Matt, Sandy, and Harriet Wolf

“I began contributing to GSA Network because it helped our son Matt to be proud of who he is, and to find his place in the community. That is an important gift for our child.

Upon receiving bequests after my mother's death, and the death of a friend, I decided to honor their memory by donating to an important cause, the work you do through the GSA Network.

As the only "out" student in his high school, Matt was alone at a time in life when fitting in is important. The formation of the GSA at his school gave him leadership skills and the opportunity to meet and interact with a larger community of GLBT and straight allies. He also gained a sense of empowerment. I know lobbying for legislation in Sacramento was a significant milestone for him.

His participation in GSA Network earned him local and national awards, including scholarships for college tuition. These awards benefited our whole family, not just emotionally from pride in Matt's accomplishments, but also financially.

As an educator, I know there are still parents, teachers, administrators, and students who seem to think "gay" is disease that young children should not be exposed to. I continue to donate to GSA Network because I want to help give other children the same benefits and opportunities as Matt had.”

-- Harriet Wolf
 

Kathy Levinson and Naomi Fine
Lesbian Equity Foundation

“Investing in GSA clubs is investing in the kind of culture we hope to create for the next generation, a future where all students are welcomed and celebrated for who they are in their school communities and allowed to be fully themselves.”

-- Kathy Levinson