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RENT! at the Arden

March 17, 2025

At the end of the millennium, a group of bohemians in the East Village struggle with love, loss, and gentrification amidst the AIDS crisis. From May 15 through June 8, our friends at the Arden Theatre company will be presenting a production of the powerful musical, RENT!  In this immersive...

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Support Mazzoni Center’s Emergency Needs Fund

March 17, 2025
As the weather begins to get warmer, Mazzoni Center’s Emergency Needs Fund is vital to many of our clients.

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Housing Counselor Position Open

March 14, 2025

Mazzoni Center is a wonderful place to work, and we have a great opportunity in our Care Services Department. The Housing Counselor works in completing intake and housing acquisition processes with clients who are receiving HOPWA rental subsidy and monitors clients’ ongoing program...

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Mazzoni Center’s Development Committee

March 14, 2025

At a moment in time when certain sources of funding for Mazzoni Center’s vital services to our LGBTQ community are under threat, our fundraising efforts are as important as ever. With this in mind, we are looking to strengthen our Development Committee, the volunteer committee that works...

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A Message from Sultan Shakir

March 6, 2025

Dear Mazzoni Center Community,

After three years of supporting the health and wellness of our community, I have made the decision to return to DC to be with my husband. I was fortunate enough to meet him here in Philly decades ago when we were both working to register people to vote. As he...

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A Message from the Board President

March 5, 2025

Dear Mazzoni Center Community,

It is with mixed emotions that I announce the resignation of our President and Executive Officer, Sultan Shakir, effective March 31, 2025. On behalf of the entire board, I want to thank Sultan for his contributions to the Mazzoni Center and the Philadelphia...

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The Performance is Over…But the Show Isn’t Complete

February 27, 2025

This past Sunday evening, at Brooklyn Bowl, was the 12th annual CODE RED: Breaking the Silence drag show fundraiser, coordinated and championed by the extraordinary Cherry Pop!

Many of the best drag performers from throughout the area generously gave their time to provide a spirited,...

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Ensuring that Mazzoni Center can live long and prosper

February 24, 2025

While we navigate a murky and challenging political landscape, Mazzoni Center is going to continue shining a light on joy and celebration as a show of strength and defiance.


Just three months ago, one week after election day, many of us joined together at the Kimmel Center...

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Free Tax Preparation Support

February 17, 2025

Thank you to our friends and supporters at TD Bank for sharing a community activation they are supporting at their Juniata & TD Workshop locations (North & West Philadelphia) for free tax preparation services in partnership with Campaign for Working Families. 

These will be...

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Code Red is this Sunday!

February 17, 2025

Every year since 2023, local drag star, Cherry Pop, has given of her time and energy to create CODE RED, an annual fundraiser that brings together local talents for a benefit drag show dedicated to raising money for local organizations that serve those living with HIV/AIDS, including Mazzoni...

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