Gala

A Legacy of Giving Gala

The Annual Scholarship Gala is our premier fundraising event, created to support deserving students in achieving their academic dreams. Through scholarships, mentorship, and workforce development opportunities, we are committed to breaking down financial barriers and building pathways to success.

Your attendance and support directly fund scholarships for minority students pursuing higher education and career advancement.

About Lyra

The life of Lyra Frett was many things. She was a God-fearing woman. She gave of herself and her talents to others. She was kind and helped anyone who needed a hand that crossed her path. And although she didn’t have more than an elementary school education herself, she strongly believed in education, not just higher education but anything honest that you could do to provide for your family was great as well. If you showed aptitude, then she pushed you to accomplish whatever you could. The annual Gala is the event the organization uses to commemorate her legacy and raise funding for the foundation to continue Lyra’s legacy by providing scholarships to deserving minority students, providing mentorship programs, and providing workforce development training programs.

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How You Can Support

🎟️ Attend the Gala
Purchase individual tickets or reserve a table to enjoy an inspiring evening of dining, entertainment, and impact.

🤝 Become a Sponsor
Align your organization with a meaningful cause while gaining visibility among community and business leaders. Sponsorship opportunities vary in price.

🎁 Donate
Can’t attend? You can still make a difference. Every contribution helps fund scholarships and empower the next generation.

What to Expect

🎉 What to Expect

Elegant dinner and live entertainment

Auction and fundraising activities

Networking with community and business leaders

Honoring Excellence

🏆 Honoring Excellence

We will recognize outstanding individuals and organizations who have made a significant impact in education, leadership, and community service.

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Mechanical Repair
Pretty black doctor standing in the clinic
Medical Profession
Successful farmer
Agriculture
Close-up of young African American scientist looking in microscope
Scientist

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