E4 Youth trains and awards stipends to participants interested in the creative digital industries, such as digital media, advertising, marketing and more. (Courtesy E4 Youth)
E4 Youth, whose mission is to engage, empower, educate and employ young people of color, will celebrate the nonprofit's mentors on May 9 at its annual Showcase & Awards Gala.
In a nutshell
The awards gala is the nonprofit's largest fundraising event, and the money raised goes toward its Creative Leadership Academy, according to a news release.
Comprised of college-aged people of color, the academy trains and awards stipends to participants interested in the creative digital industries, such as digital media, advertising, marketing and more, according to the website.
Members also mentor high school-aged teens interested in those fields.
Members of E4 Youth mentor high school-aged youth to become employable in digital industries. (Courtesy E4 Youth)
The details
The gala will happen at the Indeed Tower, 200 W. Sixth St., Austin, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Throughout the evening, E4 Youth officials will present awards to CLA members who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and dedication to young community members, according to the news release. In addition, attendees can browse and buy artwork made by CLA members. Proceeds from the artwork will go toward the organization's efforts.
What else?
Those unable to attend the gala who would still like to help can do so in a number of ways, including:
