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LOVE IS LOVE
4th Annual Community Fundraiser
LOVE IS LOVE: 4th Annual Community Fundraiser
Fun night with community members, elected officials, and candidates running for office throughout Indiana. The night will feature numerous hors d'oeuvres, drinks, music entertainment, a silent auction, and numerous LGBTQ+ elected officials across the state.
Date:
Thursday, February 13th, 2025
Time:
5:30 pm ET
Location:
Union Hall - Indianapolis Professional Firefighters Local 416
748 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Our Program
Thank you for joining us!
5:30 pm Doors Open
5:30pm-6:15 pm Guests can help themselves to food, drinks and bid on auction items.
6:15pm Welcome Address
6:25pm Opening remarks
6:40pm Q&A
6:55pm Presentation of the Stonewall Champions Award
7:00pm Thanks and continue to enjoy the evening!
8pm Join us at Metro for post-event fun!
Join us on a colorful and extravagant journey as we celebrate love.
On Thursday, February 13, we will gather at the Indianapolis Fire Fighters Museum in support of Indiana Stonewall Democrats and our mission of supporting, endorsing, and voting for Democratic candidates that share our values. Your attendance and support of our first annual Love is Love event will not only provide an entertaining evening, but you will be a part of the change we want to see in Indiana. As done in previous years, we will present our Stonewall Champion Award in recognition of the commitment and work towards promoting equality and celebrating diversity within and beyond the LGBTQ+ community.
*All proceeds support candidates up and down the ballot in 2026 through the Indiana Stonewall Democrats Endorsement Fund.*
Stonewall Honors:
2025 Stonewall Champion Award
In recognition of the commitment and work towards promoting equality and celebrating diversity within and beyond the LGBTQ+ community.
Special Guest Speaker
We are honored to feature amazing LGBTQ+ leaders at our Love is Love event.
Our Sponsors
Our goal in the 2025-2026 cycle is to raise more than $30,000 from auction and ticket sales, individual donations, and support from sponsors. The money we raise during Love is Love directly supports the Stonewall Endorsement Fund.
Previous Love Is Love Sponsors
Consider adding your organization’s name to the list of our many sponsors.
Title Sponsor
Ann M. Stack, Philanthropist
Gold
Congressman André Carson, Congressional District 7
John Hamilton for Mayor of Bloomington
Cindy and Mayor Tom Henry, Fort Wayne
Silver
Senator J.D. Ford, Senate District 29
Senator Fady Qaddoura, Senate District 30
Prosecutor Ryan Mears, Marion County
Councillor Vop Osili, Indianapolis District 11
Councillor Kristin Jones, Indianapolis District 16, Candidate for Senate District 46
Councillor Keith Potts, Indianapolis District 2
Chris Becker for Recorder, Candidate for Marion County Recorder
Bruce Hayes & Gerald Ediger
Josh Owens, Former Gubernatorial Candidate
Amy & Les Miller
Kristen Self
Amy Levander, Executive Director Hoosier Women Forward
Kristin Kohn, Silver in the City
Patti Yount, DNC Member
Jon Hooker, Central Indiana Building Trades Council
Dave Frye, Indiana Laborers District Council
Barbara Lawrence, Marion County Treasurer
Donald Griffin, Deputy Mayor of Bloomington
Bronze
Russ Sipes, ISD Board Member
Whitcomb Klinkose Group
George & Jessica Brinson
Jordan & Dustin Nowaskie
Andy & Kami Nielson
Clark Collier
Darren Dye
Andrea Hunley, Candidate for Senate District 46
Veronica Pejril, Greencastle City Councillor, ISD Board Member
Victoria Wilburn, Candidate for House District 32
Robert Dion, ISD Board Member
Freedom Kolb
E Thomasina Marsili, 8th District Chair, ISD Board Member
Councillor Crista Carlino, Indianapolis District 6
Councillor Ethan Evans, Indianapolis District 4
George Howard
Our Local Business Partners
ISD supports local businesses and we appreciate them supporting us. Special shout out to them for supporting us either financially, silent auction materials, and venue space.
It’s not too late to become a sponsor
Become a sponsor today by returning a check or using the link to receive all the benefits of sponsorship.
Your generosity will help us take our seats at the table.
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
*Event Safety: Love is Love will follow guidance and enforce recommendations from local health
departments and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding large gatherings to prevent the
spread of COVID-19.*
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