"Richard Burns, executive director of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center in New York City, introduced the Eric Rofes Memorial Scholarship Fund this afternoon. Eric Rofes, an activist and author, passed away on June 26. The fund, created in his honor, will provide scholarships for young activists who wish to attend Creating Change. Burns spoke movingly about Rofes’ life and accomplishments, calling him 'an architect of friendship.' A slideshow and music followed.
Rofes, a former Task Force board member, was an enthusiastic and thought-provoking contributor to the Creating Change Conference, which he attended annually and where he presented some of its most challenging and stimulating material.
To contribute to the fund, go to this page. For more information about the fund, contact Charles Robbins at crobbins@theTaskForce.org."
- NGLTF Press Release. Please Donate!
