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On Wednesday, December 18, PRC hosted our second annual Client Winter Celebration, and what an incredible day it was! Over 150 clients joined us for an unforgettable holiday event filled with food, fun, and community. This cherished tradition, rooted in the spirit of the AIDS Emergency Fund’s Christmas Dinner (now PRC's Emergency Financial Assistance program), was a heartfelt way to show appreciation for the clients we serve year-round. The celebration featured a hot lunch served by our amazing volunteers and staff, over 70 raffle prizes, live music performed by the incredibly talented Sarai Schwartz, and a high-energy drag performance by Tongolele, who also led a super fun client karaoke session to close out the day. This day wouldn’t have been possible without the leadership of volunteers and staff, and the support of our generous sponsors, including Wells Fargo, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and in-kind donors Rubicon Point Partners, LLC, The Guardsmen, Costco, La Mediterranée Fillmore, and Starbucks. Rubicon Point Partners generously donated the beautiful space which was transformed into a winter wonderland thanks to the generous donation of winter trees from The Guardsmen! Our hearts are full from sharing this magical experience with our clients. Thank you to everyone who made this day so special.  

🎄Wow! What an unforgettable 32nd year for Songs of the Season! Your support made it possible for San Francisco’s most delightful and entertaining holiday cabaret to shine brighter than ever. Thanks to you, we hosted two incredible nights filled with joy, laughter, and breathtaking performances and raised more than $30,000 to support PRC’s life-transforming services! 🎼Hosted and produced by the amazing Brian Kent, the show seamlessly blended energy, humor, and holiday magic. Highlights included Brian’s comedic rendition of “My Favorite Things”, and Sister Roma’s hilariously captivating and poignant "T'was the Night Before Christmas" dream, reminding us of the power of community and strength in unity. 🌟Our incredible acts were supported by a stellar band featuring Dr. Dee and Jad Bernardo on keys, Victor Serda on upright bass, Brian Lassiter on saxophone, and Roberta Drake on drums. And let’s not forget the special cameo by Songs of the Season founder Donna Sachet, who closed the show with a heartwarming performance of “White Christmas.”

We're grateful to the generous members of our community who stepped up to make the 32nd Annual Songs of the Season an important fixture of the holiday season. Together, they helped raise more than $30,000 for our clients and brought festive cabaret to our community! Tito's Handmade Vodka Brio Financial Group Americorp Financial Group

Thank you to our newest member of the board Phillip Keeling for stopping by our office yesterday to show appreciation for our staff with Nothin Bundt Cakes! Philip has continually showed up for PRC in the past year, going above and beyond to support events and activations. We know his service on the board will continue to bring more people into our mission and be marked by care and dignity for everyone he interacts with here PRC.

"For many, we were their chosen family during their most difficult moments." A pioneer of AIDS Emergency Fund (AEF), now PRC’s Emergency Financial Assistance (EFA) program, Stan Wong, reflects on what this season means to him some 30 years into his service to our mission. We hope Stan's story will serve as inspiration to all of us this holiday season. Read Stan's story and donate below.

How do we achieve real results for our clients? The path forward always begins with a conversation. PRC changes San Francisco by changing the circumstances of individual people, one conversation at a time. Whether it be navigating the complexities of federal benefits and healthcare, charting a course for a meaningful career, or problem-solving a financial hardship, our dedicated staff practice this belief every day. When you support PRC this #GivingTuesday you're practicing the belief that we have the power to make the world around us a better place. https://lnkd.in/gMQpxS6e

At PRC we believe that everyone deserves an advocate. That belief is the bedrock of our services: we will be in your corner to navigate difficulties and help you move forward. When you support PRC on #GivingTuesday you're making it possible for everyone in San Francisco to have the individualized support they need to thrive. https://lnkd.in/gMQpxS6e

On behalf of PRC, CEO Chuan Teng shares the following with our incredible community of supporters as we all take time to reflect on what's important in life and spend time with loved ones in coming days and weeks. "For the past several years, I’ve been working on a gratitude practice, taking pause to express appreciation for whatever strikes me in the moment. Sometimes it’s a person, an experience, or a simple thought. Often I appreciate my family, and frequently, I appreciate PRC. I’ve come to perceive PRC as a collection of truths that a dedicated community of people work to realize every day: We are better together. We are united in our values. The support we offer each other makes us all stronger. We serve a greater mission outside of ourselves. We are all human. As our world evolves, I center myself on these truths. And this season, I am appreciating you, our community, for giving life to these truths. Thank you for keeping at it, doing great work, and making a difference every day." #PRC #WeMovePeopleForward

Join PRC and our friends National AIDS Memorial on Sunday, December 1at the Grove for World AIDS Day. RSVP in their post below.

From navigating discrimination and violence as a young gay man in Mexico to transforming from PRC client to super-volunteer, Federico's life is an example of the power we all have to harness our own power and make an impact in our community. As we take time to reflect on the aspect's of our life that fill us with joy and gratitude, consider what Federico's story can teach us about important values like determination, community, and generosity.