"As queer people navigate a world that increasingly feels less safe than it did just a few years ago, I’ve also seen truly meaningful progress made for the LBTQ community in Northern California over the last two years." Read Maritza's full op-ed at www.horizonsfoundation.org/when-philant...

After 23 years of service to the community, our President Roger Doughty announced today that he will retire from his position late this year. “Working at Horizons has been an extraordinary privilege,” Roger said. Read more at www.horizonsfoundation.org/roger-dought...

Statement from Horizons Foundation We are aware of the recent tragic shooting involving ICE in Minneapolis that resulted in the death of Renee Nicole Good, 37.

We are thrilled to announce the 2025 Albers-Alexander Scholarship recipients, all remarkable individuals pursuing law degrees & who embody courage, resilience & the drive to create a more just & inclusive future for the LGBTQ community. Meet our scholars: www.horizonsfoundation.org/albers-alexa...

Last week, our President Roger Doughty moderated our annual State of the Movement featuring 4 national LGBTQ leaders. Hear their inspiring words at this critical moment for the LGBTQ movement. Watch the recording at www.horizonsfoundation.org/state-of-the...

TOMORROW! Join our annual State of the Movement, a free virtual discussion and live Q&A about today’s LGBTQ movement with four powerhouse LGBTQ leaders from Transgender Law Center, Lambda Legal, National LGBTQ Task Force, and The Gill Foundation. Register free at www.horizonsfoundation.org/sotm

We're excited to announce Horizons is awarding a historic $1.46 million in grant awards to 66 LGBTQ nonprofits across the SF Bay Area--the largest in our 45-year history--through our flagship Community Issues program. Read more & check out our grantees at www.horizonsfoundation.org/community-is...

Join us next Thurs. at 5pm PT for our State of the Movement, a free, virtual discussion & live Q&A about today’s LGBTQ movement! In this critical moment, we must not only fight, but evolve, organize, & reimagine. This is real talk with real visionaries. Register free at horizonsfoundation.org/sotm!

Today we honor #TDoR to remember, mourn, & uplift the trans lives who blazed the trail for our community & those we've lost to anti-trans violence. View & support the #BayArea organizations servicing trans folks in our free LGBTQ Organization Directory at www.horizonsfoundation.org/org-directory

Join us 11/18 at 1 p.m. ET for our 3rd annual webinar on the state of trans rights. 🏳️‍⚧️ We continue to face a wave of coordinated attacks from both state & federal levels. Tune in as we break down these fast-moving developments & what they mean for trans people. RSVP now: tinyurl.com/45tmvz56

Join us on Dec. 4 at 5pm PT for our State of the Movement, a free, virtual discussion & live Q&A about today’s LGBTQ movement! In this critical moment, we must not only fight, but evolve, organize, & reimagine. This is real talk with real visionaries. Register free at horizonsfoundation.org/sotm!

We extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones of Miss Major, a founding force behind TGIJP & visionary leader whose life embodied resistance, care, and radical love. Her commitment to uplifting the most marginalized among us—and centering Black Trans leadership—will continue to inspire us all.

The Albers-Alexander #LGBTQ Law Scholarship Fund supports LGBTQ students pursuing a law degree & who show leadership and courage, face barriers to educational access & demonstrate significant financial need. Please share this opportunity! Learn more at www.horizonsfoundation.org/funding-prog...

Celebrate our community at "A Night of Pride” on Oct 11 at @calacademy.bsky.social in SF! This event will uplift the progress & resilience of our movement + highlight the future of possibilities we are building together: 1 grant, 1 donation, 1 heart at a time. Tix at www.classy.org/event/a-nigh...

August is Make-A-Will Month. It's time to protect what matters. Make your free, confidential, and LGBTQ friendly will today. Get started at horizonsfoundation.org/mawm.

Our flagship funding program, Community Issues, is accepting Letters of Interest until Aug. 25! This funding supports LGBTQ orgs serving the LGBTQ community in the #SanFranciscoBayArea. This year, we're excited to announce some big changes. Learn more at www.horizonsfoundation.org/funding-prog...

We're proud to be one of 64 commitment-makers to the #FundOurFutures campaign, a global pledging initiative for LGBTI movements that has mobilized a historic $182 million in new funding toward a future where LGBTI people not only survive but thrive. fundourfutures.org. @gpp-updates.bsky.social

"Right now, California is a beacon of hope in an otherwise bleak period of our country’s history...We cannot stand down, but instead must hold our elected officials accountable, support our LGBTQ organizations, and make our voices heard." @bayareareporter.bsky.social www.ebar.com/story/156101...

"While we are relieved and thankful that the essential [Office of Health Equity] funding for LBTQ services remains in the [CA] state budget, additional funds are needed to maintain and grow key services for our community to meet the moment." Read more at www.horizonsfoundation.org/cdph-ca-budg...

For @insidephilanthropy.com, here's a look at @lambdalegal.org's stunningly successful Unstoppable Future campaign to fight the assault against #LGBT rights. #Philanthropy, where are you?!? @horizonsfoundation.org

Missed our Town Halls this spring? Read a recap at www.horizonsfoundation.org/town-hall-re.... One highlight: @lasarafirefoxallen.bsky.social from Pacific Center for Human Growth, reflected on one of the biggest questions facing our community right now: what do we need to do right now? Their answer⤵️

Today Horizons honors Juneteenth & those Black queer people who have led the centuries-old struggle for Black liberation that continues today. In solidarity with Black queer & trans activists of the past & present, we celebrate Freedom Day & recommit to the fight for everyone to live freely & fully.

Missed our Regional Town Halls? Read a recap & watch the recordings at www.horizonsfoundation.org/town-hall-re.... One highlight: Francisco Sapp of @sanmateopride.bsky.social, reflected on the essence of queer resilience—a balance of fighting fiercely while celebrating life & freedom.

Do you work for an LGBTQ-primary organizations in the #SanFranciscoBayArea with an annual budget over $1 million? Our LGBTQ Donor Engagement Program provides funding for annual fundraising events happening this August - December. Learn more ➡️ www.horizonsfoundation.org/funding-prog...

Big congrats to GiveMN.org for raising over $500,000 (& counting!) for #LGBTQ causes around the country during this year's Give OUT Day! And congrats to Queer Asterisk, the winner of the Bay Area & West Region Prize sponsored by Horizons Foundation. You can still find a cause at www.giveoutday.org

Missed our Regional Town Halls? Read a recap & watch the recordings at www.horizonsfoundation.org/town-hall-re.... A poignant moment came during the East Bay Town Hall, where Mateo from @oasislegal.bsky.social urged us to become “sanctuary people” ready to show up & protect the most vulnerable.

Read a recap & watch the recordings of our Town Halls at www.horizonsfoundation.org/town-hall-re.... One takeaway: speakers emphasized that we’re in a moment of profound possibility. Mimi Demissew, ED of Our Family Coalition, challenged us to look beyond just returning to a “pre-Trump” America.

Today we celebrate Harvey Milk Day, honoring his fearless labor & civil rights activism and his fierce advocacy for the LGBTQ community. As the SF Bay Area's LGBTQ community foundation, Horizons is proud to continue Milk's fight for equality, freedom, and acceptance for all. #HappyHarveyMilkDay

Deadline reminder: May 31! Our brand new #LGBTQ #Scholarship is open to graduating #BayArea high school seniors who identify as LGBTQ. Get your applications in soon, and help us spread the word! More at www.horizonsfoundation.org/funding-prog...

Thank you, @gpp-updates.bsky.social, for spotlighting us and this important Trans POC Initiative in the #SFBayArea! We're proud to be a part of the #FundOurFutures campaign and play a role in mobilizing new funding to LGBTI communities.

💡 DONOR SPOTLIGHT! Today we celebrate that @horizonsfoundation.org, a pledging partner in the #FundOurFutures campaign, has announced a total of $1 Million in new funding awarded to four grantee organizations focused on trans people of color in the San Francisco Bay Area. #FundTrans

We are proud to announce $1 million in funding through our new Trans POC Initiative to 4 #BayArea Trans POC orgs: El/La Para TransLatinas Lavender Phoenix TGIJP Transgender District Learn more at www.horizonsfoundation.org/trans-poc-an...

Help spread the word! Our brand new #LGBTQ #Scholarship is open to graduating #SFBayArea high school seniors who identify as LGBTQ. Just over one month left to apply! More at www.horizonsfoundation.org/funding-prog...

We were proud to host 4 virtual Town Halls recently to bring our community together, help you connect with local #LGBTQ nonprofits & provide a platform for you to discuss important local issues. Video and audio recordings of each Town Hall are available at www.horizonsfoundation.org/regional-tow...

ATTN SF Bay Area HS seniors: apply for the new Horizons LGBTQ #Scholarship by 5/31! As education costs continue to rise, LGBTQ youth often face greater barriers to educational attainment and success. Our scholarship aims to reduce those barriers. Apply at www.horizonsfoundation.org/funding-prog...

Horizons envisions a world where all LGBTQ people live freely and fully. Emphasis on *ALL.* March 31 is a day to celebrate and uplift transgender and nonbinary voices. We will never stop working toward the safe and inclusive world we envision that cannot exist without trans and nonbinary people.