On Wednesday night, 10/29/08, the NYGPL raised $600 in support of our League Charities.  That evening we had Will Clark's Porno Bingo and the first of this year's Blatt Billiards Tournament Series. 

Our thanks go out to Will Clark and to Pieces.

The New York Gay Pool League is extremely pleased to announce that we are awarding $18,000 to local HIV/AIDS support groups.  

 The $18,000 is the best season that we have had this century:                                    

• 2007-2008       $18,000
• 2006-2007       $14,450
• 2005-2006       $12,872
• 2004-2005       $13,100
• 2003-2004       $14,700
• 2002-2003       $11,200
• 2001-2002       $14,100
• 2000-2001       $12,000

 Each of the following organizations will be receiving a grant of $2,250.  You can read more about them on our website at www.nygpl.org or at  www.nygpl.org/fundraising/index.php?content=charities  

Each of them is an IRS recognized 501(c )(3) charity providing direct support to its clients:

·        Bailey House

·        Callen-Lorde Community Health Center

·        Connections

·        Friends in Deed

·        Harlem United

·        Gibb Mansion (PRATT Area Community Council)

·        God’s Love We Deliver

·        Visual Aids                  

 The NYGPL has just completed its 24^th season.  It has been donating to HIV/AIDS groups since 1991 and as an IRS approved 501(c )(3) charity since the 1994-1995 season.

Cumulative grants to date: $235,400.