The sold-out fifth annual “Come Out and Celebrate” gala fundraiser for OUT MetroWest honored Grace Moreno, executive director of the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce, who has dedicated more than 25 years leading state and national nonprofits. Grace’s keynote speech on the importance of living an authentic life drew a standing ovaction from the crowd of 230 guests. The dinner also featured remarks from OUT MetroWest participants and parents. The evening raised more than $100,000 to support OUT MetroWest’s programs for LGBTQ youth thanks in part to corporate sponsors Converse, Eastern Bank and Vertex Pharmaceuticals.
