HIV/AIDS is still present in our communities - more than ever before, HIV/AIDS knows no boundaries. By working collaboratively, we improve the quality of life for people with HIV/AIDS in our communities.
Since 2009 Four of Seattle’s most prominent community non-profits partner to bring you Stronger Together. Rosehedge/Multifaith Works, Gay City Health Project, Seattle Counseling Service and SASG work to provide crucial HIV prevention, education, support and care in the Seattle area.
We hope you can be a part of this important event!
Thursday, December 1st 2011
Washington State Convention and Trade Center
800 Convention Place Seattle, WA 98101
The breakfast is complimentary, however this is a fundraiser and donations are encouraged.
Emcee
Amanda Bearse
Amanda Bearse is an actor, director and producer best known for her role as wacky neighbor Marcy D'Arcy on Married... with Children and for her performance in the 1985 horror film Fright Night. She made big headlines in 1993 when she became the first primetime actress to come out as a lesbian, while playing the Bundy's neighbor.
Message From Amanda
Bearse took up the challenge of directing while appearing on Married... with Children. Between 1991 and 1997, she helmed over 30 episodes of the show. She also directed episodes of Reba, Mad TV, Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher, Malcolm & Eddie, Pauly, The Tom Show, The Jamie Foxx Show, Dharma & Greg, Veronica's Closet, Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place, Jesse, and Ladies Man. In 2006, Bearse teamed with Rosie O'Donnell to direct and produce The Big Gay Sketch Show, for the Logo channel. She also directed Leslie Jordan’s “My Trip Down the Pink Carpet” for TV.
Bearse has appeared on the cover of The Advocate twice. She has also served on the board of the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center, the board of The Names Project (Quilt) and launched HRC's National Coming Out Day in 1994, serving as their first 'poster child'.
Bearse married her partner Carrie Schenken in 2010, and the couple now spend their time between homes in Atlanta and Seattle.
Parking
There will be a flat $6 fee for parking at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center during the luncheon. For directions to the Washington State Convention and Trade Center parking garage, please go to for interactive directions to the general parking lot.
Menu
We will be serving a delicious breakfast with accompanying beverages and desserts. If you have any food allergies or require a vegetarian meal, please make sure to alert Marcus White at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You will also be able to let your server know at the time of the luncheon.
RSVP
If you are unable to attend the event and interested in learning about our collaborating organizations and making a donation, please click on their link below.
