SAN DIEGO – St. Paul’s Foundation is developing a program that will connect loving parents and friends of LGBT people in the U.S. with concerned parents and friends of LGBT people in countries where their children or friends could be arrested for simply being true to themselves.

It is illegal to be gay in 76 countries around the world, and the program will reach out to parents in nations where LGBT youth struggle for understanding and acceptance, including basic human rights.

SAN DIEGO -- San Diego LGBT Pride said today that Araceli "Cheli" Mohamed will be leaving her position at Pride and moving on to serve as the Corporate & Operations Manager of the California Police Athletic Federation.

"Cheli has added more to our organization and in turn to our community than most will ever realize," said Stephen Whitburn, interim general manager of San Diego LGBT Pride. "Through her 20 years of service with Pride her vision, drive and determination have inspired a generation of volunteers and community leaders."

SAN DIEGO -- As San Diego Pride gears up for this summer's festivities, the organization is turning to the community to help identify nominees for the annual Spirit of Stonewall Awards.

Nominations are now open for the awards, which recognize individuals who contribute significantly to the LGBT community thought their leadership, activism, and fundraising efforts.

The awards will be presented at a reception during the week leading up to San Diego Pride, which is scheduled for July 12-14.

Nomination categories include:

SAN DIEGO -- San Diego Pride is hoping that community members will help double the grant funds that it distributed to 14 community organizations last week.

After a successful 2012 pride season, the organization was able to grant $28,000 to the organizations, bringing Pride's community giving total to over $85,000 for the year.