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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 22/09/2026

Horizons' Board of Directors announced today the appointment of @vincentjonestheceo.bsky.social as the next CEO, effective October 26. Jones will succeed current President Roger Doughty, whose upcoming retirement was previously announced. Read more at www.horizonsfoundation.org/vincent-jone...

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 18/09/2026

The Albers-Alexander LGBTQ Law Scholarship supports LGBTQ students pursuing a law degree at select law schools in California and Wisconsin with up to $10,000 for the 2026-2027 academic year. The application deadline is Tuesday, October 27. More at www.horizonsfoundation.org/funding-prog...

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 01/09/2026

We're excited to announce the 13 Bay Area LGBTQ nonprofits that received a total of $55,000 in Fall 2026 Donor Engagement funding! These organizations held or will hold donor engagement opportunities and events through the end of this year. Check them out: www.horizonsfoundation.org/donor-engage...

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 19/08/2026

Join us tomorrow at 5pm PT for a conversation and brief Q&A w/ athletes from SF Bay Area LGBTQ sports orgs just back from the 2026 Gay Games in Valencia, Spain. We'll discuss how their leagues have shaped their lives far beyond the playing field. Register: www.horizonsfoundation.org/forum/queer-...

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 13/08/2026

New panelist added! Join us online next Thurs. 8/20 at 5pm PT for a conversation and brief Q&A with athletes from SF Bay Area LGBTQ sports organizations fresh off the courts, tracks, and fields of the 2026 Gay Games in Valencia, Spain. Register at www.horizonsfoundation.org/forum/queer-...

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 12/08/2026

We're proud to announce the 7 recipients of the 2026 Horizons LGBTQ Scholarship, all graduates of the Oakland Unified School District. This scholarship invests in these young advocates with financial support to continue their advocacy & education. More: www.horizonsfoundation.org/horizons-lgb...

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 07/08/2026

Join us online with athletes from SF Bay Area LGBTQ sports orgs just back from the 2026 Gay Games in Spain. We'll explore the importance of local queer sports orgs that make these journeys—and the lifelong connections they inspire—possible. Register free: www.horizonsfoundation.org/forum/queer-...

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 05/08/2026

Recent announcements from major LGBTQ funders have left queer nonprofits fearful of the future funding landscape. Horizons President Roger Doughty was interviewed for a piece by Inside Philanthropy about the coming challenges: www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/lgbtq-a...

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LGBTQ+ Advocates’ Anxiety Deepens as the Arcus Foundation Plans Wind-Down

News of the 2029 spend-down comes as LGBTQ+ organizations navigate a field of diminished support and other prominent funders plan to close their doors.

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 04/08/2026

Through a planned gift made to Horizons Foundation, Tom Markowski and Jim Leach established the Markowski-Leach #Scholarship to award funding to Bay Area students working to make an impact on other #LGBTQ people. Meet our 2026 cohort of recipients at www.horizonsfoundation.org/mls-2026/

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 22/07/2026

Celebrate with us at A Night of Pride on Sat. Oct. 3 at the Westin St. Francis #SanFrancisco! This year's event will mark a historic milestone as we honor President Roger Doughty's two decades of visionary leadership before he retires in November. Tix: www.horizonsfoundation.org/anop26/

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 15/07/2026

Horizons’ flagship grantmaking program, Community Issues, is now accepting applications for funding! This funding provides support to #LGBTQ nonprofit orgs & programs based in the 9 counties of the #SanFranciscoBayArea. Learn more & apply: www.horizonsfoundation.org/funding-prog...

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 18/06/2026

"Although the familiar signs of #PrideMonth are everywhere, this year feels different. We're in a historic fight for our rights, safety, and dignity. Our resistance, our defiance, our dancing, our joy is even more powerful and imperative." Read more: www.horizonsfoundation.org/rogers-pride...

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 10/06/2026

Do you work for an LGBTQ-primary organizations in the #SFBayArea with an annual budget over $1 million? Our LGBTQ Donor Engagement Program provides funding for fundraising events happening this July - December. Applications are due July 6. Learn more at www.horizonsfoundation.org/funding-prog...

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 22/05/2026

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

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 22/05/2026

We are thrilled to announce that our President Roger Doughty has been selected as a 2026 Community Grand Marshal at @sfpride.org's 56th annual Pride Parade! We invite our grantee partners, donors, and friends to march with us on Sunday, June 28. Sign up at www.horizonsfoundation.org/pride-2026/

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 05/05/2026

Last month, we gathered more than 70 leaders for Shared Wisdom, a convening space for LGBTQ partners from across the 9 counties of the SF Bay Area to build stronger networks, share resources, and foster a more cohesive LGBTQ nonprofit ecosystem. Read more: www.horizonsfoundation.org/horizons-wel...

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 08/04/2026

📢 1 week left to apply! Please pass this on to any eligible #Oakland high school senior you may know. We are proud to offer the Horizons LGBTQ #Scholarship to support LGBTQ students entering higher education & invest in #OUSD graduates. Apply by April 15: www.horizonsfoundation.org/funding-prog...

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 03/04/2026

Statement from Horizons Foundation President Roger Doughty We at Horizons envision a world where all LGBTQ people live freely and fully. This week’s Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar will not deter our work towards making that vision a reality. The ruling is, however, a severe setback...

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 31/03/2026

Today, Horizons celebrates #TransDayofVisibility by highlighting the incredible trans-primary nonprofits serving the trans, nonbinary, & GNC communities in the #SFBayArea. Check them out in our post image and find them in our LGBTQ organization directory at www.horizonsfoundation.org/org-directory/

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 26/03/2026

The Markowski-Leach #Scholarships are for LGBTQ students who will be enrolled at select California universities in 2026. The fund was established by Tom Markowski & Jim Leach to provide financial assistance to LGBTQ people making a substantial contribution to society. Apply at mlscholarships.org

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 24/03/2026

We are proud to announce 10 outstanding LGBTQ-primary organizations in the 9-county SF Bay Area who have received a Spring 2026 Donor Engagement award, which support donor engagement opportunities to increase a culture of LGBTQ giving. See our grantees at www.horizonsfoundation.org/donor-engage...

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 19/03/2026

Please pass this on to any eligible #Oakland Unified high school senior you may know. We are proud to offer the Horizons LGBTQ #Scholarship to invest in #OUSD graduates and support LGBTQ students entering higher education. Apply by April 15 at www.horizonsfoundation.org/funding-prog...

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 17/03/2026

#ICYMI: We were proud to host a Horizons Forum on March 12 in partnership w/ @globalextremism.bsky.social to share the findings from their groundbreaking report on Project 2025's global anti-human rights agenda. Watch the recording or listen to the audio: www.horizonsfoundation.org/forum-exposi...

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 27/02/2026

Our next Horizons Forum features experts from @globalextremism.bsky.social on a groundbreaking new report that exposes & scrutinizes Project 2025's global efforts to dismantle fundamental human rights, especially for women & the LGBTQ community. Register: www.horizonsfoundation.org/forum-exposi...

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 03/02/2026

"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...

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 22/01/2026

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...

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 08/01/2026

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.

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 16/12/2025

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...

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 08/12/2025

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...

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 03/12/2025

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

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 02/12/2025

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...

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 25/11/2025

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!

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 20/11/2025

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

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 09/11/2025

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

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 30/10/2025

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!

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 15/10/2025

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.

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 25/09/2025

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...

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 05/09/2025

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...

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 22/08/2025

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.

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 31/07/2025

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...

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 25/07/2025

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

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 23/07/2025

"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...

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Guest Opinion: CA funds 6 more months of LBTQ care

“Six more months!” I shouted as a group of my Horizons Foundation colleagues screamed with excitement.

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 03/07/2025

"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...

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California is a refuge from anti-LGBTQ policy nationwide. We need funding to keep it that way. - Horizons Foundation

We had all been holding our breath awaiting the fate of our contract with the California Department of Public Health’s Office of Health Equity (OHE). In the governor’s May Revision of the state budget...

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 25/06/2025

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⤵️

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 19/06/2025

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.

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Horizons Foundation @horizonsfoundation.org · 17/06/2025

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.

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