Name: Opportunity Resource Fund 40th Anniversary Event Series Grand Finale
Start: 2025-10-17T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-17T22:00:00-04:00
Location: Michigan Central

Opportunity Resource Fund 40th Anniversary Event Series Grand Finale

Join Opportunity Resource Fund on October 17th for a landmark evening celebrating $100 million in community investment.
About this Event

Opportunity Resource Fund is honored to invite you to the 40th Anniversary Grand Finale Gala, a black-tie celebration commemorating four decades of service and the milestone achievement of $100 million invested in Michigan communities. This final event of our anniversary series will be an evening of reflection, recognition, and renewed commitment to advancing equitable investment across the state.

The evening will feature a seated dinner, live entertainment, and formal tributes, as we honor the legacy of our outgoing Chief Executive Officer and welcome our incoming Chief Executive Officer to the public stage.

Honoring Leadership and LegacyWe are excited to present awards to a distinguished group of honorees whose vision, dedication, and impact have transformed communities across Michigan:

Senator Gary Peters – The Legacy of Impact Award
Senator Mary Cavanagh – The Capital for Change Award
Christine Coady Narayanan, Retired CEO of OppFund – Lifetime Achievement Award
The Kresge Foundation – Philanthropic Visionary Award
Huntington Bank – The Economic Justice Award
Henry Ford Health – The Resilience Builder Award

Distinguished SpeakersThe program will be enriched by remarks from leaders and visionaries, including Byna Elliott, Chief Executive Officer of Opportunity Resource Fund, and Angela Yee, nationally recognized media personality, entrepreneur, and investor. We are also delighted to welcome Rhonda Walker, Emmy Award-winning journalist, philanthropist, and beloved Detroit news anchor, who will serve as co-host for this milestone occasion.

A Memorable FinaleThe evening will conclude with a headline performance by the The evening will conclude with a headline performance by the Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter,Syleena Johnson.

As we honor extraordinary leaders, reflect on our shared history, and look ahead to the future of equitable investing, we invite you to join us in commemorating this momentous milestone and pave the way for more Michiganders to achieve housing stability with proceeds of the night supporting our Homeowner Relief Fund.