January 2012

1/22: CONFESSION
LHC @ Vessel
Love Honor Cherish Foundation has taken on the social issue of our time, marriage equality by educating the public about LGBT issues and the impact that denying marriage equality has on society and its harm to LGBT families. We are also proud to announce that we have partnered with the No H8 Campaign as our media sponsor who will help with promotion and awareness for our January 22 event in support of marriage equality.

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February 2012

2/4: GALA
Maitri Gala at W
Maitri provides compassionate residential care to men and women in need of hospice or 24-hour care and cultivates the deepest respect and love for life among its residents and caregivers.

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2/19: CONFESSION
Visual Aid @ Vessel 5 Year Anniversary Party on Feb 19
Visual Aid encourages artists with life-threatening illnesses to continue their creative work.

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March 2012

3/18: CONFESSION
At The Cross Roads @ Vessel
The mission of At The Crossroads is to reach out to homeless youth and young adults at their point of need, and work with them to build healthy and fulfilling lives. Our innovative model focuses on young people who do not access traditional services and are disconnected from any type of consistent support. We work with young people who others have given up on, who would not get help without us. We remove common barriers to service by bringing our counselors onto the streets, and shaping our support services around the needs of each individual client. Our goal is to help our clients build outstanding lives, not just lives of subsistence.

April 2012

4/15: CONFESSION
Global Glimpse @ Vessel
Global Glimpse is a nonprofit organization that exists to educate young people about the reality of the world that they will inherit. We inspire and empower high school students to become the global leaders of tomorrow through a 3 week summer experience in a developing country that emphasizes community service, mutual understanding and respect, and college preparation.

May 2012

5/20: CONFESSION
Strive For @ Vessel 
Strive For was founded in 2009 by Dennis Lyandres and his brother Paul. The goal of the non-profit is to provide mentorship for Foster Youth, including LGBTQ youth, in the Bay Area. According to Dennis, there are about 25 mentorship organizations in San Francisco alone, all of which have wait lists and none of which serve the particular needs of Foster Youth. For example, about 40-60% of former Foster Youth become homeless within 18 months after they leave the system, and they more often suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder than veterans of war. 

June 2012

6/16: GALA
Gala at SF W Hotel for Colon Cancer Alliance
CCA is the largest colorectal cancer non-profit organization in the U.S., with over 37,000 members and several nationwide chapters. The CCA is dedicated to ending the suffering caused by colorectal cancer through patient support, education, research and advocacy.
The CCA offers a variety of patient support services including a national conference, regional seminars (Conversations about Colorectal Cancer), a toll-free helpline, chat forum, and the Buddy Program, which provides both survivors and caregivers with a chance to connect with someone who has gone through a similar experience. The CCA Web site includes information about issues including screening, treatment, clinical trials, quality of life and financial issues. The CCA also distributes colorectal cancer awareness merchandise and printed materials.

6/24: CONFESSION
Vessel Party for SF Pride on June 24th