EQUALITY FOR ALL SNEAKER BALL
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Saturday, September 6, 2025
6:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Parkview Mirro Event and Conference Center
10622 Parkview Plaza Drive, Fort Wayne
Get ready to step into the most electrifying event of the year! Join us at the 2nd Annual Equality for All Sneaker Ball, where formal attire meets fabulous sneakers. This is not your average gala; it’s a celebration where style and philanthropy collide to make a difference in our community!
Lace up for change to make a lasting difference, one step at a time!
What to Expect
Dress to impress in your dazzling formal attire while showcasing your favorite pair of sneakers. Let your style shine, whether you’re rocking classic kicks or flashy sneakers!
Glamour
Delicious Dining
Savor a gourmet plated chicken dinner prepared by Parkview Chefs! Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available.
Entertainment
Enjoy a cash bar, capture memories in the photo booth, and dance the night away as DJ Krazy K keeps the energy high!
Inspiration
Learn about the impactful work of the Fort Wayne Urban League and how your contribution helps empower communities, promote equality, and foster economic self-reliance!
General Admission: $75
Table Sponsor: $1,000
(10 tickets, listing in event program, table sponsor sign)
Equity for All Sponsor: $2,500
(10 tickets, 1/4 page ad in event program, logo placement at event, table sponsor sign)
Equality for All Sponsor: $5,000
(10 tickets, half-page ad in event program, logo placement at event, table sponsor sign)
Social Advocacy Sponsor: $10,000
(10 tickets, full-page ad in event program, prominent logo placement at event, table sponsor sign)
Ticket Options
2025 Sneaker Ball King & Queen
Help us crown the 2025 Sneaker Ball King and Queen! The titles will be awarded to the advocate and initiative that raises the most funds. Every dollar donated brings them closer to the crown and supports life-changing programs at the Fort Wayne Urban League. Show your support and help your favorite contender win this year’s Sneaker Ball King and Queen!
Chief Condra Ridley Library
Chief Condra Ridley is a beloved community leader, storyteller, and lifelong advocate for youth and literacy. Raised in Fort Wayne and shaped by experiences in New York and Los Angeles, she returned to our city with a heart full of wisdom and a passion for empowering the next generation. As the namesake of the Fort Wayne Urban League Library, Chief Ridley continues to inspire a love for reading in our youth. This Sneaker Ball, she’s raising funds to fill the library’s shelves with books that spark imagination, build confidence, and open doors. Support Chief Ridley’s campaign to help our kids fall in love with reading and crown her this year’s Sneaker Ball Queen!
After School Programs
George Guy is a nationally recognized leader in affordable housing and a tireless advocate for equity, education, and opportunity. As CEO of the Fort Wayne Housing Authority, George’s servant leadership has transformed lives across our city. This Sneaker Ball, George is raising funds for the Fort Wayne Urban League’s After-School Programs. These are essential services that provide academic support, mentorship, and a safe space for youth to thrive beyond the classroom. Join George in investing in our future leaders by supporting his campaign, and help crown him this year’s Sneaker Ball King!
Books for Dunks
Keion Brooks Sr. is a Fort Wayne basketball legend whose legacy of leadership and mentorship continues to inspire youth both on and off the court. From leading North Side High School to the 1995 semi-state finals to coaching his son, Keion Jr., to do the same decades later, Keion's story is one of perseverance, family, and community pride. This Sneaker Ball, Keion, is raising funds for the Fort Wayne Urban League’s Books for Dunks program, a powerful initiative where young readers earn Nike Dunks by reaching reading milestones. Help Keion motivate our youth to turn pages, score big, and dream even bigger. Support his campaign today, and help him become this year’s Sneaker Ball King!
Mothers for the Movement
Merri Lanier is a devoted mother, grandmother, and passionate advocate for justice and equity in our community. As President of the Fort Wayne Urban League Guild, Merri leads with purpose by mobilizing volunteers, mentoring youth, and uplifting the neighborhoods we serve. This Sneaker Ball, Merri is raising funds for Mothers for the Movement: Every Child Home Alive, an initiative designed to educate youth on how to safely interact with law enforcement and foster positive, lasting relationships between police and the communities they serve. Merri is working to ensure that every child not only feels safe, but is safe. Support her campaign today and help crown her Sneaker Ball Queen!
Women’s Sneaker Ball Reel
Men’s Sneaker Ball Reel
A special thank you to our 2025 event sponsors!
Fort Wayne Urban League Board of Directors
Jennifer Bennett, Community Volunteer
Rohli Booker, Vincent Village
Rena Bradley, City of Fort Wayne
Willie Burton, Fort Wayne Fire Dept.
Molly Cain, Parkview Health
Dawn Clopton, WesBanco
H. Joseph Cohen, Barrett McNagny
Ramona Coleman, CAGG Consulting
Tracy Davis, Ivy Tech
Lisa D. Givan, Indiana Tech
Catherine Hill, PNC Bank
Kyle Lunford, Ruoff Mortgage
Dave McComb, McComb Foundation
Renee Morrison, Dupont Hospital
Rosalina Perez, Northeast Indiana Innovation Center
John Rogers, The Rogers Company
Tim Smith, Frontier Communications
Rachel Tobin-Smith, AVOW, Inc.
Irene Walters, Community Leader