UNCF is proud to announce that Mayor Van Johnson will host the UNCF Savannah Mayor’s Luncheon on Tuesday May 21, 2024, at Savannah State University’s Student Union. This luncheon will bring together Savannah area business, civic and education leaders to support UNCF’s work to create a college-ready culture that provides students with the support they need to get to and through college.
UNCF seeks to increase educational access for students in our community and increase the educated workforce pipeline in our nation. Each year UNCF provides scholarships to over 10,000 students. During the 2022-23 academic year, UNCF provided seven-teen students who reside in the Savannah, GA area with $75,369.00 in scholarships, an average award of $3,425.86 per student.
Together we can help to increase awareness of scholarship opportunities for young people in Savannah.
The UNCF Detroit Walk for Education is a broad-based community fundraising event in which you can recruit family members, friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc. to participate in this non-competitive Walk to raise much needed unrestricted funds for UNCF as well as provide necessary support for our students and schools and raise awareness about our 37 member institutions and HBCUs. The only competition is for the top fundraising Team Captain Prizes, which goes to the team captains based upon the amount of funds raised first in each category.
Join us on at Belle Isle State Park (near the Casino) to help us reach our fundraising goal of $600,000 and help kids get to and successfully through college. We will work our bodies with a 5K (3.1 mile) walk around beautiful Belle Isle and refresh our spirit with family, friends, fellowship and good food on a beautiful summer day.
Activities
Children’s Games
College Fair
DJ
Face Painting & Balloon Animals
Mini Massages & Health Screenings
Team Photos
Team Trophy Presentations
Vehicle Displays
Much more…
Team Captain (only) Incentive Prizes
To qualify for prizes, all funds must be in by Saturday, August 10, 2024. All prizes are first-come, first-served.
Apple Gift Card
Raise $25,000 & above – (First Winner)
Bose Speaker
$10,000 – (First 2 Winners)
Echo Show 3rd Generation
$5,000 – (First 3 Winners)
UNCF Jacket
$2,500 – (First 5 Winners)
UNCF Chair w/Umbrella
$1,000 – (First 10 Winners)
UNCF Backpack
$500 – (First 15 Winners)
UNCF Walk T-Shirt & Embroidered Baseball Cap
$250
Prizes are subject to change.
Traveling Trophies
Trophy consideration deadline is Saturday, August 10, 2024. The trophy categories are:
Top Fundraising Large Corporate Team
Top Fundraising Mid-Size Corporate Team
Top Fundraising Alumni/Greek Organization Team
Important Dates:
Team Captain Prize Consideration Deadline: Saturday, August 10, 2024
Trophy Consideration Deadline: Saturday, August 10, 2024
Online Pre-Registration Ends: Saturday, August 10, 2024
