NAACP Oneida County Branch 2167 - Annual Freedom Fund Dinner

Schedule

Sun Nov 02 2025 at 03:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Irish Cultural Center | Utica, NY

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NAACP Oneida County Branch - Annual Freedom Fund Dinner

Theme: “Fierce Urgency of Now”

Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025

Time: 3:00 PM (Eastern Time)

Location: Irish Cultural Center, Utica, NY

This year’s national theme, “Fierce Urgency of Now,” reaffirms our call to action. The Annual Freedom Fund Dinner is more than a fundraiser — it’s a gathering of hearts, minds, and hands, ready to do the work and commit to what matters most: justice, equity, and opportunity for all.

Join us for an inspiring evening of celebration, reflection, and empowerment as we honor individuals and organizations who exemplify the spirit of this urgent moment.

Keynote Speaker

Giovanni Harvey

Utica Native & Civic Engagement Advocate

Individual Honorees

  • Heather Wasielewski
  • Kay Klo
  • James Paul III
  • Reverend Jill Farnham-Us

Community Honorees

  • Mohawk Valley Frontiers / Junior Frontiers of the Mohawk Valley
  • Oneida County Democratic Women’s Club

Come together with community leaders, advocates, and neighbors as we uplift one another and advance the mission of the NAACP.






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Irish Cultural Center, 623 Columbia Street, Utica, United States

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