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Presented by Phoenix Pride
 July 11th, 2013
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Calendar of Events An interactive calendar of the activities and fundraising events of the Phoenix LGBT non-profit organizations. CLICK HEREto view Calendar of Events |
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OUTPhoenix is a weekly newsletter presented by Phoenix Pride that features upcoming events and fundraisers for various non-profit organizations creating extra publicity and outreach about events that provide financial support and benefit to LGBTQ focused non-profit organizations in the metro Phoenix area. By increasing the awareness, the outreach and the fundraising of the various non-profit organizations, it is the hope of Phoenix Pride that our non-profit community will expand, strengthen and flourish.
Email event information along with an event flyer to office@phoenixpride.org.
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Phoenix – Based on nominations received from the Phoenix LGBTQ community, Phoenix Pride is proud to announce this year’s parade will be lead by Rich Zavala, aka Miss Afeelya Bunz and former Pride Parade Director Jamie Henderson-Mays. Community Grand Marshal’s are honored for their contributions not only to Phoenix Pride over the years but for their dedication to the Phoenix LGBTQ community as a whole. This honor is well-deserved by both individuals and we look forward to celebrating them along with the community. The 16th Annual Phoenix Pride Parade will step off on Saturday, April 21st, 2012 at 11:00am. The parade route runs northbound on 3rd Street from Thomas to Indian School where it leads directly into Steele Indian School Park (Phoenix Pride Park), the home of the 32nd Annual Phoenix Pride 2-day Festival.
This year commemorates the selection of the 2nd Annual Celebrity Grand Marshal and LGBTQ Youth Grand Marshals. These new categories were introduced in 2011 and we are happy to announce that these categories have been permanently adopted by the organization. We are proud to announce this year’s LGBTQ Youth Grand Marshal is Max Jannsen; a 14 year old transgender youth and this year’s Celebrity Grand Marshal is local radio personality Beth MacDonald, a long time ally of the LGBTQ community. At the 2011 Pride Awards Gala last June we introduced an opportunity for some very lucky attendees to represent themselves or their organization at the 2012 Pride Parade as the Gala Grand Marshal. The Imperial Court stepped up the challenge with a $2000.00 contribution to the Pride Scholarship Fund. We are proud to recognize the Imperial Court of Arizona as our 2012 Pride Gala Grand Marshal. Representing the Imperial Court will be their 2011 Emperor and Empress. We hope that you will join us at the parade this year to help celebrate the accomplishments of these amazing individuals.
Phoenix Pride Festival hosts over 250 exhibitors, providing an incredible array of shopping and informational experiences for attendees. Returning special attractions include the interactive ARTS Expo located under a 100 x 100 tent combined with the Bistro Stage, Lakeside Wedding Chapel where we will host mass-commitment ceremonies throughout the weekend, the wildly popular Erotic World located just south of Pride Metro Entertainment Stage, and delicious international fare in our North and South Food Courts.
After last year’s festival we conducted a survey from our patrons. From that survey we were able to find out what you like and what we might need to do a bit better. You Spoke and We Listened! Most importantly, you will see MORE SHADE throughout the festival. We have added a VIP Area for VIP ticket holders that will include a weekend packed full of amazing events to be announced in the coming weeks. We’ve added 2 entrances, one for patrons who purchase their tickets Online and a separate Entrance on the same side of the park for patrons purchasing their tickets at the gate. For the first time Phoenix Pride will accept credit cards for admissions purchases and for beverage tickets. ATM’s will still be available throughout the park for your convenience. Headliners to be announced in February. Visit the Phoenix Pride website for entertainment updates.. Online Festival Tickets are on sale now at www.pride-tickets.org. Don’t forget to purchase your $30.00 weekend pass, only available online offering you a savings of $10.00 for the weekend.
Phoenix – Four organizations have been selected to receive “organization capacity grants” from the Pride Community Grant Fund, administered by Arizona Community Foundation. Organization Capacity Grants are intended to support efforts to strengthen the operations of nonprofit organizations serving LGBTQ community in Maricopa County.Grant applications can address areas such as, new program/service development and implementation; enhancement of existing programs/services and/or stabilizing and sustaining current programs or services.
Grants will be awarded to the following organizations: 1n10 will receive a grant of $12,500 to support the expansion of their LGBTQ youth drop‐in center in central Phoenix; Chrysalisis being awarded $12,500 to provide training and resources across all of their programs regarding domestic abuse that relates to the LGBTQ community; Hospice of the Valley will receive a grant of $5,000 to improve bereavement services for LGBTQ individuals and their families; and the Greater Phoenix Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (GPGLCC)is being awarded $5,000 to continue their compilation of a Business Equality Index that evaluates businesses and valley government employers to measure their commitment to equal treatment of their LGTBQ employees and provide guidelines for establishing an inclusive workplace.
“Each of these organizations submitted grant proposals that addressed specific needs within the LGBTQ community,” said Bill MacDonald, Chairman of Phoenix Pride’s Grants Committee. “The grants review process weighed proposals based on a series of criteria including the proposal’s long‐term impact to the community and the future sustainability of the project.” In its third year,the Pride Community Grants Fund, administered by Arizona Community Foundation, has awarded over $90,000 to valley nonprofits that provide services to assist the LGBTQ community in Maricopa County. “Organizations often struggle to find grants to develop capacity, especially in these economic times,” says Brandi Sokolosky, Executive Director of Phoenix Pride. “The Pride Community Grants Fund was established to be a resource to organizations and agencies that need help developing their organizational capacity, and ensuring their future growth and sustainability,”
Phoenix Pride is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that celebrates and promotes the history, diversity and future prosperity of the metropolitan Phoenix LGBTQ community.
Phoenix – To help commemorate the 10 Year Anniversary of Rainbows Festival, Phoenix Pride and Aunt Rita’s Foundation paid a special honor to Mr. Don Hamill for his longtime dedication to the Phoenix LGBTQ community. Hamill served as a board member of Phoenix Pride for over nine years and currently serves as a board member for Aunt Rita’s Foundation. For over 20 years now, Hamill has given his time to numerous organizations all working to serve, promote and improve the Phoenix LGBTQ community.
As a member of the board of Phoenix Pride, Hamill served as the Director of Exhibitors, Media and Sponsorship 2001-2005; Vice President of Administration 2005-2007; Vice President of Marketing 2007-2008; and Vice-Chair 2008-2009. Don was the recipient of the 2003 Pride President’s Award. Don’s extensive experience in marketing and management helped bring Phoenix Pride to a new level.
Brandi Sokolosky, Executive Director of Phoenix Pride said, “I am so proud to call Don Hamill one of my mentors. Don is what most would call an idea man and most of those ideas come to him at 4:00 in the morning. I can’t count the number of amazing ideas he generated so early in the morning. The brainstorming sessions we have shared over the years have helped me not only grow professionally but personally. Don has one of the biggest hearts, he cares for his community very much and I’m forever grateful for our mentorship and friendship.”
“Don Hamill’s involvement with Aunt Rita’s Foundation began in 2008 when a group of people, Don being one, approached us about bringing AIDS Walk back to Phoenix. Two years ago, Don agreed to lend his expertise and energy to serve as a member of the Aunt Rita’s Foundation Board of Directors. Aunt Rita’s Foundation has been extremely fortunate to have Don’s involvement and we thank him for all that he has done for Aunt Rita’s Foundation and the community.” says Kit Kloeckl, Executive Director of Aunt Rita’s Foundation.
On Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 5:30pm on the main stage of Rainbows Festival, Don Hamill was presented an award that read, “Phoenix Pride & Aunt Rita’s Foundation recognize the leadership ofDon Hamill, whose vision inspired a decade of Rainbows Festival, the growth of Phoenix Pride and the rebirth of AIDS Walk Phoenix.” From our organizations to Mr. Don Hamill, Happy Anniversary! Congratulations for an amazing 10 years with Rainbows Festival, the best Urban Street Fair in Arizona!
About Phoenix Pride: The mission of Phoenix Pride is to celebrate and promote the history, diversity and future prosperity of the metropolitan Phoenix LGBTQ community. Phoenix Pride organizes the annual Phoenix Pride Parade and Festival as well as anAwards Gala, Miss & Mister Phoenix Gay Pride Pageant and OUTdayPHX, a celebration of National Coming OUT Day. Through these events, Phoenix Pride raises money for the Phoenix Pride Community Foundation that
supports the Phoenix Pride Scholarship Program, Community Grants Program and the Partnership Program serving individuals and organizations in the metropolitan Phoenix area. Phoenix Pride was founded in 1981. More information can be found at www.PhoenixPride.org.
About Aunt Rita’s Foundation: Aunt Rita’s Foundation raises and equally distributes money to Central Arizona programs that prevent HIV/AIDS or assist those living with HIV/AIDS. Aunt Rita’s Foundation accomplishes this through direct public education and signature fund-raising events. More information can be found at www.auntritas.org
Phoenix – On Sunday, October 2, 2011 after 10 amazing years, Don Hamill, owner of Rainbows Festival, announced he is passing the torch to Phoenix Pride, producers of the annual Pride Parade and Festival. In its 10th year, Rainbows Festival has become a local favorite, attracting over 10,000 attendees from all over Arizona. Its diverse entertainment, family friendly environment and free admission are just a few reasons behind the festivals increasing popularity. Don Hamill, the event’s founder and parting owner says the success of his event can be accredited to the “fun and friendly atmosphere where people can bring their children, their partners, and their friends and enjoy Arizona’s greatest Street Fair.”
The acquisition of Rainbows Festival will be official for Phoenix Pride as of November 1, 2011. The decision to acquire Rainbows Festival was made by a unanimous vote from Phoenix Pride Board of Directors on Monday, September 12, 2011. “With the addition of Rainbows Festival to the lineup of annual events, Phoenix Pride can better serve the needs of our community,” says Brandi Sokolosky, Executive Director of Phoenix Pride. “The board of directors and staff are committed to the continued success of Rainbows Festival, so much so that every member of our board made it perfectly clear during our last board meeting that Rainbows Festival will always be a community event for everyone to enjoy. It is important for Pride, as an organization, to continue to offer a family friendly event that is free to the public, especially with Rainbows Festival now being the official home of Phoenix Pride’s OUTday PHX, a celebration of National Coming OUT Day.”
Throughout the year, Phoenix Pride hosts a series of community events with the goal of raising money for the Phoenix Pride Community Grants Program, Scholarship Program and the Pride Partnership Program. The Pride Community Grants Program helps fund non-profit organizations that serve the needs of the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer) community.
The Pride Scholarship Program assists college bound LGBTQ identified students to begin or continue their academic careers. Since 2008, Pride will have contributed over $300,000 back into the Phoenix LGBTQ community. The acquisition of Rainbows Festival will allow Phoenix Pride’s Community Foundation to develop its giving programs into self-sustaining funds that will benefit the LGBTQ community’s future needs. “Our goal is to grow the grants and scholarship programs in order to better provide for the needs of the LGBTQ community,” says Sokolosky. Are there plans to grow Rainbows Festival? Sokolosky says, “Yes, growth is inevitable but it will be gradual. Phoenix Pride is known for being over the top so you can bet you will see changes but the one change you will not see is an admission fee added for Rainbows Festival, it will remain a free event to the public. Phoenix Pride is committed to the success of AIDS Walk Phoenix and we will continue the collaboration that has been built between Rainbows Festival and Aunt Rita’s Foundation. In 2012 you will see the addition of the OUTday PHX Stage, featuring Coming OUT Stories presented through every form of artistic expression from local community members, community leaders, local celebrities and national celebrities. We are excited for the opportunities this acquisition will open up for Phoenix Pride to better serve the members of our community and we truly can’t wait to get started.”
About Phoenix Pride: The mission of Phoenix Pride is to celebrate and promote the history, diversity and future prosperity of the metropolitan Phoenix LGBTQ community. Phoenix Pride was founded in 1981. More information can be found at www.PhoenixPride.org.
