On Friday, September 25, the Mautner Project of Whitman-Walker Health will be celebrating 25 years of groundbreaking health services to LBTQ women in Washington, D.C. The event will feature food, bottomless drinks, and exciting announcements about future programs and services to be offered.
Providing direct client services to people with cancer, providing health education and workshops to the community, and educating healthcare professionals about the unique health needs of the LBTQ community is what makes the Mautner Project of Whitman-Walker Health such a vital part of the women’s community. While the Mautner Project plans to continue to provide excellent, quality healthcare services, the planners behind its celebratory gala have decided to shake things up this year, styling the gala differently than in years past.
Over 400 attendees are expected to attend the event. Instead of a traditional seated dinner, these attendees can expect a nightclub-like atmosphere with multiple food and open bar stations, general and reserved seating throughout, and live entertainment by the Gem Fatales and DJ Deedub. The table captain position has been reformed to “celebration leaders” to encourage more dancing and celebrating.
This year’s Mautner Gala will also honor women in the community who have furthered the mission and contributed efforts to Mautner. Eboné F. Bell, owner & managing editor of Tagg Magazine, will be honored with the Image Award for her work in leading the area’s premier publication for lesbian news, culture, and events. Schroeder Stribling, executive director of N Street Village, will receive the Healing Works Award for her efforts in providing services and empowering recovery for homeless and low-income women in the community. Major Jamie Lee Henry, the first active duty army officer to come out as transgender, will be awarded with the inaugural Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Award, the first of its kind.
These honorees represent the spirit of the queer women’s community alongside Mautner Project of Whitman-Walker Health who continues to provide much-needed services and health care.
Individual tickets are still available, and can be purchased online by clicking here.
