20 Years PROUD

🎉 20 Years Proud: From Silence to Celebration

Hosted by: Washington County Gay Straight Alliance, Inc.

📅 Date: Friday, December 6, 2025

🕕 Time: 6:00 PM

📍 Location: The George Washington Hotel | Washington, PA

For 20 years, the Washington County Gay Straight Alliance, Inc. (WCGSA) has been a beacon of hope, acceptance, and empowerment for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies across Washington County. Now, we invite you to join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate our journey “From Silence to Celebration.” 🌈

This special anniversary gala will honor the people, programs, and progress that have shaped two decades of advocacy and community-building — while looking ahead to the future we’re creating together.

✨ Event Highlights

• 🥂 Welcome Reception followed by an elegant dinner

• 🎤 Inspiring speakers sharing WCGSA’s impact and stories of resilience

• 🎶 Live entertainment celebrating diversity and pride

• 🏆 Recognition of community leaders, volunteers, and supporters

• 🎁 Raffles, silent auctions, and special surprises

• 💜 A powerful celebration of 20 years of visibility, equality, and love

🎟 Ticket Information

Early Bird – 1st Tier → $50 (Available through September 30, 2025)

Standard – 2nd Tier → $65 (October 1 – October 31, 2025)

Final Release – 3rd Tier → $75 (November 1 – November 22, 2025)

⚠️ Please note: Ticket sales close around November 22, 2025, or once we reach capacity — whichever comes first.

🌟 Table Sponsorships

Celebrate with friends, family, or your organization while supporting our mission:

Table Sponsor Package: $500

• Reserved seating for 8 guests

• Recognition as an official Table Sponsor during the event

• Perfect for businesses, nonprofits, and community supporters

Reserve your table early for premium seating and recognition!

🌈 About WCGSA

Founded in 2005 and formally established in 2012, the Washington County Gay Straight Alliance, Inc. has spent two decades:

• Creating safe, inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth, adults, and families

• Providing support, education, and outreach to promote acceptance

• Hosting community events like game nights, peer support groups, and youth programming

• Launching initiatives like the Oral Histories Project, preserving LGBTQIA+ stories for future generations

• Connecting community members to vital resources, including legal aid, recovery support, and advocacy tools

Thanks to volunteers, donors, and partners, WCGSA continues to foster visibility, empowerment, and equality in Washington County and beyond.

Dress Code: Formal / Semi-Formal Attire

Tickets & Tables: On sale now — seating is limited, so secure yours early!

🌟 Join us as we honor 20 years of courage, community, and celebration and help us continue building a brighter, more inclusive future. 🌟

Host or Publisher WCGSA