Events
UNCF raises money through events across the country to support its mission, while at the same time raising awareness among its constituents.
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Walk Events
2026 UNCF Walk for Education – Milwaukee
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The 6th Annual UNCF Alabama Walk for Education is a dynamic, community-driven fundraising event that brings together families, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and organizations for a non-competitive walk in support of education. Participants rally their networks to raise critical unrestricted funds for UNCF, helping provide scholarships, resources, and essential support for students and the 37 UNCF member institutions and HBCUs nationwide. Friendly competition for top fundraising and team participation adds energy and excitement, especially among service organizations, faith communities, and campus partners.
Join us on Saturday, August 22, 2026, as we work toward our goal of raising $35,000 to help students get to and successfully through college. The day will be filled with movement, connection, and celebration, featuring a group warm-up, walk activities, great food, and time to enjoy fellowship with the community. Attendees can also experience a lively atmosphere with a DJ, kids zone, college fair, service group engagement, and health and wellness activations.
Teams are encouraged to register through a sponsorship package by July 10, and no later than August 14, to secure their place and maximize their impact at this inspiring summer event.
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Join us at the 2026 UNCF Walk for Education Virginia on Saturday, September 12 at Byrd Park in Richmond, Virginia to build better futures one step at a time.
The UNCF Walk for Education Virginia is a community fundraising event in which you can recruit family members, friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc. to participate in this non-competitive Walk to raise the critical funds UNCF needs to fulfill our mission of support to our member HBCU’s and to help our students to become active participants of society through a high-quality education.
Bring your friends, family, coworkers, and community members for a morning of purpose, connection, and celebration. Whether you walk, donate, volunteer, or sponsor, your support makes a difference. Register today!
Join a team. Form a team. Participate solo.
#UNCFWalkforEducation #LaceUp4UNCF #UNCFVirginiaWalk
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7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The University of Arlington Maverick Activities Center | 500 W Nedderman Dr.
Arlington, 76013 United States
UNCF and our HBCUs are working together to maintain a pipeline of graduates ready to become the future generation of professionals in our country. Come celebrate with your family, friends, and coworkers. Let’s build better futures one step at a time. Registration is open. Please consider joining a team or creating a new walk team.
#LaceUp4UNCF and join us today for a day of fundraising and walking/running to help send deserving, talented students to and through college.
Register | Donate Today | Build Your Team | Spread the Word | Volunteer
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10:00 AM
Charlotte Convention Center 501 S. College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202 United States
We invite you to join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Charlotte Convention Center for the 24th Annual UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon (MAWWLL). This signature fundraising event for UNCF is named in honor of our beloved friend and volunteer, Dr. Maya Angelou.
The day begins at 10 a.m. with shopping, mimosas, live music, and red carpet photos, leading into an elegant 12 p.m. luncheon featuring an inspiring program, the prestigious Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Award presentation, and the exciting Hatitude! competition. During the luncheon, we will celebrate and honor extraordinary women who have made a significant impact locally, statewide, and nationally.
Your support is more critical than ever to help UNCF, our member colleges and universities, and the students we serve achieve their dreams. Join us for a day of elegance, empowerment, and celebration, all in support of education and opportunity.
Sponsorship opportunities are available—reach out to learn more!
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8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tom Bass Regional Park, Section I 3452 Fellows Road
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The UNCF Baltimore Masked Ball is a premier fundraising gala and major social event focused on raising awareness of the need and benefits of a college education, the students UNCF serves and the contributions of historically Black colleges and universities.
Hosted by a diverse group of corporate sponsors, local businesses and professional organizations, the UNCF Baltimore Masked Ball is an evening of celebration attended by civic leaders, alumni, dignitaries, volunteers and friends of UNCF.
This must-attend event is full of fun, fashion and glamour and supports UNCF’s mission of investing in Better Futures® for the young men and women we serve by helping them move to and through college.
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Join us in kicking off the HBCU Homecoming Season by supporting education and students in need across North Carolina! The Charlotte UNCF Walk for Education is dedicated to supporting our five member institutions across North Carolina and the students they serve. This event helps raise vital funds to ensure students and schools receive the resources they need to thrive.
UNCF and our HBCUs are working together to maintain a pipeline of graduates ready to become the future generation of professionals in our country. Come celebrate with your family, friends and coworkers. Let’s build better futures one step at a time. Registration is open. Please consider joining a team or creating a new walk team.
#LaceUp4UNCF and join us today for a day of fundraising and walking/running to help send deserving, talented students to and through college.
Register | Donate Today | Build Your Team | Spread the Word | Volunteer
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ARE YOU READY TO WALK, RUN, FUNDRAISE, AND CHANGE LIVES?
LACE UP for the 11th Annual UNCF Tampa Bay 5K Run/Walk for Education on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Perry Harvey Sr. Park!
This year, we’re challenging the Tampa Bay community to help us raise $80,000 to support scholarships, student success programs, and educational opportunities that help students get to and through college.
The UNCF 5K Run/Walk for Education is more than a walk—it’s a movement. Every dollar raised helps UNCF provide scholarships, internships, mentoring, and other critical resources that empower the next generation of leaders.
Whether you’re running/walking as an individual, forming a team with your company, church, school, fraternity, sorority, alumni chapter, employee resource group, family, or friends, your participation helps create opportunities for deserving students.
Together, we’ll celebrate education, community, and the power of giving back while enjoying a morning filled with music, fundraising challenges, team spirit, prizes, vendors, and family-friendly fun.
OUR GOAL: $80,000
Every participant has the power to make a difference:
- Form a team of 10 or more participants
- Raise funds through your personal fundraising page
- Invite friends, family, and coworkers to support your efforts
Help us reach our goal and change lives through education
One Team. One Community. One Mission. $80,000 for Students.
WHY WE WALK: For more than 82 years, UNCF has worked to ensure that all students have access to a quality education and the opportunity to achieve their dreams. The funds raised through the Tampa Bay 5K Run/Walk for Education support scholarships and programs that help students succeed in college and beyond.
EVENT DETAILS:
Perry Harvey Sr. Park
1000 E Harrison Street
Tampa, FL 33602
Registration & Check-In: 7:00 a.m.
Walk Begins: 8:30 a.m.
Awards Ceremony: 9:30 a.m.
REGISTER EARLY & SAVE!
$35 through August 31, 2026
$40 through September 30, 2026
$45 through October 31, 2026
$50 through November 6, 2026
$55 Event Day (Onsite Registration)
FUNDRAISE & EARN EXCLUSIVE INCENTIVES
Raise funds and earn exciting UNCF incentive prizes while making a lasting impact on students’ lives. Be sure to review the Incentive Page for fundraising levels and prize deadlines.
Important: All fundraising dollars must be submitted online by 9:00 a.m. on November 7, 2026, to qualify for incentive prizes, awards, and recognition.
REGISTER. FUNDRAISE. RUN. WALK. CHANGE LIVES.
Together, we can help more students get to and through college while building a stronger future for the Tampa Bay community and beyond.
#UNCFWalkForEducation #InvestInBetterFutures #BecauseCollegeMatters
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ARE YOU READY TO RUN, WALK, FUNDRAISE, AND CHANGE LIVES?
LACE UP for the 18th Annual UNCF Orlando 5K Run/Walk for Education on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Blue Jacket Park!
This year, we’re challenging the Orlando community to help us raise $100,000 to support scholarships, student success programs, and educational opportunities that help students get to and through college.
The UNCF 5K Run/Walk for Education is more than a race—it’s a movement. Every dollar raised helps UNCF provide scholarships, internships, mentoring, and other critical resources that empower the next generation of leaders.
Whether you’re participating as an individual, creating a team with your company, church, school, fraternity, sorority, alumni chapter, employee resource group, family, or friends, your involvement helps create opportunities for deserving students and strengthens our community.
Join runners, walkers, students, educators, corporate partners, and community leaders for a morning filled with energy, purpose, fundraising challenges, team spirit, prizes, vendors, entertainment, and family-friendly fun.
OUR GOAL: $100,000
Every participant has the power to make a difference:
- Register for the 5K Run/Walk
- Start or join a fundraising team
- Invite family, friends, and coworkers to support your efforts
Help us reach our goal and change lives through education
One Community. One Mission. $100,000 for Students.
WHY WE RUN & WALK
For more than 82 years, UNCF has worked to ensure that all students have access to a quality education and the opportunity to achieve their dreams. Funds raised through the Orlando 5K Run/Walk for Education support scholarships, emergency assistance, internships, and student success initiatives that help students thrive in college and beyond.
EVENT DETAILS
Blue Jacket Park
2501 General Rees Avenue
Orlando, FL 32814
Registration & Check-In: 7:00 a.m.
5K Run/Walk Begins: 8:30 a.m.
Awards & Recognition Ceremony: 9:30 a.m.
REGISTER EARLY & SAVE!
$35 through August 31, 2026
$40 through September 30, 2026
$45 through October 31, 2026
$50 through November 13, 2026
$55 Event Day (Onsite Registration)
FUNDRAISE & EARN EXCLUSIVE INCENTIVES
Raise funds and earn exciting UNCF incentive prizes while making a lasting impact on students’ lives. Visit the Incentives Page to view fundraising levels, prizes, and qualification deadlines.
Important: All fundraising dollars must be submitted online by 9:00 a.m. on November 14, 2026, to qualify for incentive prizes, fundraising awards, and event-day recognition.
REGISTER. FUNDRAISE. RUN. WALK. CHANGE LIVES.
Together, we can help more students get to and through college while investing in a brighter future for our community.
#UNCF5K #RunWalkForEducation #InvestInBetterFutures #BecauseCollegeMatters
Facebook: www.facebook.com/uncfncfl
Instagram: www.instagram.com/uncfncfl
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Good Shepherd Baptist Church 2223 S. Crater Road
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A Celebration of Education and the Roaring 20s!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of elegance, impact, and purpose at the 12th Annual UNCF Pee Dee Area Mayors’ Masked Ball—the region’s premier fundraising gala and one of the most anticipated celebrations of the year.
Step into a world where timeless glamour meets transformational impact. Inspired by the bold sophistication of the Roaring Twenties, this years’ experience invites guests to embrace iconic style, adorned in elegant attire and signature masks, for a night that is both visually stunning and deeply meaningful.
This extraordinary evening brings together influential civic leaders, corporate partners, community champions, UNCF alumni, and emerging philanthropists—all united by a shared commitment to one powerful mission: investing in education and unlocking opportunity for the next generation.
Now more than ever, our students need us. This is your moment to:
Lead with purpose
Align your brand with impact
Be part of a movement that changes lives
Celebrate with purpose
Give with intention
Sponsor with impact
We invite you—whether you are a long-time supporter or joining us for the first time—to take your place among those who are shaping the future. If you have never participated before, this is your invitation.
The students we serve today will become tomorrow’s leaders, innovators, and changemakers.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We proudly welcome corporations, small businesses, faith-based organizations, and individual philanthropists to participate as sponsors of this signature event.
Sponsorship opportunities range from $2,000 to $25,000, offering a meaningful way to engage at a level that aligns with your goals and capacity. Individual tickets are available for $150.
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