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Upcoming Events
- November 23rd, 2024: Indianapolis MASKED Ball
- February 5th, 2025: Indianapolis Mayor’s Breakfast
- February 12th, 2025: Northwest Indiana Mayor’s Breakfast
- February 22nd, 2025: Bowl-A-Thon
Welcome from the Leadership
Every year, the UNCF enables thousands of underrepresented students to attend college, succeed and graduate, ready to lead. As we inch closer to our 80th year of service, our mission continues to be more potent than ever. Join us in supporting deserving students, right here in Indiana, reach their higher education goals.
Join UNCF to Support Higher Education and celebrate the 17th Annual UNCF MASKED Ball 2024
The UNCF Indianapolis Area Office is excited to announce the 2024 UNCF MASKED Ball, themed “80 Years of Black Excellence”. This gala, scheduled for Saturday, November 23, 2024, will be held at the JW Marriott Indianapolis, promises to be a spectacular evening celebrating our community and its excellence in all areas.
Read more and see photos from last year’s event here.
Save the date! 2025 Indianapolis Mayor’s Breakfast– Wednesday, February 5, 2025
It is with great enthusiasm we invite you to join us for the Annual UNCF Indianapolis Mayor’s Luncheon on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. EST. This charitable event will be held at the Crispus Attucks High School, located at Dr. Martin Luther King Junior St, Indianapolis, IN.
For more information contact: Indianapolis@UNCF.org
Save the date! 2025 Northwest Indiana Mayor’s Breakfast– Wednesday, February 12, 2025
It is with great enthusiasm we invite you to join us for the Annual UNCF Northwest Indiana Mayor’s Luncheon on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. CST. This charitable event will be held at the Gary Area Career Center, located at 1800 E 35th Avenue, Gary, IN.
For more information contact: Indianapolis@UNCF.org
Save the date! 2025 Indianapolis Bowl-A-Thon Bowling for Scholars– Saturday, February 22, 2025
It is with great enthusiasm we invite you to join us for the Annual UNCF Bowl-A-Thon: Bowling for Scholars on Saturday, February 22, 2025, 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. EST. This charitable event will be held at the Woodland Bowl, located at 3421 East 96th St, Indianapolis, IN.
For more information contact: Indianapolis@UNCF.org
Events Recap
We’re still buzzing from our successful Fort Wayne Mayor’s Breakfast, the 20th Bowling for Scholars Bowl-A-Thon, and the Northwest Indiana Mayor’s Breakfast. Our events have had appearances from community leaders and high-profile guests like Congressman Andre Carson and Mayor Eddie Melton with sponsors such as, Lilly Endowment, First Merchants Bank and many more! Each event affirms our commitment to fostering the next generation of leaders.
The Fort Wayne Mayor’s Breakfast
On Wednesday, June 5th, 2024, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Fort Wayne Leadership Council hosted the Fort Wayne Mayor’s Breakfast at Indiana Tech’s Snyder Academic Center. The event raised awareness and in honor of the late Mayor Tom Henry and named the Mayor Thomas C. Henry: Future of Fort Wayne Scholarship with his family in attendance.
Thank you so much to Indiana Tech for being an excellent venue and breakfast host and to our sponsors: First Merchants Bank, Brotherhood Mutual, and Republic Services!
Thank you to our sponsors!
Photography by Illumedia
The Indianapolis Bowling for Scholars
The event saw a gathering of eminent personalities, such as Congressman Andre Carson.
There were youth volunteers from VOICES, a youth centered organization created to enhance the lives of youth and families of color who helped to serve our participants throughout the day and enjoyed a game of bowling as well.
Music was provided by Sounds by Batman a local Indianapolis DJ who spun tunes that everyone enjoyed and danced to.
Thank you to our sponsors! 
Northwest Indiana Mayor’s Breakfast
Photo Credit: Cooleys Image
The Northwest Indiana Mayor’s Breakfast was hosted by the Honorable Eddie Melton with over 380 community members in attendance to support UNCF’s efforts to raise money for the Northwest Indiana Scholarship Fund. He spoke on the importance of giving back to the youth through education in the northwest region of Indiana. In fact, it was incredibly heartwarming to see Khaya Numpe and Abram Lewis recognized for their educational achievements. The two teenagers graduated with their bachelor’s degrees while attending 21st Century Charter School in Gary, IN. Kevin Teasley, superintendent of GEO Academies and CEO of GEO Foundation, spoke highly of their achievements and lit up the room with his passion for supporting students who aim high in their studies, like they do!
Kevin Peterman, a Howard University alum, spoke to the audience with a fierce passion on the importance of increased access to higher education for students. “It’s time for HBCUs to do more with more instead of more with less”, he exclaimed. The room was inspired, and the event raised over $40k for the Northwest Indiana Scholarship Fund.
Over $400k Raised at the 2023 UNCF Indianapolis MASKED Ball
UNCF Indy hosted its 16th Annual Masked Ball, and it was a major success! We want to sincerely thank you for coming to the event and for your enthusiasm. Our attendees expressed their support in our efforts to invest in education, foster the next generation of leaders, and raise money for deserving students. Also, a special thanks to the Grammy Nominated singer and songwriter, Kenny Lattimore, for closing the night with crowd favorites.
Thank you to our sponsors who made this event what it was: Eli Lilly and Company, Strada Education Foundation, UpLift, NIPSCO, IU Health, Indianapolis Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc, and many others!
Photo Credit: Lenny White @ Pride Photography
Indiana Leadership Council Chair Highlight
Indianapolis Chair
Pat Roe
retired VP Philanthropy at Strada Education Network
Northwest Indiana Chair
Shelice Tolbert
Tolbert & Tolbert, LLC
Visit Tolbert & Tolbert: Tolbert & Tolbert | Gary, Indiana | Northwest Indiana (tolbertlegal.com)
Fort Wayne Chair
George Hicks
Lincoln Financial
Learn More about George: On the Summit’s Horizon: George Hicks — Fort Wayne Ink Spot (fwinkspot.com)
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The mission of the Indianapolis Inter-Alumni Council (IAC) of UNCF is to support, promote, influence, and strengthen HBCUs. Our mission is a commitment to working with UNCF to ensure its network of member institutions are a respected model of best practice in moving students to and through college. The goals of IAC are related to increasing support of alumni for Black colleges and universities and Black higher education.
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