Our 8th Annual Winter Gala, formally our Holiday Gala, will be held on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, from 6 PM-10 PM at DiVieste’s Banquet Center in Warren, Ohio

Menu:

Baked Chicken, Baked Fish, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Bread, Salad, Cookie and Cake Table, Coffee, and an Open Bar. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available-

 

Pricing:

$65.00 Single Tickets

Couple Tickets - Save 20% $110.00

Polyamory Couple - Save 30% $136.00

8-person table - $500.00

Entertainment:

The night will feature a DJ and a drag show, with Denise Russell singing and dancing to Holiday music and more!

Door prizes and swag bags will be given!

An array of raffle baskets and items will be available in a Chinese Auction style! We can accept credit/debit for these raffle tickets.

A 50/50 drawing will also take place - so make sure to bring some cash to take part!

We cannot continue to do the following without your support:
 

>Free Monthly Peer Support Groups

 

>Providing non-perishable food, clothing, toiletries, shower access for those in need in the LGBTQIA+ Community

 

>LGBTQIA+ Creating A Safe Space Trainings - Examples of trainings we are planning to hold or have held: Inclusive Training, Safe Sex Training, HIV/AIDS & STI/STD Training, Prep Training, Suicide Prevention Training, Trans 101, Trans Culture Training

 

>"Closet of Change" Providing Free to the LGBTQIA+ Community: Chest Binders, wigs, makeup, and other gender accessories to assist with gender exploration and expression.

 

>Social, Educational and community events

 

>Planning for Pride in the Valley Festival - Warren, Ohio 

 

>Advocating for policy chance 

 

>Case management/referrals as needed for homelessness, medical services, counseling, domestic violence, substance abuse and more 

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>Opening the areas first LGBTQIA+ Transitional Homeless Shelter for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

IF YOU CAN DONATE A GIFT CARD OR OTHER RAFFLE ITEM OR BASKET, PLEASE MESSAGE US DIRECTLY ON FACEBOOK OR EMAIL US AT info@fullspectrumcommunityoutreach.org 

We appreciate any and all donations we receive for this event as it helps us generate much needed revenue.

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Due to resent world events we have increased our security for our upcoming Gala.