• A Decade of LGBTQ Advocacy: A Q&A with Genie and George Taylor

    In June 2014, the agreement establishing the LGBTQ Fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham was signed — a first-of-its-kind Field of Interest Fund at the Community Foundation, with a mission to cultivate one community that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning individuals and families with the belief that all people should be treated with equal respect and dignity in a welcoming and affirming community.

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  • LGBTQ FUND PROVIDES GRANTS TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

    The LGBTQ Fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham announced $57,000  in grants awarded to 11 area nonprofits. Since its founding, the LGBTQ Fund has provided more than $300,000 to support programs in Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Blount, and Walker counties. This year the fund awarded grants that focused on:

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  • LGBTQ FUND PROVIDES GRANTS TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

    The LGBTQ Fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham announced a record $67,00  in grants awarded to 13 area nonprofits. Since 2016, the LGBTQ Fund has provided more than $260,000 to support programs in Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Blount, and Walker counties. This year the fund awarded grants that focused on:

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  • Philanthropy OUTlook: LGBTQ Education Issues

    Funders for LGBTQ Issues in partnership with the Schott Foundation for Public Education just released a report and infographic that highlights the challenges facing LGBTQ students and analyzes trends, gaps, and opportunities in funding for LGBTQ education issues.

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