VOCAL-NY Gala for
justice, compassion & LOVE

Thursday, September 25, 6:30-10:30 PM

Atolye NYC, 236 6th Street, Brooklyn NY 11215

VOCAL-NY’s Gala for Justice, Compassion, and Love honors communities, partners, allies, and leaders – including the recipients of our Justice, Compassion & Love Awards – who fight to save and improve the lives of low-income New Yorkers impacted by HIV/AIDS, the drug war, mass incarceration, and homelessness.

Join us for our most exciting night of the year when we honor our history, fuel the fights ahead, and celebrate the people who make it all possible. Your support – by purchasing tickets, becoming a sponsor, and/or making a donation – will help us build the power of our movement and systemic change to create healthy and just communities.

This year, our gala will take place at Atolye NYC, at 236 6th Street, in the heart of Park Slope in Brooklyn. Enjoy a fun and inspiring evening with dinner, drinks, dancing – with DJ Cali Torrez – and the presentation of our Justice, Compassion, and Love awards.

Can’t attend? Want to volunteer? Read about other ways you can support our work through the gala!

The Honorees

NYC Council Member
Sandy Nurse

receiving the Jennifer Flynn VOCAL for
Justice Award

REACH Program at Mount Sinai

receiving the
Joe Bostic and Jose Capestany VOCAL for Compassion Award

REACH stands for: Respectful & Equitable Access to Comprehensive Healthcare

VOCAL-NY Leader
Gaye Corselli

receiving the Elizabeth Owens VOCAL for
Love Award

The Details

WHEN

Thursday, September 25, 2025
6:30 – 10:30 PM

WHERE

Atolye NYC
236 6th Street
Brooklyn NY 11215
Gowanus

Map/Directions

HOW

Buy a Ticket
Sponsor the Gala

Other Opportunities to Support Our Work through the Gala

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We invite you to come as you are – festive attire welcome!
Gluten-free and vegan options will be available.
Accessible seating will be available by advance request.
We’ll also have a designated alcohol-free seating area for guests who prefer that option.

COVID-19: To limit the spread of COVID-19, we encourage all guests to be fully vaccinated and ask that guests please stay home if they were exposed to COVID-19 the week prior to the gala. Guests are welcome to wear masks and there will be space in the balcony where guests who wish to maintain a distance can do so.

OTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THE GALA

~ Donate ~
~ Volunteer ~
~ Spread the Word: on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or by text/email ~
~ Make an In-Kind Donation ~

SPONSORS

Please consider becoming a sponsor of our 2025 Gala for Justice, Compassion & Love!
We have numerous sponsorship opportunities available and, by sponsoring the gala,
you will be supporting our work to build power among low-income people affected by HIV/AIDS, the War on Drugs, mass incarceration, and homelessness in order to create healthy and just communities.
You will also receive recognition for your support and other benefits.