9/27/2007 Fresh Fruit

*Hosts: Dixie Treichel and John Townsend*

Guests:

*Heidi Schreiber*, *Deb Graves*, Twin Cities HRC:http://www.twincitieshrc.org/dinner/ Gala co-chairs
*Susan Cogger*, Philanthrofund Foundation:http://www.philanthrofund.org

The 18th Annual Twin Cities HRC Gala is on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. An evening of dining, dancing and community activism. The attire for the evening is fun formal (black-tie optional).

The Twin Cities Human Rights Campaign Annual Gala Dinner and Auction is an award-winning event held each fall that supports the important work of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). HRC strives to end discrimination against GLBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.
This memorable event is attended by over 1,000 people each year and serves as a time for us to celebrate the strides we've made towards equality. Your partnership provides awareness, membership, and funds to fight intolerance.
Hate crimes, work place intolerance, unrecognized military service and marriage... it's time to end discrimination.

*PFund receives Brian Coyle Award*

For the past 20 years PFund (Philanthrofund Foundation) has been a catalyst for GLBT equality, moving social justice forward in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota. As a community foundation for and by the GLBT communities and our allies, PFund is a vital resource and community builder by providing grants, awarding scholarships, developing leaders and inspiring giving.
Grantmaking comes from individual donors and PFund's endowment funds such as, Senior Initiatives, John Chenoweth Human Rights Fund, Communities of Color Endowment, Steve Endean Public Policy and Activism. Today, PFund manages more than $1.2 million in assets, enjoying the support of committed donors and dedicated volunteers from our diverse GLBT and allied communities.