H. van Ameringen Foundation Awards Truth Wins Out a $25,000 Matching Grant

Wayne Besen January 13, 2009

Truth Wins Out thanked the H. van Ameringen Foundation, founded by noted philanthropist Henry van Ameringen, today for providing Truth Wins Out with a $25,000 matching grant that will enhance our efforts countering the ex-gay industry. A portion of the gift will go towards a booklet that will assist victims of ex-gay therapy in knowing their legal rights and options.

“We are honored that the H. van Ameringen Foundation has placed its trust in us and enabled Truth Wins Out to carry its mission of helping people understand the severe damage caused by ex-gay programs,” said Truth Wins Out’ Executive Director Wayne Besen.

If you were considering giving a tax-deductible holiday gift to Truth Wins Out, now is the perfect time. For each dollar you give, the H. van Ameringen Foundation will match it with a dollar up to $25,000.

“This is a unique opportunity for supporters of Truth Wins Out to have their contributions make the maximum impact,” said Besen.

About the Author

Wayne Besen is the Founding Executive Director of Truth Wins Out and author of “Anything But Straight: Unmasking the Scandals and Lies Behind the Ex-Gay Myth” (Haworth, 2003). In 2010, Besen was awarded the “Visionary Award” at the Out Music Awards for organizing the American Prayer Hour, an event which shined a spotlight on the role American evangelicals played in the introduction of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill.

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