You can apply for a 2012 Pride Foundation Scholarship online until January 31, 2012. Visit our website for guidelines and to apply online. Mark Stenger, one of our volunteers shares his experience screening and interviewing candidates for the Southwest WA Scholarships. Soon we will announce our 2011 scholars but first—here’s a view from the other […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Last Month, Pride Foundation elected Anchorage’s Elias Rojas to our Board of Directors, making him the first Alaskan to sit on the board. Elias is currently the Administration and Marketing Manager for Doyon Emerald and has also worked as the Director of Community Action Operations for United Way of Anchorage and for the National Gay […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I feel like I’ve come full circle. I’ve been saying that a lot lately – particularly since taking on my role as a regional development organizer for Pride Foundation. It may have something to do with getting older and having a few more life experiences under my belt. Or perhaps it’s being suddenly aware of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Every time I hand someone my business card, I am also handing them Pride Foundation’s mission, which is printed on the back: “Pride Foundation inspires a culture of generosity that strengthens Northwest organizations, leaders, and students who are creating LGBTQ equality.” I admit that during these first three months in my role as Alaska’s Regional […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Many of us working in the LGBTQ movement know of at least one straight-ally that may know more about LGBTQ organizing than some LGBTQ people. These allies are often unsung heroes whose stories add to the diverse fabric of our community. Rose Wardian is one such amazing ally… Growing up, Rose Wardian received mixed messages. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…