The Vernita Gray Council for Philanthropy (VGC) is an auxiliary board, made up of influencers and innovators, who help further the mission of Howard Brown Health through fundraising, engagement, and outreach. The VGC hosts cultivation and outreach events (2nd Tuesday of the month | 6-8pm) to engage the community attracting more Howard Brown supporters including new VGC members, donors, corporate partners, volunteers, patients, and more! Some of their causes include LGBTQ+ youth (Broadway Youth Center), people living with HIV (AIDS Run & Walk), and trans & gender diverse patient care (Trans Media Fashion).
April 2024
Trans Media Fashion Show
Fashion Show
Thursday, Apr 25th
5:30 – 9:00 pm
FashionBar, LLC
835 N. Michigan Ave
May 2024
HIV & the Journey Toward Zero
Film Screening and Community Discussion
Tuesday, May 14th
6:00 – 8:00 pm
1025 W Sunnyside Ave
August 2024
Launch Team HBH AIDS Run & Walk
Community Discussion
Tuesday, Aug 13th
6:00 – 8:00 pm
1025 W Sunnyside Ave
September 2024
Behavioral Health and Suicide Prevention
Panel Discussion
Tuesday, Sept 10th
6:00 – 8:00 pm
1025 W Sunnyside Ave
September/October 2024
AIDS Run & Walk
Fundraiser Run
Date, time, and location yet to be announced
October 2024
Latinx Community Care
Panel Discussion
Tuesday, Oct 8th
6:00 – 8:00 pm
1025 W Sunnyside Ave
October 2024
Trans Media Fashion Show
Fashion Show
Thursday, Oct 17th
5:30 – 9:00 pm
FashionBar, LLC
835 N. Michigan Ave
November 2024
Helping LGBTQ+ Youth at BYC
Panel Discussion
Tuesday, Nov 12th
6:00 – 8:00 pm
1025 W Sunnyside Ave
December 2024
Celebrating Vernita Gray’s 76th Birthday
Community Celebration
Sunday, Dec 8th
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Location TBD
