Williamstown, NJ – September 29, 2025 – The NAACP Gloucester County Freedom Fund Committee issues an urgent call to action: join us on Saturday, November 1 for our 2025 Freedom Fund Dinner—an evening where purpose meets celebration, and where “The Fierce Urgency of Now” drives every toast, every award, every commitment to justice.
This signature event will shine a spotlight on South Jersey’s changemakers—leaders whose bold vision, unwavering dedication, and catalytic impact are accelerating progress today. Together, we’ll honor their achievements and galvanize our community around the urgent work that cannot wait.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Location: The Sapphire Grand, Cooper Road, Deptford, NJ
Doors Open: 5:00 PM * Individual Tickets: $110
Sponsorship opportunities & souvenir booklet ads welcome
Honorees”
President’s Award:
Daniele Spence, Councilwoman, Glassboro, NJ
Joann Weiner, EA, CFE, CTRS, NTPI Fellow; Women, Words, & Wisdom; J.L. Weiner & Associates, LLC
Rachel Green, Acenda
Power Couples of the Year: Dr. Melvin and Natalie Pierson and Alex and Aykine Hicks
Lifetime Legacy Award: Congressman Donald Norcross
Communication Award: South Jersey Information Equity Project
Iren Hill Smith Award: Beverly Wellons
Wil Rojas Civil Rights Award: Silvia Catalan-Culnan, Councilwoman
Law & Public Safety: Chief Matthew Brenner, East Greenwich Twp
Entrepreneurial Award: Reggie Foster
Medical Award: Dr. Garmina
Next Generation Award: Carter Grandison
NAACP MVP Award: Leatrice Lambert MVP
Public Policy & Government Charles Johnson
Excellence In Education: Andrew Bell, Superintendent, Woodbury, NJ
Change Agent: Excellence in Non-Profit: Lukeisha Walker
Veterans & Armed Service Award: Jeffrey Beck
“We’re thrilled to celebrate these exceptional leaders whose achievements inspire us all,” said President Loretta Winters. “Their service, resilience, and innovation remind us that real change happens when we come together in community.”
Reserve your seat or learn more by emailing gcnaacppresident@gmail.com. Join us for an uplifting evening of unity, recognition, and joy as we honor today’s history-makers and recommit to the work ahead.
About Gloucester County NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner
The Freedom Fund Dinner is the NAACP Gloucester County’s flagship fundraiser, supporting local programs in education, voter engagement, and civil rights advocacy. Proceeds underwrite scholarships, community initiatives, and strategic partnerships that advance equity across South Jersey.