Ariadne Getty: A Visionary With a Heart of Gold
By Gil Diaz After giving her rousing speech at a 2013 fundraiser attended by some…
Browsing: Why I Give
Why I Give: Alyson Stoner
I used to live around the block from the Center, passing it every day on my…
Center Volunteer and Donor Frank Galassi is Taking Care of His Generation
By Greg Hernandez Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Frank Galassi loved to eat a hot…
Why I Give: Mac Kahey
I was born and raised in Los Angeles—South L.A. to be exact—and yet, unbelievably, I…
Why I Give: Cher Calvin
It was November. New York City. I was 18 and living at Rubin Hall, one…
Circle of Life Donor’s “Wow” Moment Motivates Her Ongoing Philanthropy
Bridget Trumpet arrived in the United States from her native England 31 years ago with…
Why I Give: Robynann Callahan (Community Supporter)
I work at Toyota Motor North America, which is devoted to the communities in which…
Why I Give: Frankie Grande
My journey with the Los Angeles LGBT Center began as most journeys do—at a drag…
Couple Wants to “Invest in the Next 50 Years” of the Center
It was 1977 and disco was all the rage. Chris Laib (left in above photo)…
James Alva Joins the Center’s Board Of Directors
When James Alva was eight years old, he was riding in a car with his…