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P K fe DECEMBER 17. 2010____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ NW NEWS W W W .JU S T O U T .C O M BY RYAN J. P R A D O IN B R IE F ■ BRO Hopes for Adequate Jeana Frazzini had a phone meeting with months in advance,” read a statement from Miller a few days later. She reported that she PRM. “We were approached by Queer was hopeful some progress would be made Quistmas about a partnership with little no on the matter, but that she and Miller agreed tice and we were unable to commit to a full to reconnect after the holidays to discuss the partnership. Portland Rescue Mission has many similar requests each year, for all kinds issue further. of events, several of which “The situation is one of we are unable to commit to those things where an or "Th e situation at a full partnership level.” ganization, or even staff is one of those PRM said most of these teams at PRM, don’t nec th ing s where on groups continue to collect essarily understand that org a niza tio n, clothing on their behalf via they have an area in which or even staff delivery and drop-off of they need to grow until donation barrels. there’s a problem,” ex teams at PRM . “We offered this same plained Frazzini. “This is don t n e c e ssa rily support to Queer Quist certainly an example of understand that mas, but they declined,” being challenged and not they hove on area continued the statement. really being prepared to in w hich they Frazzini, at a minimum, respond effectively and to need to grow until would like to see PRM ex lead with their actions to press regret for sending a demonstrate their values.” there s a problem .' message of intolerance to For their part, PRM has - J E A N A F R A Z Z I N I. the LGBTQ_community. stood by their initial re E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R . “I get that nonprofits sponse, stating that due in B A S IC R IG H T S O R E G O N have to make those kinds part to the volume of part of decisions,” said Frazzini. nership requests they re ceive—especially during the holidays—they “But in terms of the message that was sent to have to be selective about engaging in full Jeffrey, and more broadly to the LGBTQ_ partnerships, providing both logistical and community at large, I think the Mission marketing support, with any event. treated this irresponsibly. I’m not aware of “The few events we do engage in full part any sort of apology or some strong statement nerships with are typically set up many from the Mission that would indicate that Response from PRM Following Queer Quistmas Sponsorship Denial As Just Out went to press December 2, news that the Portland Rescue Mission had denied an opportunity to co-sponsor the Fourth Annual Queer Quistmas Variety Show at Mississippi Studios, or to accept donations of coats and sweaters, was just de veloping. Initial reports that PRM had de nied accepting donations from the event proved false, as PRM stated they gratefully accept donations from anyone. Subsequent online debate through social media sites and news media still managed to fan the flames, and show organizer Jeffrey Darling—better known as Fannie Mae Darling—reported he was moving on to gift any donations through his event to Our House of Portland. But the issue didn’t stop there. Reverend Chuck Currie of the United Church of Christ encouraged PRM Director of Devel opment Bill Miller to meet with representa tives from Basic Rights Oregon following the incident, in an attempt for the Mission to better understand the LGBTQ_community’s negative response. BRO Executive Director they value all members of the community.” Frazzini said that after the first of the year, Miller agreed to share with her the policies PRM has in place for serving the community and their employees with regard to discrimi nation based on sexual orientation or gender identity. “I think there’s an opportunity here for them to kind of take a step back and ac knowledge that they sent a message of intol erance,” reiterated Frazzini. “Basically what we have to go on are their actions, and those obviously, to get a little cliché, speak louder than words.” Just Out will continue to follow this story. The Fourth Annual Queer Quistmas Variety Show is Monday, December 20 at Mississippi Studios (3939 N. 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