PRIDE HITS THE HALF MILLION DOLLAR MARK AT THE CENTER

Partnership Benefits Entire Community

Jan. 23, 2008 - SAN DIEGO - With a $40,000 donation presented at the 2007 Center Gala, San Diego Pride reached the $500,000 mark in their total donations to the San Diego LGBT Community Center over the last 12 years, an astonishing achievement.

"The ongoing relationship between The Center and San Diego Pride has been of enormous benefit to the entire San Diego LGBT community," said Delores A. Jacobs, CEO of The Center. "Pride's support has helped make it possible for us to provide the services and programs that make The Center home for our community. We thank Pride for their many years of support and look forward to working together for many more."

"San Diego Pride remains committed to supporting the ongoing efforts of The Center," said Pride executive director Ron deHarte. "San Diego LGBT Pride long ago recognized the importance of The Center to the entire LGBT community, and the two organizations have enjoyed a long and rewarding relationship ever since. As we celebrate giving $500,000 to support the vital services and programs of The Center, we salute the community for their support and the individuals who have served on the San Diego Pride Board of Directors since 1995 for their leadership."   

The Center thanks the past and current Pride board members for their extraordinary dedication to both the community and The Center, and celebrates their ongoing partnership.