The Gill Foundation announced today the release of its 2007 annual report: Achieving Full Equality. The report is available online at www.gillannualreport.org. This year’s report focuses on the efforts of individuals and organizations working to advance equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people at all stages of life. Six grantees are the focus of streaming video interviews posted within the Grantee Profile page.
The focus of the 2007 annual report is achieving full equality and the work it takes throughout life. Grantees working to develop safe schools talk about the importance of creating environments where kids feel free to express themselves. Grantees expanding safe, inclusive work environments talk about the need for nondiscrimination legislation. Marriage equality advocates discuss the “outbreak of happiness” that accompanies laws protecting of all families. Allies speak to the importance of standing for equality of all, that social justice for one is tied to social justice for all.
The annual report additionally offers links to all of the foundation’s grantee’s websites so that readers may learn more about the groups the Gill Foundation is funding. The 2007 report is again offered exclusively in an online format, in order to minimize the environmental effects of printing.
The Gill Foundation was established in 1994 by software entrepreneur Tim Gill to secure equal opportunity for all people regardless of sexual orientation or gender expression. 2006 designated the year in which the Gill Foundation broke the $100 million mark in investments in organizations throughout the country and has currently invested more than $120 million to advance equality. The Gill Foundation looks forward to continuing this work by encouraging collaborations with individuals and organizations such as those highlighted in this year’s report.