About this Event
NAACP Oneida County Branch - Annual Freedom Fund Dinner
Theme: “Fierce Urgency of Now”
Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Location: Irish Cultural Center, Utica, NY
This year’s national theme, “Fierce Urgency of Now,” reaffirms our call to action. The Annual Freedom Fund Dinner is more than a fundraiser — it’s a gathering of hearts, minds, and hands, ready to do the work and commit to what matters most: justice, equity, and opportunity for all.
Join us for an inspiring evening of celebration, reflection, and empowerment as we honor individuals and organizations who exemplify the spirit of this urgent moment.
Keynote Speaker
Giovanni Harvey
Utica Native & Civic Engagement Advocate
Individual Honorees
- Heather Wasielewski
- Kay Klo
- James Paul III
- Reverend Jill Farnham-Us
Community Honorees
- Mohawk Valley Frontiers / Junior Frontiers of the Mohawk Valley
- Oneida County Democratic Women’s Club
Come together with community leaders, advocates, and neighbors as we uplift one another and advance the mission of the NAACP.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Irish Cultural Center, 623 Columbia Street, Utica, United States
USD 50.00 to USD 75.00
