A Night of Pride hosted by The Horizons Foundation

Event: A Night of Pride Gala Hosted by Horizons Foundation
Date: October 3, 2026
Location: Westin St. Francis San Francisco
Photos:  Dave Zahrobsky for Drew Altizer Photography

Horizons Foundation hosted its annual gala evening, entitled A Night of Pride, on Saturday, October 3 at the Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square. More than 400 attendees filled the grand ballroom to raise money for Horizons’ crucial work, support the Bay Area’s LGBTQ nonprofit ecosystem, and celebrate the 24-year legacy of the foundation’s President Roger Doughty, who is retiring in November.
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​Several elected officials gave remarks at the pre-dinner reception. U.S. Representative and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi presented Doughty with a decorative tray and praised him for “making America more American.” ​ State Senator Scott Wiener presented Doughty with an official resolution from the California Senate commending him for his long and distinguished record of professional service and for his outstanding community leadership. Jupiter Peraza, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s Community Liaison to the Tenderloin, presented an official proclamation on behalf of Mayor Lurie’s office that declared October 3, 2026 Roger Doughty Day in San Francisco. Additionally, during the program, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, led by Sister Roma, officially blessed Horizons Foundation and sainted Doughty as Saint Philanthrope the Adept as part of the Order of Perpetual Indulgence.

Notable attendees: U.S. Representative and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi – Locally elected federal official and friend of Horizons, State Senator Scott Wiener – Locally elected state official and friend of Horizons, Jupiter Peraza – San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s Community Liaison to the Tenderloin and friend of Horizons, Roger Doughty – President, Horizons Foundation, Vincent Jones – Incoming CEO, Horizons Foundation