Coktails For A Cause

The world feels unsafe. Marriage equality is under threat, increased anti-LGBTQIA+ laws and polices, trans rights are being attacked, and the right to build a family is being challenged at every turn. Families Out Loud is on the frontlines, and your support is critical—without donations, our work stops, and families live in fear.

But hope begins with a spark. Families Out Loud lights that spark, igniting flames of possibility for families everywhere. We help people from all walks of life start their families safely and boldly, through surrogacy, egg donation, IVF, and community support. We create spaces where love wins, where families thrive, and where everyone is celebrated for who they are.

Throughout the evening, you will hear powerful stories of hope and impact—stories of families defying barriers, of lives changed, and of futures brightened through your generosity. Every gift directly fuels our work, providing safe, inclusive, and empowering spaces for LGBTQIA+ families, women navigating fertility struggles, and all individuals seeking to build a family.

Join us for Cocktails for a Cause:

• Mix & mingle with parents, allies, and family-building advocates

• VIP Meet & Greet with RuPaul’s Drag Race queens

• Silent auction supporting our grants and programs

• Craft cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with stunning city views

Event Info:

Date: Friday October 3rd (6:00-8:00 PM)

Location: Smoke & Mirrors Rooftop
Hosted By: Roots Surrogacy

This is more than a party—it’s a stand. Every guest, every conversation, every gift is a spark. Together, we light the fire of hope, ensuring families can grow, love, and exist boldly, even when the world tells them they cannot.

Raise a glass.

Be the spark.

Give boldly.

Help build families OUT LOUD.

This event is open to any interested in supporting inclusive Family Building including Family Building supporters, champions, and advocates, industry professionals in IVF, egg donation, and surrogacy, parents who have built their family through IVF and/or surrogacy, LGBTQ+ parents and allies, Families Out Loud sponsors, attendees and future parents, and anyone looking to support the cause.

Families Out Loud is a non-profit organization celebrating and empowering families of all kinds—LGBTQIA+ families, women, single parents, and every path to parenthood. Our mission is to make family building visible, supported, and accessible for all families—regardless of identity, orientation, or background From helping intended parents navigate surrogacy and egg donation to providing grants that directly support families, we aim to break down barriers, amplify diverse family stories, and make the path to parenthood accessible, informed, and full of pride. Learn more about Families Out Loud at www.familiesoutloudevents.com

Questions? Email [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Smoke & Mirrors, 867 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Washington, United States