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SUMMARY:Linn Benton Freedom Fund Celebration 2026 in Albany
DESCRIPTION:Nov07Sat\n\nLinn Benton NAACP Presents\nCommunity… Showing Up! \n5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Willamette Conference Center\, Linn County Expo Center\, Albany. \nGet Tickets\n\n\nThe Linn Benton Freedom Fund Celebration 2026 takes place Saturday\, November 7\, 2026\, from 5 to 9 PM at the Willamette Conference Center inside the Linn County Expo Center in Albany\, Oregon. Themed Community… Showing Up!\, the evening brings a buffet dinner\, a keynote from Salem City Councilor Dr. Irvin M. Brown\, awards\, prize drawings\, live music and dancing. It is also the branch’s most important fundraiser of the year\, and every ticket helps pay for its justice work in the mid-Willamette Valley. \n\nDateSat\, Nov 7\, 2026Open to the public\nTime5:00 PM to 9:00 PMPacific Time\nWhereLinn County Expo Center3700 Knox Butte Rd E\, Albany\, OR\nCostTicketedOn sale at LinnBentonNAACP.com\n\nA Night That Funds the Work\nFreedom Fund events are a long NAACP tradition. Branches across the country hold them each year to raise the money that keeps local advocacy going\, from voter education and legal redress to youth programs and housing work. For Linn Benton NAACP\, which serves Linn and Benton counties including Albany and Corvallis\, this celebration pays for a year of showing up in schools\, at city council meetings and alongside families who need an advocate. \nThe theme\, Community… Showing Up!\, is a thank you to everyone who came out for that work this year\, and an ask to keep coming. \nReserve Your Seat \nTickets for the Linn Benton Freedom Fund Celebration 2026 are on sale now. \nBuy Tickets\nKeynote and Emcee\nDr. Irvin M. Brown\, Salem City Councilor\, gives the keynote. On the council he is known for building trust through active listening\, good governance and steady community engagement. Briae Lewis\, Ward 2 City Councilor in Corvallis\, serves as emcee for the evening. \nWhat to Expect at the Linn Benton Freedom Fund Celebration 2026\n\nBuffet dinnerA full dinner buffet\, with a no-host bar.\nKeynote addressDr. Irvin M. Brown\, Salem City Councilor.\nAward presentationThe branch honors people who showed up for the community this year.\nPrize drawingsEvery guest is entered for the grand prize weekend at the coast. Extra tickets can be bought for gifts donated by local businesses.\nLive musicSoul from the PDX Soul Collective\, then DJ Dokkaebi closes the night with dancing.\n\nThank You to the Sponsors\nThis year’s celebration is supported by First Alternative Co-op\, Oregon State University Office of Institutional Diversity\, Baldwin General Contracting\, Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance\, Renaissance Roofing\, Hilltop Vineyards\, GBC Construction\, Willamette Valley Jaguars Professional Basketball\, Corvallis Public Schools Foundation\, Vivacity Spirits\, Heresco Chiropractic and G. Christianson Construction. \nAccommodations \nFor any accommodation you need to attend\, contact Freedom Fund Celebration Chair Brianna Beene at bbeene.volunteer@gmail.com. \n\n\nSame night in Spokane: NAACP Spokane Freedom Fund Gala 2026November 7 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane City Center.\nSee the Gala\n\nFrequently Asked Questions About the Linn Benton Freedom Fund Celebration 2026\n\nWhen and where is it?\nSaturday\, November 7\, 2026\, 5 to 9 PM\, at the Willamette Conference Center in the Linn County Expo Center\, 3700 Knox Butte Rd E\, Albany\, Oregon. \n\n\nHow do I buy tickets?\nTickets are on sale at LinnBentonNAACP.com. \n\n\nWho is the keynote speaker?\nDr. Irvin M. Brown\, Salem City Councilor. Corvallis City Councilor Briae Lewis is the emcee. \n\n\nIs it open to non-members?\nYes. The celebration is open to the public. \n\n\nWhere does the money go?\nIt supports the justice work of Linn Benton NAACP for the year ahead. \n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nLinn Benton NAACP\nNAACP National\nACLU of Oregon\nEqual Justice Initiative\n\nHosted by Linn Benton NAACP and shared by the NAACP AOWSAC State Area Conference
URL:https://naacpaowsac.org/event/linn-benton-freedom-fund-celebration-2026/
LOCATION:Linn County Expo Center\, Willamette Conference Center\, 3700 Knox Butte Rd E\, Albany\, OR\, 97322\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Race & Justice
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SUMMARY:NAACP Spokane Freedom Fund Gala 2026
DESCRIPTION:Nov7Sat\n\nNAACP Spokane Branch 1137 Presents\nWe The People: Freedom Fund Gala 2026 \n6:00 PM\, black tie\, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane City Center. Early bird pricing ends October 15. \nGet Gala Tickets\n\n\nSpokane Freedom Fund Gala 2026 takes place Saturday\, November 7\, 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane City Center. Hosted by NAACP Spokane Branch 1137\, this year’s gala carries the theme “We The People” and brings Eastern Washington together to celebrate civil rights leadership and fund the branch’s year-round work. \n\nDateSat\, Nov 7\, 2026Black tie\nTime6:00 PM to 9:00 PMPacific Time\nWhereDoubleTree Spokane City Center322 N Spokane Falls Ct\, Spokane\, WA 99201\nEarly Bird$90 members$110 non-members. Tables of 10 from $1\,050. Through Oct 15\n\nThe Freedom Fund Gala is the most important fundraiser of the year for NAACP Spokane. Proceeds support the branch committees working on education\, youth engagement\, civic engagement\, criminal justice\, and health care across the Spokane region. \nNAACP Spokane has been a steady voice for civil rights in the Inland Northwest\, with hundreds of local members and a long record of advocacy. The gala is where that community comes together to honor its leaders and invest in the work ahead. \nEarly Bird Pricing Ends October 15 \nReserve your seat at the Spokane Freedom Fund Gala 2026 before prices go up. \nGet Gala Tickets\nWhat to Expect at the Spokane Freedom Fund Gala 2026\n\n“We The People”An evening celebrating civil rights leadership under this year’s theme.\nHonored leadersRecognition of community leaders and award winners.\nKeynote addressA keynote presented by the gala’s premier sponsor.\nSocial hour and studentsTime to connect\, plus student recognition.\nSponsorshipOpportunities for businesses and organizations to invest in the work.\n\nEvery ticket and table directly supports NAACP Spokane programs. Several sponsorship levels include complimentary NAACP memberships for every guest at the table\, making the gala a strong way for organizations to invest in civil rights in Eastern Washington. \nWhether you attend as an individual\, bring a table of friends\, or sponsor the evening\, the Spokane Freedom Fund Gala 2026 is a chance to stand with the movement. Explore more branch events across Alaska\, Oregon\, and Washington at NAACP AOWSAC. \nWhy the Spokane Freedom Fund Gala 2026 Matters\nFreedom Fund events are a tradition across the NAACP\, dating back to the organization’s earliest decades\, when local branches raised money to support legal defense\, voter registration\, and community organizing. That tradition continues in Spokane\, where the gala helps fund scholarships\, youth programs\, civic engagement\, and the branch’s civil rights complaint and advocacy work across Eastern Washington. \nThe 2026 theme\, “We The People\,” is a reminder that the promises of the Constitution belong to everyone and that protecting them takes ordinary people showing up. In a year marked by battles over voting access\, education\, and public safety\, the Spokane Freedom Fund Gala 2026 is a chance for the Inland Northwest to come together and invest in that work locally. \nPlan Your Evening\nBlack tie event \nThe evening begins at 6:00 PM and is a black tie affair\, so plan your attire accordingly and check the ticket page before the event for any final details. \n\nThe DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane City Center is located at 322 North Spokane Falls Court\, next to the Spokane Convention Center and a short walk from Riverfront Park. Hotel parking is available on site for a fee. \n\nFrequently Asked Questions About the Spokane Freedom Fund Gala 2026\n\nWhen and where is the Spokane Freedom Fund Gala 2026?\nSaturday\, November 7\, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane City Center\, 322 N Spokane Falls Ct\, Spokane\, WA 99201. \n\n\nHow much are tickets?\nEarly bird tickets are $90 for members and $110 for non-members through October 15. Tables of 10 start at $1\,050. \n\n\nWhere do I buy tickets?\nTickets are sold through the NAACP Spokane Zeffy page linked above. \n\n\nWhat is the 2026 theme?\nThe theme is “We The People.” \n\n\nWhere does the money go?\nProceeds support NAACP Spokane Branch 1137 programs in education\, youth\, civic engagement\, criminal justice\, and health care. \n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nNAACP Spokane Freedom Fund Gala\nNAACP Spokane\nNAACP National\nEqual Justice Initiative\n\nHosted by NAACP Spokane Branch 1137 and shared by the NAACP AOWSAC State Area Conference
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SUMMARY:Building Restorative Communities Gathering 2026 at Gonzaga Law
DESCRIPTION:Nov13Fri\n\nNAACP Spokane Branch 1137 Presents\nBuilding Restorative Communities Gathering. \nFriday\, November 13\, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM and Saturday\, November 14\, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane. Attend one day or both. \nEmail for Details\n\n\nThe Building Restorative Communities Gathering 2026 takes place Friday\, November 13\, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM and Saturday\, November 14\, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Gonzaga University School of Law\, 721 N. Cincinnati Street in Spokane. Hosted by Building Restorative Communities\, an initiative of the NAACP Spokane Branch\, the two-day gathering invites the community to deepen relationships\, encounter healing and engage restorative justice through practices rooted in Indigenous culture. Guests can attend one session or both\, and everyone in the community is welcome. \n\nDatesNov 13 and 14\, 2026Attend one or both\nTimeFri 5:30 to 8:30 PMSat 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM\nWhereGonzaga School of Law721 N. Cincinnati St\, Spokane\, WA\nRegistrationComing soonEmail brcspokane@gmail.com\n\nWhat Restorative Justice Means for Spokane\nRestorative justice asks a different question than the traditional legal system. Instead of focusing only on what rule was broken and what punishment fits\, it asks who was harmed\, what they need and how the people involved can repair the damage together. Practices like talking circles bring people face to face to share their concerns and their hopes\, and many of those practices come from Indigenous traditions that have guided communities for generations. \nBuilding Restorative Communities is the Spokane NAACP initiative that brings this work to neighborhoods across the city. Over the past year it has hosted community circles\, book conversations on restorative justice and documentary screenings at Spokane libraries and community spaces. The Building Restorative Communities Gathering 2026 is its largest event yet\, bringing those threads together over a Friday evening and a full Saturday. \nSave the Date: November 13 and 14 \nRegistration details are coming soon. Email Building Restorative Communities to get on the list for updates. \nEmail for Details\nNAACP Spokane\nTwo Ways to Take Part\nThe Friday evening session of the Building Restorative Communities Gathering 2026 runs from 5:30 to 8:30 PM and the Saturday session runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM\, both at Gonzaga University School of Law. The organizers invite guests to attend one or both. Friday is a natural fit for anyone who works during the day\, and Saturday offers a full day to go deeper into the practices. \nWhat to Expect at the Building Restorative Communities Gathering 2026\n\nCommunityTime to meet neighbors\, advocates and practitioners working on restorative justice in Spokane.\nDeeper relationshipsCircle practices that help people listen\, share and build trust across differences.\nHealingSpace to reflect on harm in our communities and what repair can look like.\nRestorative justice in practiceA closer look at how restorative approaches work in schools\, neighborhoods and the justice system.\nIndigenous rootsApplications of restorative practice rooted in Indigenous culture and teaching.\n\nPartners and Hosts\nRegistration details coming soon \nThis is a save-the-date for the Building Restorative Communities Gathering 2026. Cost and registration information have not been released yet. Email brcspokane@gmail.com with questions\, and check back here for updates. \n\nThe Building Restorative Communities Gathering 2026 is presented by the NAACP Spokane Branch through its Building Restorative Communities initiative\, with partners the Gonzaga University School of Law Center for Civil and Human Rights and the Waters Meet Foundation. Holding the gathering at a law school is fitting\, since restorative justice is reshaping how courts\, schools and communities across Washington respond to harm. \nAbout NAACP Spokane\nNAACP Spokane Branch 1137 works for civil rights\, voting access and racial justice across the Spokane region. Its programs include candidate forums\, monthly general membership meetings and the Building Restorative Communities initiative. NAACP AOWSAC shares the Building Restorative Communities Gathering 2026 so communities across Washington can take part. Find more events across Alaska\, Oregon and Washington on the NAACP AOWSAC events calendar. \n\nAlso in Spokane: NAACP Spokane Freedom Fund Gala 2026November 7\, celebrating another year of the branch’s work.\nSee the Gala\n\nFrequently Asked Questions About the Building Restorative Communities Gathering 2026\n\nWhen and where is the gathering?\nFriday\, November 13\, 2026\, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM and Saturday\, November 14\, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Gonzaga University School of Law\, 721 N. Cincinnati Street\, Spokane\, WA. \n\n\nDo I have to attend both days?\nNo. The organizers invite guests to attend one session or both. \n\n\nHow do I register?\nRegistration details are coming soon. Email brcspokane@gmail.com to ask questions or get updates. \n\n\nWhat is Building Restorative Communities?\nIt is an initiative of the NAACP Spokane Branch that brings restorative justice practices\, like community circles\, to neighborhoods across Spokane. \n\n\nWho are the partners?\nThe Gonzaga University School of Law Center for Civil and Human Rights and the Waters Meet Foundation. \n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nNAACP Spokane Branch 1137\nGonzaga Law Center for Civil and Human Rights\nWaters Meet Foundation\nRestorative Justice Exchange\n\nHosted by Building Restorative Communities\, a NAACP Spokane initiative\, and shared by the NAACP AOWSAC State Area Conference
URL:https://naacpaowsac.org/event/restorative-communities-gathering-2026/
LOCATION:Gonzaga University School of Law\, 721 N. Cincinnati Street\, Spokane\, WA\, 99220\, United States
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SUMMARY:Alaska Housing Summit 2026: Let's Talk About a Place to Call Home
DESCRIPTION:Nov19Thu\n\nNAACP State Area Conference Presents\nLet’s talk about a place to call home in Alaska. \n5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Alaska Time\, live on Zoom. Free and open to all Alaskans. \nRSVP by Email\n\n\nThe Alaska Housing Summit 2026 is a free virtual event on Thursday\, November 19\, 2026\, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM Alaska Time\, hosted by the NAACP State Area Conference of Alaska\, Oregon and Washington. The Alaska Housing team will walk through homeownership opportunities\, new NAACP housing programs and the steps families can take now to get financially ready to buy. Every Alaskan\, and anyone who cares about Alaska\, is welcome to join. \n\nDateThu\, Nov 19\, 2026Free virtual event\nTime5:30 PM to 7:30 PMAlaska Time\nWhereZoomLink sent when you RSVP\nCostFreeRSVP to vicepresident@naacpaowsac.org\n\nWhy Housing\, and Why Now\nOwning a home is still the main way most families build wealth they can pass down. In Alaska\, the path to getting there has its own hurdles: high building costs\, a tight market in Anchorage and the Mat-Su\, and long distances between rural communities and the lenders and programs that serve them. Black families across the state feel those hurdles twice\, because the gap in homeownership that started with redlining has never fully closed. \nThis summit is about closing that gap one household at a time. The Alaska Housing team will share what is coming in 2027\, explain programs you may not know you qualify for\, and answer the questions people usually carry around for years before asking anyone. \nSave Your Spot on Zoom \nEmail your RSVP and we will send the Zoom link before the Alaska Housing Summit 2026. \nRSVP Now\nWho You Will Hear From\nThe conversation is led by people working on housing in Alaska every day. Sean Sullivan\, Housing Chair\, will cover the new NAACP housing programs. The Economic Development Chair will talk about financial preparedness and building independence through ownership. Jasmin Smith\, Vice President for Alaska\, will host and connect the work to the conference’s plans for 2027. Special guest Jarre Lee joins the panel as well. \nWhat to Expect at the Alaska Housing Summit 2026\n\nHomeownership opportunitiesWhere the openings are in Alaska right now and who they are meant for.\nNew NAACP housing programsA first look at programs the conference is rolling out across the 49th State.\nGetting financially readyCredit\, savings and the paperwork lenders ask for\, explained in plain terms.\nResources you can useDown payment help\, counseling and agencies that can walk you through the process.\nYour questions answeredTime set aside for the panel to take questions from the audience.\n\nPlan to Join\nRSVP to get the Zoom link \nSend a short email to vicepresident@naacpaowsac.org with your name. The meeting link will come to you before November 19. Times are listed in Alaska Time\, which is one hour behind Pacific Time. \n\nYou do not need to own a home\, be ready to buy or be an NAACP member to attend. Renters\, first-time buyers\, parents planning for their kids and anyone working on housing in their own community will all get something useful out of these two hours. \n\nAlso on homeownership: Bremerton Home Buyers 101 ForumOctober 23 in Bremerton\, with local lenders and real estate experts.\nSee the Forum\n\nFrequently Asked Questions About the Alaska Housing Summit 2026\n\nWhen is the Alaska Housing Summit 2026?\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026\, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM Alaska Time. \n\n\nWhere is it held?\nOnline on Zoom. You will get the link after you RSVP. \n\n\nHow do I RSVP?\nEmail vicepresident@naacpaowsac.org with your name and the words Alaska Housing Summit. \n\n\nDoes it cost anything?\nNo. The Alaska Housing Summit 2026 is free. \n\n\nDo I have to live in Alaska?\nNo. The focus is Alaska\, but anyone who supports Alaskan families is welcome. \n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nAlaska Housing Finance Corporation\nConsumer Financial Protection Bureau: Buying a House\nHUD: Buying a Home\nNAACP National\n\nHosted by the NAACP State Area Conference of Alaska\, Oregon and Washington\, Alaska Housing team
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