Seattle Pride says it’s short $350,000 due to a lack of corporate sponsorships. The nonprofit says it’s a direct result of DEI rollbacks and political attacks.
SEATTLE — Seattle Pride is asking for community donations to help cover a $350,000 budget shortfall caused by a loss of corporate sponsorships, which the nonprofit attributes to DEI rollbacks and political attacks on the LGBTQ community.
If Seattle Pride’s budget doesn’t improve, Executive Director Patti Hearn said next year’s Pride celebration could be noticeably different — like a shorter parade or more paid events.
“It’s relatively urgent,” she said. “They [sponsors] usually sign on about the spring
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