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Williams-Franklin Foundation

LXCL:Designed for emerging professionals building their careers and philanthropic community. All ticket levels include access to the Leaves of Legacy experience, including music, bites, cocktails, storytelling, and fellowship.

Early Professional

LXCL:For established professionals looking to connect, give, and grow their impact. All ticket levels include access to the Leaves of Legacy experience, including music, bites, cocktails, storytelling, and fellowship.

Mid-Level Professional

LXCL:For experienced professionals and leaders investing in the next generation. All ticket levels include access to the Leaves of Legacy experience, including music, bites, cocktails, storytelling, and fellowship.

Senior Professional

Come Gather. Give Back. Leave a Legacy. Leaves of Legacy is about more than one evening. It&#39;s about building a community of people who believe that access to opportunity should never be limited by a student&#39;s ability to pay.&nbsp;More than a fundraiser, Leaves of Legacy is an opportunity to gather around a shared belief: when we invest in students, we invest in the future.&nbsp;Come enjoy an evening of music, cocktails, bites, storytelling, and meaningful connection with an emerging community of philanthropic professionals across the DMV. We hope you&#39;ll join us, bring a friend, raise a glass, and help us leave a lasting legacy for the next generation of HBCU scholars. About Leaves of LegacyLeaves of Legacy is designed to be an annual gathering that brings together an engaged community of supporters who believe in expanding access, opportunity, and pathways to success for HBCU students.Throughout the evening, guests will experience storytelling and fellowship while taking part in a unique donor recognition experience celebrating the individuals who help make the Williams-Franklin Foundation&#39;s work possible.Proceeds from the event will support the Foundation&#39;s mission while helping to grow a broader network of engaged supporters committed to creating lasting impact. About the Williams-Franklin FoundationFounded in 2014, the Williams-Franklin Foundation is built around a straightforward idea: students who have earned their seat in higher education shouldn&#39;t lose it because of finances.The Foundation provides scholarships, mentoring, and professional networks to HBCU students whose potential is constrained only by resources.Since its founding, Williams-Franklin Foundation has awarded nearly $600,000 in scholarships to 166 students across more than 20 HBCUs.Your participation in Leaves of Legacy helps us continue that work and ensures that more students have the resources, relationships, and support they need to thrive.

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Come Gather. Give Back. Leave a Legacy. Leaves of Legacy is about more than one evening. It's about building a community of people who believe that access to opportunity should never be limited by a student's ability to pay. More than a fundraiser, Leaves of Legacy is an opportunity to gather around a shared belief: when we invest in students, we invest in the future. Come enjoy an evening of music, cocktails, bites, storytelling, and meaningful connection with an emerging community of philanthropic professionals across the DMV. We hope you'll join us, bring a friend, raise a glass, and help us leave a lasting legacy for the next generation of HBCU scholars. About Leaves of LegacyLeaves of Legacy is designed to be an annual gathering that brings together an engaged community of supporters who believe in expanding access, opportunity, and pathways to success for HBCU students.Throughout the evening, guests will experience storytelling and fellowship while taking part in a unique donor recognition experience celebrating the individuals who help make the Williams-Franklin Foundation's work possible.Proceeds from the event will support the Foundation's mission while helping to grow a broader network of engaged supporters committed to creating lasting impact. About the Williams-Franklin FoundationFounded in 2014, the Williams-Franklin Foundation is built around a straightforward idea: students who have earned their seat in higher education shouldn't lose it because of finances.The Foundation provides scholarships, mentoring, and professional networks to HBCU students whose potential is constrained only by resources.Since its founding, Williams-Franklin Foundation has awarded nearly $600,000 in scholarships to 166 students across more than 20 HBCUs.Your participation in Leaves of Legacy helps us continue that work and ensures that more students have the resources, relationships, and support they need to thrive.

Williams-Franklin Foundation

Leaves of Legacy

636 Maine Ave SW

Early Professional

$25

Mid-Level Professional

$50

Senior Professional

$50

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