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Documenting inequality in Anchorage
The Alaska LGBT Community Survey project needs your help documenting inequality in AnchorageThe Alaska LGBT Community Survey is a project of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans community of Alaska (plus our friends & allies) to conduct a statewide survey of our community. We’ll also use it to solicit case histories to document recent experiences of discrimination, harassment, and violence due to sexual orientation and gender identity bias.
In August 2009, Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan vetoed an ordinance to amend the city’s nondiscrimination law to include sexual orientation and gender identity. He argued that there was no quantifiable evidence to prove that LGBTQ...
Donor: the meaning of “Meaningful Philanthropy”
What is Meaningful Philanthropy? 20-year donor Lucy Peckham shares her story
Pride Foundation's Tiffany McClain and supporter Lucy Peckham
At Pride Foundation, we talk a lot about “meaningful philanthropic opportunities.” But what exactly do those words mean? The more I talk to people like Lucy Peckham, the more I’m convinced that our donors and prospective donors are the ones who teach us—every day—what...
Alaska Raffle-with-a-Twist winner pays it forward
Given that our mission is to inspire a culture of generosity, Pride Foundation’s staff is super-excited to hear that Alaska’s winner of our 2010 Raffle-with-a-Twist has decided share their winnings with three other organizations! This was the second year in a row that Anchorage’s Identity, Inc. was Alaska’s most nominated organization and for the second time, their Board of Directors voted to split their $1,000...Re-thinking LGBTQ domestic violence in Alaska
Did you know that domestic violence happens in same-sex relationships at about the same rate as in straight relationships?
Have you ever considered how homophobia and the lack of legal protection from discrimination might discourage an LGBTQ victim of domestic violence from getting help for fear of being “outed” or did you know that the most common type of male-to-male rape is the rape of a man who is perceived to be gay by a heterosexual man?
These and other facts are highlighted in the curriculum, “Think/Re-Think: Domestic Violence in Bi, Trans, Lesbian...
U of Alaska votes for anti-discrimination policy
University of Alaska Anchorage students Amada Arredondo and Alyse Mondok signed up to testify before the university's Board of Regents.
On February 18, the University of Alaska Board of Regents voted to include “sexual orientation” in their nondiscrimination policy by a vote of 8-2 – a critical step forward for LGBTQ rights in Alaska.
“It’s long overdue,” said Amada...
Juneau Why?
Pride Foundation's Amy and Tiffany warming up for a tour of Alaska's LGBTQ leaders starting in Anchorage
Pride Foundation has awarded grants to Juneau-based organizations in recent year but it has been a long time since we’ve been to Juneau — nothing beats building relationships face-to-face. So off to Juneau we go!
Our commitment to supporting the Alaska’s LGBTQ community means not only nurturing relationships we already have,...
Celebrating change makers in Alaska
Identity, Inc. board members recieve honors for the organization's work to advance and protect the rights of all Alaskans
Two Pride Foundation grantee organizations were among the heroes of constitutional rights honored by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Alaska at their annual Liberty Awards gala held in Anchorage on January 22nd. Since 1996, the ACLU of Alaska, Identity,...
Alaska Diary: A vision for Alaska
Hello, fellow Alaskans! I’ve just returned from an inspiring orientation week at Pride Foundation’s Seattle headquarters and am eager to finally get to work as Alaska’s new Regional Development Organizer! As you probably know, Pride Foundation recently hired five new staff members to expand our outreach efforts throughout the Northwest.
The staff and Board are giddy with excitement over the expansion, but we also recognize that our constituents...
Last chance to apply for scholarships!
The January 31st deadline to apply for a Pride Foundation or GSBA Scholarship is just weeks away. Applications and additional details for the 2011 scholarship cycle are available online at www.PrideFoundationScholar.org!
Since 1993, more than $2 million in scholarships to support education and leadership development has been awarded to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and straight-ally students. Pride Foundation would like to encourage you to share...
Meet our new regional staff team!
We are thrilled to welcome five new Regional Development Organizers to the Pride Foundation staff team!From Anchorage to Bozeman, to Eugene to Idaho Falls – Pride Foundation is deeply committed to building and sustaining local leaders and organizations to increase visibility for LGBTQ people across the greater Northwest. Over this past year, staff, volunteers and donors have been working together to determine how to best leverage and increase Pride Foundation’s prior work in regional and rural communities. We’re so excited to expand our regional commitment.
By investing in full-time staff members in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Western Washington to lead our philanthropic and community development strategies, we know that we can...
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