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Volunteer at Equality Texas' 8th Annual Gala

Name: Volunteer at Equality Texas' 8th Annual Gala
Start: 2026-11-19T13:00:00-06:00
Location: Equality Texas

Equality Texas

PO Box 2340, Austin, TX 78768-2340

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Thu, Nov 19 · 1:00 PM

Thursday, November 19, 2026

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Equality Texas is throwing its 8th Annual Gala in Austin on November 21st, and it needs hands on deck in the days leading up to it. Plug in where you can help, from prep to the night itself, and be part of the crew that makes Texas' biggest LGBTQIA+ advocacy night happen.

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