Volunteers Appreciation Day at the Delmay's Traditional Holiday Cookie Party
We celebrated our Volunteers Appreciation Day with the Delmay Family, who warmly opened their home to our volunteers and shared their traditional Holiday Cookie Party to praise our volunteers' hard work this year. We were fortunate to have SAVE's co-founder, Rosemary Wilder, as a special guest. She shared her wisdom and empowered our volunteers to keep up the good fight in 2024 to elect pro-LGBTQ+ candidates and combat misinformation.
Nicole Henry's 10th Annual Winter Concert: A Decade for the Divas
Returning to the Colony Theatre for her 10th benefit concert, world-renowned, award-winning vocalist Nicole Henry celebrated and paid homage to The Divas that we know and love: Diana, Ella, Barbra, Chaka, Doris, Whitney, Tina, and more. Of course, a lil’ holiday music also delivered additional joy for the season, as was the gift-giving; this concert raises funds for two local non-profit organizations, The Miami Music Project and the presenting 501c3, SAVE.
GOTV Municipal Election Canvasses 2023
SAVE volunteers know how important it is to Get Out The Vote in municipal elections. Thank you to them for doing this work and advancing pro-equality candidates in our community.
SAVE and RHouse 2023's Halloween event: HALL-O-QUEEN
SAVE and RHouse 2023's Halloween event, HALL-O-QUEEN was a great success! Our members, friends, and volunteers unleashed their inner drag queens and kings! Whether it's a little guy-liner or a floor length gown, we want showed our solidarity with our drag siblings by bending our genders and giving a little Halloween scare to Tallahassee! Latrice Royale, our own homegrown International Diva hosted the event with RHouse icon, Athena Dion.
An Evening With Chasten Buttigieg
The SAVE FOUNDATION, in partnership with Books & Books, hosted Chasten Buttigieg, a beacon of hope, compassion, and inclusivity. His passion for social justice, education, and LGBTQ+ rights has inspired countless individuals and ignited a powerful movement for change.
VIP attendees received a copy of Chasten’s book, ‘I Have Something to Tell You,’ and donations benefit the SAVE Foundation and the Reproductive Freedom Collective of Broward County.
Prejudice Reduction Canvasses 2023
Volunteers took action to reduce LGBTQ prejudice in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Our volunteers learned how to apply our "deep canvassing" model, which involves canvassers having meaningful conversations about LGBTQ prejudice at voters' doorsteps. We thank SAVE volunteers for their dedication to building vibrant and healthy communities. Join our SAVE BriGAYde now and be part of the change you wish to see right here, at home. www.SAVE.LGBT/Actions.
We The People National March 2023
On Sunday, July 2, 2023, SAVE joined the "We the People National March" to have our voices heard. Our most treasured American freedoms are under attack, and it is time to speak up.
The rights we hold dear could be erased. This country has never seen such blatant abuse of power against virtually every group - people of color, immigrants, women, LGBTQ+ communities, Jewish people, and more.
The flood of hateful legislation has got to stop. Fighting for what's right includes standing up for our rights!
Low-Income Housing Canvasses 2023
Today volunteers took action via Low-Income Housing Prejudice Reduction deep canvassing in Miami-Dade. We thank SAVE volunteers for their dedication to building vibrant and healthy communities. Join our SAVE BriGAYde now and be part of the change you wish to see right here, at home. www.SAVE.LGBT/Actions.
Champions of Equity Gala 2023
We are still smiling from ear to ear after last night’s Champions of Equality Gala. It’s hard not to when you’re celebrating heroes like Glen Weinzimer, Jennifer Solomon, Don Hayden, and Maria Bures & MaryAnne Lukacs.
Miami Beach Pride 2023
Great time at Miami Beach Pride this past weekend. Thank you to all the volunteers who marched in the Parade. Don't lose sight that Pride was started as a protest, and your vote is the greatest form of protest! Visit our Election Center at www.WeVote.LGBT to make sure you are ready to cast your ballot in the 2023 local elections and the 2024 midterms.
Fundraiser at Miami Beach Sunset Island
Tonight, at a fantastic fundraiser at Miami Beach Sunset Island, we raised $180k for the SAVE Foundation. We had live performances by Lindsey Alley with piano by Rick Leonard, adding some fun to our celebration. We also had great dance music by DJ Joel Corriher. Thank you to all of our donors and supporters.
Student Unity Coalition: March For Queer & Trans Youth Autonomy
Students and SAVE volunteers have formed a coalition to defend academic freedom, Black history, and LGBTQIA+ rights. A crowd estimated at around two hundred mostly young people marched from the Florida State University campus to the fourth-floor rotunda in the state Capitol, making their voices heard in Tallahassee to oppose new DEI and anti-trans policies set by the DeSantis Administration.
Florida AIDS Walk 2023
We are so proud to be in community today with LGBTQ people and allies at the Florida AIDS Walk. Today we remember all of those we have lost to HIV/AIDS. We honor them with our collective power to end the stigma with education about prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Thank you all for supporting the SAVE Foundation.
Christina Bianco at the Faena Theater Fundraiser
Produced by SAVE and David Sexton, this event starring Christina Bianco with musical direction by Brad Simmons and a special surprise appearance by the fabulous Kimberley Locke raised nearly $100k to benefit SAVE Foundation and the LGBTQ Victory Institute in a moment when the LGBTQ Community is under attack. Shout outs to all electeds and candidates that were there tonight. Eileen Higgins, Laura Dominguez, Dan Marinberg MSV (and Carlos Canasi), and the host David Richardson! We appreciate your support!
SAVE Foundation Fundraiser Reception at Miami Shores Waterfront Home
What a fantastic night! The SAVE fundraiser party at the home of our friends Dan Marinberg and Carlos Canasi with DJ Joel Corriher and an incredible and inspiring performance by Kimberley Locke raised over $120k! Thank you to all of our donors and supporters.
Protest at FIU against DeSantis & DEI items
SAVE volunteers attended the Young Democratic Socialists of America rally to defend academic freedom, Black history, and LGBTQIA+ rights. A crowd estimated at around two hundred young people marched from Florida International University's main campus, making their voices heard in opposition to the new DEI and anti-trans policies set by the DeSantis Administration.
Tabling at UM Volunteer Fair
Our team had a fantastic time connecting with students at the University of Miami today! Thank you to the University of Miami Student Affairs Buttler Center for inviting for us. Join us in our fight for equality. Sign up at save.lgbt/action to be involved.