We Are Home: A Decade of Resistance and Belonging
Thursday, September 19, 2025 • 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
⚲ Terrace On The Park: Penthouse • 52-11 111th St, Queens, NY 11368
We are honored to invite you to the Caribbean Equality Project’s 10-year Anniversary celebration and inaugural gala, "We Are Home: A Decade of Resistance and Belonging."
This landmark event will celebrate 10 years of unapologetic advocacy, radical love, and cultural power rooted in the Caribbean LGBTQ+ immigrant experience. This evening will bring together community leaders, artists, allies, and advocates in racial justice, immigrant rights, health equity, and the LGBTQ+ movement for a night of joy, storytelling, and commitment to justice.
For a decade, Caribbean Equality Project (CEP) has been at the forefront of advancing justice, equity, and visibility for LGBTQ+ Caribbean immigrants and their neighbors in New York City. Through culturally responsive advocacy, storytelling, community organizing, and direct support, CEP has created safe spaces and mobilized resources for some of our communities' most marginalized members.
This gala is a defining moment in our collective journey. Right now, LGBTQ+ Caribbean people are confronting layered legal, political, and economic battles across the globe. For many, CEP has been their home and safeguard, showing up in courtrooms, health clinics, classrooms, and pride marches. This inaugural gala is not just a celebration of 10 years—it is our bold commitment to permanence, expanding our reach, and staying rooted in service.
Gala Info & Schedule:
Time: 7:00 PM Cocktail Hour | 8:00 PM Dinner & Program
Location: Terrace on the Park, Penthouse & Rooftop
Attire: Caribbean Chic / Festive Formal
Our Impact: A Decade in Review:
Over the past ten years, CEP has achieved significant milestones:
Helped
145,000+ Families
culturally responsive groceries through our food pantry
Currently supporting
600+ LGBTQ+ migrants
from the Caribbean with their asylum process
Mobilized
550,000+ voters
through canvassing, door knocking, and educational forums
Hosted more than
5,500+ participants
at cultural and community events
Facilitated
3,300+ participants
through healing workshops and support group
Supported
35+ emerging leaders
through our dedicated Leadership Development program
Sponsorship Opportunities
We invite you to partner with us by becoming a sponsor for our gala. Sponsorship levels range from $2,500 to $25,000.
Your contribution would meaningfully impact the success of this first-of-its-kind celebration. As a gala sponsor, your contribution and commitment will help us increase the impact of our transformative programs for community members at the margins of compounding political, legal, and economic difficulties.
We hope to see you at Caribbean Equality Project’s inaugural gala!
Stay tuned to meet our honorees!