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For community members, partners, and supporters who believe in the mission and want to help sustain our work.
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A special thank-you rate for active BEFH business & community ally members who contribute to our mission year-round.
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Reserved Table for 8
Sponsor a Seat – $125:
Help make the gala accessible to all. Your contribution covers one ticket for an honoree or grantee to attend the celebration.
Sponsors are recognized in the program and during the event.
24 x 10 Limited Edition Panoramic Print
Born at the inaugural Yuma Street Cultural Festival, this vibrant community painting captures the spirit, stories, and collective imagination of our people.
Led by BEFH artist Paulicia Bender, this piece was created in real time with community participation — a living reflection of joy, entrepreneurship, faith, resilience, cultural pride, and generational vision. Each letter tells a story. Each color represents movement. Each symbol holds memory.
Now available as a 24 x 10 panoramic fine art print, this piece is designed to make a statement — perfect for hallways, offices, above desks, or any space where legacy lives.
This print is more than décor.
It is cultural preservation.
It is economic empowerment.
It is a visual declaration that Yuma Street is rising.
Proceeds support:
• Cultural preservation initiatives
• The future Yuma Street Cultural Center
• Entrepreneur-led community development
Display the vision.
Invest in the future.
Own a piece of the movement.
Imani Circle supports the operational foundation of BEFH. Your contribution ensures the sustainability of programs that foster entrepreneurship and generational wealth. Includes: Recognition in the gala program and during the event Two tickets to the gala A thank-you gift featuring a curated selection from Black-owned businesses
Imani Circle Partner Believing in community and faith, the Imani Circle supports the operational foundation of BEFH. Your contribution ensures the sustainability of programs that foster entrepreneurship and generational wealth. Includes: Recognition in the gala program and during the event Two tickets to the gala A thank-you gift featuring a curated selection from Black-owned businesses
Amani Circle Partner The Amani Circle focuses on peace and growth, directly funding microgrants and training initiatives that uplift Black entrepreneurs. Includes: Recognition during the gala and on BEFH’s social media platforms Three tickets to the gala Inclusion in post-event press and impact report A personalized certificate of appreciation.
Kuumba Circle Partner Creativity fuels progress. By joining the Kuumba Circle, you’re championing innovation, supporting entrepreneurship programs, and fostering cultural pride. Includes: Recognition during the gala, on social media, and in BEFH’s annual report Five tickets to the gala, including VIP seating Exclusive acknowledgment in gala press materials An opportunity to present an award during the program
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