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10.27.2009 5:00pm EDT
From a press release:
The Ali Forney Center received a gift of $300,000 today from the Estate of legendary actress Bea Arthur.
“We work with hundreds of young people who are rejected by their families because of who they are. We are overwhelmed with gratitude that Bea saw that LGBT youth deserve as much love and support as any other young person, and that she placed so much value in the work we do to protect them, and to help them rebuild their lives.” says Executive Director Carl Siciliano.
The Ali Forney Center offers emergency shelter and transitional housing in seven residential sites in New York City, and operates two drop-in centers offering food, clothing, medical and mental health treatment, HIV testing, treatment and prevention services, and vocational and educational assistance. It provides services to over 1000 young people each year.
A class act!
Wow–this is what I mean by matching words with deeds. Bea Arthur had already done that by being an advocate for the gay community throughout her career. She always thanked and appreciated her gay fans. But to leave such a sizable amount of money to a gay charity? What an amazing woman and role model to all!
‘Maude’ and ‘Dorothy’ are characters we gays love. Why is that? Because they are strong, fair-minded women who never back down and stay true to their beliefs.
I have tears in my eyes and wish Bea was here for me to thank her for being our friend!
…”Right on Maude!..” Thank you!
@Craig–you ain’t lyin’. Wow.
Bea Arthur, you were one helluva woman.
A good hearted and bold woman. They broke the mold….
Thank you Bea for helping society’s outcasts…you truly are a “Golden Girl”!
Sadly, sometimes our friends care more for us than our own families, thank you Bea Arthur for being a friend in life and in the hereafter!
Thank You Bea
Well said.
“Thank you for being a friend!”