# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Freedom Fund Gala
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Our annual fund raiser is set for Friday, October 23, 2026. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Program starts at 6 PM.

The 2026 theme is “We The People!”

Our speaker is Battle Creek Central graduate and, Dwayne Barnes. He is currently the Founder of MBJ Strategic Relations. 

Throughout his career, Dwayne has effectively bridged the gap between community members and policymakers. As the former Government Liaison for the Detroit Land Bank Authority, he served as the principal contact for the Detroit City Council and the Mayor’s Office, navigating complex intergovernmental relationships to advance municipal policy. His expertise in public engagement was further refined through key strategy and analytical roles with the Michigan League for Public Policy, the Center for Michigan, and Bridge Magazine, where he consistently elevated community voices in statewide policy discussions.

We also look forward to celebrating our NAACP Battle Creek awards, which will be announced soon! 

This year’s gala is destined to be another fun event.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/battle-creek/freedom-fund-gala/200030706931528
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Battle Creek
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek
- **lat**: 42.31889
- **long**: -85.18459
- **full address**: DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek, 50 Capital Ave SW,Battle Creek, Michigan, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Freedom Fund Gala
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Freedom Fund Gala being held?
  - **A:** Freedom Fund Gala takes place on Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm at DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek, 50 Capital Ave SW,Battle Creek, Michigan, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Freedom Fund Gala?
  - **A:** Freedom Fund Gala is organized by NAACP - Battle Creek.

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