DIFFA's 40th Anniversary Gala

DIFFA is excited to announce its highly anticipated 40th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, March 28th at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers (Pier 61, Chelsea Piers, New York, NY, 10011). The evening is sure to be a magical celebration featuring a star-studded lineup of entertainment including Tony Award® Winner Adrienne Warren (Tina –The Tina Turner Musical), vocalist and trumpeter Brian Newman, and celebrity DJ Michaelangelo L’Acqua. A formal award and video ceremony will highlight an honoree from each decade of DIFFA’s history including Cindy Allen, David Rockwell, George Slowik, and former executive director David Sheppard. The event will also recognize the incredible work of DIFFA’s grantees, including organizations such as Gay Men’s Health Crisis, Housing Works, God’s Love We Deliver, Bailey House, SAGE, Health, Hetrick-Martin Institute, and Callen-Lorde Community Health Center. GET YOUR TICKETS BEFORE THEY SELL OUT!

Established in 1984 in response to the HIV/AIDS crisis, DIFFA has since expanded its mission to encompass broader community challenges such as homelessness and mental wellness. The Gala will commemorate a remarkable legacy—forty years of impactful DIFFA initiatives—and raise critical funds to further support these vital causes. Gala tickets and more details are available here.