Denise A. Tuite Memorial College Scholarship at Harvey Milk

Denise wanted to go to Brooklyn College when she graduated from Midwood HS. However, she had been on her own at the age of 18 because of her lesbian identity.

Denise spent much of her life caring for others so this fund continue her legacy. The Denise A. Tuite Memorial Scholarship will go to a graduating senior at Harvey Milk High School to apply to their college expenses.

Listen to the interview about her time volunteering for the Lesbian Switchboard:

https://storycorps.org/stories/at-the-lesbian-switchboard-empathy-was-on-the-other-end-of-the-line/