Mechanics Hall is the premier event venue and concert hall in Central Massachusetts.
2025 Safe Homes Gala & People of Courage Awards
April 4
The annual Safe Homes Gala and People of Courage Awards raises money for the Safe Homes program, an LGBTQIA+ drop-in serving youth ages 14-23 in Worcester, North County, and online via Discord.
The People of Courage Awards honors passionate and dedicated individuals and businesses making a difference in the Central Massachusetts community.
Questions about the Gala?
Contact us at events@openskycs.org!
Nominations open for 2025 People of Courage Awards!
The People of Courage Awards recognize those making a difference in the local LGBTQIA+ community! All awards will be presented at the Safe Homes Gala, April 4, 2025 at Mechanic’s Hall in Worcester, MA.
Deadline: December 6, 2024
2024 People of Courage Awardees
Community Champion Award / Charles O’Donnell
Innovative Business Award / Femme
People’s Choice Award / Queer Youth Assemble
Social Justice Advocacy and Action Award / Chrissi Bates
Young Adult Award / Gabriella Diaz
Youth Award / Alice Cleghorn
