Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh is dissolving, organization says

PITTSBURGH — The Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh is dissolving, a spokeswoman for the organization confirmed to Channel 11 on Sunday.

According to a Facebook post on its page, it said the decision was made as a result of “the financial constraints caused by the cancellation of Pittsburgh Pride due to Covid-19.”

Earlier this month, the foundation announced it canceled Pittsburgh Pride 2020, which draws more than 250,000 people to the streets downtown each year. The organization said the financial condition was bleak as 90% of its annual funding is from Pittsburgh Pride revenue.

Marty Healey, newly elected board president and volunteer, said the following about the newest development on the Facebook post:

"Pittsburgh Pride is an important event to our community, our allies, our corporate partners, and our region. For the past 13 years that the Delta Foundation has been producing Pittsburgh Pride, members of the LGBTQ community have made great strides with developing positive relationships with key stakeholders, elected officials and our partners with the City, County and State. We've also increased the conversation about the LGBTQ community within the city's corporations so that people can be their authentic selves and be proud of who they are and where they work."

“The Board of Directors agreed that the time has come for change. The Covid-19 pandemic has shined an even brighter spotlight on the significant social and economic obstacles which our community continues to face. From its impact on employment, healthcare and housing, to the Black Lives Matter movement and how it affects trans people, to our elders who feel isolated and who fought the fight to get us to where we are, the LGBTQ community must come together. We must all work collaboratively not only to continue on our quest for equality, but also to make sure programs, services, advocacy, and events continue to be accessible to everyone.”

“A special thanks to the hundreds of volunteers, vendors, community members and allies who so graciously supported us over the years.”

Marches held downtown for LGBTQ rights during Pittsburgh Pride weekend Marches held downtown for LGBTQ rights during Pittsburgh Pride weekend

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