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Voices of Hope on Friday, June 5th at 7pm.

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Voices of Hope is DAP’s first livestreamed event on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter, bringing people together around a message of hope and community. VOICES OF HOPE – Together, We Thrive! will stream for free but we encourage registration and are grateful for everyone’s thoughtful donations.

Before the Show

  • Register to view at desertaidsproject.org/HOPE
  • Save the date in your calendar: June 5th, 7pm PST
    (Don’t worry, we’ll send you a reminder)
  • Email the registration link to your friends, all across the country! desertaidsproject.org/HOPE
  • Share on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter by choosing any of the posts we have created on Facebook.com/DAPCommunity or the “VOICES OF HOPE – Together, We Thrive” Facebook Event page. If you prefer, you may share the photos and video below to your timelines, update your Facebook Cover, or add a Facebook or Instagram story.
  • TAG @DAPCommunity on Facebook and Instagram and use #VoicesofHope #DesertAIDSProject so we can find and reshare your posts.

Also, you can visit this social media toolkit for images to share on Instagram, a facebook cover photo and other assets to help spread hope:https://www.desertaidsproject.org/spreadhope/ .

During the Show

You may view the livestream on the following social channels. Choose your favorite and be sure to engage throughout the evening with comments, likes, and shares. Snap some dinner selfies to show your support for our local DINING OUT FOR LIFE, International (DOFLI) restaurant partners. Use #VoicesofHope and tag @dapcommunity @desertaids on Facebook and Instagram.

You might also want to start your own Facebook Watch Party to view with your friends. Once we go live, you’ll be able share the stream to your own page and choose “watch party” as the type of post you’re creating.

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Valerie Milano
2025 Palm Springs Pride Stonewall Art & Culture Award recipient, Valerie Milano is a Senior Editor and entertainment critic at The Hollywood Times, where she covers film, television, music, and the artists behind the stories. Her work has also appeared in Communications Daily, Discover Hollywood, Hollywood Today, Television International, and Video Age International. A passionate advocate for community and equality, Valerie is actively involved with Human Rights Campaign, DAP Health, The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert, Lambda Legal, and The L-Fund. In recognition of her ongoing leadership, philanthropy, and dedication to empowering women and the LGBTQ+ community in the Coachella Valley and beyond, Valerie received The L-Fund’s prestigious Community Visionary Award. The honor celebrated her tireless work as a journalist, media advocate, event producer, and community connector who consistently uses her platform to spotlight charitable causes, arts and culture, and organizations making a difference. She is a proud member of the Los Angeles Press Club and a longtime supporter of Palm Springs cultural institutions including the Palm Springs Art Museum. She previously served as a board member and key organizer of the Television Critics Association Press Tours, helping bridge the entertainment industry and press for many years.