WELCOME
THISTL (Trans Housing Initiative St. Louis)
WELCOME
THISTL (Trans Housing Initiative St. Louis)
THistl's PURPLE GALA AUG 7th
Join us for our upcoming Purple Gala and help us continue the work to help the trans community in St. Louis stay housed!
Live Music
She Wrex and Blanca the Bawdy hit the stage for live music to help curate a vibe
Drag
Check out performances by Vanessa Frost and more
Testimonies
Listen to testimonies from our founders, board members, and community members who have received our services.
THISTL presents: The purple gala
Join Us at THISTL Presents: The Purple Gala!
Our very purple-themed event will feature a thrilling all-trans and gender-nonconforming cast of live musicians and drag performers, speeches from our founders and board members, and testimonies from people who have received our services.
If you have anything purple in your closet, this is the day to wear it!
Featuring appearances by:
- She Wrex (live music)
- Miyonne Hickman (live music)
- State Representative Lily Fuchs (state policy update)
- Blanca The Bawdy (live music)
- Ahna Shoenhoff (live music)
- Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier (city policy update)
- Maxi Glamour (live music)
- Chasity Valentino (drag)
- Widows Pique (drag)
- Vanessa Frost (drag)
- Beth Gombos (Executive Director THISTL Update)
Mark your calendar for August 7th and join us at Red Flag, 3040 Locust Street.
LIVE MUSIC starts at 8pm!
Attendees are encouraged to wear purple.
Our tickets are offered on a sliding scale so everyone can participate. Please choose the highest ticket level you can comfortably afford. Your generosity helps make this event more accessible and supports THISTL's work to advance housing justice for transgender people in the St. Louis region.
Choose your ticket:
- $10,000 TRANSform Housing with THISTL: Invest in the long-term strength of a trans-led organization advancing housing justice through mutual aid, education, and advocacy. Help create lasting change by strengthening THISTL's ability to expand programs, deepen partnerships, and advocate for equitable housing. Meet with our Executive Director Beth Gombos, or Board President and event producer Maxi Glamour before purchase if you have any questions.
- $5,000 Visionary Ticket: Helps fund participant stipends that make THISTL's financial wellness and homeownership education accessible to transgender community members.
- $1,000 Leadership Ticket: Helps sustain our mutual aid rental assistance and stipends for our TGNC class participants.
- $500 Champion Ticket: Have a great time at the show and help fund our yearly mutual aid rental assistance for the trans community!
- $250 Advocate Ticket: Covers the cost of your attendance, and helps THISTL continue building equitable access to safe, stable housing for trans people in our region.
- $100 Supporter Ticket: *Suggested Ticket* Helps cover event costs, keeps our sliding scale accessible, and supports THISTL's overall mission.
- $50 (2 for 1) Supporter Tickets: Special offer: Bring a friend with you for free. Add to your cart to get two tickets for the price of one.
- $25 Community Ticket: Your seat at the table. We're excited to have you with us. Choose this level if it's the best fit for your budget.
