Donations Microsoft Corporation donates software, services, and equipment to numerous GLBT civil rights and service organizations, including the Greater Seattle Business Association (the Northwest's GLBT Chamber of Commerce); the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center; GLAAD; the HRC: Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) Northwest; Seattle LGBT Community Center; Lambert House (the local LGBT Youth drop-in center); and Pride Foundation.
Events GLEAM participates in many social and educational activities and partners with the GLBT community to promote participation in annual events, including the following:
- Celebration events during the Microsoft Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month and Seattle Pride Celebration
- Microsoft Day of Caring
- Seattle AIDS Walk
- Representation at nationwide conferences, including the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association, the HRC, and Out & Equal
Sponsorships and Partnerships GLEAM participates in sponsorship funding of annual activities, including the Microsoft Giving Campaign, HRC National Dinner, Out & Equal Workplace Summit, National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association Conference, Teaching Respect for All Conferences for the youth organization GLSEN, an annual fundraiser for Lambert House, and the Seattle AIDS Walk. The network enters into partnerships with U.S. and international associations, nonprofit organizations, and special interest groups to increase GLBT awareness, drive joint objectives, and help organizations in need.
Impact GLEAM's impact is visible throughout Microsoft. GLEAM works to drive GLBT-friendly changes in company policies and the work environment, provides support and networking opportunities for its members, and promotes activities within Microsoft that raise awareness about its GLBT community. GLEAM members interact through programs such as:
- Movie nights and lunches.
- Meetings with other GLBT groups.
- Sports and cultural activities.
- Discussions with community leaders about gender and sexuality.
- Volunteering and fundraising for local GLBT support organizations.