Giant Food Joins Forces with Urban League as Presenting Sponsor for WMY Jr. Gala

By National Urban League
Published05 PM EDT, Thu Apr 24, 2025
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The Greater Washington Urban League or GWUL (Washington, D.C.) is proud to announce GIANT FOOD as the presenting sponsor of its prestigious annual Whitney M. Young Jr. Gala: Honoring Those with Courage Under Fire. The Gala will take place on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 6.30 PM EST at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. This year’s Gala promises an evening of inspiration, and community impact. It will celebrate transformative change makers and commemorate GWUL’s historic milestones.

“We are thrilled to have Giant Food as our presenting sponsor,” said Greater Washington Urban League President and CEO George Lambert. “Each year GWUL serves over 65,000 Washington metropolitan area residents. Giant Food’s generous support allows us to continue to expand our reach and our work to help Washington’s underserved communities navigate the challenges they face. Together, we are building programs that move the needle towards a more equitable future.”

A partner in numerous critical initiatives, Giant Food’s commitment has significantly advanced GWUL’s mission to elevate the standard of living for African Americans and historically underserved communities in the metropolitan area for over the past decade. Some of the key community programs on which the partners have aligned include:

● Racial Equality Initiatives: In 2020, Giant Food pledged $500,000 to support organizations addressing racial equity, with $50,000 allocated to GWUL. This funding has been instrumental in supporting educational programming, mentorship, and nutrition initiatives within African American communities.

“As a long-standing board member and Secretary of the Greater Washington Urban League, I have had the privilege of witnessing the truly transformative power of our partnership with Giant Food since 2016," said Brandi Petway, Human Resources Facility Lead at Giant Food "Together, we have not only funded life-changing scholarships but also galvanized our community through critical initiatives like the Trusted Voices COVID-19 vaccination campaign, provided essential resources at GWUL's annual Back to School events.”

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