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Puerto Vallarta’s LGBTQ space, the Vallarta Gay+ Community Center, recently opened in a permanent space near the city’s famed Malecon walkway and is being overseen by a newly-hired executive director.

Broadway Cares donates $400,000 to Israeli aid groups after criticism for Gaza relief donations, clarifying its mission and supporting apolitical organizations.

(New York Jewish Week) — The theater charity group Broadway Cares donated $400,000 to four Israeli aid organizations after coming under fire for its contributions to Gaza relief.

(New York Jewish Week) — The philanthropic organization Broadway Cares said it would allocate funds to Israeli civilians in need after a New York rabbi filed a complaint against the

After making a $400,000 donation to charities working in Gaza, Broadway Cares was encouraged to also donate to Israeli causes.

For years, the GMHC has been supporting people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS with services including free testing, meals and nutrition, and legal support. Their annual cabaret fundraiser has become a tradition, and this year they’re back with guest honoree Alan Menken and a star-studded lineup.

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS awards $2.83 million to food and meal delivery programs nationwide, supporting 146 food service organizations in providing essential nutrition and meals this winter and beyond.

Nearly 150 food service organizations will receive funds.

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is coming under fire for rechannelling $400,000 to groups providing humanitarian assistance in Gaza.

Alan Menken is set to receive the 2024 Howard Ashman Award, named after his longtime collaborator who died of AIDS in 1991.