We Got Bruce Vilanch: What Charities Does He Support?
What charities does Bruce Vilanch support
What charities does Bruce Vilanch support
Bruce Vilanch has supported several charities, particularly those focused on AIDS-related causes, LGBTQ+ rights, and animal welfare. Specific organizations include:
- Aid For AIDS: Vilanch has served on the honorary board and was master of ceremonies for their major fundraiser, “Quest for the Crown” (later “Best In Drag Show”).
- The Trevor Project: He has participated in fundraising events for this nonprofit, which provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth.
- Project Angel Food: Vilanch has been involved in fundraising to support this group, which delivers meals to those affected by serious illnesses.
- Human Rights Campaign: He has supported this organization advocating for LGBTQ+ rights.
- Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS): Vilanch co-wrote and hosted a fundraiser in 2010 to help people with HIV/AIDS care for their pets.
- GLAAD: His advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights includes work with GLAAD, for which he received the Stephen F. Kolzak Award in 1997.
Vilanch has also been involved in numerous AIDS benefits since the 1980s, often performing or writing for events to raise funds for research and support, especially when government support was lacking. His philanthropy extends to other small, grassroots charities, as he prefers working with organizations where most funds directly benefit recipients.
