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, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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 […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Pride Foundation scholarship applications are now available! Visit www.pridefoundationscholar.org to begin your application! Pride Foundation’s scholarships are for students from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Full details on who qualifies for a scholarship are available here. We do not accept late applications. Applications are due January 31, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. PST Interview decisions […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Since its founding in 1985, Pride Foundation has awarded over $164,000 in grants to organizations serving Alaska’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community or that are engaged in HIV/AIDS service and prevention. This year—with the help of volunteers from Anchorage, Juneau, and Fairbanks—the community foundation awarded $10,000 to five Alaskan organizations. It was […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
With thanks to generous donors and dedicated volunteers, Pride Foundation has just announced the latest round of grants for 86 projects that impact LGBTQ equality in the Northwest totaling $290,000. The volunteer driven grants process gives our staff and volunteers a truly unique vantage of the issues that affect our community. As always, the projects […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…