30th Annual Juneteenth Ally Award BBQ

30TH JUNETEENTH ALLY AWARD FUNDRAISER LUNCHEON

NOON, SATURDAY JUNE 17, 2023

Jerabeck Activity and Athletic Center, Scanlan Room

St. Thomas University

4000 Mt Vernon St, Houston, TX 77006

Lunch will be served

 H O N O R E E S

Reparations4slavery:   A portal for white families walking the path of racial healing through engaging in direct repair.  The founder, Lotte Lieb Dula, created this portal when she learned that, to her surprise, her family had been enslavers.  She wanted to make amends for the behavior of her ancestors and help other people who are interested in doing the same.  Lotte Lieb Dula, founder, accepting. 

Pure Justice:  An organization centered on advocating for criminal justice reform and exonerating falsely accused and convicted inmates outside of those placed on death row.   The founder, RoShawn Evans, had personal experience as an innocent man accused and convicted of a crime, and found it very difficult to get anyone or any group to help him exonerate himself. His first book, Stolen Identity, details his harrowing experience and how similar experiences are prevalent, especially for young men of color, in our communities. RoShawn Evans, founder, accepting.

Ismaili CIVIC :   The Houston arm of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community devoted to serving humanity by rendering voluntary service to improve the quality of life of the community, regardless of faith, gender, and background. Mr. Murad Ajani, President, Ismaili Council for the Southwestern USA and Mr. Aamir Ghesani, Chairman, Aga Khan Youth & Sports Board for the Southwestern USA accepting.

Innocence Project:  The Innocence Project works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate and equitable systems of justice for everyone.  Our work is guided by science and grounded in anti-racism.

S P O N S O R S H I P   L E V E L S

Please see if your company will match your donation through a matching-gift program

PARTNER  $1,200  One table (admits 10). One representative gives 2-minute speech at event. One representative appears onstage with Executive Director for picture with award recipients. Group picture with Executive Director. Logo or name on program, event slide show and website event page

ALLY $600  ½ table (admits 5). Logo or name on event slide show and website event page.

ACTIVIST: $75 ($80 AT THE DOOR) – LIMITED SEATING, general admission

CHALLENGER (STUDENT) $50 – LIMITED SEATING, general admission

Single tickets will be $80 at the door, payable by cash, check or cashapp.

To purchase a table, please choose 1 “Partner” or “Ally” ticket below per table you wish to purchase.  If you are not purchasing a table, please indicate the quantity of “Activist” or “Challenger” tickets below.

To make an additional contribution to our fundraiser, please click here:  https://www.centerhealingracism.org/donate/

Joyce Steensrud              Sandy Boyd

 Christie Harrison     Elizabeth Boehm-Miller

Allies

Laura Gallier

Kelly Johnson