YOUR PILLARS OF PRIDE 2024 AWARDEES!
Dean R. Sargent, Attorney at Law - Bridging Legacies
Dean Sargent, one of the first openly gay attorneys in Washington State, remains an active force for positive change into his 80’s. Dean Sargent is an esteemed Attorney at Law, distinguished for his pioneering spirit...
Paul Green - Building Belonging
Paul Green is truly a man who knows everyone. He has worked tirelessly to address the needs of LGBTQ persons of color for over four decades. He has been key to efforts to provide care to persons living with...
Isaac Payne - Building Belonging
Isaac has played a pivotal role in shaping the Black LGBTQ community in Seattle through years of dedicated organizing, board leadership, and mentorship. As a passionate advocate, Isaac has spearheaded...
Alma Goddard - Community Catalyst
“We humans are born sacred. For many reasons, many of us have forgotten that we are worthy of the deepest unconditional respect, connection, happiness and love. My path is remembering and helping...
Christine Wheeler-Sinclair - Iconic Artistry
Christine Wheeler-Sinclair is an LGBTQ+ elder who has devoted her life to challenging conventionality and advocating for real, revolutionary change within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. Chris attended...
Rita Smith - Volunteer Virtuoso
Rita Smith identifies as a 80 year old Lesbian (she/her). She has been an activist within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond, in Seattle for 40+ years. Her contributions include serving on the Lesbian...
Pride Across the Bridge (PAB) - Rainbow Partnership
Pride Across the Bridge (PAB) is a nonprofit dedicated to reshaping the narrative that Seattle holds all of the support for our diverse 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Recognizing the wealth of resources on the Eastside...
Join us for an unforgettable event of celebration and support as we honor the vibrant and resilient LGBTQIA+ seniors who have paved the way for generations to come. Our Pillars of Pride fundraising event is dedicated to raising vital funds to support LGBTQIA+ seniors in need, ensuring they have access to essential resources, community, and care. This years theme, "Honoring The Silver In The Rainbow", focuses on the importance of our rainbow elders, and the roads they have paved.