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BAILEY HOUSE RAISES $556,662
AT 31st ANNUAL GALA & AUCTION
"Activism is about showing up." That is
what 2019 Rodger McFarlane Social Justice honoree Billy
Porter told
guests at Bailey House's 31st Annual Gala & Auction on
March 7, 2019. The benefit raised $556,662 at Chelsea
Piers’ Pier Sixty.
Activists, advocates, allies, and friends
did indeed show up to help drive the evening's success.
The event brought together New York’s interior design
and arts communities and Bailey House supporters for a
night of crucial fundraising.
Other honorees included: Daniel
Beauchemin ,
CEO of Chelsea Frames with the Rand Skolnick Social
Responsibility Award; Charles
Pavarini III ,
Founder and President of Pavarini Design, and Alan
Tanksley ,
President of Alan Tanksley Inc., with the Gina
Quattrochi Arts & Legacy Award. The award presenters
included: Brian
Stokes Mitchell ,
Tony Award-winning actor, singer, and director; and Jamie
Drake and Alexa
Hampton ,
AD 100 interior designer stars; and Mj
Rodriguez ,
“Pose,” actress and singer.
PUBLIC POP UP SALE
Bailey House's legendary Auction featured
more than 450 items ranging from luxurious home decor
and furnishings; an amazing collection of art; and one
of a kind experiences and travel opportunities. Some
auction items are still available via our Public Pop Up
Sale thru Saturday, March 30th and can be bid on here.(To
view items "Currently Open", click on the 3 navigation
bars top left)
For those of you able to join us, thank
you! Missed out on this year's event and want to plan
for next year? Mark your calendars now for March
5, 2020.
All proceeds from the Gala & Auction
further Bailey House’s mission of providing housing and
essential services to those affected by HIV/AIDS and
other chronic illnesses.
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