GLCC/Pride Center “Stars of the Rainbow 2010” Honorees Announced

Fort Lauderdale, FL, January 13, 2010 – The GLCC/Pride Center is proud to announce their 2010 Stars of the Rainbow Honorees to be showcased at this year’s annual Stars of the Rainbow fundraising event.  2010 marks the Center’s 17^th anniversary of providing valued services and programs to the community. 

Guests attending this spectacular poolside event will be given the chance to make a difference in our community while gazing at the sunset over South Florida.  This year’s theme is “Black & White” and guests are encouraged to wear cocktail-chic black or white attire.  In addition to the always emotional Stars of the Rainbow ceremony, guests will be greeted by the sounds of the Delray String Quartet and be delighted by an elegant display of cuisine, fashion and entertainment.

Date: Sunday, March 21^st 2010

Location: Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six

2301 S.E. 17^th Street Causeway, Fort Lauderdale

Time: 4:00 – 6:00 pm

A Limited amount of tickets are currently available for $150 and can be purchased at   www.starsoftherainbow.com

For questions about underwriting and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Robert Boo, Director of Development at 954.463.9005 or email rboo@glccsf.org. 

2010 Stars of the Rainbow Honorees: The honorees represent individuals, businesses and organizations that exemplify the spirit of volunteerism and/or activism.  Honorees have represented the LGBT community in a positive light, and have supported the efforts of the GLCC/Pride Center.  This year’s honorees are:

Business Star of the Year

Rosie’s Bar & Grill

 Community Star of the Year

Richard Gray

Board Member Star of the Year

Nicole Mannarino, CPA

Public Official Star of the Year

Anthony Neidwicki, Oakland Park City Commission

Volunteer Star of the Year

Lavender Events for Women

Alan Schubert Humanitarian

Mona Pittenger

Tyler Healis Sustainability

John C. Graves Charitable Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward

The GLCC/Pride Center was founded in 1993 by philanthropist and gay pioneer, Alan Schubert.  Alan recognized the need for a comprehensive program of services to support the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community, primarily in Broward County. The GLCC/Pride Center, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, was established and now serves as a source for information, education, advocacy and support.  It provides a positive environment that fosters personal development and quality of life for those within the community it serves.

 GLCC/Pride Center Mission Statement:  We provide a welcoming, safe space—an inclusive home that celebrates, nurtures and empowers the LGBTQ communities and our friends and neighbors in South Florida.

 Additional information about the GLCC/Pride Center can be obtained by visiting www.glccsf.org.

GLCC/Pride Center And the Red Cross Partner 

  LGBT Americans for Earth Quake Relief

The terrible disaster that hit Haiti has touched all of us. We, as individuals, always come forward at these times to make contributions and offer support. Now we can speak as one voice, joining together to help the people of Haiti. The GLCC/Pride Center is collaborating with the Red Cross in an historic effort to bring the LGBT community’s contributions to Haiti. Because we are now able to donate directly to the Red Cross as a group, our community’s efforts can be identified as such. By giving generously, and in a timely manner, we will be making a statement to the world that will have a profoundly positive impact. The Red Cross is instrumental in the early response efforts critical to the survival of so many. Please click here and donate what you can to aid the people of Haiti.

The GLCC/Pride Center is collaborating with the Red Cross in an historic effort to bring the LGBT community’s contributions to Haiti. Because we are now able to donate directly to the Red Cross as a group, our community’s efforts can be identified as such. By giving generously, and in a timely manner, we will be making a statement to the world that will have a profoundly positive impact.

We know many of you have already contributed, but please consider an additional donation, in any amount, to this fund. Even ten dollars will make a big difference; Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and much of its capital city, Port-au-Prince, has been utterly destroyed by this disaster. The Red Cross is instrumental in the early response efforts critical to the survival of so many. Please click here and donate what you can to aid the people of Haiti.

Thank you in advance for participating in this effort to help the people of Haiti. We strongly urge you to forward this letter to your friends, so they may also donate to the LGBT Americans for Earthquake Relief in Haiti Fund.