Erase Hate

Dear Friends, October 12 will mark the 10th year remembrance of our son Matthew’s murder. In the years since Dennis and I founded the Matthew Shepard Foundation in his memory, the Foundation has been at the forefront of the fight to replace hate with understanding, compassion and acceptance. During this period, the Foundation has: – … Read more

UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING TO DEDICATE BENCH IN HONOR OF MATTHEW SHEPARD A Memorial Bench honoring slain University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard will be formally dedicated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at Quealy Plaza, located at the east entrance of the UW College of Arts and Sciences Building. The Matthew Shepard Foundation presented the … Read more

UPCOMING EVENTS:  Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar Announces Benefit Reading of “The Laramie Project” presented by About Face Theatre A star-studded cast joins with members of the community to remember Matthew Shepard on the 10th anniversary of his death; all proceeds go towards About Face Youth Theatre and The Matthew Shepard Foundation.  CHICAGO- Artistic Director Bonnie … Read more

Randi Driscoll 10 Concerts for $10,000 dollars in honor of the 10 year observance of Matthew Shepard and the ongoing work of the Matthew Shepard Foundation. Award winning Singer/Songwriter Randi Driscoll, whose song, What Matters has raised more than $40,000 dollars for the Matthew Shepard Foundation,  will perform a series of concerts, in several cities … Read more