Dear Community Partners, Sponsors, and Supporters,
The I.S. Hankins – F.A. Johnson Education Foundation, Inc. of the Orlando Alumni Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in partnership with the Mayor of Orlando’s MLK Commission is preparing for its 2025 MLK Leadership Series – 21st Annual MLK Leadership Forum (Forum) and 39th Annual MLK Commemorative Luncheon (Luncheon). The 2025 MLK Leadership Series theme is “Empowering The Next Generation: Justice, Education, And Leadership.”
The 2025 MLK Leadership Series is where we invite the community to join us in celebrating, commemorating, and living the DREAM. The Forum will be a moderated interactive event with key leaders of the Orlando community. The Forum will take place on Thursday, January 16, 2025, 7pm ET. The Luncheon will be held at Orlando’s historic First Baptist Church on Friday, January 17, 2025, 11:30am ET. At the Luncheon, students, community leaders, and organizations are recognized with our prestigious Drum Major Award in Scholastic Achievement(scholarship), Civic Affairs, Social Justice, Community Service, and Business.
Proceeds from the Luncheon will help us reach our 2025 goal to award $50,000 in college scholarships. Additionally, the Luncheon funds our Young Men of Distinction (YMOD) mentorship program and provides support for other educational/community service initiatives of our Education Foundation. Over the last decade, our Foundation has awarded over $250,000 in college scholarships, sponsored 350+ YMODs, and supported Scouting and other programs to benefit youth in the Central Florida community.
With your continued support and encouragement, we awarded $37,000 in scholarships this year (2024). We could not have done that without your support! Therefore, we ask you to partner with us for our 2025 MLK Leadership Series so we can continue to encourage youth and community leaders to keep moving forward and making a positive impact in our communities. Your support helps us to continue developing leaders and promoting academic excellence while providing service and advocacy for the Central Florida community.
For more information about this event contact:
Benjamin Garcia | 321.348.7372 | MLKChairman@gmail.com, or Visit: http://mlkluncheon.org
On behalf of the Orlando Alumni Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated and our I.S. Hankins – F.A. Johnson Education Foundation, thank you in advance for your support.
Sincerely,
Benjamin Garcia & Robert Harvey
2025 MLK Leadership Series Co-Chairs
