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SAVE THE DATE: 
April 12, 2024, AC Hotel by Marriott Worcester a gif including several images of Safe Homes Gala attendees and awardees

The annual Safe Homes Gala and People of Courage Awards raises money for the Safe Homes program, an LGBTQIA+ drop-in serving youth ages 14-23 in Worcester, Fitchburg and online via Discord.

The People of Courage Awards honors passionate and dedicated individuals and businesses making a difference in the Central Massachusetts community.

This year's Gala will also recognize the milestone of 20 years since same-sex marriage was first legally recognized in Massachusetts. 

Questions about the Gala?
Contact us at events@openskycs.org!

People of Courage Awardees

Community Champion Award / Charles O'Donnell

Innovative Business Award / Femme

People's Choice Award / Queer Youth Assemble

Social Justice Advocacy and Action Award / Chrissi Bates

Young Adult Award / Gabriella Diaz

Youth Award / Alice Cleghorn

Registration

We have officially closed registration for the Safe Homes Gala and People of Courage Awards.

If you didn’t get a chance to purchase a ticket but would still like to attend the event as a guest or volunteer, please email events@openskycs.org.

Online Silent Auction

Auction opens: Friday, April 5th

Auction closes: Friday, April 12th at 8:30pm (during the Gala)

Everyone is welcome to participate in the online silent auction! This is a great way to support Safe Homes whether you are attending or not!

Stay tuned for the link to register for the auction site. We recommend creating an account prior to the start of bidding so you can place your bids right away!

Winners will be notified via email on the evening of April 12th. Gala attendees may bring their prizes home on the same day of the Gala. If you are not attending, we will contact you to arrange a time to pick up your prize from our Worcester office.

There are dozens of awesome prizes to place bids on. Good luck!

  • Free day passes to Central Rock Gym

  • Tickets to the Boston Underground Donut Tour

  • Hardwick Winery private wine tasting, cheese platter, and keepsake glasses

  • Paint Splatter Party

  • Tree House Brewery Swag Bag

  • WooSox tickets

  • New England Revolution signed mini soccer ball

  • AND SO MUCH MORE!

Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors!

As of March, 14, 2024

Gold Sponsors 401k.Quote  A.I.M. Mutual Insurance Company  Arbor Associates  FMC Ice Sports  Webster Five  Silver Sponsors AAFCPAs  Gilbane Building Company  Reliant Foundation  Saint-Gobain  Seven Hills Foundation & Affiliates  Venture Community Services  Bronze Country Bank  Fitchburg State University  Genoa Healthcare  LUK, Inc.  Pathways for Change  Point 32 Foundation  UMass Chan Medical School

Interested in becoming a sponsor for the 2024 Safe Homes Gala and People of Courage Awards? This is a great opportunity for you or your company to show off your pride and support LGBTQIA+ youth in Central Massachusetts.

Deadline 3/29/24

Learn More About Sponsorship

Make Your Sponsorship Donation Online

Still thinking about how much fun we had in 2023?

View the Photo Album

 

Questions about the Gala? Contact us at events@openskycs.org!