Event Recap

Jingle Mingle Holiday Happy Hour

Date: December 4, 2025

The Williams-Franklin Foundation’s 2025 Jingle Mingle Holiday Happy Hour brought together over 200 attendees for an evening of community, connection, and celebration. Guests joined us to learn more about our mission and impact, while also contributing to our year-end goal of raising $25,000 to support HBCU scholars nationwide. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we are already halfway toward reaching that goal. We also collected several history books, which will be donated to a local organization to enhance its library for students and families.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our event sponsors—AARP, Village Nonprofit Solutions, Phil and Jallon Croskey, Lashawn English, Building London Bridges, Mary and Joe Morgan, and INICIVOX—for helping bring this event to life. We also thank B. Carter Solutions for curating an exceptional event experience, and Jeff Suggs Photography for capturing the evening beautifully. Their partnership reflects the collective spirit that fuels our mission.

As we close out the year, we invite all who believe in educational equity to stay connected with WFF, share our mission with their networks, and consider making a year-end gift. Every donation helps provide scholarships, mentorship, and essential support to HBCU students working hard to complete their degrees and shape their futures. Together, we can continue making meaningful change—one scholar at a time.