q Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/q-center-3/)
- [PFLAG Pendleton](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pflag-pendleton-2/)
- [PFLAG Oregon Central Coast](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pflag-oregon-central-coast-2/)
- [Portland Sex Worker Resource Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/portland-sex-worker-resource-project/)
- [Ori Gallery](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ori-gallery-4/)
- [Olalla Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/olalla-center-2/)
- [Nomenus Radical Faeries](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/nomenus-radical-faeries-2/)
- [Lower Columbia Q Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/lower-columbia-q-center/)
- [Latino Network](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/latino-network-5/)
- [Immigration Counseling Service](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/immigration-counseling-service-4/)
- [Lavender Rights Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/lavender-rights-project-5/)
- [TransPonder](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/transponder-5/)
- [Greater Spokane Progress](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/greater-spokane-progress-4/)
- [The Living Room](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-living-room-4/)
- [Gender Justice League](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/gender-justice-league-2/)
- [Gay City: Seattle's LGBTQ Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/gay-city-seattles-lgbtq-center-5/)
- [FEEST](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/feest-2/)
- [Entre Hermanos](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/entre-hermanos-4/)
- [Disability Rights Washington](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/disability-rights-washington-2/)
- [Camp Ten Trees](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/camp-ten-trees-4/)
- [Blue Mountain Heart to Heart](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/blue-mountain-heart-to-heart-5/)
- [API Chaya](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/api-chaya-4/)
- [Alphabet Alliance of Color](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/alphabet-alliance-of-color/)
- [AHAT Homecare](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ahat-homecare-3/)
- [Wild Diversity](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/wild-diversity-3/)
- [Westside Queer Resource Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/westside-queer-resource-center-2/)
- [Medical HxStories](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/medical-hxstories-2/)
- [UTOPIA PDX](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/utopia-pdx-2/)
- [Liberation Medicine School](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/liberation-medicine-school-3/)
- [Transpose PDX](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/transpose-pdx-2/)
- [SAN - Spokane AIDS Network](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/san-spokane-aids-network/)
- [Spectrum Center Spokane](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/spectrum-center-spokane/)
- [Somos Seattle](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/somos-seattle-3/)
- [Seattle Storytellers Guild](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/seattle-storytellers-guild-4/)
- [Recovery Cafe](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/recovery-cafe-4/)
- [Rainbow Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/rainbow-center-5/)
- [Rainbow Advocacy Inclusion & Networking Services](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/rainbow-advocacy-inclusion-networking-services-3/)
- [Queer The Land](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/queer-the-land-3/)
- [QTPOC Birthwerq Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/qtpoc-birthwerq-project-3/)
- [Pizza Klatch](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pizza-klatch-4/)
- [VietQ](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/vietq-2/)
- [PCAF (Pierce County AIDS Foundation)](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pcaf-pierce-county-aids-foundation-3/)
- [UTOPIA WA](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/utopia-wa/)
- [Olympic Pride](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/olympic-pride/)
- [Trans Women of Color Solidarity Network](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/trans-women-of-color-solidarity-network/)
- [Odyssey Youth Movement](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/odyssey-youth-movement-5/)
- [Totem Star](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/totem-star-3/)
- [Oasis Youth Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/oasis-youth-center-4/)
- [The #BlackTransPrayerBook](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-blacktransprayerbook/)
- [Stonewall Youth](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/stonewall-youth-5/)
- [YWCA Clark County](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ywca-clark-county-4/)
- [Yakima Pride](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/yakima-pride-3/)
- [Yakima Neighborhood Health Services](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/yakima-neighborhood-health-services/)
- [Wing Luke Museum](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/wing-luke-museum/)
- [WAISN](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/waisn/)
- [UTOPIA WA](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/u-t-o-p-i-a-seattle/)
- [TransVisible Montana](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/transvisible-montana/)
- [United Indians of All Tribes Foundation](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/united-indians-of-all-tribes-foundation/)
- [UTOPIA PDX - United Territories of Pacific Islanders Alliance Portland](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/utopia-pdx-united-territories-of-pacific-islanders-alliance-portland/)
- [VietQ](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/vietq/)
- [Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/washington-immigrant-solidarity-network/)
- [Wassmuth Center for Human Rights](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/wassmuth-center-for-human-rights/)
- [Western Montana LGBTQ Community Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/western-montana-lgbtq-community-center-3/)
- [Westside Queer Resource Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/westside-queer-resource-center/)
- [Wild Diversity](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/wild-diversity-2/)
- [Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/wing-luke-museum-of-the-asian-pacific-american-experience/)
- [Wonderfully Made](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/wonderfully-made/)
- [Yakima Pride](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/yakima-pride-2/)
- [YWCA Clark County](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ywca-clark-county-3/)
- [Pierce County AIDS Foundation DBA as Oasis Youth Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pierce-county-aids-foundation-dba-as-oasis-youth-center/)
- [Rainbow Advocacy Inclusion & Networking Services](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/rainbow-advocacy-inclusion-networking-services-2/)
- [Rainbow Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/rainbow-center-4/)
- [Recovery Cafe](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/recovery-cafe-3/)
- [Rod's House](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/rods-house-2/)
- [Rogue Action Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/rogue-action-center-2/)
- [Rural Organizing Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/rural-organizing-project-2/)
- [SAFE Harbor](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/safe-harbor-3/)
- [Seattle Storytellers Guild](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/seattle-storytellers-guild-3/)
- [Spectrum](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/spectrum/)
- [Spokane AIDS Network](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/spokane-aids-network/)
- [Stonewall Youth](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/stonewall-youth-4/)
- [The Black Trans Prayer Book](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-black-trans-prayer-book/)
- [The Living Room](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-living-room-3/)
- [The Montana Racial Equity Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-montana-racial-equity-project-4/)
- [Totem Star](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/totem-star-2/)
- [Trans*Ponder](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/transponder-4/)
- [Transpose PDX](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/transpose-pdx/)
- [Tundra Women's Coalition](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/tundra-womens-coalition/)
- [Latino Network](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/latino-network-4/)
- [Lavender Rights Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/lavender-rights-project-4/)
- [Liberation Medicine School](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/liberation-medicine-school-2/)
- [Lower Columbia Queer Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/lower-columbia-queer-center/)
- [Medical HxStories](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/medical-hxstories/)
- [Montana Two Spirit Society](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/montana-two-spirit-society/)
- [Native Movement](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/native-movement/)
- [Nomenus Radical Faeries](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/nomenus-radical-faeries/)
- [North Idaho AIDS Coalition](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/north-idaho-aids-coalition/)
- [North Idaho Pride Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/north-idaho-pride-alliance-4/)
- [Odyssey Youth Movement](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/odyssey-youth-movement-4/)
- [Olalla Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/olalla-center/)
- [Oregon Central Coast PFLAG](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/oregon-central-coast-pflag-3/)
- [Ori Gallery](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ori-gallery-3/)
- [Our House of Portland](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/our-house-of-portland-4/)
- [OUT IN FRONT](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/out-in-front-2/)
- [PCAF](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pcaf/)
- [PDX Sex Worker Relief Fund](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pdx-sex-worker-relief-fund/)
- [PFLAG Pendleton](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pflag-pendleton/)
- [Freedom To Thrive](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/freedom-to-thrive-2/)
- [Friendly House/ SAGE Metro Portland](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/friendly-house-sage-metro-portland-2/)
- [Gay City: Seattle's LGBTQ Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/gay-city-seattles-lgbtq-center-4/)
- [Glacier Queer Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/glacier-queer-alliance/)
- [Great Falls LGBTQ+ Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/great-falls-lgbtq-center-4/)
- [Greater Portland Trans Unity](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/greater-portland-trans-unity/)
- [Greater Spokane Progress](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/greater-spokane-progress-3/)
- [HIV Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/hiv-alliance-4/)
- [Idaho Chapter Sierra Club](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/idaho-chapter-sierra-club/)
- [Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/idaho-coalition-against-sexual-domestic-violence-3/)
- [Identity Inc](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/identity-inc/)
- [Immigrant Justice Idaho](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/immigrant-justice-idaho/)
- [Immigration Counseling Service](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/immigration-counseling-service-3/)
- [Inclusive Idaho](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/inclusive-idaho/)
- [Indian Peoples Action](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/indian-peoples-action/)
- [Indigenous Idaho Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/indigenous-idaho-alliance/)
- [Ingersoll Gender Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ingersoll-gender-center-4/)
- [Intermountain Fair Housing Council, Inc.](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/intermountain-fair-housing-council-inc-2/)
- [Jefferson County Pride](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/jefferson-county-pride-2/)
- [Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/kachemak-bay-family-planning-clinic-4/)
- [AHAT Homecare](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ahat-homecare-2/)
- [Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/alaskan-aids-assistance-association-3/)
- [ASPEN](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/aspen-3/)
- [AWARE](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/aware/)
- [Beyond These Walls](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/beyond-these-walls-2/)
- [Biiluuke Strong](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/biiluuke-strong/)
- [Blue Mountain Heart to Heart](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/blue-mountain-heart-to-heart-4/)
- [Bradley Angle](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/bradley-angle-4/)
- [Brown Hope](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/brown-hope/)
- [Camp Ten Trees](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/camp-ten-trees-3/)
- [Cascade AIDS Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/cascade-aids-project-4/)
- [Centro de Comunidad y Justicia](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/centro-de-comunidad-y-justicia/)
- [Choosing Our Roots](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/choosing-our-roots-3/)
- [Covenant House Alaska](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/covenant-house-alaska-3/)
- [Daisy C.H.A.I.N.](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/daisy-c-h-a-i-n-2/)
- [Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ecumenical-ministries-of-oregon-3/)
- [EmpowerMT](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/empowermt-4/)
- [Entre Hermanos](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/entre-hermanos-3/)
- [FEEST](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/feest/)
- [Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition, Inc.](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/flathead-reservation-human-rights-coalition-inc/)
- [StoryWorks](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/storyworks/)
- [Entre Hermanos](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/entre-hermanos-2/)
- [Gay City: Seattle's LGBTQ Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/gay-city-seattles-lgbtq-center-3/)
- [Ingersoll Gender Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ingersoll-gender-center-3/)
- [The Center for Children & Youth Justice](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-center-for-children-youth-justice/)
- [The Mockingbird Society](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-mockingbird-society-3/)
- [Legal Voice](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/legal-voice-3/)
- [UTOPIA (United Territories of Pacific Islanders' Alliance)](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/utopia-united-territories-of-pacific-islanders-alliance/)
- [Seattle Storytellers Guild](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/seattle-storytellers-guild-2/)
- [Camp Ten Trees](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/camp-ten-trees-2/)
- [Elizabeth Gregory Home](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/elizabeth-gregory-home-2/)
- [Gender Diversity](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/gender-diversity/)
- [Gender Justice League](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/gender-justice-league/)
- [Lavender Rights Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/lavender-rights-project-3/)
- [LGBTQ Allyship](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/lgbtq-allyship-2/)
- [Liberation Medicine School](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/liberation-medicine-school/)
- [LifeWire](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/lifewire-3/)
- [Minority Veterans of America](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/minority-veterans-of-america/)
- [New Horizons Ministries](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/new-horizons-ministries/)
- [Out in Front](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/out-in-front/)
- [QTPOC Birthwerq Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/qtpoc-birthwerq-project-2/)
- [Queer The Land](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/queer-the-land-2/)
- [Seattle Counseling Service](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/seattle-counseling-service/)
- [Somos Seattle](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/somos-seattle-2/)
- [Southwest Youth & Family Services](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/southwest-youth-family-services/)
- [White Center Community Development Association](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/white-center-community-development-association-2/)
- [QLaw Foundation of Washington](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/qlaw-foundation-of-washington/)
- [API Chaya](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/api-chaya-3/)
- [Communities In Schools of Federal Way](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/communities-in-schools-of-federal-way-2/)
- [Heartspark Press](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/heartspark-press/)
- [Jefferson County Pride](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/jefferson-county-pride/)
- [Martha's Pantry](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/marthas-pantry/)
- [Northwest Youth Services](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/northwest-youth-services-3/)
- [Oasis Youth Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/oasis-youth-center-3/)
- [PCAF (Pierce County AIDS Foundation)](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pcaf-pierce-county-aids-foundation-2/)
- [Pizza Klatch](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pizza-klatch-3/)
- [Q Youth Resources](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/q-youth-resources-2/)
- [Rainbow Advocacy Inclusion & Networking Services](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/rainbow-advocacy-inclusion-networking-services/)
- [Rainbow Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/rainbow-center-3/)
- [Shared Housing Services](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/shared-housing-services-2/)
- [Snohomish County Music Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/snohomish-county-music-project/)
- [Stonewall Youth](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/stonewall-youth-3/)
- [YWCA Clark County](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ywca-clark-county-2/)
- [Sound Experience](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/sound-experience/)
- [Scarecrow Video](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/scarecrow-video/)
- [Velocity Dance Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/velocity-dance-center-3/)
- [Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific Am](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/wing-luke-museum-of-the-asian-pacific-am/)
- [Recovery Cafe](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/recovery-cafe-2/)
- [PFLAG Roseburg](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pflag-roseburg/)
- [Q Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/q-center-2/)
- [Rogue Action Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/rogue-action-center/)
- [Rural Organizing Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/rural-organizing-project/)
- [Sexual Assault Support Services](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/sexual-assault-support-services/)
- [The Living Room](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-living-room-2/)
- [Trans*Ponder](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/transponder-3/)
- [Wild Diversity](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/wild-diversity/)
- [Diversity Pride Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/diversity-pride-center/)
- [Rod's House](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/rods-house/)
- [Yakima Pride](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/yakima-pride/)
- [Blue Mountain Heart to Heart](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/blue-mountain-heart-to-heart-3/)
- [Greater Spokane Progress](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/greater-spokane-progress-2/)
- [Odyssey Youth Movement](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/odyssey-youth-movement-3/)
- [PFLAG Spokane](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pflag-spokane/)
- [Spokane County Human Rights Task Force](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/spokane-county-human-rights-task-force/)
- [Thin Air Community Radio](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/thin-air-community-radio/)
- [Youth Emergency Services of Pend Oreille County](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/youth-emergency-services-of-pend-oreille-county/)
- [Children's Home Society of Washington](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/childrens-home-society-of-washington-3/)
- [Affordable Housing and Treatment (AHAT Homecare)](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/affordable-housing-and-treatment-ahat-homecare/)
- [Open Aid Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/open-aid-alliance/)
- [SAFE Harbor](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/safe-harbor-2/)
- [The Montana Racial Equity Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-montana-racial-equity-project-3/)
- [Western Montana LGBTQ Community Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/western-montana-lgbtq-community-center-2/)
- [Beyond These Walls](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/beyond-these-walls/)
- [Bradley Angle](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/bradley-angle-3/)
- [Cascade AIDS Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/cascade-aids-project-3/)
- [Daisy C.H.A.I.N.](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/daisy-c-h-a-i-n/)
- [Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ecumenical-ministries-of-oregon-2/)
- [Familia: Trans Queer Liberation Movement](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/familia-trans-queer-liberation-movement/)
- [Familias en Accion](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/familias-en-accion/)
- [Freedom To Thrive](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/freedom-to-thrive/)
- [Friendly House/ SAGE Metro Portland](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/friendly-house-sage-metro-portland/)
- [Good Samaritan Foundation](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/good-samaritan-foundation/)
- [HIV Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/hiv-alliance-3/)
- [Immigration Counseling Service](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/immigration-counseling-service-2/)
- [Latino Network](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/latino-network-3/)
- [Oregon Central Coast PFLAG](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/oregon-central-coast-pflag-2/)
- [Ori Gallery](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ori-gallery-2/)
- [Our House of Portland](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/our-house-of-portland-3/)
- [Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/alaskan-aids-assistance-association-2/)
- [Choosing Our Roots](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/choosing-our-roots-2/)
- [Covenant House Alaska](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/covenant-house-alaska-2/)
- [Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/kachemak-bay-family-planning-clinic-3/)
- [The Community Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-community-center-2/)
- [North Idaho Pride Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/north-idaho-pride-alliance-3/)
- [Intermountain Fair Housing Council, Inc.](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/intermountain-fair-housing-council-inc/)
- [Inland Oasis](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/inland-oasis-2/)
- [Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/idaho-coalition-against-sexual-domestic-violence-2/)
- [Add the Words, Idaho](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/add-the-words-idaho/)
- [ACLU of Idaho](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/aclu-of-idaho-2/)
- [406 Pride](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/406-pride-2/)
- [ASPEN](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/aspen-2/)
- [Bridgercare](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/bridgercare-3/)
- [Butte Silver Bow Health Department](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/butte-silver-bow-health-department/)
- [EmpowerMT](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/empowermt-3/)
- [Great Falls LGBTQ+ Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/great-falls-lgbtq-center-3/)
- [Montana Gender Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/montana-gender-alliance/)
- [Montana Human Rights Network](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/montana-human-rights-network-2/)
- [Montana Legal Services Association](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/montana-legal-services-association/)
- [Bradley Angle](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/bradley-angle-2/)
- [AHAT Homecare](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ahat-homecare/)
- [ACLU of Idaho](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/aclu-of-idaho/)
- [CIS-BF](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/cis-bf/)
- [Vashon-Maury Island Heritage Association](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/vashon-maury-island-heritage-association/)
- [Spirit of Many Colors at Salish Kootenai College](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/spirit-of-many-colors-at-salish-kootenai-college/)
- [Saving Grace: Imagine Life without Violence](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/saving-grace-imagine-life-without-violence/)
- [Seattle AIDS Legacy Memorial](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/seattle-aids-legacy-memorial/)
- [Seattle Area Support Groups](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/seattle-area-support-groups/)
- [SnoHomo Pride Festival](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/snohomo-pride-festival/)
- [Stonewall Youth](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/stonewall-youth/)
- [The Mockingbird Society](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-mockingbird-society/)
- [The Montana Racial Equity Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-montana-racial-equity-project/)
- [The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-wassmuth-center-for-human-rights/)
- [Three Dollar Bill Cinema](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/three-dollar-bill-cinema/)
- [Trans*Ponder](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/transponder/)
- [TransActive Gender Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/transactive-gender-center/)
- [United Territories Of Pacific Islanders Alliance, Seattle](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/united-territories-of-pacific-islanders-alliance-seattle/)
- [University of Idaho](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/university-of-idaho/)
- [Velocity Dance Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/velocity-dance-center/)
- [YWCA Clark County](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ywca-clark-county/)
- [PFLAG Oregon Central Coast](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pflag-oregon-central-coast/)
- [Oregon Sexual Assault Task Force](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/oregon-sexual-assault-task-force/)
- [Our House of Portland](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/our-house-of-portland/)
- [Outside the Frame](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/outside-the-frame/)
- [Panhandle Health District](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/panhandle-health-district/)
- [Pierce County AIDS Foundation](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pierce-county-aids-foundation/)
- [Peace & Justice Action League of Spokane](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/peace-justice-action-league-of-spokane/)
- [Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/peace-for-the-streets-by-kids-from-the-streets/)
- [PFLAG Lewis and Clark County](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pflag-lewis-and-clark-county/)
- [PFLAG Skagit](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pflag-skagit/)
- [Pizza Klatch](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pizza-klatch/)
- [Pocatello High School](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pocatello-high-school/)
- [Poverello Center Inc.](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/poverello-center-inc/)
- [Pride of Ellensburg](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pride-of-ellensburg/)
- [Q Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/q-center/)
- [Q Youth Resources](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/q-youth-resources/)
- [Queer the Land](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/queer-the-land/)
- [Rainbow Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/rainbow-center/)
- [Safe Harbors](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/safe-harbors/)
- [HIV Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/hiv-alliance/)
- [Human Dignity Coalition](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/human-dignity-coalition/)
- [Immigration Counseling Service](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/immigration-counseling-service/)
- [Ingersoll Gender Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ingersoll-gender-center/)
- [Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/kachemak-bay-family-planning-clinic/)
- [Latino Network](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/latino-network/)
- [Lavender Rights Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/lavender-rights-project/)
- [Legal Voice](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/legal-voice/)
- [LGBTQ Allyship](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/lgbtq-allyship/)
- [Lifelong](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/lifelong/)
- [LifeWire](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/lifewire/)
- [Lutheran Community Services Northwest](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/lutheran-community-services-northwest/)
- [Montana Book Festival](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/montana-book-festival/)
- [Montana Human Rights Network](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/montana-human-rights-network/)
- [Neighbors N Need](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/neighbors-n-need/)
- [North Idaho Pride Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/north-idaho-pride-alliance/)
- [Northwest Youth Services](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/northwest-youth-services/)
- [Oasis Youth Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/oasis-youth-center/)
- [Odyssey Youth Movement](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/odyssey-youth-movement/)
- [Gay City: Seattle's LGBTQ Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/gay-city-seattles-lgbtq-center/)
- [Gender Odyssey](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/gender-odyssey/)
- [Great Falls LGBTQ Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/great-falls-lgbtq-center/)
- [Blue Mountain Heart to Heart](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/blue-mountain-heart-to-heart/)
- [Bradley Angle](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/bradley-angle/)
- [Bridgercare](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/bridgercare/)
- [Bridging Voices](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/bridging-voices/)
- [Cardea](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/cardea/)
- [Cascade AIDS Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/cascade-aids-project/)
- [Center for Children and Youth Justice](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/center-for-children-and-youth-justice/)
- [Children's Home Society of Washington](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/childrens-home-society-of-washington/)
- [Communities In Schools, Federal Way](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/communities-in-schools-federal-way/)
- [Community Pride Walla Walla](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/community-pride-walla-walla/)
- [Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon HIV Services](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ecumenical-ministries-of-oregon-hiv-services/)
- [Elizabeth Gregory Home](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/elizabeth-gregory-home/)
- [EmpowerMT](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/empowermt/)
- [Entre Hermanos](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/entre-hermanos/)
- [Fair Housing Council of Oregon](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/fair-housing-council-of-oregon/)
- [Feminist Women's Health Center dba Cedar River Clinics](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/feminist-womens-health-center-dba-cedar-river-clinics/)
- [Friendly House](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/friendly-house/)
- [American Civil Liberties Union, Alaska](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/american-civil-liberties-union-alaska/)
- [Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/alaskan-aids-assistance-association/)
- [Amara](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/amara/)
- [American Civil Liberties Union, Idaho](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/american-civil-liberties-union-idaho/)
- [API Chaya](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/api-chaya/)
- [The Mockingbird Society](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-mockingbird-society-2/)
- [The Montana Racial Equity Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-montana-racial-equity-project-2/)
- [The Sierra Club Foundation -- Idaho Chapter](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-sierra-club-foundation-idaho-chapter/)
- [The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-wassmuth-center-for-human-rights-2/)
- [Totem Star](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/totem-star/)
- [Trans*Ponder](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/transponder-2/)
- [University of Idaho](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/university-of-idaho-2/)
- [UTOPIA (United Territories of Pacific Islanders)](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/utopia-united-territories-of-pacific-islanders/)
- [UTOPIA PDX](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/utopia-pdx/)
- [Velocity Dance Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/velocity-dance-center-2/)
- [Western Montana LGBTQ+ Community Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/western-montana-lgbtq-community-center/)
- [White Center Community Development Association](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/white-center-community-development-association/)
- [Yakima Neighbborhood Health Services](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/yakima-neighbborhood-health-services/)
- [YWCA North Central Washington](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ywca-north-central-washington/)
- [YWCA USA](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ywca-usa/)
- [OUT There Adventures](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/out-there-adventures/)
- [Outside the Frame](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/outside-the-frame-2/)
- [PCAF (Pierce County AIDS Foundation)](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pcaf-pierce-county-aids-foundation/)
- [Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/peace-for-the-streets-by-kids-from-the-streets-2/)
- [People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN)](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/people-of-color-against-aids-network-pocaan/)
- [Pizza Klatch](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pizza-klatch-2/)
- [Planned Parenthood of Montana](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/planned-parenthood-of-montana/)
- [Pride of Ellensburg](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/pride-of-ellensburg-2/)
- [QTPOC Birthwerq Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/qtpoc-birthwerq-project/)
- [Rainbow Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/rainbow-center-2/)
- [Recovery Cafe](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/recovery-cafe/)
- [SAFE Harbor](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/safe-harbor/)
- [Seattle Nonbinary Collective](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/seattle-nonbinary-collective/)
- [Seattle Storytellers Guild](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/seattle-storytellers-guild/)
- [Shared Housing Services](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/shared-housing-services/)
- [Skagit Valley Family YMCA Oasis Teen Shelter](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/skagit-valley-family-ymca-oasis-teen-shelter/)
- [Somos Seattle](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/somos-seattle/)
- [Stonewall Youth](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/stonewall-youth-2/)
- [The Community Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-community-center/)
- [The Living Room](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/the-living-room/)
- [Lavender Rights Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/lavender-rights-project-2/)
- [Legal Voice](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/legal-voice-2/)
- [Lewis & Clark College](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/lewis-clark-college/)
- [LGBTQ Community Center Fund dba Q Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/lgbtq-community-center-fund-dba-q-center/)
- [Lifelong](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/lifelong-2/)
- [LifeWire](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/lifewire-2/)
- [Momentum Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/momentum-alliance/)
- [MT Gender Alliance Montana Human Rights Network, Inc.](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/mt-gender-alliance-montana-human-rights-network-inc/)
- [Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/mt-baker-planned-parenthood/)
- [Neighbors N Need](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/neighbors-n-need-2/)
- [North Idaho AIDS Coalition (NIAC)](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/north-idaho-aids-coalition-niac/)
- [North Idaho Pride Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/north-idaho-pride-alliance-2/)
- [Northwest Youth Services](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/northwest-youth-services-2/)
- [Oasis Youth Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/oasis-youth-center-2/)
- [Odyssey Youth Movement](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/odyssey-youth-movement-2/)
- [Oregon Central Coast PFLAG](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/oregon-central-coast-pflag/)
- [Oregon Community Health Workers Association](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/oregon-community-health-workers-association/)
- [Ori Gallery](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ori-gallery/)
- [Our House of Portland](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/our-house-of-portland-2/)
- [Communities In Schools of Federal Way](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/communities-in-schools-of-federal-way/)
- [Covenant House Alaska](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/covenant-house-alaska/)
- [Disability Rights Washington](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/disability-rights-washington/)
- [Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ecumenical-ministries-of-oregon/)
- [EmpowerMT](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/empowermt-2/)
- [Enlace](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/enlace/)
- [Friendly House Inc.](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/friendly-house-inc/)
- [Gay City: Seattle's LGBTQ Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/gay-city-seattles-lgbtq-center-2/)
- [Great Falls LGBTQ+ Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/great-falls-lgbtq-center-2/)
- [Greater Spokane Progress](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/greater-spokane-progress/)
- [GSBA](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/gsba/)
- [HIV Alliance](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/hiv-alliance-2/)
- [Human Dignity Coalition](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/human-dignity-coalition-2/)
- [Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/idaho-coalition-against-sexual-domestic-violence/)
- [Immigration Counseling Service (ICS)](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/immigration-counseling-service-ics/)
- [Ingersoll Gender Center](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/ingersoll-gender-center-2/)
- [Inland Oasis](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/inland-oasis/)
- [Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/kachemak-bay-family-planning-clinic-2/)
- [KYRS-Thin Air Community Radio](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/kyrs-thin-air-community-radio/)
- [Latino Network](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/latino-network-2/)
- [406 Pride](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/406-pride/)
- [Alaska Humanities Forum](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/alaska-humanities-forum/)
- [Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association (Four A's)](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/alaskan-aids-assistance-association-four-as/)
- [Alliance of People With disAbilities](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/alliance-of-people-with-disabilities/)
- [Amara](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/amara-2/)
- [API Chaya](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/api-chaya-2/)
- [ASPEN](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/aspen/)
- [Blue Mountain Heart to Heart](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/blue-mountain-heart-to-heart-2/)
- [Bridgercare](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/bridgercare-2/)
- [Call to Safety](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/call-to-safety/)
- [Camp Ten Trees](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/camp-ten-trees/)
- [Cascade AIDS Project](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/cascade-aids-project-2/)
- [Cedar River Clinics](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/cedar-river-clinics/)
- [Center for Children & Youth Justice](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/center-for-children-youth-justice/)
- [Children's Home Society of Washington](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/childrens-home-society-of-washington-2/)
- [Choosing Our Roots](https://pridefoundation.org/grantee/choosing-our-roots/)

## People

- [Robin](https://pridefoundation.org/team/robin/) - Robin grew up in a rural farming community in northeastern Ohio and was raised by parents who both worked in the local public school system. She earned an undergraduate degree in Ohio and began volunteering in HIV-related services in the mid-1990s, at a time when effective treatments were just emerging and access remained limited. This
- [Catalina](https://pridefoundation.org/team/catalina/) - Favorite Quote: "Know who you are, and deliver it at all times" - Mama Ru Favorite Place in the Northwest: Pasco Washington Flea Market
- [Jimbo](https://pridefoundation.org/team/jimbo/) - Jimbo Worm is from a dairy farm in Arkansas and has lived in Washington State for more than 35 years. He has been the Director of Finance and Operations at Pride Foundation since 2001. When he is not buried in an Excel spreadsheet, he gardens and creates pies. Favorite Quote: "The only true wisdom is
- [Poni](https://pridefoundation.org/team/poni/) - Poni is a queer/trans/non-binary Washingtonian originally from Central Texas. Curious, creative, and caring by nature, Poni strives to authentically connect with others and make positive impacts wherever they are. As Operations Manager, Poni stewards some of the fundamental pieces and processes that keep the organization functioning. Their background in care work built a foundation for
- [James](https://pridefoundation.org/team/james/) - James is the Community Engagement Manager, supporting the fundraising team through project management of the annual fundraising campaign and events. He brings 25 years of experience working in LGBTQ and HIV non-profit organizations. Trained as a queer youth leader through, James was politicized and educated on intersecting oppressions, coalition-building, and community organizing by strong southern
- [Melanie Lyons](https://pridefoundation.org/team/melanie-lyons/) - Melanie began mentoring and investing in the power of young people when she was in her teens and has never looked back. Over the past 20 years she has worked in nonprofit organizations that support young people to use their power, potential, and talent in personal, local, and global leadership. Melanie currently serves as Associate
- [Kylie](https://pridefoundation.org/team/kylie/) - Kylie has spent her career working at the intersection of community organizing and philanthropy, which means she spends a lot of time trying to ask good questions and doing her best to move money where it’s needed most. She is currently the Director of a Montana-based foundation. Prior to that, she worked with other Montana-based
- [Joshua](https://pridefoundation.org/team/joshua/) - Joshua is an enrolled member of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians and is deeply committed to ensuring access to health and wellness resources for Native American and Alaska Native peoples. With decades of experience advocating for Tribal health and wellness issues, he works to support quality care for Native communities. A
- [Nancy](https://pridefoundation.org/team/nancy/) - Nancy is driven by a passion for making the world a better place, a belief in the power of people to create positive social change, and an understanding that how we treat one another in our work matters just as much as the outcome. The daughter of immigrants from Bangladesh, Nancy has long been motivated
- [Craig](https://pridefoundation.org/team/craig/) - Craig Williams (he/him) is the Programs Operations Manager for Pride Foundation. His work here began over 16 years ago providing database support, but by that time he had a relationship with the organization for several years. As Pride Foundation grew, Craig did as well, and has become part of the organization’s institutional memory. He grew
- [Nikson](https://pridefoundation.org/team/nikson/) - A quote I liked from a book I just finished. “On a long enough timeline, endings are inevitable. Tragedy is inevitable. Fortunately, so is joy.” — Chuck Tingle, Bury Your Gays Favorite spot in the Northwest It could be somewhere beautiful outside or a cozy spot inside with something tasty on the stove—as long as there’s
- [M.](https://pridefoundation.org/team/m-eob/) - M. moved to Washington from Canada in 2017. Their professional work focuses on identifying and sharing how creative narratives and graphic artworks by refugees and forced migrants, as well as by LGBTQ+ individuals, help capture overlooked experiences within these communities. They co-direct a digital storytelling project focused on the experiences of transgender older adults in
- [Kendall](https://pridefoundation.org/team/kendall/) - Kendall holds more than 35 years of nonprofit management and public service experience, and her work is rooted in cross-sector collaboration, organizational development, community building, equitable practices, and sustainable leadership. Kendall loves to travel, and she always brings home a piece of art from every place she visits. She is a published author of a
- [Kailey](https://pridefoundation.org/team/kailey/) - Kailey (she/her) has spent most of her career providing trauma-informed services to survivors of gender-based violence working in both Montana and Idaho. Through her work in the movement to end gender-based violence, Kailey has come to believe that uplifting and empowering those who have been oppressed by racist, sexist, and classist structures is the key
- [Qurat](https://pridefoundation.org/team/qurat/) - Qurat relocated to the Pacific Northwest at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic after previously living on the East Coast. She once aspired to become a jurisprudence professor, but her path shifted 15 years ago while navigating her own immigration case. That experience sparked a lasting commitment to addressing the complexities of the legal system
- [Katie](https://pridefoundation.org/team/katie/) - Katie Carter has been working for social justice as a nonprofit professional for the past 10 years, with a particular focus on LGBTQ+ and gender justice. In 2019 she became the CEO of Pride Foundation after being on staff for 5 years. In her role as CEO, Katie supports the foundation’s efforts by building community
- [Magnetek](https://pridefoundation.org/team/magnetek/) - Magnetek (pronounced: magnetic). Magnetek is the inaugural Senior Manager of Community Advocacy, Research, and Education (C.A.R.E.) at Pride Foundation. She has bachelor’s degrees in Anthropology and English, an MFA in Creative Writing & Literary Arts, and is currently a Cultural Anthropology & Historical Archaeology PhD student. A social justice activist for BIPOC LGBTQI2S+ people, Magnetek
- [Jamila](https://pridefoundation.org/team/jamila/) - Jamila’s entrepreneurial heart has guided her last 17 years of supporting organizations in developing unrestricted revenue strategies that leverage their community, internal skills, and talents. Her development portfolio includes a mix of government, corporate, foundation, sponsorship, and social enterprise funding. Before joining Pride Foundation, Jamila was interim Executive Director for a youth leadership development organization
- [Jude](https://pridefoundation.org/team/jude/) - As the Donor Systems and Data Manager, Jude brings roughly 6 years of non-profit data and programs management to Pride Foundation. Prior to entering philanthropy, Jude balanced their development work and co-instructing a STEM Education Bicycle Mechanics program at alternative high schools for youth failed by traditional educational environments while completing their degree in
- [Ira Wade](https://pridefoundation.org/team/ira-wade/) - Ira Wade (they/them & he/him) identifies as Southern, Black, queer, neurodivergent and non-binary. They have lived in the Deep South, the Mid-Atlantic, and most recently, the Pacific Northwest. They have worked in higher education as faculty and administration, nonprofit and government sectors. As a lifelong learner, they hold a Doctorate in Education with a focus
- [Helen](https://pridefoundation.org/team/helen/) - As the Assistant Director of Community Engagement at Pride Foundation, Helen leads and collaborates on Pride Foundation’s annual fundraising calendar. She brings ten years of experience in social justice philanthropy, working at the intersection of political education, organizing, and fundraising. Most recently, she directed donor programs at a social justice fund that supports grassroots organizing
- [Lora](https://pridefoundation.org/team/lora/) - Lora is a software developer and former journalist based in Idaho. She has spent more than a decade working in the technology sector across financial technology, nonprofit health education, and healthcare-focused startup environments. She specializes in test automation and web accessibility. Before transitioning into computer science, Lora worked as a journalist covering business, technology, and
- [Kaleigh](https://pridefoundation.org/team/kaleigh/) - As Senior Grants Program Officer, Kaleigh develops and implements Pride Foundation’s grantmaking strategies. They come to Pride Foundation with experience in nonprofit management, program development, and community organizing, as well as overall excitement to continue to positively transform systems towards justice for all. In their free time, Kaleigh enjoys cooking, long walks, and shopping (though
- [Lynne](https://pridefoundation.org/team/lynne/) - As the Senior Operations Manager, Lynne supports the financial and operational work at Pride Foundation, and brings a decade of experience in nonprofit operations. Lynne grew up mostly in San Diego (but also claims Los Angeles and Oakland as her hometowns) and has been involved in social justice movement work for 20 years in a
- [James](https://pridefoundation.org/team/james-steele/) - James holds an undergraduate degree in political science. His professional background includes many years of service on a Tribal Council, with multiple terms beginning in the mid-2000s and most recently returning to service in 2023. He has also served in a leadership role on the council for several years, representing multiple districts. James has contributed
- [Christopher](https://pridefoundation.org/team/christopher/) - Christopher (he/him) is a multi-generational, non-Indigenous Montanan with a deep commitment to public service and equity. His career spans healthcare, public health, and politics. Christopher is passionate about healthcare access, progressive policy making, and advocacy. When he’s not working, you can find him enjoying a cocktail on a patio while planning his next vacation. Favorite
- [Steve](https://pridefoundation.org/team/steve/) - Steve is the Community Engagement Officer for Pride Foundation, living and working in Idaho. He joined Pride Foundation in 2010 after a 20-year career as a newspaper journalist, and several years as a Pride Foundation volunteer helping review scholarship applications. He has dedicated most of his adult life to social justice advocacy, and volunteered for
- [Rowan](https://pridefoundation.org/team/rowan/) - Rowan is a queer, non-binary writer, illustrator, artist, and community activator of Mi’kmaq descent and white settler heritage. They hold an MFA in Writing and an MS in Library and Information Science. With over 18 years of experience in nonprofit and library services, Rowan brings a deep commitment to knowledge equity and community engagement. Her
- [Raquel](https://pridefoundation.org/team/raquel/) - Raquel Vincent (she/her) has worked in media, communications, and digital marketing for over 15 years. Prior to joining Pride Foundation, Raquel served as Digital Advisor for a communications and PR agency where she provided digital marketing strategy, social media content, and trend analysis for a variety of nonprofit and social impact clients. Raquel is passionate
- [Aud](https://pridefoundation.org/team/aud/) - Aud is a queer LGBTIA2S+ civic leader, civil rights activist, media advocate, mentor, and DJ with a background spanning academia, broadcast media, and large-scale music festival production. They hold degrees in history and journalism and public communications, with an emphasis on multimedia and broadcast. Over more than 15 years, Aud has collaborated with nationally recognized
- [Ari](https://pridefoundation.org/team/ari/) - Ari is a writer, educator, and nonprofit professional with over 20 years of experience working at the intersections of LGBTQIA+ justice, youth advocacy, and community-based philanthropy. A former scholar and grant volunteer, Ari brings both lived experience and deep professional knowledge to their work redistributing resources to those most impacted by systemic inequities. They work
- [Ankita](https://pridefoundation.org/team/ankita/) - Ankita works in a leadership role supporting collaboratives and networks, where she develops equity-centered strategies to strengthen impact and elevate leadership and shared wisdom across the social change sector. She brings nearly 20 years of experience across the nonprofit and philanthropic landscape, working to advance the social, political, and economic wellbeing of communities. Her background

## FAQs

- [Is your scholarship application currently open?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/when-is-the-application-due/) - Our application for the 2026-2027 school year opened on October 11, 2025 and closed on January 9, 2026. Please check out our Scholarship Guidelines for more information.
- [I’m locked out of the online volunteer management system. How can I get in?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/im-locked-out-of-wizehive-pride-foundations-online-volunteer-management-system-how-can-i-get-in/) - Start by using the “forgot password” button on the login page. If you don’t see the reset email arrive in your inbox, look in your junk mail folder. If it’s nowhere to be found, you can reach out for help.
- [Where is the application?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/where-is-the-application/) - You can find the application here.
- [I need help with this application, or I have questions, what do I do?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/if-i-have-questions-where-do-i-go/) - Email Nikson Mathews, Scholarship Program Officer, or call 206-323-3318 -or- 800-735-7287 and we can help you figure it out. You can expect a response in 24-48 business hours.
- [I’ve read the Priority Areas and I’m still not sure if we should apply.](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/ive-read-the-priority-areas-and-im-still-not-sure-if-we-should-apply/) - No stress! We’ve created a recommendation flow chart to help organizations determine whether they should apply. As much as we want to encourage everyone to apply, we also want to be mindful of everyone’s time and labor.
- [What information will I need for the application?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/what-information-will-i-need-for-the-application/) - Feel free to check out a PDF version of our application to look at our questions before applying!
- [When do I need to submit my application by?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/when-do-i-need-to-submit-my-application-by/) - Our Community Grants application will close on October 11, 2024, at 11:59pm PDT
- [How do you review and evaluate applications?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/how-do-you-review-and-evaluate-applications/) - You can learn more about our evaluation process for Community Grants in our blog post.
- [How do we apply for funding through the Community Grants Program?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/how-do-we-apply-for-funding-through-the-community-grants-program/) - Our new process has both a proactive grant model and an open application. Current grantees are automatically considered for a proactive 3-year grant. Organizations will be notified about the award before 2-year application opens. Our open application is available through Foundant. If the online/written application is not accessible for your organization, you can email kaleigh@pridefoundation.org
- [What is the average grant award size?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/what-is-the-average-grant-award-size/) - We anticipate the average grant award size being around $10,000/year.
- [Are Community Grants restricted or unrestricted?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/are-community-grants-restricted-or-unrestricted/) - All grants will be unrestricted, unless explicitly asked otherwise by the organization.
- [I want to apply for this scholarship, but I’m not publicly out about my gender and/or sexuality. I’m worried that applying, or being awarded this scholarship will out me.](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/i-want-to-apply-for-this-scholarship-but-im-not-publicly-out-about-my-gender-and-or-sexuality-im-worried-that-applying-or-being-awarded-this-scholarship-will-out-me/) - You never have to be out, or outed, to be a part of this scholarship program. All information submitted in the scholarship application is held in the strictest confidence. It is only ever used for the scholarship awarding process. Our main contact method is email, and we ask for consent before sending snail mail. If
- [Which transcript should I use? I just changed schools.](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/which-transcript-should-i-use-i-just-changed-schools/) - We only require the transcript from your most current school, no matter how short a time you have been there. Please note that transcripts are only required for folks from Washington who wish to be considered for GSBA’s scholarships. If you’re an Alaska, Idaho, Montana, or Oregon resident, this document is not required.
- [I haven’t been to school in many years. My transcript is not electronic.](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/i-havent-been-to-school-in-many-years-my-transcript-is-not-electronic/) - A scanned copy of your transcript works great! Students with narrative transcripts should only include the latest document. Please note that transcripts are only required for folks from Washington who wish to be considered for GSBA’s scholarships. If you’re an Alaska, Idaho, Montana, or Oregon resident, this document is not required.
- [Can I receive more than one scholarship? How much is the average award amount?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/can-i-receive-more-than-one-scholarship-how-much-is-the-average-award-amount/) - Students can receive as many scholarships as they are eligible. The average award for a student in 2023 was $6,700 and the largest total award was $31,500. The largest single scholarship award is $12,500.
- [When will we be notified of the grant decision?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/when-will-we-be-notified-of-the-grant-decision/) - Community Care Fund: It takes us about 3 weeks to review and make award decisions after each due date. Once you are notified of your application status, and if your grant is awarded, you should receive your payment within 2 weeks. For full details and due dates, check out our Community Care Guidelines.
- [When are grant applications due?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/when-are-grant-applications-due/) - Community Grants Program: As a proactive grant fund, there is no application for our Community Grants program. We encourage groups and organizations that are interested in applying for funding from Pride Foundation to check out our Community Care Fund, and learn more about why we don’t have an application for our Community Grants Program. Community Care Fund:
- [What is the average grant amount?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/what-is-the-average-grant-amount/) - Community Grants Program: There is no maximum grant award. In our most recent grants cycle, our grants ranged between $10,000 to $70,000 over two years, with an average award of $8,733 annually. Community Care Fund: Award amounts are generally no less than $10,000; however, if you want less than that, we can honor your request!
- [How do you define someone as a Northwest resident?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/how-do-you-define-someone-as-a-northwest-resident/) - Northwest Residency: Applicants must be a resident of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington but may study elsewhere. Applicants are considered a resident of one of these states if they currently live within that state.
- [When should I submit a volunteer application?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/when-should-i-submit-a-volunteer-application/) - Our volunteer application changes throughout the year according to our volunteer needs. Submit an application starting in December for scholarship reviewing, and check out our other opportunities for volunteering at another time of year.
- [Are sponsorships still available?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/are-rapid-response-fund-grants-and-sponsorships-still-available/) - As of March 2020, we have discontinued our sponsorship program in order to focus all of our grant programming efforts on our Community Care Fund and Community Grants Program.
- [How does my group/organization apply for a Crisis Community Care (CCC) Fund grant?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/how-does-my-organization-apply-for-a-crisis-community-care-fund-grant/) - Our Crisis Community Care Fund application is currently closed as we pause to evaluate and plan for what is ahead. Thank you for your patience!
- [Our organization has a program focused on LGBTQ+ communities, but our work serves a broader community. Are we a good fit for funding from Pride Foundation? ](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/our-organization-has-a-program-focused-on-lgbtq-communities-but-our-work-serves-a-broader-community-are-we-a-good-fit/) - Maybe. As outlined in our priorities, we are primarily focused on supporting smaller, grassroots, LGBTQ+ led and serving organizations who don’t have access to mainstream funding sources. We understand that in some places and communities, this work sometimes falls within organizations whose work is not only LGBTQ+ focused. If your organization is the only source
- [Is the Community Grants cycle still happening as normal?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/is-the-community-grants-cycle-still-happening-as-normal/) - Community Grants are happening! But not as normal. We have made changes to our process and our priorities for our Community Grants cycle to better reflect Pride Foundation’s values and to be more clear about the impact we are trying to make with this program. We have also made efforts to reduce the burden on
- [Our group/organization does not have a 501c3 status or a fiscal sponsor. Can we receive funding from Pride Foundation?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/our-group-does-not-have-a-501c3-status-or-a-fiscal-sponsor-can-we-apply/) - Right now, we can only make grant awards to organizations who are a 501c3 or who are fiscally sponsored by a 501c3. We are working to develop a system that will allow us to make grants to groups who are not fiscally sponsored or have 501c3 status. Please reach out to us if you are
- [Where does Pride Foundation’s funding for the Community Grants Program come from?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/where-does-pride-foundations-funding-for-the-community-grants-program-come-from/) - Funding for our Community Grants program is a pool of resources that comes from our fundraising efforts each year. This includes both restricted and unrestricted donations from individuals, specific area of interest funds set up by donors (living and passed), and business and institutional partners who trust Pride Foundation to make decisions about awarding grants.
- [How can I get a copy of a previous application submitted to Pride Foundation?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/how-can-i-get-a-copy-of-my-application-from-last-year/) - Contact Craig Williams, Pride Foundation Program Operations Manager, at craig@pridefoundation.org to request a copy.
- [How does the Community Grants process work?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/how-does-the-community-grants-process-work/) - This year, we won’t be opening a public application for our Community Grants program, but we encourage groups and organizations that are interested in applying for funding from Pride Foundation to check out our Crisis Community Care Fund. Learn more about our decision to not open a public application.
- [How do I apply for the Community Grants Program?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/how-do-i-apply-for-the-community-grants-program/) - We have made changes to our process and our priorities for our Community Grants cycle to better reflect Pride Foundation’s values and to be more clear about the impact we are trying to make with this program. We have also made efforts to reduce the burden on organizations by streamlining our overall process. We won’t
- [I can’t download the proposal budget template or upload my completed budget! What do I do?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/i-cant-download-the-proposal-budget-template-or-upload-my-completed-budget-what-do-i-do/) - Contact Craig Williams, Pride Foundation Program Operations Manager, at craig@pridefoundation.org or 206-323-3318
- [How do we know if we are a good fit for funding through Community Grants? ](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/how-do-we-know-if-we-are-a-good-fit-for-funding-through-community-grants/) - We encourage you to read through the purpose and priorities listed above, and to reach out to our staff to talk this through, but here are a few questions to reflect on that might help you decide whether your organization is a good fit. Please note that it is not expected that your organization would
- [As a Pride Foundation supporter, what can I do to help?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/what-can-i-do-to-help/) - We have heard from grantees and community partners that they need a lot of support through this crisis. We are doing everything we can in this moment to mobilize resources to support them and show them that they are not in this alone, and we need everyone in our communities to join us. Please consider
- [Our group/organization is fiscally sponsored by an organization that is also applying for a grant from Pride Foundation. Can we both apply?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/our-organization-is-fiscally-sponsored-by-an-organization-that-is-also-applying-for-a-grant-from-pride-foundation-can-we-both-apply/) - Yes! As long as the work is separate, both groups can apply.
- [Do you award scholarships to children of LGBTQ+ families? What about straight, cisgender allies?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/do-you-award-scholarships-to-children-of-lgbtq-families-what-about-straight-cisgender-allies/) - Yes, absolutely. Children of all genders and sexualities who come from LGBTQ+ families are an important part of our communities and do qualify for our scholarships. We even have a scholarship specifically for them. We also award scholarships to straight allies whose applications reflect a strong history of acting in support of LGBTQ+ people.
- [Who should apply for the Community Grants Program?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/who-should-apply-for-the-community-grants-program/) - We encourage groups and organizations who are working in the Northwest (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington), have 501c3 status or are fiscally sponsored, and who are focused on LGBTQ+ issues and communities and whose work falls within the priorities outlined above, especially those working with and in these communities: Black, Indigenous, and other People of
- [Is multi-year support available? ](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/is-multi-year-support-available/) - Not right now, but we encourage you to apply annually for funding. We understand how important reliable funding is for continuity, stability, and growing capacity, and we are continuing to try to evaluate our internal processes to find ways to be a better partner in this way.
- [Our organization doesn’t fit all of the priorities listed above—should we even bother applying? ](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/our-organization-doesnt-fit-all-of-the-priorities-listed-above-should-we-even-bother-applying/) - Our priorities are just that—priorities, not criteria for applying. We will give preference in awards and amounts to those groups and organizations who meet most or more of the above priorities, though we do not expect that all organizations and groups who apply will meet all or even most of them completely. How well an
- [How much funding should we apply for?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/how-much-funding-should-we-apply-for/) - In 2020, we have budgeted $550,000 in grant awards total. In the past, our average grant award has been $5,000. We expect many of the awards to continue to be around $5,000, though we hope to make some larger awards of $15,000-$20,000 to a few organizations whose work is deeply aligned with all or most
- [What is a typical CCC Fund grant size?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/what-is-a-typical-ccc-fund-grant-size/) - The minimum grant from the CCC fund is $2,500, but there isn’t yet a ‘typical’ grant award amount given the newness of this fund, and the evolving availability of resources.
- [Do I qualify to get support from the CCC Fund as an individual who’s been impacted by COVID-19?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/do-i-qualify-to-get-support-from-the-ccc-fund-as-an-individual-whos-been-impacted-by-covid-19/) - While we know that COVID-19 is having a tremendous and heartbreaking impact on individuals and families all over our region and our world, this funding is only available to 501(c)3 organizations and groups with a fiscal sponsor. We will, however, be prioritizing support to organizations who are providing direct support to those most impacted by
- [Did my volunteer application go through?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/did-my-volunteer-application-go-through/) - After submitting your completed application, you will receive a confirmation email from Foundant, Pride Foundation's online volunteer management system. Please add that email address to your “safe senders” list to ensure you can receive future emails.
- [Can I volunteer from any part of the region?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/can-i-volunteer-from-any-part-of-the-region/) - Yes, most of our volunteer roles are completely online. You’ll need an internet connection and a computer to access our online review system, Foundant.
- [Why are my essays cut off? I pasted more text than that into the application.](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/why-are-my-essays-cut-off-i-pasted-more-text-than-that-into-the-application/) - Each essay has a maximum word length, generally from 250 to 500 words. The application will initially allow you to write more than the limit, but it will not allow your final submission.
- [Did my application go through?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/did-my-application-go-through/) - If your confirmation email does not arrive, check your junk-mail folder for the misplaced email. If necessary, make sure that you completed the submission steps. If neither option above corrects the problem, contact us to confirm your submission.
- [Do I have to be over 18 years old to volunteer?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/do-you-have-to-be-18-years-old-to-volunteer/) - Most of our volunteers are over 18, but it’s important to us that young people are a part of reviewing community applications for funding. We welcome volunteer applications from juniors and seniors in high school or older. Please contact us with questions.
- [I never received an automatic email when I submitted my grant. Did it submit correctly? Do I have to do anything else?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/i-never-received-an-automatic-email-when-i-submitted-my-grant-did-it-submit-correctly-do-i-have-to-do-anything-else/) - If you were able to successfully submit both sections (Org Profile and Proposal) without issue, you submitted your application correctly and do not need to do anything else. You will not receive an automatic email after submitting your complete application, but the dialogue on the main menu that will appear right after submitting your proposal
- [I want to go to school outside of the Northwest or outside of the USA. Can I still apply?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/i-want-to-go-to-school-outside-of-the-northwest-or-outside-of-the-usa-can-i-still-apply/) - Yes, as long as the school is an accredited educational institution and you meet our residency requirements, you can attend school anywhere.
- [Is the scholarship application expected to be written in English?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/is-the-scholarship-application-expected-to-be-written-in-english/) - Arrangements outside of English are available! Please contact: scholarships@pridefoundation.org or call 206-323-3318 or 800-735-7287.
- [I have a disability and need assistance in completing this application.](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/i-have-a-disability-and-need-assistance-in-completing-this-application/) - Accommodations are available! Please contact: scholarships@pridefoundation.org or call 206-323-3318 or 800-735-7287.
- [What can I use my scholarship for?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/what-can-i-use-my-scholarship-for/) - You can apply your scholarship toward any of the following: tuition, student fees, on-campus room and board, study abroad programs, books. Scholarships can also apply toward course supplies or research-related expenses, but you must obtain prior approval from Pride Foundation. Checks are made out to your school and credited to your student account. Funds cannot
- [Your volunteer application asks a lot about me—is my information safe?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/your-volunteer-application-asks-a-lot-about-me-is-my-information-safe/) - The information you share with us is held confidentially and will be only used internally at Pride Foundation. We never share any information about volunteers without their explicit permission.
- [How strict is the deadline to submit a volunteer application?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/how-strict-is-the-deadline-to-submit-a-volunteer-application/) - We are strict with the application deadlines, and unfortunately cannot accept late submissions.
- [Who can be a volunteer?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/who-can-be-a-volunteer/) - Pride Foundation volunteers are LGBTQ or allied, and currently live in Idaho, Alaska, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. If you have a signification relationship with our region but don’t currently live in it, we also welcome your application.
- [I’m getting an error message when I enter dates on the application. Why?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/im-getting-an-error-message-when-i-enter-dates-on-the-application-why/) - Dates should be entered in this format: MM/DD/YYYY (e.g. 12/02/1987)
- [Is word count or character count more important?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/is-word-count-or-character-count-more-important/) - All essay questions should be based on word count only.
- [My login and password info isn’t working. I tried the “Forgot Password?” option but I never received an email. How do I log into the application?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/my-login-and-password-info-isnt-working-i-tried-the-forgot-password-option-but-i-never-received-an-email-how-do-i-log-into-the-application/) - If this is the first time you’ve logged into this year’s application, you will need to sign up for a new account, since the application software is new. If not, please check your spam folder for the auto-generated password recovery email.
- [Why won’t my application submit?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/why-wont-my-application-submit/) - Any errors will be flagged in red when you go to submit. Correct the error(s) and re-submit. A confirmation text screen will appear and an email notification with additional information will be sent immediately upon successful submission of the application.
- [Can I use my essay from another application or previous Pride Foundation application?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/can-i-use-my-essay-from-another-application-or-previous-pride-foundation-application/) - Reusing as essay is not ideal, but it might be a good starting point. Make sure your essay answers the question(s) that are asked. Previous Pride Foundation applicants should include information since their last application.
- [Where can I use my scholarship?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/where-can-i-use-my-scholarship/) - Our scholarships cover any accredited post-secondary school or program.
- [I applied before and received a scholarship.  Can I apply again?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/i-applied-before-and-received-a-scholarship-can-i-apply-again/) - A student can apply every year, even if they received a scholarship.
- [Is there an age requirement?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/is-there-an-age-requirement/) - There is no age requirement or limitation.
- [What are the eligibility requirements?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/what-are-the-eligibility-requirements/) - Northwest Resident (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington) AND Pursing Post-Secondary Education AND Attending or planning to attend an accredited institution or program
- [How strict is the due date?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/how-strict-is-the-due-date/) - To be fair to all applicants, we are very strict on the due date. We cannot accept late applications or materials under any circumstances. Pride Foundation is not responsible for hardware malfunctions, bad internet connections, or other conditions that might prevent applicants from submitting an application on time.
- [Do I have to be a US citizen to apply?](https://pridefoundation.org/faq/do-i-have-to-be-a-us-citizen-to-apply/) - No, Pride Foundation does not check citizenship status when reviewing applications.

## Categories

- [Blog](https://pridefoundation.org/category/blog/)
- [News & Events](https://pridefoundation.org/category/news-events/)
- [Building Organizations](https://pridefoundation.org/category/building-organizations/)
- [Connecting Leaders](https://pridefoundation.org/category/connecting-leaders/)
- [Supporting Students](https://pridefoundation.org/category/supporting-students/)
- [Stories](https://pridefoundation.org/category/stories/)
- [Regional](https://pridefoundation.org/category/regional/)
- [National](https://pridefoundation.org/category/national/)
- [State-Specific](https://pridefoundation.org/category/state-specific/)

## Regions

- [Washington](https://pridefoundation.org/region/washington/) - Pride Foundation is headquartered in the gorgeous Emerald City—Seattle, Washington. Our work extends throughout the entire state, with staff and board members on the ground in Seattle, Olympia, and Ellensburg. Though Seattle may be seen by many as a haven for LGBTQ+ people and families, this is not the reality of many people living in the Evergreen State. From legislative attacks on the rights of trans and gender diverse folks, to devastatingly high rates of LGBTQ+ youth homelessness, to inequities that disproportionately impact LGBTQ+ communities of color—the ongoing threats against our communities throughout Washington are real. Despite these challenges, our community’s work to address these inequities is creative, determined, and filled with passion. We hope you take a moment to read about our efforts to build a better, safer, and more equitable Washington.
- [Alaska](https://pridefoundation.org/region/alaska/) - Pride Foundation is the only LGBTQ+ community foundation with board and staff members based in Anchorage, though our work extends throughout Alaska—with much of the vast state inaccessible by roads. Alaska is one of 27 states without statewide laws to protect people on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. In the face of this statewide political reality, several communities have updated their non-discrimination laws, including Anchorage (secured by voters in 2018), Juneau, and Sitka. Despite these challenges, our community’s work to address these inequities is creative, determined, and filled with passion. We hope you take a moment to read about the initiatives, grantees, and scholars that are building a better, safer, and more equitable Alaska.
- [Idaho](https://pridefoundation.org/region/idaho/) - Based in Idaho’s scenic state capital of Boise—the City of Trees—Pride Foundation’s work in Idaho is led by one full-time regional philanthropy officer who works closely with passionate and tireless volunteers and board members throughout the state, from Post Falls to Pocatello. Idaho has no statewide protections for LGBTQ+ people, despite more than a decade of grassroots efforts to get the Republican-majority Legislature to include “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to Idaho’s Human Rights Act as protected classes. Despite oftentimes fierce pushback, thirteen cities have come together to adopt ordinances protecting LGBTQ+ residents from discrimination. Pride Foundation is proud to partner with many organizations and local leaders across Idaho who share our vision of a world in which all LGBTQ+ youth, adults and families enjoy the freedom to live safely, openly, and genuinely.
- [Oregon](https://pridefoundation.org/region/oregon/) - Pride Foundation has two staff members based in Portland, Oregon, with grantees, scholars, and volunteers located in every corner of the state. More so than other parts of our region, Oregon has seen increased visibility within the LGBTQ+ community—from the election of the first openly LGBTQ+ governor in the country, to the passage of the first piece of transgender specific legislation, which simplifies the name and gender marker change on Oregon birth certificates. Despite this incredible progress, rural and remote parts of the state still lack access to safe and inclusive shelters for homeless youth, as well as competent and responsive healthcare. Even in urban and suburban parts of the state, LGBTQ+ people, and in particular LGBTQ+ people of color, are disproportionately impacted by inequities related to homelessness, food insecurity, healthcare access, and more. In the face of these challenges, our community’s work to address these inequities is creative, determined, and filled with passion. We hope you take a moment to read about our efforts to build a better, safer, and more equitable Oregon. Contact Kim Sogge about Oregon grants, scholarships, and volunteering. Contact Jedidiah Chavez about making a gift to Pride Foundation throughout the region.
- [Montana](https://pridefoundation.org/region/montana/) - Montana is a rich and vibrant state with endless rivers, mountains, and adventures at every turn. Most commonly referred to as the ‘Big Sky State’, it spans just over 150,000 square miles—with an average of fewer than 7 people per square mile. This vastness is acutely felt by any organization working to build community across the expansive region. With pockets of supportive communities moving toward greater equity and support for LGBTQ+ people, Montana continues to have high rates of bullying, suicide, and family rejection for LGBTQ+ youth. Recent attacks on the rights of trans and gender diverse communities have sparked increased systems of support and leadership throughout the state and nationally. Despite these obstacles, effective, coordinated, and innovative work is underway to advance opportunities and support for Montana’s LGBTQ+ communities.

## Groups

- [Board](https://pridefoundation.org/team_member_position/board/)
- [Staff](https://pridefoundation.org/team_member_position/staff/)