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  • BroadArts

    Grantee News: Bunkin’ With You in the Afterlife

    Equity Foundation Grantee BroadArts Theatre presents “Bunkin’ With You in the Afterlife”, with opening night February 3. Here is the press release from BroadArts Theatre: What: Bunkin’ With You In The Afterlife! an ecumenical lesbian cowgirl musical by Jody Seay When and Where: PREVIEWS: Friday, January 27:...

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    Flashmob at the 2012 Equity Awards Event

    Did you miss the Equity Awards event and want to watch the PHAME Academy Flashmob? Then you’re in luck! The most excellent John Cardenas recorded the presentation. Enjoy! PHAME Academy Flash Mob at the 2012 Equity Awards Event from Peter Cunningham on Vimeo.

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    “I am Equity”

    Find out why Equity Foundation was founded, and what the LGBT community is doing for the community at large to promote the dignity and worth of all people.  Watch this clip:

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    Equity Awards: Individual Awardees and Business Award Nominees Announced

    PORTLAND-Equity Foundation announces Dr. Tom Barreto as the winner of the David M. Crawford Memorial Award and Dawn Holt as the winner of the Jim Vegher-John Grigsby Investments In Dignity Award.  These awards are presented to individuals that exemplify Equity Foundation’s values and mission.  The...

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    Award Nominee Finalists Announced

    We are elated to announce the following businesses as the final nominees for the Equity Awards: Beth Allen Law, Bridge City Medical, McEwen Gisvold LLP, Metropolitan Group, Entercom, Stoel Rives, Nike , and Portland General Electric! The awardees will be announced at the Equity Awards Luncheon on...

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    Frank Schreckenberger: “I am Equity”

    Check out the following video clip of Frank Schreckenberger, Co-Chair of the Pride of the Rose Scholarship Fund at Equity Foundation. Help him share the message by inviting your friends to the upcoming Equity Awards event! Equity Foundation Awards Video - Frank Schreckenberger from Peter...

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    Equity Foundation Invites You to the First Annual Equity Awards

    Equity Foundation with the support of Meyer Memorial Trust, Pacific Power, McDonald Jacobs, Lane Powell, US Bank, Trillium Asset Management, LeAnn Locher & Associates, Portland Business Journal, Eyes on Broadway, Just Out, Rainbow Tax Service, City of Portland and The Standard is hosting the first annual...

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    Portland Gay Men’s Chorus Presents Holiday Concert

    Concerts at First Presents The Portland Gay Men’s Chorus Joy to the (Modern) World Sunday, December 4, 4pm First United Methodist Church 1376 Olive Street Eugene, Oregon Each year, the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus takes its holiday concert on the road and performs outside the...

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    Carl Creasey: “I am Equity”

    Check out the following video clip of Carl Creasey, Vice Chair of Equity’s Board of Directors. Help him share the message by inviting your friends to the upcoming Equity Awards event! Equity Foundation Awards Video - Carl Creasey from Peter Cunningham on Vimeo.

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    Equity Pushes Aflac to Offer Domestic Partnership Benefits

    Equity Foundation Files Shareholder Proposal to Push Aflac to Offer Domestic Partnership Benefits PORTLAND-This week Equity Foundation filed a shareholder proposal at Aflac Incorporated, a national insurance agency, pressing it on the issue of domestic partner benefits.   Equity Foundation in partnership with Trillium Asset Management,...

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