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AN EVENING OF
CELEBRATION
&
COMMUNITY
On October 4, 2025, Persad Center will mark 50+ years of transformative work in LGBTQ+ mental health and HIV/AIDS services. This celebration brings together longtime supporters, new friends, and community leaders for a night of reflection and joyful purpose.
Held at Rockwell Park—an industrial-chic venue in Pittsburgh’s East End—the event will feature a dinner, performances, presentations, dancing, and tributes to those who helped shape our mission.
HOST COMMITTEE BENEFITS
As a Host Committee member, your leadership will be recognized throughout the evening and beyond. Benefits include:
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Host Committee Gala Ticket with premier seating
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Invitation to the Exclusive Host Committee Celebration (date to be determined)
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Recognition on the gala invitation, website, and on-site signage
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Concierge Check-In & Valet Parking
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Acknowledgment in the evening’s remarks as a community leader
Optional Add-On: Enhanced support levels available for individual/family sponsors or program underwriting.
Celebrate
50 Years of Impact
ON OCTOBER 4, 2025, JOIN US AT ROCKWELL PARK FOR 50 AND FORWARD:
The Persad Center Gala — an unforgettable evening honoring our past, celebrating our present, and envisioning a bold future of healing and equity.
This milestone event marks more than just an anniversary. It’s a tribute to the LGBTQ+ trailblazers, mental health advocates, artists, donors, and everyday heroes who have made Persad Center a lifeline for thousands across generations.
WE’LL GATHER IN A STUNNING, OPEN INDUSTRIAL LOFT SPACE TO ENJOY:
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