68th NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet 

We The People

Thursday, October 22, 2026 

 Doors Open at 5:00 PM 

Four Points by Sheraton

35000 Curtis Blvd.,  Eastlake, OH 

Your Attendance Supports the NAACP Scholarship program for Lake County High School seniors!

The Freedom Fund Banquet is our annual signature fundraising event.

Raising funds to support NAACP College Scholarships

AND

Presentation of Lake County NAACP COMMUNITY AWARDS! 

The Reverend Vincent R. Miller Community Impact Award

The Robert H. Fountain Community Public Safety & Public Service Award

The Dr. William J. Rucker Community Medical Award

The Selma C. Hall Community Education & Community Legal Award

Honoring individuals or organizations that have made a significant positive impact on our community.

This fundraising event also supports annual NAACP sponsored community events such as the Rev. Dr.  Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration and the Lake County Juneteenth Celebration as well as programs for Lake County Youth.   

It’s a great opportunity for networking and identifying opportunities for you to increase your engagement with the important work of the NAACP.