VOCAL-NY Gala for
justice, compassion & LOVE
Thursday, September 25, 6:30-10:30 PM
Atolye, 236 6th Street, Brooklyn NY 11215
VOCAL-NY’s Gala for Justice, Compassion & 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 to celebrate with friends and families the resilience and power of our movement and communities. Enjoy dinner, drinks, dancing, inspiring stories from
This year, our gala will return to Roulette Intermedium, at 509 Atlantic Avenue, in Downtown Brooklyn. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served from 6:30 to 8 PM, followed by the presentation of awards and brief remarks at 8 PM, with dancing, dessert, and drinks from 8:30 to 10 PM.
Can’t attend? Want to volunteer? Read about other ways you can support our work through the gala!
The Honorees
to be announced July 8
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The Details
WHEN
Thursday, September 25, 2025
6:30 – 10:30 PM
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 will 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 drug war, mass incarceration, and homelessness in order to create healthy and just communities.
You will also receive recognition for your support and other benefits.