Afternoon for Equality is Sunday, June 4, 2023 - and GEAE needs your help!

Greater Erie Alliance for Equality (GEAE)'s Afternoon for Equality is a significant source of funding that helps empower GEAE to support the region's LGBTQ+ community and its allies through educational programs, social events, and service opportunities. These programs and events strengthen our voice, improve the quality of life in northwestern Pennsylvania, and propel us toward our mission to create a safe and welcoming community for all regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. This year's Afternoon for Equality is Sunday, June 4 from 5-9 PM at the Hagen History Center, 356 W 6th WSt, Erie PA, 16607. The event features an open bar with food, and music by the Stephen Trohoske Trio.

We continue to live in challenging and difficult times, and it is GEAE's mission to provide LGBTQ+ competency training and educational outreach to help ensure all members of the community are treated as equals. Support of GEAE allows training to occur across many sectors, allowing employers, employees, and individuals to understand the importance of and navigate through the vast challenges the LGBTQ+ community still faces, even after all the progress that has been made in recent years. Many people in the Erie area continue to meet health, safety, and education challenges. And these challenges will continue to grow as we may see substantial past victories in the court systems resurface for overruling.

Without you, our supporters, our work would not be possible. That is why we are asking for you to sponsor Afternoon for Equality. In these challenging and unprecedented times, we all must work together to build a better now and future. GEAE is working diligently to provide you a return on the investment you made in us by promoting sponsors in various places.

Please choose one of our sponsorship levels pertaining to the meanings behind the original rainbow flag designed by Gilbert Baker. You can make your ticket purchase and donation to support GEAE's programs by completing and mailing the included form, or through our website at www.GreaterErieAlliance.com. Your partnership will help us continue our work now and into the future when the LGBTQ+ community needs even more support.