Freedom Fund Information

1939, the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund was established as an independent legal arm of the organization and was instrumental in litigating the 1954 Supreme Court Case Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka, in the fight for equality in public schools. This landmark decision ousted the hypocrisy of separate but equal policies in public education. Annually NAACP branches in the United States host Freedom Fund banquets to raise money to support the National Branch of the NAACP. Freedom Fund dinners are an avenue not only to raise required to continue the fight but also an opportunity to remind the communities they serve that the NAACP is still relevant.

The NAACP initiatives are needed as much now as they ever were. Every day we focus on these key areas: voter education and empowerment, criminal justice reform, public safety, racial health disparities, and economic inclusion, among other aspects. We couldn’t do this work, and accomplish our goals, without the generous support of our community, and monetary support of our mission by our allies and partners.

Join us on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Gather Columbus, located at 2508 25th Street, Suite B, Columbus, IN, for a beautiful evening of community awards, food, music, and dancing.  Our theme is #getuncomfortable; we are intentionally creating safe spaces for uncomfortable conversation as we continue the fight. We know that when we fight, we win.

Our Speaker

Skye Berger is a multifaceted professional with extensive experience in youth work, resiliency building, healing from trauma, addiction recovery, environmental justice, and supportive housing advocacy. Skye’s unique approach is deeply informed by her background as a child welfare caseworker and program developer, where she encountered firsthand the complex intersections of trauma, housing instability, and other systemic barriers. In addition to her work in social services, Skye is also an accomplished actor,  university professor, Sound Healer and Reiki master, incorporating these disciplines into her practice to offer holistic, creative, and empathetic support to those she serves. Skye’s expertise is further enriched by her deep commitment to social justice, equity, and human connection, which she brings to life through her innovative training methods and storytelling.