# Event Details

- **Event Name**: AACF GALA 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The African American Community Fund proudly invites you to our 2026 Gala Celebration, a night dedicated to honoring excellence, uplifting our community, and celebrating impact.

📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts and Conference Center

This year, we are honored to celebrate two incredible women who have made a lasting impact in the Springfield community:
💛 Lisa Cole
💛 Wynette ‘Nettie’ Carter

We will also be highlighting our 2026 grantees:
🌟 Springfield Elite
🌟 Treyson’s Ausome Foundation

Music by Champion City Trio

🎟️ Tickets: $60
🗓️ Deadline to purchase: June 5, 2026
Tickets and tables can be purchased through the Springfield Foundation:
• Online via their website
• In person with cash or check

https://www.springfieldfoundation.org/partnerships/aacf.html


🤝 Interested in Sponsorship?
We welcome businesses and community leaders to partner with us! Sponsorships can also be submitted through the Springfield Foundation online or in person.

✨ Join us for a powerful evening filled with celebration, connection, and purpose as we honor two phenomenal women and continue investing in the future of our community.

We can’t wait to see you there!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/aacf-gala-2026/200030098271142
- **Event Categories**: business, art, conferences
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 48

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Springfield
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 275 S Limestone St, Springfield, OH 45505-1193, United States
- **lat**: 39.92174
- **long**: -83.80898
- **full address**: 275 S Limestone St, Springfield, OH 45505-1193, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is AACF GALA 2026 being held?
  - **A:** AACF GALA 2026 takes place on Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 275 S Limestone St, Springfield, OH 45505-1193, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing AACF GALA 2026?
  - **A:** AACF GALA 2026 is organized by Kameel Tooson.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** AACF GALA 2026 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Springfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If AACF GALA 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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