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Taste of Point DC 2026



3/19/26 11:47 AM
Point Foundation

Point Foundation welcomes you to Taste of Point DC 2026, a celebration of Point Scholars, Alumni, and supporters from the DC Metro area.

Taste of Point DC is an annual event celebrating Point Foundation, the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ+ and ally postsecondary students. As part of our 125 Days, 1,250 Dreams, $625,000 campaign, Taste of Point DC is an opportunity for us to raise the funds needed to support our largest class ever during the 2026-2027 academic year! 

The evening features: 

  • Small plates and cocktails from local restaurant and bar partners listed below. 
  • A silent auction featuring items and experiences donated by Point's DC community.
  • Remarks from Point leadership and a local Point Scholar. 
  • A drag performance by Tara Hoot. 
Our 2026 theme is Garden Party, and we recommend pastels, paisleys, and pops of color in your attire. Photos will be provided by John Jack Photography and DJ Tezrah will provide music for the evening. 

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Room & Board
1840 14th St NW
Washington, D.C. 20009  

Supporting Taste of Point DC 2026 with a donation or ticket purchase is a great way to encourage Point Scholars. It shows your unwavering support for their academic dreams and affirms your belief that LGBTQ+ and ally students are worthy of hope, opportunity, and a bright future. 

 
 

 

 

 

Sponsors

Learn more about becoming a sponsor of Taste of Point DC 2026 here.

Platinum Sponsors

Anonymous

Grant Miller
& Tony Masiello


Gold Sponsors

Guidehouse: Outwit Complexity

Room and Board (1)

 

Silver Sponsors

Jennifer Sobieski

Wilco Group

 

Bar Sponsor

Jennifer Touchette Realtor® DC MD VA(2)-1

Participating Restaurants & Bars

More to be added.

Amparo-1

Astoria

 

  Barkada Wine Bar 
 crush_logo_final_black-1    Duke's Grocery

 

  JL Restaurant Group Logo for Hank   

 
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   Protest Pizza and Bar 

  Red Bear Brewing Co.  
 Sook   Tatte Catering Logo   

 

Host Committee

Jeremias Alvarez
Celena Dyal
Celina Gerbic & Joseph Caruso
Ed Glasscock
Orlando Gonzales
Ashland Johnson (Point Alum)
Dan King
Michelle Marzullo, PhD (Point Alum)
Ryen Rasmus-Brown
Ryan Struyk
Alan Thompson
Zach Webber

 

 



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