 Thank you, Trinity patrons!
 Following an outstanding performance of the awarding-winning musical Cabaret at Trinity Repertory, theatre patrons responded generously to requests for support of Equity Action. Cabaret star Joe Wilson, Jr., a member of Equity Action's Million Dollar Challenge Campaign Committee, addressed the audience about the importance of Equity Action to the LGBTQ community. He called Sally Lapides, campaign committee chair, to the stage to speak about her commitment to equality as a civil rights issue.
LGBT Night also featured a pre-show reception that provided a forum for Foundation President and CEO Neil Steinberg to share information on Equity Action's work in the community. The reception was sponsored by Edye DeMarco of Merrill Lynch, a campaign committee member, and J. C. Standish of Lighthouse Financial Group. Equity Action wishes to thank generous theatre-goers who contributed $1,363 at the event; reception sponsors Ms. DeMarco and Mr. Standish; host Trinity Rep; and Frank Maher, director of major gifts at Trinity, for his help in organizing the evening. See photos from LGBT Night. |
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| Save the date: November 17 benefit for Equity Action
You're invited to a gathering of a new group, the Gay Professionals Network of Rhode Island, on Tuesday, November 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Down City Diner in Providence. The organization, which focuses on "professional networking, philanthropic causes, and shared member contact information," has selected Equity Action as the beneficiary of the evening "because of their work in the LGBT community and because every dollar raised is matched by The Rhode Island Foundation." Get the details!
Our thanks to co-sponsors Frank Maher and J.C. Standish and to Down City for hosting the gathering. |
