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AKArama 2023: A Samba Soul Affair

The mission of the AKArama Foundation, Incorporated is “To strengthen our local and global community by providing resources and services to families in the area of education, economic development and health and wellness”. Since its founding in 1981, the AKArama Foundation has generated more than 2.5 million dollars for service programs and scholarships awarded to young women. With our “Programs for People” and your contributions, we can collectively assist in closing the gap under our Six New International Initiatives which are: Strengthen Our Sisterhood, Empower Our Families, Build Our Economic Wealth, and Enhance Our Environment, Advocate for Social Justice and Uplift Our Local Communities.

This year, our fundraising goal is $200,000.   The following are the opportunities to support our 2023 fundraising efforts:

AKArama Kickoff, August 19, 2023 at the AKArama Center, 6220 S. Ingleside (Tickets $35)-Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing sights and sounds of Afro-Latin culture, as our community center transforms into a vibrant street festival while we groove to the electric beats of our featured DJ as they spin the hottest Afro-Latin tracks! Unforgettable Experience Awaits!

AKArama 2023: A Samba Soul Affair and Silent Auction, October 21, 2023 1:00-5:00pm at Carnivale Restaurant –Wear your colorful cocktail attire and comfortable shoes for a vibrant and soulful celebration of Afro-Latino culture through food, dancing, and entertainment.  Tickets options include:

Emerald Experience $190 (1:00pm entry, food, special entertainment, champagne toast, reserved table)

Samba Soul Affair  $150  (2:00pm entry, food, entertainment)

DONATIONS-We are pleased to present you with a range of donor opportunities:

  • Platinum Carnivale Patrons– $2500 -$5000+
  • Bronze Salsa Benefactors– $1000 -$2499
  • Diamond Tango Donors– $500 -$999
  • Golden Merengue Grantors– $100-$499
  • Silver Samba Soul Contributors– Under $99

Sponsorship-Let your business shine and show your support for the AKArama Foundation through one of our corporate sponsorship packages:

  • Platinum Sponsorship: $7,500-  Logo inclusion in promotional materials an on social media platforms; Primary logo position on video screen in venue; Full page ad in virtual souvenir book; Opportunity to distribute company information to attendees; Product sampling; Acknowledgement from event MC; Opportunity to include an item in the silent auction; Emerald Experience Reserved table for 4
  • Gold Sponsorship: $5,000-  Logo inclusion in promotional materials an on social media platforms; Secondary logo position on video screen in venue; Half page ad in virtual souvenir book; Opportunity to distribute company information to attendees; Acknowledgement from event MC; Opportunity to include an item in the silent auction; Emerald Experience Reserved table for 2
  • Silver Sponsorship: $3,700-  Logo inclusion in promotional materials and social media platforms; Name listing on video screen in venue; Acknowledgement from event MC; Name listing as a sponsor in virtual souvenir book, 2 Samba Soul Affair tickets
  • Pearl Sponsorship: $2,500- Name listing in promotional materials and on social media platforms; Name listing on video screen in venue; Name listing as a sponsor in virtual souvenir book

Souvenir Ad Book-Highlight a Member, Congratulate the chapter, or showcase your business in our 2023 Virtual Souvenir Ad Book. The ad book will be shared with over 1,000 participants.  Ad sizes are as follows:

  • Cover $500 non-member, $450 Member
  • Full Page $250 non-member, $200 Member
  • Half Page $175 non-member, $125 Member
  • Quarter Page $150 non-member, $100 Member
  • Business Card $50 non-member, $30 Member

Raffle- Contact Karen Tinglin [email protected] or Deborah Dangerfield [email protected]

Event tickets, raffle tickets, donations, ads, and sponsorships can be purchased at the Kick Off on August 19, 2023. 

For questions, please email [email protected]

A Little Of Our Story

The AKArama Foundation, Inc. seeks to make a difference in the Chicagoland Community by galvanizing our sisterhood of more than 300 active members to lead on the front lines of change, education, and advocacy.

The AKArama Foundation has one major fundraiser each year entitled “AKArama”.  The fundraiser was first named in 1956 when the suffice “rama’ was very popular.  That year the fundraiser was held at the old Regal Theatre located at 47th and South Parkway (known today as King Drive).  The event was a variety show and featured musical performances by Sonny Stitt and The Almad Jamal Trio, Johnny Griffin, The Johnny Pate Trio, Gene Ammons, and Sarah Lawler, Vernon Duncan, and the Walter Heni Dyett band which provided background music for the evening.