UNCF’s “A Mind Is..”® Gala takes place in various cities across the country and is one of UNCF’s signature fundraising galas and premier social events. Supported by a diverse group of corporate sponsors and individuals, it involves celebrities, dignitaries, civic leaders, volunteers, public officials, alumni and others who support UNCF’s mission of investing in America’s future by getting students to and through college.

Each year, approximately 500 attendees join UNCF in recognizing corporate and community partners who have made significant contributions to the work of UNCF in Northern California and nationwide. Former honorees include, former San Francisco Mayor and distinguished HBCU alum, Willie L. Brown, Jr., tech pioneer, Roy Clay, Sr., and corporation of the year honorees, Intel, Kaiser Permanente, PG&E among others