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Statement of Purpose:

GLENDA fosters appreciation of gays, lesbians and all people by working together with diverse communities to make western Pennsylvania a better place to live.

Address:

5808 Forward Avenue

Phone Number:

412-422-1303

Email Address:

info@GLENDA.org

Web Site:

www.glenda.org

Number of Employees:

Full Time Volunteers:

600

Major Fund-raisers:

Dining for Diversity, September

Executive Committee:

Brian Ziemba, Chair; Louise Ketchum, Vice-Chair; Matt Payne, Treasurer; Scott McQueeney, Secretary

Director(s):

Katrina Brabham, Michelle Martin, Chad Pysher, Joan Tutak,

Founded:

1993

Community Served:

Greater Pittsburgh

Ongoing Projects:

At least two community service volunteer projects per month.

Newsletter:

2006 Year In Review
2007 Year in Review

Accomplishments:

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank – With the help of the Urban League’s Duquesne Family Support Center and Promise of Iris, GLENDA packaged nearly 10,000 pounds of frozen food and nearly 28,000 pounds of canned goods for distribution to area food pantries. Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure – With partners from Pittsburgh Singles Volunteer Network, GLENDA unloaded an entire trailer truck of food and beverages and handed them out to over 35,000 race participants. Pittsburgh Three Rivers PrideFest – In 2004, GLENDA collaborated with event sponsor Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Pittsburgh and GLSEN, Persad Center, and Youth Empowerment Project in the planning and production of an extraordinary month of gay pride activities. In 2005, GLENDA volunteers helped with booth set up for PrideFest, which attracted 4,000 people to Pittsburgh North Shore Riverfront Park.

Previous Event Coverage:

September 20, 2008	Glenda Dining for Diversity
September 10, 2005	GLENDA presents, "Dining for Diversity 2005"

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