WE PERSIST
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026
TICKETS ON SALE IN MAY
YOU’RE INVITED TO OUR
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Join us Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 5:30—11pm, at Worcester’s Mechanics Hall for an evening of fundraising, community, and meaningful resistance alongside asylum seekers, volunteers, and supporters.
In this moment when LGBTQ rights, immigrant rights, and the right to asylum access are under attack, we choose to persist in our duty to protect LGBTQ asylum seekers on their journey to new beginnings.
This year marks 10 years of uplifting the voices and highlighting the struggles of LGBTQ asylum seekers at our annual Gala. We gather in solidarity with LGBTQ immigrants and asylum seekers under this year’s theme, We Persist.
BECOME A SPONSOR
YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT SENDS A POWERFUL MESSAGE
That LGBTQ people seeking refuge are not alone, and that this community chooses welcome, protection, and care.
Presenting Sponsor
$20,000
Event Opening Speech
Program Book Ad
Logo/Name on
Event Marketing
Distribute Branded Merchandise
16 Event Tickets
YOUR IMPACT
Average cost to support
1 asylum seeker's
entire program stay
Level 1 Sponsor
$10,000
Program Book Ad
Logo/Name on
Event Marketing
Distribute Branded Merchandise
8 Event Tickets
YOUR IMPACT
1-year cost of electricity
for 20 asylum seekers
Level 2 Sponsor
$5,000
Program Book Ad
Logo/Name on
Event Marketing
Distribute Branded Merchandise
6 Event Tickets
YOUR IMPACT
1-year cost of monthly
"Community Dinner" meals
for up to 60 attendees
Level 3 Sponsor
$2,500
Program Book Ad
Logo/Name on
Event Marketing
4 Event Tickets
YOUR IMPACT
1-year cost of heating
for 8 asylum seekers
READY TO MAKE
AN IMPACT?
Fill out our Sponsorship Inquiry Form! A member of our team will follow-up soon.
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FAQs
Common questions about our annual Gala fundraiser. Additional questions? Reach out to us directly: gala@lgbtasylum.org
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Our annual Gala will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 5:30–11pm at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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Tickets go on sale in May 2026.
Tickets can be purchased online through our website or by contacting our event coordinator directly at gala@lgbtasylum.org. -
Yes, corporate and individual table purchases are available. Each table purchase comes with eight (8) tickets to the event.
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The event is semi-formal. We encourage guests to dress comfortably while maintaining a respectful and elegant atmosphere.
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All donations made during the Gala are tax-deductible. We will provide a receipt for your records after the event.