2025 FALL BENEFIT
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 17th
Time: 7 PM - 10 PM
Location: LES, NYC*
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Come out for a fabulous night of fun, raffles, and entertainment by our storytellers, and a special award honoree! The event itself will be hosted by the inimitable comedy queen, Harmonica Sunbeam.
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As you know, the past few years have proven challenging for drag artists and the greater LGBTQIA+ and TGNCNB (transgender, non-conforming, non-binary) communities. Yet, our programming is stronger than ever and we are proud to say that our reach extends far beyond our five boroughs.
As an organization, we've also changed our name to Drag Artists for Expression NYC to better encapsulate how we've grown as an organization. We'd love to have you and yours for a fun and fabulous night where we can celebrate all we’ve accomplished together!​
If you'd like to become a sponsor for our upcoming event or for more information, please reach out to Yun-Hee Proffit
(Executive Director, Drag Artists for Expression NYC)
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​*Please note: this event is 21+ and will be taking place on the Lower East Side, NYC. Post-ticket purchase, the address for the event will be offered within a week of the event date.
Drag Artists for Expression NYC was delighted to offer Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies (“CPS Team”) our Perpetual Glitter Award and to have them as our sponsors for our recent Fall Fundraiser.
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The Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies team is comprised of professionals with diverse backgrounds, decades of experience in New York State and City government, and deep, meaningful relationships in Albany and New York City. We know first-hand that they develop sophisticated government affairs strategies and implement them by advocating to make impactful decisions and investments happen.
The CPS Team have offered DAE NYC pro bono lobbying services for many years and have assisted us in procuring over $1 million of discretionary dollars from our local representatives, which have supported us to tell our stories in new districts across the city, and enabled us to spread joy, belonging, and positivity in your very neighborhoods. They have stood by us during times of great distress, always highlighting the great work that we do and pushing forward the true meaning of DAE NYC – that we are an essential service within New York City that promotes gender diversity, self-expression, and that builds much needed empathy. We believe they embody the spirit of Perpetual Glitter and we love having them as a part of the DAE NYC family!
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Photo by @leydaluz
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Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies' New York practice is comprised of professionals with decades of experience in New York State and City government, lobbying, and campaigns. We help clients achieve their business and advocacy goals by developing and executing sophisticated government relations strategies. Our relationships span across the NY congressional delegation, governor’s office and state legislature, NYC mayor’s office and city council members, and into local communities. We understand the histories, nuances, and connective tissues of every level of New York government and fluidly navigate the legendary downstate/upstate complexity to yield results for our clients.
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Inclusive Communication Services delivers ADA compliance with professional sign language interpreting, spoken language interpreting, translation, caption, and accessible media services to create accessible events and encounters. Committed to ethical, individualized, and affordable accommodation services, ICS professionals omit the anxiety of ADA regulations and language barriers to provide quality equal-access for the Deaf, Blind, and Limited English Proficient (LEP).
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Please know, there are multiple ways you can offer assistance:
​1. Share this campaign with your networks on Instagram, Facebook, and via email
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2. Donate a ticket to another community member here
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2. Make a donation in any amount. You can also opt to support our work year-round with a recurring donation!
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3. Make a donation of $600 or more to sponsor a DAE NYC program at a public school in a particular district. We’ll assess the number of donations we receive per district and we vow to match those funds with internal outreach to supporters.​