The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Garland, Texas Unit- serving the Garland Community will host its 30th Annual Freedom Fund Virtual Program and Silent Auction.
Keynote Speaker / Master of Ceremony/ Scholarships
- Keynote Speaker – Dr. Devin Atchison, Senior Pastor for Westside Baptist Church, Lewisville, TX
- Mistress of Ceremony – Mrs. LaKisha Culpepper, Garland ISD Liaison to the African American Community
- Elaine Bradley Scholarship – NAACP Garland Youth Council member to be announced GISD African American seniors with the highest GPA will be recognized for each of the seven high schools
- John Willie Washington Legacy Scholarship – An African American student enrolled in a Texas state certified vocational or technical school, or the Dallas County Community College District
Adult Award Recipients
- Education Award – Dr. Ricardo Lopez, Garland ISD Superintendent
- Volunteer Service Award – Timothy Robinson, Founder and Chairman of Inspired to Help
- Community Service Award – Garland Health Department
- Bridge Builder Award – Intrinsic Smokehouse and Brewery
Note: For more information on this event, contact the NAACP Gar- land Unit at 972.381.5044, voice box #5, or visit the NAACP Garland Unit’s Web site at: www.garlandtxnaacp.org.
Date: Saturday, September 18, 2021
Time: 10:00 A.M. Brunch
Silent Auction (online one week)
September 12, 2021 – September 18, 2021
2021 Theme “The NAACP, Still A Voice in the Community”
