Every June, Pride Month celebrations commemorate the contributions and impact that LGBT+ individuals have made. This year, with the theme “The Fight Continues,” Pride organizations around the world are acknowledging the many battles the LGBT+ community faces, especially the way the ongoing pandemic is shaping our culture, our economy, our society, and ourselves.
For Michael Barilea, a business support consultant at Wells Fargo, the fight is a call to service. In mid-April, he saw a viral social media post of the simple bamboo cart and a few items with two signs proclaiming: “Maginhawa community pantry — Give what you can. Take what you need.” Inspired to replicate the model in his lo…
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