Send a Message of Hope
Your words of hope and pride will support LGBTQ students in a time of crisis.
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Your words of hope and pride will support LGBTQ students in a time of crisis.
Pride Today for a Better Tomorrow
In 2024, more than 500 anti-LGBTQ bills have been proposed nationwide and funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion have been cut in multiple universities.
Show students in postsecondary education they can have Pride in themselves today and fight for a better tomorrow.
Point Foundation Supports LGBTQ Students
For more than 20 years, Point has been granting LGBTQ students scholarships as well as mentoring, leadership, and community support.
As you share your message of Pride with Point Scholars, you are joining a valuable community network encouraging students to persevere in the face of adversity.
Your voice makes a difference!
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“It makes a really big difference to know that people from your community care to see you succeed and have the resources you need.”
- Point Foundation Grad Cyn Gomez.
Pride and Belonging are Essential
A sense of belonging and community is known to help students perform better in school and can help students’ mental health.
When you share your support of LGBTQ students in postsecondary education, you create a national community of support.
Messages of Pride
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