A night of awards and fundraising from a historic organization.
On Sunday, October 10, 2021, at the Marriott St. Louis Grand, located at 800 Washington Ave. St. Louis MO, 63101. The Freedom Fund Awards Banquet will be held in the Grand Majestic Ballroom; doors open at 5:30 pm, and seating for VIP’s reception opens at 4:30 pm.
Ever year, each NAACP branch is encouraged to hold one of these banquets to raise funds for the organization. This year’s theme is Economic Equity and the Real Black Market. Due to Covid-19 in 2020, the banquet was held virtually.
NAACP, East St. Louis Branch
57th District of Illinois
President & CEO
Estel Food d/b/a McDonald’s
More over, in attendance, there will be East St Louis Branch President Stanley Franklin, banquet Chair Senator Christopher Belt of the (57th district of Illinois) and James E. Williams Jr. the President and CEO of Estel foods. The youth will serve as greeters, the host, and the hostess, and help to pass out awards as well.
A woman with a plan.
In addition, Jackie Denise (Croffett), will be bringing awareness to this event; a woman that has always been an advocate for helping her black and brown people. Born in East St. Louis, Illinois, she grew up in a predominantly white neighborhood in Lansing Michigan.
Jackie at 13, came back to the community of East St. Louis to make a difference. Jackie’s hard work, education and dedication throughout the years earned her a background in both Legal and Special Education while also helping out the neighborhoods.
In 2002, Jackie joined the NAACP. The organization was formed in New York City by Black and White activists, partially in response to the ongoing violence against African Americans around the country. There are over 2200 Branches across the United States.
Jackie is a member of the NAACP East St Louis branch. She is part of the Political Action Committee and is also co-chair of the Hospitality Committee alongside Lillie Tate. Their focus is on working with the youth, training them to serve in the community and at various events.
For tickets, call 314.669.1733 or got to https://www.estlnaacp.org/events.html
