Date:         Thu, 27 Jun 1996 02:05:16 -0400
From: Dionisio <dionisio@infinet.com>
Subject:      $25K Stonewall Award given to Columbus woman.

$25K Stonewall Award given to Columbus woman.

Nine years ago, Gloria J. T. Smith assumed control of the Columbus (Ohio)
AIDS Task Force. On Wednesday the 19th, her hard work was recognized in
Chicago when she received a $25,000 award from the Anderson Foundation.

The award, a recognition of people who enhance the lives of gay and
lesbians, was granted for her work in expanding the services the Task
Force offered. The operating budget when Mrs. Smith started was $40K, and
has now been expanded to $1.2M per year; some of it coming from city,
state and private grants. The Task Force has developed joint programs with
Children's Hospital, Ohio State University Hospitals, Hospice, and Meals
on Wheels.

Smith, speaking of her plans to use the award to help other organizations
says, "I like playing Santa Claus."

Also receiving Stonewall Awards were: Harry Hay of Los Angeles, David La
Fontiane of Michigan, and Phyllis Satrazemis of North Carolina.

Winners were nominated by local gay and lesbian leaders and selected by an
Anderson Foundation committee.



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