About the Event

GLAD’s Rhode Island regional event is coming to Providence this year! 

Join us as we celebrate 10 years of marriage equality in the Ocean State and honor Congressman David Cicilline with the Justice for All Award in recognition of his substantial advocacy for LGBTQ+ equality and human rights.

HonoringCongressman David Cicilline

Congressman Cicilline has represented Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2011 and has been a steadfast advocate for the rights of LGBTQ+ people and for reproductive freedom, racial justice, voting rights, and election integrity. His leadership on the Equality Act built record bipartisan support for federal LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination protections. Congressman Cicilline’s trailblazing accomplishments – from his election as the first openly gay mayor of a major U.S. city to his pivotal work in the Congressional Equality Caucus – have made him a role model for generations of young LGBTQ+ leaders. Learn more.

Featuring

Polly Crozier and Janson Wu

GLAD’s Director of Family Advocacy, Polly Crozier, and Executive Director Janson Wu will provide updates on the critical work we’re doing to defend and promote LGBTQ+ justice and equity, and how you can help make a difference!

We hope you’ll join us for an exciting evening of food, friends and inspiration.

We are keeping our supporters’ health and safety at the forefront of our events planning and have taken all the necessary precautions to ensure a safe and fun event for all.

RSVP and proof of vaccination is required to attend the event.

To join our fabulous Host Committee or become a Sponsor and help make this event a success, contact our Assistant Director of Development, Josh Arsenault, at jarsenault@glad.org.

For Corporate Sponsorship, contact Aria Pierce, Manager of Institutional Giving, at apierce@glad.org.

Host Committee

Co-Chairs:
Joseph Garland & Philip Haines
Marianne Monte & Lisa Carcieri

Members:
Bridget Baird & Kristina Duarte
Dr. Joanna Brown & Rep. Rebecca Kislak
Angela Caliendo & Susan Jernick
Dr. Philip Chan
Sen. Dawn Euer
Amy Goldfarb & Lisa Futato
Elizabeth Howlett
Sen. Pam Lauria
Sen. Tiara Mack
Laura Pisaturo & Maria Tocco
Barbara L. Margolis and Colleen Gregory, PhD
Donna Nesselbush & Kelly Carse
Lauren Nocera
Sen. Ryan William Pearson
Nick Autiello & Eric Rietveld, Esq.

As of  May 31th, 2023

Sponsors

Platinum

Gold

Joseph Garland & Philip Haines

Katherine & Kimberly Weir

John M. Kelly

Silver

City of Providence - Mayor Brett Smiley

Dr. Philip A. Chan, MD and the New England AIDS Education and Training Center (NEAETC)

National Education Association RI (NEARI)

Elizabeth Howlett

Barbara Margolis & Colleen Gregory, PhD

Littler Mendelson P.C.

Rhode Island Foundation

Jessica & Jed Leach from Opt Eyewear Boutique

Bronze

Angela Caliendo & Susan Jernick

Beth & Jess Cronin

Amy Goldfarb & Lisa Futato

Donna Nesselbush & Kelly Carse

Seth Magaziner

Laura Pisaturo & Maria Tocco

Eric Rietveld & Nicholas Autiello

Micah Salking & Ted McGuire

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Sir Thomas Matt

Friend of GLAD

Bridget Baird & Tina Duarte