Category Archives: Benefits
Chicago’s Cyon Flare Benefit Monday April 23
RISE
Children RISE as we band together to lend a hand to one of our own!
After a recent home break-in, our Cyon Flare is in need of things that need to replaced.
We invite you to join us in our effort to help replace the essential tools which he needs to be functional again in order to work at home and continue his valued community outreach.
Suggested donation of $10 gets 1 drink ticket and door prize entry.
Uber-fabulous Bradley Thomas will be the emcee and you can expect
performances by RaShaan Houston and others to be announced and some
surprises!
Also, DJ FLX will be spinning beats to keep you movin’ and groovin’.
All of us who know him, recognize one of his many passions is to use
his gifts as a performer-ambassador to raise $$$ and consciousness to
fight the fear and stigma of HIV/AIDS . His amazing energy and spirit
has benefitted almost every social service agency/organization/
(EQ IL-TPAN-Vital Bridges-Mr. Friendly-AIDS Foundation of
Chicago-United in HIV-just to name a few) in our city. He is currently
working with the Center On Halsted as part of the OVAH (Our Voices
Advocating Health) program.
Robert Cyon Flare evolved through
the love of costumes and influential art from old style movies about Las
Vegas showgirls, Josephine Baker & celebrities like Liberace,
Sylvester, Boy George and RuPaul. He uses his talents to reach people
all over the word and remind them that music(particularly house) is a
healing balm that can lift the spirit. Let’s help him lift his!!!
Trust that you can make a difference no matter who you are or where you
go! So go to Sidetrack on 4/23…hope to see you there and spread the
word and share the love!!
Photo credit:Ace Ujimori
Jersey Boys Special benefit Concert April 30th
CHECK THIS OUT! A very special concert by JERSEY BOYS!
The “Jersey Boys” are Taking It to the Street for Broadway Cares
Kimpton’s Hotel Allegro in partnership with the first national touring cast of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Jersey Boys will hold a one-night only concert and auction to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
On Monday, April 30, the evening begins at 6:30 pm with 1960s
inspired cocktails and party hors d’oeuvres created by the top chefs at
the Allegro. At 7:30, the live band hits the stage and the first
national tour cast of Jersey Boys will rock the Allegro’s Grand
Walnut Ballroom singing the hits of Motown. The night continues with
dessert, dancing, a silent auction boasting autographed Four Seasons
memorabilia and a live auction full of one-of-a-kind Jersey Boys, music and Broadway collectibles.
Date: Monday, April 30, 2012 @ 6:00 pm
Where: Kimpton’s Hotel Allegro
The Grand Walnut Ballroom 171 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL
Tickets: $100 – $200
Chicago Red Dress Party April 21!
Chicago Red Dress Party 2012 takes center stage in just 3 days
Looking for something fun this weekend? Come party for a cause at the
2012 Chicago Red Dress Party at the Joffrrey Ballet Studios. We will be
rocking out to musical guest, Beverly McClellan from NBC’s The Voice, and co-host Ginger Zee from ABC’s “Good Morning America” and Cristian Carabias,
International model and Telenovela actor – all while sipping cocktails
by Grey Goose.
It is going to be a night to remember complete with an
aeralist performance from C5, a vocal performance by the Chicago Cabaret Project, and much, much more.
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY BEFORE THEY SELL OUT!
We encourage all attendess to WEAR RED!
In addition, to honor the spirit of the “Red Dress”, everyone is
encouraged to attend wearing a red dress. Even the (boldest) men are
invted to join in on the fun! All men wearing a dress will automatically
be entered to win 1.) a catered dinner and open bar for 12 and 2.) a
one night stay for 8 at the Palmer House Penthouse Suite. Click here to check out a clip from ABC 7 Chicago for tips and ideas of what to wear.
Dining Out for Life Chicago April 26th
On Thursday, April 26, 2012 EdgeAlliance presents its 19th annual Dining Out for Life event, benefiting children and adults living with HIV/AIDS on Chicago’s West Side. Chicago is one of 60 cities across the United States and Canada participating in the event, making Dining Out for Life the single largest HIV/AIDS benefit in the country! Last year more than 80 Chicago restaurants pledged a portion of the night’s proceeds to EdgeAlliance raising more than $125,000!
With the generous support of this year’s Diamond Sponsors – Broadway Cellars, Connies Pizza, Crew Bar and Grill, Nookies Edgewater, The Signature Room on the 95th and Zapatista – Cuisines of Mexico – this year, EdgeAlliance hopes to raise $150,000 for Chicagoans living with HIV/AIDS!
“Just as Chicago is synonymous with good people and great food, Dining Out for Life has become a symbol of hope for our clients impacted by HIV/AIDS and homelessness. I hope you will join us in making 2012 further proof of Chicago’s appetite for great food and doing good.” said Jim Flosi, EdgeAlliance Founder, President and CEO.
EdgeAlliance is committed to providing housing, supportive services and peace-of-mind to those affected by HIV/AIDS. Their North Lawndale campus serves more than 125 individuals, offering supportive housing and comprehensive services.
You can visit the official Dining Out for Life website at www.diningoutforlife.com for full details! Dine Out. Fight AIDS!
Participating Restaurants
312 Chicago • Acre • Andies Restaurant • Angelina Ristorante • Ann Sather Restaurant • Anna Maria Pasteria • Anteprima • Atwood Café • Avenue Tavern • Baker & Nosh • Berghoff Restaurant • Big Jones • Bite Café • Bistronomic • Blackbird • Bluegrass • Broadway Cellars • Browntrout • Carnivale • Ceres’ Table • Club Lucky • Connie’s Pizza • Crew Bar & Grill • Cucina Paradiso • Custom House Tavern • D.S. Tequila Co. • Deleece • Deleece Grill • Fiorentino’s • Fiorenza Ristorante • Francesca’s Bryn Mawr • Francesca’s Forno • Francesca’s on Chestnut • Francesca’s on Taylor • Growling Rabbit • Halsted’s Bar & Grill • Hamburger Mary’s • HB Home Bistro • Hearty Restaurant • Horizon Café • Jin Ju • Kilwin’s Chicago • Lady Gregory’s • Las Mananitas • Leopold • Longman & Eagle • Magnolia Café • Mia Francesca • Minibar • Nookies Edgewater • Ombra • Pars Cove Restaurant • Palette Bistro • Ping Pong • PROSECCO • Sable Kitchen & Bar • Salpicon • Silver Cloud • Sola • South Water Kitchen • Southport and Irving • Spacca Napoli Pizzeria • Stella’s Diner • Tank Sushi • Taverna 750 • The Bagel Restaurant & Deli (Lakeview) • The Bagel Restaurant & Deli (Skokie) • The Chicago Diner • The Signature Room at the 95th • Toppers Pizza • Tuscany OakBrook • Uncommon Ground • Via Veneto • Vincent • Vivere • Wakamono • Wilde Bar & Restaurant • Zapatista – Cuisines of Mexico •
Red Dress Party Chicago – The Clock is Ticking
Are you one of those people that wait to the LAST MINUTE to buy your tickets to an event?
Ticket prices for the Red Dress Party Chicago – start to increase TONIGHT at midnight! $80 right now. $90 tomorrow. Then there is another increase on April 13th to $100.
GET YOUR TICKETS BEFORE THEY INCREASE
TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT!
We encourage all attendess to WEAR RED!
In addition: to honor the spirit of the “Red Dress” – everyone is
encouraged to attend wearing a red dress – even the (boldest) men are
invted to join in on the fun! Those males doing so will automatically be
entered to win a catered dinner and open bar for 12 in the Palmer House
Penthouse Suite with a one night stay for 8.
Last years event a smashing success!
You won’t want to miss this event!
CHICAGO RED DRESS PARTY TICKETS – APRIL 21, 2012
@ the Joffrey Ballet Studios
and visibility for the HIV/AIDS movement and raising funds for
organizations that provide vital community services.
Dress for the fight, end AIDS
Red Dress Party Chicago April 21 with Beverly McClellan
Chicago Red Dress Party
and visibility for the HIV/AIDS movement and raising funds for
organizations that provide vital community services.
Dress for the fight, end AIDS.
Last years party was a smashing success! And this years event which will be at Joffrey Ballet Studios is expected to be even bigger! The four hour event is a guaranteed great time!
The Voice’s Beverly McClellan has been confirmed to perform at the Chicago Red Dress Party on April 21, 2012 at the Joffrey Ballet Studios. McClellan was a contestant in the “Final 4” on the first season of NBC’s The Voice, an incredibly popular American reality talent show, currently in its second season. ALSO a 2012 GLAAD Outstanding Music Artist Nominee.
The Voice introduced
her to the world as a singer of stunning power and range, comparable to
Etta James, Janis Joplin, Bonnie Raitt and Melissa Etheridge; to name a
few talents whose legacies she evokes. On The Voice, McClellan
chose Team Xtina and was coached by the diva herself. Chicago Red Dress
Party is honored to have the support of such a multi-talented
performer.
While it’s hard to trace the roots of a long standing tradition we’ll do
our best to bring you the history of this grand standing event. In the
early 1990’s two gentlemen were dating when they both contracted
HIV/AIDS. To show their love and dedication they vowed when one of them
passed away the other would attend their funeral adorned in a red dress.
From this promise the concept of the Red Dress Party began. Currently
there are Red Dress Parties all over the United States from Seattle,
Washington to Chicago, IL.
TICKETS HAVE JUST WENT ON SALE! GRAB THEM THIS WEEK AND YOU CAN SAVE!
Prices will gradually increase from March 9th-April 13th. So the quicker you buy – the more you save!
The only rule for the evening is that all guests must wear red.
BENEFIT Tonight! For Bryan Christopher Shades at Hydrate Feb 29th
Last week, ANOTHER fire struck Boystown. This is third fire in recent months, leaving people displaced.
Bryan Christopher Shades and his boyfriend Nick Freimann barely escaped the fire. I am told they lost their cat.
Bryan is in the IC Unit at University of Chicago.
Bryan has 1st/2nd degree burns on 20% of his body, mostly on his back,
and has been in the hospital for the past week. He had 70+ staples put in his back. Nick is okay and
uninjured, but Bryan’s cat Buffy died of smoke inhalation. To add to this painful situation, Bryan does not have health insurance.
Please join us on Wednesday night, Feb. 29th. Hydrate has graciously volunteered
to host a benefit to help; all proceeds will go toward Bryan’s medical
bills.
Your $10 donation to Bryan’s medical fund includes a Hosted Bar 9:00p-10:30p.
Raffle Prizes
50/50 Raffle
UPDATE 11:30 am 2-29-2012
Bryan sent us this note –
I was just released into my families care.
I guess at this point, they
say nothing else can be done for the 1st degree burns.
I have a
“bioBrain” on my back and they said, there is little more then can do
then wait for it to heal and peel off.
All I can do at this point is get
plenty of bed rest and wait for my body heal itself. I’m at my mothers in the
burbs now.
Ugh, I hope I feel better soon. I miss my life.
Bryan
I Heart Red party – A Pre Red Dress Party Feb 9th
Check this out! $20
Hosted Bar for 3 hours, plus small bites,
plus a raffle drawing, plus fun people!
PLUS, you’re helping a great cause!
Join Chicago Red Dress Party and our host Clive Christian Studios for I {HEART} Red. This design filled event will take place on Thursday February, 9, 2012 from 6:00p-9:00p at Clive Christian Studios, 222 Merchandise Mart, Suite 143.
Registration includes an open bar, small bites, and a “red” raffle.
Check out Facebook for more details.
$20 in advance $25 at the door.
BestGayChicago.com is a proud sponsor
of the 2012 Red Dress Party! 4-21-12
Equality Illinois’ 2012 Gala: Justice for All FEB 11
Come
see and be seen!
At one of the most elegant, important and fun LGBT events of the
year.
With over 1,000 guests in attendance, including elected officials,
candidates, and other VIPs, the Gala is one of the most impactful ways
to support full equality for LGBT people.
This is the biggest event of its kind in the Midwest!
The most amazing Silent Auction, I have ever seen!
With over 150 items!
Hilton Chicago
720 South
Michigan Avenue
6pm – Midnight
Learn more and purchase your tickets today.
Simply click above or call 773-477-7173.
Tickets start at $300
We look forward to celebrating with you at the Gala!
Equality Illinois (EQIL) was founded in 1991 to secure, protect and
defend equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people
throughout Illinois. In 2000, the Equality Illinois Education Project,
our 501(c)(3) arm, was created to focus on the educational and
charitable aspects of the mission. EQIL�s initiatives extend throughout
every sector of Illinois life, reaching individuals and organizations
both in the LGBT community and the mainstream, across the private,
public, and nonprofit sectors.
Chicago House Champagne Wrapture Benefit 2012 at Willis Tower
Champagne Darling, Champagne for Everyone!!
Notorious for its history of innovation! Through the centuries Veuve Clicquot has become known as The Champagne House with cutting edge ideas!
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin is both a champagne house in Reims, France, and a brand of premium champagne. Founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot-Muiron, Veuve Clicquot played an important role in establishing champagne as a favored drink of haute bourgeoisie and nobility throughout Europe. The 1811 comet vintage of Veuve Clicquot is theorized to have been the first truly “modern” Champagne due to the advancements in the méthode champenoise which Veuve Clicquot pioneered through the technique of remuage.
Each year Chicago House hosts a Veuve Clicquot benefit at a different venue. This year the event reaches the highest high!
On the 99th floor of the Willis Tower, high flying treats and bubbly drinks await you!
Artists from around the city present their various interpretations of Clicquot and a fantastic silent auction keeps everyone bidding throughout the evening as bubbly flows.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Time: 6pm
Where: The SkyDeck, Willis Tower
233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL
GET TICKETS
Equality Illinois Contributions to Help LGBT Rights Advancement
A personal letter, from Bernard Cherkasov, Equality Illinois..
As you know, this year has indeed been a year of tremendous successes for LGBT people in the state, including Illinois becoming just the sixth state to legalize civil unions. Because of your generous support of LGBT equality work and the efforts of supporters like you, we have taken a significant step toward full equality for every family in Illinois!
There is so much more to do to achieve full equality for LGBT Illinoisans. We have an incredible about of work to do in 2012. If you have not yet done so, please make an additional tax-deductible, end-of-year contribution to help Equality Illinois move forward with our statewide educational work next year.
My thoughts keep returning to the individuals and families for whom we fight every day. I think of the impact that our LGBT-rights progress has on them and our larger community. I am thankful for the greater protections and safeguards that are available in Illinois. Yet, there is still so much work to be done.
That is why I ask you to stand with us as we move forward in our battle for equal protections under the law. Will you, please, make an additional tax-deductible, end-of-year contribution to help us advance our aggressive statewide LGBT-rights agenda?
LGBT Illinoisans are counting on your support, and we cannot succeed in achieving full equality without you.
Thank you again for your support. Let’s keep moving forward!
Sincerely,
Bernard Cherkasov
Chief Executive Officer
P.S. Remember that your generous end-of-the-year donation to Equality Illinois Education Project, a 501(c)(3) organization, is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Chicago House Champagne Wrapture 2012 at Willis Tower
SAVE THE DATE! January 26th, 2012
Chicago House and Veuve Clicquot bring CHAMPAGNE WRAPTURE 2012 to WILLIS TOWER!
Date: Thursday, January 26, 2012
Time: 6pm
Where: The SkyDeck, Willis Tower, 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL
The top winter event has finally reached the
highest high! On the 99th floor of the Willis Tower, high flying
treats and bubbly drinks await you!
Soar to new heights and join Veuve Clicquot and Co-Chairs David
Kaufman, Tom Segal, Matthew Harvat, Dennis Remer, Scott Silverman, and
Christopher Hubbard for Champagne Wrapture 2012: Clicquot in the
Sky.
New this year, when you purchase the VIP Ticket for
Champagne Wrapture receive a VIP Gift Pack that includes surprises from
Garrett Popcorn, Terry’s Toffees and Sweet Miss Giving’s Bakery. Plus,
you will receive a commemorative SkyDeck photo taken on The Ledge!
Tickets $99 and $130. Get yours now – this party is always a hit!
BestGayChicago.com
DEC. 12th Benefit at HYDRATE
Originally from Detroit, the flamboyant Cyon Flare (facebook, twitter) is creator, promoter and host of United House, the Monday night residency at Hydrate that aims to bring House Music back in Chicago’s Boystown. He’s also a vocalist that’s recorded tracks with DJ Dealer, Georgie Porgie and Edson Pride. His fabulous personality brings light into every community, crossing every boundary.
“The vision is simple. It’s in the title: “United House, A Night of Unity
in House Music”. The bigger vision is to see more people – black,
white, latino (no matter the race), straight, gay, bisexual,
transgender, lesbian, all those that love House Music – come together.
And if you don’t love House Music, come to United House and experience
the energy in the room and I think you’ll change your mind!” (Read a great interview with CYON online).
Legendary LINDA CLIFFORD will also perform!
Santa Speedo Run comes to Chicago Dec. 10
The famous Santa Speedo Run is now happening in Chicago!
It began in Boston in 2000 with 5 guys just looking to spread some
holiday spirit. Since then it has attracted thousands, intent on
raising money for children in need, to run through the streets of
Boston, and several other North American cities, in December dressed
in Speedo’s and holiday flair.
SATURDAY Dec. 10th
12:00 – 3:00
The run will launch it’s first ever Chicago Santa Speedo Run in Andersonville!
Introducing
the new Santa Speedo Run in Andersonville! This first year, folks will be
running for Vital Bridges!
“We are asking for a $20 minimum donation to
participate in the race, so start your fundraising!”
Dress Code for the Run:
As the name of the event implies, you will
want to wear a speedo and a Santa hat. Elves, Reindeer, Hanukkah
Harrys, etc. ALL are welcome! Bags will be provided for you to check
your clothes at The Sofo Tap. 4923 N. Clark.
Schedule of Events:
12:00pm – 1:30pm / Sign-in @ The Sofo Tap (4923 N Clark)
1:30pm / A few words while we get ready, then sing our Christmas Carol!
2:00pm / We begin our run along Clark St. north to Balmoral and back to Sofo (1 mile)
2:30pm / Awards
Spread the word and invite your friends!
RSVP on Facebook
World Aids Day – FREE HIV Testing Today
TODAY IS WORLD AIDS DAY.
observed December 1 every year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection.
AIDS
has killed more than 26 million people. and an estimated 35 million
people worldwide live with HIV, making it one of the most destructive
epidemics in recorded history. It is NOT OVER.
Here
in the U.S. about 50,000 people become infected with HIV annually. New
numbers from the CDC indicate that nearly 1 in 5 people (about 240,000)
don’t know they are infected.
Today from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m., staff members from Howard
Brown will offer free HIV testing at the Brown Elephant
(Andersonville), 5404 N. Clark.
Model, actor,
athlete, designer Jack Mackenroth has quickly become the most visible,
out HIV+ advocate and educator in the country… if not the world. With the release of his gorgeous, sexy 2012 calendar,
he is raising both money and awareness for AIDS research, and to
show through his photographs that a person living with HIV can be in top
physical form, healthy and sexy.All proceeds Benefit AMFAR.
His AUTOGRAPHED, high-quality, glossy, limited edition, 15-month calendar has been selling like hotcakes since September.
The calendar begins in January 2012 and continues through May
2013. Each month features a different photographer with a very different
style. $14.95!! Buy a couple. One for you and one for friends! This
is sure to be a sell out!! And every calendar sold helps the fight!
BUY ONLINE NOW
In The Jungle – Final Weeks! Theatre in the Round
In the Jungle
is a play about a fight between two men, George Garga and C Shlink. – and it is being staged inside Brown Elephant in Andersonville!
Wakadoo Productions and the Howard
Brown Health Organization are pleased to present Wallace Dirge’s
adaptation of Bertolt Brecht’s In the Jungle of Cities, directed by
Emmy-nominee Keaton Wooden. As part of an ongoing mission of Wakadoo
Productions to use Art to serve the community in tangible ways, half of
all ticket proceeds will go to the Howard Brown Health Organization to
help promote sexual wellness in Chicago for the LGBT community.
Dirges’ In the Jungle, an adaptation of Bertolt Brecht’s In the
Jungle of Cities, is an allegorical story of the epic battle between a
wealthy businessman and a poor bookseller in 1912 Chicago.
The
production is running until Dec. 18th at Brown Elephant, 5404 N Clark, at the site of the historic Calo
Theatre in Andersonville. Each evening the thrift store will be
transformed into a 1912 makeshift boxing ring, with set designed by the
talented Shaun Renfro.
Edward Eberwine III plays George Garga. Written in Germany in 1921 but set in Chicago, 1912, In the Jungle portrays the arbitrary duel of a lumber merchant and a poor book clerk. It takes place in the form of a boxing match, with each scene representing one round. Shlink is a wealthy lumber merchant at the start of the play and Garga is only a clerk in a book lending library.
The setting was partially inspired by Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle, but contains Brecht’s unique imagination and mistaken assumptions about America. Among the many themes of the play are communism, capitalism, animalism, love, hate and human isolation. It is a dense, nihilistic portrayal of the human condition.
“We want to make a powerful, memorable event that will not only affect Chicago emotionally, but also physically,” explains director Wooden. “This piece is a tale of the senseless power of hatred, its devilish intimacy and its ultimate destruction, how easily we resort to it and how painful the results are. The danger and perhaps even the draw of this story is its acknowledgment that we all have thought to resort to the vulgar actions made by these characters. I am thrilled to bring this haunting story to the Chicago community.”
“Overall, this a remarkable production, a powerful piece of work
performed in an unlikely setting, with a host of amazingly strong
performances – 9 out of 10 STARS… “
**DISCOUNT TICKETS** you can all now get discounts to see the
show.
Originally a $30 ticket, you can now get 1/2 price tickets!
in the promotional code “georgewins” for a $15.00 ticket.
For more information, please visit InTheJungleChicago.com
and facebook.com/inthejunglechicago
Awesome Chicago Holiday Dinner Dance Gala for Famous Fido
only will this event be a chance to eat, drink, dance, and shop at our
Holiday Bazaar, Silent Auction and Raffle, and the proceeds will benefit Famous Fido’s important work
in the year to come.
Dinner buffet, wine, beer and soft drinks! What a deal!
dollar will go back to the animals. Join us in ringing in the holidays
with some smiles, laughter, and joy, all for a great cause! Your support
keeps these animals off the streets and gets them into the homes they
deserve.
Purchase tickets
please call 773-907-0305 www.famousfidorescue.com
More details online.
Whoopi Goldberg at Chicago House Benefit Luncheon.
Over 700 people came out to hear Whoopi Goldberg speak this week and over $325,000 was raised for Chicago House. It was the 3rd installment of the Annual Chicago House Speakers Series.
Whoopi Goldberg, award-winning actor, producer and television host, is an outspoken human rights activist who is also well known for co-founding and hosting Comic Relief in the United States to raise funds for the homeless. She donates her time and talents to DIFFA and Broadway Cares. She is a vigorous advocate for children, human rights, education, substance abuse, and in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
After doing 2 appearances on Thursday in other states, she took her red-eye bus across country to get to Chicago at 5am on Friday. – She does not like to fly!
Whoopi told how in 1983, she was first touched by HIV and the spread of AIDS. “I was in San Francisco and gay people were dying. Early on Liz Taylor came to me and asked my help to start fundraising. Our government didn’t care. And Ronald Reagan basically gave us the finger. I think when Rock Hudson died, people started to care.”
“Young people just don’t get it.” she said. “Young people are dumb. Parents are not having the proper discussions with their children. You know, Gaga speaks, and the kids listen. Young people listen to young people. It’s going to take spreading the message in new ways. You know Disney has the power to reach a lot of young people.”
She also says, “I have great idea’s for commercials – but television would never run them. You know, I would say, Don’t Put That In There! Kids are not talking about the issue. And I think we need to ask – HAVE YOU EVEN BEEN CHECKED YET?“
“In 1985, a courageous group of community volunteers formed Chicago House, the first organization in the Midwest to provide housing for people with HIV and AIDS. In those early years of the epidemic, we rallied to support friends who had lost everything — their homes, jobs, even the support of their families. We volunteered our time and energy to restore dignity to the lives of these friends in their final days.” Tells Rev. Stan Sloan, CEO at Chicago House.
“That spirit continues to drive our organization, from our board of trustees to our associate board to every volunteer and donor. Together, we continuously evolve Chicago House to meet the changing nature of the disease, and the needs of those who suffer from it.
Today, HIV and AIDS increasingly impacts people who are dealing with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, and extreme poverty. Even before being diagnosed, many of these families and individuals have never had homes, never had jobs, never had a support network of friends or family. Medical advances give them a chance to live longer, healthier lives, and to improve those lives, but the process is not easy. Nothing about AIDS is easy.”
I think we often forget how it easy it is to help. Whoopi made a comment about helping. And sharing. “A lot of folks think HIV is not an issue. But it IS. And it’s not going away. If people had paid attention 25 years ago, do you realize where we could be today? People don’t pay attention. They are more concerned with what the Kardashians are doing and wearing! Chicago House is so great. And I tip my hat to them. They are doing something. They are getting things done. They are helping and making a difference. But the work is not done. It is not complete.”
Did you know that 83 cents, from every dollar donated, goes to work and help!
Chicago House is an amazing organization. And through the end of December, if you donate, you can really make a difference. Check this out – The Lea Charitable Trust is matching every Speaker Series donation, dollar for dollar, up to $15,000 now thru Jan 1st.
So donate NOW. Whatever you can. $5 helps. $10 helps.
Donations can be taken online at Chicagohouse.org, by phone at 773 248 5200
or by mailing a check to 1925 N Clybourn Suit 401, Chicago 60614.
(Reference Speaker Series Match)
Holiday Gift Giving – Treat yourself and do good! Sweet Miss Givings provides real-life job training for participants of our jobs program and gives back over 50% of proceeds, all while providing Chicago’s most scrumptious pastries, desserts, and gifts.
SAVE THE DATE –
January 26, 2012
Champagne Wrapture
@The Fabulous Skydeck @ Willis Tower
The MUST ATTEND event of the Winter season! Sponsored by Veuve Clicquot and Belvedere Vodka.
SEE MORE OF WHOOPI – she sits down with ABC’s Cheryl Burton for a one hour interview!
HRC Gala Chicago 2011 Nov. 12
As the largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality
for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, the Human RightsCampaign represents a force of more than one million members and
supporters nationwide — all committed to making HRC’s vision a reality.
Founded in 1980, HRC advocates on behalf of LGBT Americans, mobilizes
grassroots actions in diverse communities, invests strategically to
elect fair-minded individuals to office and educates the public about
LGBT issues.
For 15 years, a National dinner has been held in Washington DC. Presidents and celebrities attend and support HRC efforts. . Dinners are now also held in major cities across the country.
The HRC Chicago Dinner is Nov. 12 at the Fairmont Hotel. 6pm – 10pm
The Chicago Gala dinner is an annual event that
consists of a large private auction, followed by a black tie dinner to
celebrate the steps we have made and to look towards a more just future.
The HRC Chicago Gala is one of the largest LGBT black tie event in the
Midwest!
THIS YEAR,Golden Globe nominated actress
Piper Perabo, currently starring in USA Networks’ Covert Affairs will speak and 80’s pop star TIFFANY will perform.
GET TICKETS ONLINE
