The Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation

REAF loves to support good work in the community and one great organization dedicated to fundraising for the community is the Imperial Court. Their biggest annual event is the Investiture of the newly elected Emperor and Empress each year and we'd like to make sure you know about it. Here's your invitation: His Most Imperial Majesty Mr. David Glamamore & Her Most Imperial Majesty Juanita More welcome everyone to the Investiture of the Court of More is MORE! Investiture is th...e first major event for the new court. This event is designed to enable His Most and Her Most Imperial Majesties to invest the community into their court with unique titles and roles to support their efforts to raise funds for nonprofit organizations which support our LGBTQ+ family and their allies in the San Francisco Bay Area. The new monarchs will also elevate two members of the community to the prestigious post of Imperial Crown Prince and Princess. Who will it be??? You’ll have to attend and see for yourself! Come support your emperor and empress and kick the year off right!! Net proceeds benefit the Monarchs Administrative Fund, the Imperial Council of San Francisco, a 501c3 non-profit organization in the state of California. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/investiture-2021-court-of-more

Another great way to support REAF --San Francisco Proper Hotel has made a fun section based on their amazing 7x7 cocktail menu, an ode to San Francisco, called 7 X The Rainbow just for Pride Month. As the name suggests, each cocktail is chosen for its vibrant color. True to their iconic 7x7 Cocktail Menu, each drink is a classic or classically inspired recipe. + Red (a Mezcal Negroni) - Yola Mezcal, Martini Bitter, Martini Rosso. + Orange (an Aperol Spritz) - Aperol, Champa...gne, Seltzer + Yellow (some Penicillin) - Blended Scotch, honey, ginger, lemon, Islay Scotch + Green (a Matcha Gimlet) - Vodka, matcha, lime + Blue - Gin, Lillet, Blue Curacao, Lime, Absinthe + Indigo (a blue glass spicy Marg) - Blanco Tequila, Ancho Reyes, agave, lime + Violet ( an Aviation) - Gin, Creme de Violette, Maraschino Liqueur, lemon We will be donating $1 per cocktail purchase to benefit the Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation. You'll have to come throughout the month to taste the rainbow - Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet. PRIDE Cakes + Cookies Pride inspired cakes and cookies curated by our Pastry Chef, Samara Wales. Featuring a rainbow colored LGB cake, a transgender cake, a queer cake and festive cookies and pastries. YUM!! BOOK A ROOM: Mention Pride and a portion of your nightly room rental will also benefit REAF. The Proper Hotel is at 1100 Market Street at McAllister.

What's REAF been up to lately, you ask? We're busy trying to create a new calendar of events for later this year as things are opening up for live events again. We can't wait to bring you more great, live entertainment raising funds for important causes. More updates coming soon.

Very good news in the fight against HIV. It's been way too long in the coming.

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Awwww, doesn't warm sunny beaches and tropical breezes sound nice right about now? Key West has been a popular travel destination for many years now and has so much charm and appeal to those looking to escape the colder climates -- are you listening, New York? You can bid to win a luxury escape to Key West or other exciting destination in REAF's upcoming online silent auction between Feb. 7 to 11. Check out this trip and preregister to bid today at reafvalentineauction.amfundvip.org https://youtu.be/NJT6R8Hi55s

Got a notification from Facebook that they matched $12 out of the $1,050 we raised for Giving Tuesday. $12??? Really?????

Oh, to be able to get away to someplace fabulous and enjoy traveling again... without worrying about Covid. Well, you can at least make those plans now. REAF has some amazing trips up for auction in our online silent auction taking place between Feb. 7 to 11 including this one to enchanting Iceland. All trips have 3 years to use and NO blackout dates. Check them out and preregister to bid now. Get full details on our website at reaf.org. https://youtu.be/j-YnJG2nGNA

Here's an updated flyer for REAF's "What the World Needs Now is Love" Valentine concert taking place on Valentine's Eve (2/13) at 7pm on YouTube Live. It's going to be a great celebration of all kinds of love. Best of all, funds raised will benefit REAF's Small Emergency Grants Program to provide assistance to members of the theater community severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Get tickets today at reaf.org.

Another great trip you can bid on to win in REAF's online silent auction between Feb. 7 to 11 is this amazing 9 day trip to Greece and Greek Islands. Be sure to register in advance to be ready to bid. Pre-register now at https://reafvalentineauction.amfundvip.org/#/index https://youtu.be/RfubRlanSlY.