Jazz In July 2024 Donation Booklet

I N O U R O W N V O I C E S , I N C
JAZZ
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JULY
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Glen Sanders Mansion
1 Glen Ave, Scotia, NY 12302
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in our own voices, inc.
EST. 1998
In Our Own Voices, Inc. is celebrating another year of
uplifting and empowering LGBTQIA+ Black, Indigenous, and
People of Color (BIPOC) communities in New York’s Capital
Region and beyond.
We are proud to be one of the oldest LGBTQIA+
organizations serving BIPOC communities in the nation. We
have grown from small, grassroots beginnings into serving
over 600,000 individuals both locally and nationally.
Through our programs and services, we encourage
community members to strengthen their voices, become
bolder leaders, and live authentically. We are broadening
our impact this year, and we hope you can join us.
BOARD MEMBERS
Board President
Rhonda Daniel
Board Secretary
Alicia Ortiz
Board Directors
Dr. Angela Ledford
Melissa Kees
Nicolle Beaury
Sarah Colvin
Board Treasurer
Maria Ayoob
Chief Executive Officer
Tandra LaGrone

JOIN US
Join us for Jazz in July, our annual fundraiser gala.
This special evening will feature live music, silent
and live auctions, and an awards ceremony to honor
individuals in our community who are committed to
making change for LGBTQIA+ BIPOC communities.
SATURDAY
JULY 20, 2024
4:00pm-8:30pm
Formal attire is requested.

OUR
SERVICES
In Our Own Voices, Inc. provides an
array of culturally specific services
to seven counties of the Capital
Region of New York State (Albany,
Schenectady, Rensselaer, Saratoga,
Montgomery, Greene & Columbia)
and Nationally, including:
ANTI-VIOLENCE
SERVICES
HEALTH SERVICES
LGBT SUPPORT
LINE
EMERGENCY
ASSISTANCE
SUPPORT GROUPS
ADVOCACY
LEGAL SERVICES
TRAINING &
TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE
HIV/HCV TESTING
PREVENTION &
EDUCATION
YOUTH
EMPOWERMENT
SERVICES
ORGANIZING
& COMMUITY
ENGAGEMENT

2024 AWARDS
The awards ceremony is a very special component of Jazz in July. It is the
organization’s way of recognizing individuals and organizations dedicated to
creating a safer and more inclusive environment for LGBTQIA+ BIPOC communities.
Up and Coming Award
The Up and Coming Award is given to an Individual or Organization who is
new to working with and supporting LGBTQIA+ BIPOC communities, and shows
promise and great impact in years to come.
friend of the family award
The Friend of the Family award is given to an Individual or Organization that has
visible evidence of working with and supporting LGBTQIA+ BIPOC communities,
as fellow LGBTQIA+ BIPOC or as allies to the community.
Ken Screven Trailblazer Award
The Ken Screven Trailblazer Award is given to an outstanding Individual or
Organization who has made a great contribution to the LGBTQIA+ BIPOC
community and helped “blaze a trail” for the next generation.
The JASÁN M. WARD LGBTQIA+ Community Advocacy Award
The Jasán M. Ward Community Advocacy Award is given to an Individual or
Organization that is committed to creating change in LGBTQIA+ BIPOC communities.
EVENING SCHEDULE
4:00pm-5:00pm VIP & AWARDEE RECEPTION
Complimentary wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres
5:00-8:30pm LIVE AUCTION
SILENT AUCTION
AWARDS CEREMONY
JAZZ PERFORMANCE
A special live jazz performance

JAZZ IN JULY
DONATION FORM
Please submit donation forms to jij@inourownvoices.org by June 1, 2024.
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