Lamba Foundation: An Update

Lambda Ball
The Lambda Ball will be held on Saturday, November 12th 2005 at the Pittsburgh Hilton Hotel downtown, so remember to save the date! Come enjoy a tropical evening in paradise, while supporting Lambda’s efforts to fund GLBT scholarships and grants. Ticket information is available on-line at www.lambdapgh.org or by phoning (412)521-5444. This Black-Tie benefit is the Foundation’s largest fundraiser and enables us to continue “Supporting What You Believe In.”

Scholarships
Responding to the increasing need of our young and future leaders, the Lambda Foundation announced that the Scholarship Award for the 2005/2006 college school year will be increased to $5,000. This scholarship is given in recognition of leadership demonstrated by an undergraduate or graduate student in the Greater Pittsburgh or surrounding area. The Lambda Foundation seeks to recognize students who have made an impact on campus. Students who make outstanding contributions toward the integration of GLBT people, culture, and organizations are our future – and deserve your support. To make a donation or to apply for the scholarship, visit www.lambdapgh.org

New Grants Funded
Lambda is pleased to announce the grants awarded for the June cycle of 2005. For the second time this year, Lambda was able to fund all grant requests to their full extent. There are as follows:

$500 --Gloria Cataldo Brusoski, PhD for posters to be disturbed at the conference ACES (Association for Counselor Education and Supervision) held in October 2005. Brusoski’s workshop at this national conference is “That’s So Gay: Counselor Education and Supervision Incorporating Issues of Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation.”

$2000—Dreams of Hope, whose mission is to develop leaders within the GLBTIQQ youth community and to promote awareness and understanding of this community through the creative and performing arts.

$3000--Pittsburgh Transsexual Support Group, to offer current education on gender identity disorder for the Pittsburgh region, provide role models for transgender youth and present a positive image to the community.

$3000--Pittsburgh International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (PILGFF) for general operating expenses.

$3000—The Renaissance City Choirs, for operating expenses for its 2005-2006 season. The choir’s mission is to be a leading artistic organization representing Pittsburgh’s GLBT and supportive community. Gays and Lesbians creating change through the power of music.

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