It’s back! And bigger than ever! Our annual Pride Fundraiser event, Lift Heavy Love Strong, returns on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 9am.
This year is our 5th annual Pride fundraiser event and will benefit Entre Hermanos and Lambert House.
This year, athletes will register individually and be assigned to one of four large teams after registration closes, creating a more inclusive, collaborative, and community-driven event focused on participation, support, teamwork, fundraising, and celebration.
The day will feature:
– Inclusive team-based fitness challenges
– A Clean & Jerk max event
– Four drag queens hosting and performing throughout the event
Most workouts will mix athletes of different skill and strength levels to emphasize teamwork, encouragement, and community over traditional competition.
Registration: $25 event registration fee PLUS a minimum required $50 charitable donation made directly to either Entre Hermanos or Lambert House
**Employer donation matching is strongly encouraged and will contribute toward team fundraising totals during the event.
by Vanessa González, Entre Hermanos’ Communications & Events Manager Photography by John Beursken
On August 10th, Entre Hermanos had the honor of participating in one of Seattle’s most anticipated celebrations of queer joy: Leo Party 2025, hosted at the iconic Neighbours Nightclub. This year marked the 22nd edition of Leo Party, and it was nothing short of electric.
El pasado 10 de agosto, Entre Hermanos tuvo el honor de participar en una de las celebraciones más esperadas del orgullo queer en Seattle: Leo Party 2025, celebrada en el icónico Neighbours Nightclub. Este año marcó la 22ª edición de Leo Party —y no fue nada menos que espectacular.
This night was more than a party—it was a full-circle moment. In it’s early years, Entre Hermanos hosted Latino Nights at the very same Neighbours Nightclub to raise funds and build visibility for the LGBTQ+ Latine community. Over two decades later, that same spirit of celebration, pride, and solidarity was alive and thriving. The dance floor pulsed with energy as more than 350 people showed up loud and proud to celebrate identity and support our mission.
Esta noche fue mucho más que una fiesta—fue un momento de círculo completo. En sus primeros años, Entre Hermanos organizaba una fiesta de baile, Noche Latina, en Neighbours para recaudar fondos y dar visibilidad a la comunidad lgtbq+ latine. Más de dos décadas después, ese mismo espíritu de celebración, orgullo y solidaridad sigue más vivo que nunca.
La pista de baile vibraba con energía mientras más de 350 personas llegaron con fuerza, orgullo y alegría para celebrar la identidad y apoyar nuestra misión.
We’re immensely grateful to Joe Torres, founder of the Leo Foundation, and the one and only Aleksa Manila for creating and sustaining this space for queer joy, resilience, and mutual aid. For over two decades, they have dedicated their time, talent, and hearts to ensuring that this event uplifts the voices and needs of the community.
Entre Hermanos is honored to have been selected as a beneficiary of Leo Party for five consecutive years. The legacy of community and acceptance that Joe and Aleksa have cultivated is deeply felt, and Entre Hermanos is proud to be a part of it.
Entre Hermanos esta profundamente agradecido con Joe Torres, fundador de la Leo Foundation, y la incomparable Aleksa Manila, por crear y sostener este espacio donde florece la alegría queer, la resiliencia y la ayuda mutua.
Durante más de 20 años, han dedicado su tiempo, talento y corazón para asegurarse de que este evento eleve las voces y necesidades de la comunidad.
Entre Hermanos se siente honrado de haber sido beneficiarie de Leo Party por cinco años consecutivos. El legado de comunidad y aceptación que Joe y Aleksa han cultivado se siente profundamente, y es un orgullo ser parte de él.
The party’s theme embraced the bold, confident spirit of Leo season. The venue dazzled with glitz, diamonds, and lion motifs, setting the stage for a night of pure spectacle and pride. The dance floor pulsed with over 350 attendees, coming together to celebrate identity and raise funds for Entre Hermanos’ programs.
Throughout the night, Entre Hermanos’ team got to connected with long-time supporters and meet new faces. Some who were just learning about our work, and many who have received services through our programs. Our community was vibrant, visible, and united.
Este año, el tema de la fiesta abrazó el espíritu audaz y confiado de la temporada Leo. El lugar brillaba con lujo, diamantes y motivos de leones dorados, creando el escenario perfecto para una noche de puro espectáculo y orgullo.
La pista estalló con más de 350 asistentes, todes unides para celebrar la identidad y recaudar fondos para los programas de Entre Hermanos.
A lo largo de la noche, nos reencontramos con amigues de siempre y conocimos nuevas caras: personas que apenas descubrían nuestro trabajo y otras que han recibido servicios a través de nuestros programas. Nuestra comunidad estaba vibrante, visible y unida.
The performances were nothing short of legendary.
Anetra, finalist from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15, brought unmatched charisma, stunts, and power to the stage—leaving the crowd in awe and the room electric.
Alongside her, an all-star lineup of local drag royalty delivered show-stopping numbers and unapologetic flair, including:
Atasha Manila
Gaysha Starr
Amora Namor
Delulu Lemon
And so many more artists who made the night shine
A heartfelt shoutout to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, who helped raise funds through raffle sales and added their signature sparkle to the evening.
Las presentaciones fueron, sin exagerar, legendarias.
Anetra, finalista de la temporada 15 de RuPaul’s Drag Race, trajo al escenario una mezcla explosiva de carisma, talento y acrobacias —dejando al público boquiabierto y la sala cargada de energía.
Junto a ella, una alineación de lujo con lo mejor del talento drag local encendió el escenario, incluyendo:
Atasha Manila
Gaysha Starr
Amora Namor
Delulu Lemon
Y muches otres artistas que hicieron brillar la noche
Un agradecimiento especial a las Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, quienes apoyaron con la venta de boletos para la rifa y sumaron su chispa característica al evento.
Our Executive Director, Edgar Longoria, took the mic for a stirring speech, reminding the crowd that:
“Immigrants make America stronger. Queer people make America freer. Trans people make America braver.”
He reminded us that celebration isn’t just joy for joy’s sake—it’s an act of resistance and resilience. In the face of adversity, we come together to build something stronger: a community rooted in dignity, joy, and liberation.
Nuestro director ejecutivo, Edgar Longoria, subió al escenario con un discurso emotivo que nos recordó:
“Les inmigrantes hacen a Estados Unidos más fuerte. Las personas queer hacen a Estados Unidos más libre. Las personas trans hacen a Estados Unidos más valiente.”
Nos recordó que la celebración no es solo alegría por alegría—es un acto de resistencia y resiliencia. Frente a la adversidad, nos unimos para construir algo más grande: una comunidad arraigada en la dignidad, la alegría y la liberación.
The celebration doesn’t stop here. Mark your calendars for October 25th, 2025, as we bring the community back together for our annual Día de Muertos Gala. It will be a powerful night of remembrance, culture, and unity—and we can’t wait to see you there.
We are so deeply thankful to everyone who attended, donated, performed, or volunteered to make Leo Party 2025 such a success. Your energy, presence, and love remind us that:
Our community is our power!
Want to keep the energy going? Get involved with Entre Hermanos by volunteering or attending our next community event. Together, we continue to build a future where Latine LGBTQ+ voices are heard, honored, and celebrated.
La celebración no termina aquí. Aparta la fecha: 25 de octubre de 2025 —regresamos con nuestra Gala anual de Día de Muertos, una noche poderosa de memoria, cultura y unidad. ¡No podemos esperar a verles allí!
Estamos profundamente agradecides con todes quienes asistieron, donaron, actuaron o se ofrecieron como voluntaries para hacer de Leo Party 2025 un verdadero éxito. Su energía, su presencia y su amor nos recuerdan que:
Nuestra comunidad es nuestro poder.
¿Quieres mantener viva esta energía?
Súmate a Entre Hermanos como voluntarie o participa en nuestros próximos eventos comunitarios. Juntes seguimos construyendo un futuro donde las voces LGBTQ+ latines sean escuchadas, respetadas y celebradas.
Join us for Entre Hermanos’ most anticipated event of the year!
The Día de Muertos Gala 2025 celebrates the journeys of our LGBTQ+ Latine community, with a special tribute to our trans sisters.
Monarcas – We Migrate, We Transform, We Thrive
Enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring:
Electrifying performances
Gourmet Latin-inspired cuisine
Powerful storytelling
Fundraising auction
A night of remembrance, joy, and solidarity
Sheraton Grand Seattle
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | Doors open at 5:00 PM
Choose from Early Bird, Community Access, General Admission, or Champion Supporter tickets.
Reserve your spot and be part of a night that uplifts, honors, and inspires.
Choose the ticket level that best fits your capacity:
Your partnership tells a story of compassion, visibility, and action. By sponsoring our gala, you help Entre Hermanos continue to uplift LGBTQ+ Latine lives through health, advocacy, and community.
All sponsors receive VIP tickets, recognition, and exclusive visibility benefits.
by Pablo Castillo, Entre Hermanos’ Communications Director Photography by Lydia Brewer
For the past seven years, our spring drag brunch has been a joyful, bold tradition in Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Latine community. This year, under a new name—Drágame Brunch—the celebration returned louder, prouder, and more vibrant than ever!
Durante los últimos siete años, nuestro brunch primaveral de drag ha sido una tradición alegre y valiente dentro de la comunidad LGBTQ+ latine de Seattle. Este año, bajo un nuevo nombre—Drágame Brunch—la celebración regresó más fuerte, más orgullosa y más vibrante que nunca.
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Held on May 4th at Club Sur, this sold-out event brought together dazzling talent and deep community pride. Our host, the incredibly talented Yohanna Lara, led the afternoon with charisma and heart. In a moving moment, she shared how Yesenia, coordinator of Monarcas, played a key role in her own transition journey—reminding us all how powerful sisterhood and community can be.
El 4 de mayo, Club Sur se llenó de vida con un evento completamente vendido que unió talento espectacular y un profundo sentido de comunidad. Nuestra anfitriona, la talentosísima Yohanna Lara, condujo la tarde con carisma y emoción. En un momento muy conmovedor, compartió cómo Yesenia, coordinadora del grupo Monarcas, fue una pieza clave en su proceso de transición—un poderoso recordatorio del impacto del apoyo y la hermandad entre mujeres trans.
We were proud to welcome the Grupo de Danzas Monarcas, a traditional Mexican dance collective that challenges gender norms in cultural performance—proving that tradition can evolve into something more inclusive and authentic.
Tuvimos el honor de recibir al Grupo de Danzas Monarcas, un colectivo de danza tradicional mexicana que desafía las normas de género en la cultura folclórica—demostrando que la tradición puede transformarse en un espacio de inclusión y autenticidad.
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Yesenia also took the stage herself, paying tribute to la chica dorada, Paulina Rubio, as part of a performance that blended joy, empowerment, and resistance. She represented Monarcas, the only support group led by and for trans Latinas in Washington State, hosted by Entre Hermanos.
Yesenia también se subió al escenario, rindiendo homenaje a la chica dorada, Paulina Rubio, con una presentación llena de alegría, empoderamiento y resistencia. Ella representa al grupo Monarcas, el único grupo de apoyo dirigido por y para mujeres trans latinas en el estado de Washington, dentro de Entre Hermanos.
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The event also featured a fabulous, show-stopping performance by our very own Entre Hermanos staff, with team members from Housing, Finances, Legal, Outreach, and Communications departments—dancing for a cause, with all tips going directly to our programs.
Thank you to everyone who came, cheered, tipped generously, and showed up for our mission. Huge thanks to Lydia Brewer, who captured every vibrant moment in photos.
This brunch is more than just a party—it’s a tradition of joy, community, and resilience.
And it’s only getting bigger.
Y por si fuera poco, el personal de Entre Hermanos se lució con una performance espectacular, uniendo a miembros de los departamentos de vivienda, finanzas, servicios legales, alcance y comunicación—todo por una buena causa: todas las propinas recaudadas se destinaron directamente a nuestros programas comunitarios.
Gracias a todas las personas que asistieron, aplaudieron, dieron propinas generosas y se sumaron a nuestra misión. Y un agradecimiento especial a Lydia Brewer, quien capturó cada momento con su lente.
Este brunch es más que una fiesta—es una tradición de orgullo, comunidad y resistencia.
LEO PARTY XXII – Sunday, August 10th Hosted by Aleksa Manila & Joe Torres
Join us for the 22nd annual LEO PARTY, an electrifying LGBTQ+ fundraiser benefitting Entre Hermanos, supported and organized by the LEO Foundation. This year’s celebration features none other than Seattle’s favorite and RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 sensation, ANETRA!
🔥 Expect an unforgettable night with: • Las Vegas GoGo Dancers • Drag & Live Performances by: – Atasha Manila – El Jilguerillo – Roxy Doll – & MORE! • Special appearance by The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
🎟️ Tickets 🎟️ Online Pre-Sale: $20 General | $40 VIP (includes hors d’oeuvres) At the Door: $25 General | $50 VIP
We’re back! The HRC Seattle annual bowling event is back, and we’re excited to be returning to West Seattle Bowl! Last year, HRC declared a state of emergency, and unfortunately, we’re in an even more urgent time. With relentless attacks, we have “No Time to Spare” in the fight for equality. So please join us for our fun and engaging afternoon of bowling from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. and continue the fun upstairs at the Three 9 Lounge.
Tickets
Tickets are $40 per person ($20 for 18 & under) or $230 for a lane of 6. Included in your ticket price are 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, appetizers and an annual HRC membership or membership renewal!
Raffle, Auction, & Merch! We’ll be having a raffle again this year, with half of the proceeds going to our local community partner organization, Entre Hermanos! Additionally, we’ll have a great silent auction and select HRC merchandise for purchase with an HRC membership.
SIGN UP TO BE A LANE CAPTAIN!
For even more fun, register as a lane captain and invite friends to select your lane when they purchase their own tickets. You’ll be prompted to join as a lane captain on the next page. We will add your name to the drop down list of lane captains within 72 hours of registering.
Thank you so much for your engagement and support and we can’t wait to see you at Strike For Equality!
Organized by Entre Hermanos, this is more than just a drag brunch—it’s a movement, a celebration, and a powerful call to action! Now more than ever, we must create spaces where we can come together, grow, express ourselves freely, and uplift one another. This is our time to laugh, dance, connect, and build community with our LGBTQ+ family and allies!
At Entre Hermanos, we are committed to building a healthier, stronger, and more resilient Latine LGBTQ+ community. But we can’t do it alone. With increasing challenges to legal protections, mental health access, and social equity, your support is more critical than ever.
Drágame Brunch isn’t just about jaw-dropping performances and bottomless mimosas (though we’ve got plenty of that! 😉)—it’s about raising essential funds to sustain life-changing programs, amplify advocacy efforts, and ensure that our community continues to thrive with dignity, safety, and pride.
By attending or sponsoring this event, you’re making a statement. You’re standing for inclusivity, social change, and the power of joyful resistance. You’re saying YES to community, YES to visibility, and YES to a future where we can all live freely and fabulously.
💃 So grab your best brunch outfit, round up your friends, and let’s make magic happen—because together, we create change! 🎉🏳️🌈
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!Tickets are now available for our Dia de Muertos Gala at the Sheraton Seattle on October 26th!
Seats are limited, so don’t miss out!
Join us as we celebrate our biggest Gala yet, and support Entre Hermanos’ mission to promote the health and well-being of the Latine LGBTQ+ community in Washington.
Date: October 26, 2024
Time: Doors open at 5:00pm
Location: Sheraton Grand Seattle, Grand Ballroom (1400 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101)
¡BOLETOS AHORA A LA VENTA!Entradas disponibles para nuestra Gala del Día de Muertos en el Sheraton Seattle el 26 de octubre.
Boletos son limitados, ¡así que no esperes!
Acompáñenos a celebrar nuestra Gala más grande hasta la fecha, y apoye la misión de Entre Hermanos en promover la salud y el bienestar de la comunidad latina LGBTQ+ en Washington.
Fecha: 26 de Octubre de 2024
Hora: Puertas abren a las 5:00pm
Lugar: Sheraton Grand Seattle, Grand Ballroom (1400 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101)
This year, we’re opting for a more culturally inclusive event for our spring fundraiser that celebrates the diversity within our Latinx community. Throughout Latin America, food is a symbol of pride and community. We use it to celebrate. We use it to heal. And we use it to unify. This spring, we will celebrate the different saboresof our community here in Seattle by partnering with local Latinx-owned restaurants to host fundraisers for Entre Hermanos. These fundraisers will culminate on Sunday, April 28 with our improved signature event, Sabroso: Entre Hermanos’ Drag Brunch.
Serving as a celebration of our rich culture, Sabroso will features incredible performers from the community, a delicious menu and tasty drinks. Moreover, Sabroso will help create the foundation for a year full of community impact and advocacy!
Our goal is to bring in $50,000 in unrestricted funding that’ll go right back into serving our community. With that money, we’ll be able to:
Provide legal advocacy beyond immigration services, especially when it encompasses gender-affirming legal action
Provide HIV Care and Prevention services to more clients, including PrEP and ART navigation, emergency and transitional housing support and peer support groups for those living with HIV
Relaunch our online store, opening a stream of revenue with the potential to earn us over $20,000 in unrestricted funding a year
Expand our outreach throughout all of Washington State to Latinx LGBTQ+ individuals and families in need of our services
With your help, we are confident we can achieve this goal and deliver these results. More details coming soon!
