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A Gala Fundraiser Supporting the Birth of a
New LGBTQ Community Center for the Bronx.
This evening we will honor, recognize, and pay tribute to the contributions of champions – individuals and organizations – that support the LGBTQ communities:
Bronx LGBTQ Center's Walter Schubert Award in Corporate Diversity: Justin G. Nelson & Chance Mitchell (NGLCC)
Bronx LGBTQ Center'...
Get your tickets now, before prices go up! http://ritesofspringnyc.eventbrite.com/ (Donations accepted here as well.)
A Gala Fundraiser Supporting the Birth of a
New LGBTQ Community Center for the Bronx.
This evening we will honor, recognize, and pay tribute to the contributions of champions – individuals and organizations – that support the LGBTQ communities:
Bronx LGBTQ Center's Walter Schubert Award in Corporate Diversity: Justin G. Nelson & Chance Mitchell (NGLCC)
Bronx LGBTQ Center's Christine Jorgensen Award in Community Support: Union Community Health Center (Douglas L. York, accepting)
Bronx LGBTQ Center's Dr. Antonia Pantoja Award for Civil Service: Anthony Romero, Esq. (Executive Director, ACLU)
Bronx LGBTQ Center's Sabrina Sojourner Award in Political Advocacy: Hon. José M. Serrano (NYS Senate)
Bronx LGBTQ Center's Edie Windsor Award in Family Services: Cathy Marino-Thomas (Marriage Equality NY/USA)
Bronx LGBTQ Center's Stormé DeLarverie Award in Youth Leadership: MCCNY Charities (William Moran, accepting)
Bronx LGBTQ Center's Miss Coco Peru Performance Award in Activism: Adam Barta
Bronx LGBTQ Center's TBA Celebrity Award in Promoting Equality:TBA
HOSTS:
Diva Jackie Dupree, assisted by Kevin Charles Ross and Kelli Dunham. DJ Nicky Boom Box spins throughout the evening!
ENTERTAINMENT:
Starting at 6pm by Inaya Day, Diva Jackie Dupree, Christopher Estrada, JFortino, Lovari, Nicole Medoro, Kat Solar, Justin Utley, and Julia Weldon!
SPECIAL APPEARANCES:
Tanya L. Domi, Hon. Sabrina Sojourner, Walter Schubert, Miss Coco Peru, Ryan Kendall, Michele McDonald, Thomas Cole, Lady Clover Honey, RoseAnn Rosenfeld-Hermann, and more!
AUCTION:
Bid on auction items using iPads distributed at the event: clothing, household goods, jewelry, artwork, celebrity items (including donations from Andy Bell, Adam Barta, and others), gift baskets, luxury vacation packages—including a privately chartered yacht—and more! Bidding will open during a two-week pre-auction preview.
HONORARY COMMITTEE:
Michele McDonald (chair), Adam Barta, Marle Becker, Andy Bell, Tanya L. Domi, Sir Ari Gold, Lady Clover Honey, Miss Coco Peru, José Roldan, Jr., Anthony Romero, Esq., Walter Schubert, Hon. Michael Benedetto, Hon. Maria del Carmen Arroyo, Hon. Andrew Cohen, Hon Ruben Diaz Jr., Hon. Jeffrey Dinowitz, Hon. Mark Gjonaj, Hon. Jeffrey D. Klein, Hon. Annabel Palma, Hon. Victor Pichardo, Hon. Gustavo Rivera, Hon. Luis Sepúlveda, Hon. Ritchie Torres
HOST COMMITTEE:
Michele McDonald (chair), Hon. Kenny Agosto, Mary Blanchett, Dean Dafis, Dirk McCall, Demetrius McCord, Paul D. Sanders, Tom Smith, Lew Zuchman
SPONSORS:
Best Gay NYC, Chris Ryan Productions & Promotions, Gay City News, Get Out! magazine, GO! Magazine, Just Like Nana's Custom Cakes, Justin S. Davis Consulting, LLC, Katonah Nursery, Pink Banana Media, Rotic Design/Darren Melchiorre, Rey Insurance Agency, Sobel Promotions, St. Barnabas Hospital, Union Community Health Center, SCAN New York, SkyRoom NYC, Viper Color Graphics.
The funds raised will directly support the continued growth of the Center, its operations, and, most importantly, its ability to provide services that meet its increasing needs and the needs of the LGBTQ communities in the Bronx and surrounding areas.
All inquiries, including sponsorship opportunities, should be directed to the Gala Committee Chair, Peter C. Frank, at secretary@bronxLGBTQcenter.org or call/text 914-417-9579.