OUT MetroWest honored Perry Cohen, founder and executive director of The Venture Out Project, at this year’s annual Come Out & Celebrate event, which raises funds for OUT MetroWest’s LGBTQ youth programs. In his keynote speech, Cohen told the story of coming into his identity as both a transgender man and as a community leader. He encouraged audience members to consider the ways one can align one’s passions and values with everyday life. Cohen’s speech drew a standing ovation from the crowd of 250 guests. The event raised $150,000 to support these programs, thanks in part to sponsorships from organizations such as Avidia Bank, Boston Children’s Hospital, Eastern Bank, MullenLowe, and Vertex.
