Event Photography
GRIOT Circle
Event Photography
Project details
What we need
- A photographer who will attend the Organization's event to take photos
- A set of professionally edited, high-resolution images delivered in a digital format suitable for web or print use
- Note: The photographer needs to be available in the same geographical location as the Organization or be willing to travel at own expense
Additional details
Videography experience and the ability to capture videos at our organization for a montage that will be shown during our Anniversary Gala.
What we have in place
- We currently have dedicated staff member, which should make it easy for you to get started. We also have last year's gala materials, and the ability to provide any other information you need.
How this will help
This project will save us $2,998 , allowing us to allowing us to put our resources back into our enrichment programs for our members.
GRIOT Circle's 22nd Anniversary Gala is our annual signature event to bring attention to LGBTQ+ elders of color and the programs offered by GRIOT Circle This event is also an opportunity to acknowledge leaders from our communities that have made significant contributions to the quality of life and the social justice issues as they impact our elders as well as many others Our 22nd Anniversary will be an opportunity for us to come together as a community and to celebrate the life and resilience of GRIOT members and supporters. Videography experience and the ability to capture videos is important.
Project plan
Posted by
Alex C.
Volunteer Coordinator
Our mission
GRIOT Circle’s mission is to provide programs and services to assist its members remove the isolation and fear surrounding aging in the LGBT people of color community as well as the larger community, and to eliminate discrimination wherever it exists. GRIOT’s hope is to empower individuals to be self-sufficient and free to enjoy aging in a safe and supportive environment.
What we do
GRIOT Circle remains the only organization exclusively dedicated to serving the needs of LGBT elders of color. Membership, however, is open to all.
Our core programs include weekly support groups that include the Men over 50 HIV Group, a Women’s Group, a bi-weekly wood carving class, a weekly Book Club Group, monthly member birthday parties and a variety of social events onsite (i.e. December Holiday party, Valentine’s Day party). GRIOT recently expanded its programs offering Fitness for Elder classes, Art Classes and Social Night which allow members to gather and participate in a health related topic followed by dinner. GRIOT also has a Buddy to Buddy program which helps members reduce isolation by partnering them with other members in mutual relationships and trust. This program decreases isolation, enhances social and educational opportunities, provides consistent support, disseminates information and increases communication among elders in LGBT communities of color. Additionally, members have access to case management services. As part of this service, an on- site case manager provides members with assistance with benefits and entitlements, advocacy and referrals. The case manager also conducts home visits as needed.
