The Flagler County NAACP Branch will host its 2025 Annual Freedom Fund Luncheon and Awards Event on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. (Honored Guests Reception 11:00 to Noon, followed by the Luncheon Program 12:00 to 3:00). The event will be held at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort (Coquina Ballroom), located at 100 North Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida 32118.
NAACP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the mission of achieving equity and human rights for all, through the advancement of policies and practices that expand civil rights, eliminate discrimination, and accelerate health and well-being, education, and economic security. The Freedom Fund Luncheon is a historic annual fundraising event that allows us to further the actions of the local NAACP chapters in collaboration with community organizations. All funds collected will assist with community outreach programs, including support for the youth.
Our event is centered around the theme “The Fierce Urgency of Now,” reflecting our dedication to fostering a better future through the advancement of civil rights and social justice initiatives.
We are featuring Mrs. Monique H. Worrell, State Attorney, Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida as our Keynote Speaker and honorees include retired Chief David Williams, retired School Board Member Colleen Conklin, Joseph Matthews – Immediate Past President of the African American Cultural Society, Bonita Robinson – Site Manager of GW Carver Community Center, Marie McCray – NY City Transit Retirees of Florida Board Chair, Maryiotti Johnson – Flagler County Education Foundation Assistant Director of Finance and Operations, Joe Jones – President of the African American Cultural Society.
There are several ways that you can participate and provide support:
⮚ By purchasing event tickets: There are two types of tickets,
1) Honored Guests Reception and Luncheon from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for $125, or
2) Luncheon Only from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for $85
⮚ By placing journal ads in our Flagler County NAACP 2025 Freedom Fund Journal:
⮚ Donations/Sponsorship
For purchase options, google fcbnaacp.org. For further information, please contact either Co-Chair: Sonia White at (516) 413-5899 or Sharon Tilghman Ragsdale at (201) 920-9920. Thank you for your consideration and for all you do towards building a stronger community. We look forward to your support of this event, and to seeing you on October 11, 2025.
