The McKinney Black History Month Committee invites you to celebrate, expand and uplift the experiences in which McKinney’s African-American heritage is rooted. We enthusiastically encourage you to take this journey with us as a participating sponsor or individual donor.
Ally Sponsors
Craig International
Craig International, Inc. is an industry leader in aggressive, high-profile real estate investment and development. Headquartered in McKinney, Texas, the company has thrived for over 30 years through perseverance, dedication, and unwavering integrity. Vision, attention to detail, and follow-through are the hallmarks of our philosophy, which has allowed us to achieve one of the finest track records for financial success and performance.
SUSTAINING PARTNER OF THE MCKINNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Craig International, Inc. is an industry leader in aggressive, high-profile real estate investment and development. Headquartered in McKinney, Texas, the company has thrived for over 30 years through perseverance, dedication, and unwavering integrity. Vision, attention to detail, and follow-through are the hallmarks of our philosophy, which has allowed us to achieve one of the finest track records for financial success and performance.
SUSTAINING PARTNER OF THE MCKINNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
History Maker Sponsors
McKinney Community Development Corporation
The McKinney Community Development Corporation is dedicated to honoring our history, celebrating today and planning for the future. While McKinney’s population grows at a record pace, our commitment is to be a driving force for premier quality of life in McKinney, which makes our city a unique and special place live, work and visit. Over the past 25 years, MCDC has invested nearly $200 million back into the community.
VISIT MCDC
The McKinney Community Development Corporation is dedicated to honoring our history, celebrating today and planning for the future. While McKinney’s population grows at a record pace, our commitment is to be a driving force for premier quality of life in McKinney, which makes our city a unique and special place live, work and visit. Over the past 25 years, MCDC has invested nearly $200 million back into the community.
VISIT MCDC
The Love Life Foundation
Spreading love and hope to the at-risk in our community by partnering with local agencies to provide valuable aid and support. There are so many different ways to give back, some of our favorites include hosting community events and outreaches, feeding and clothing the homeless, supporting the many wonderful organizations in our community, providing backpacks full of school supplies and holiday presents for at-risk children, and so much more.
VISIT LOVE LIFE
Spreading love and hope to the at-risk in our community by partnering with local agencies to provide valuable aid and support. There are so many different ways to give back, some of our favorites include hosting community events and outreaches, feeding and clothing the homeless, supporting the many wonderful organizations in our community, providing backpacks full of school supplies and holiday presents for at-risk children, and so much more.
VISIT LOVE LIFE
Alliance of Elite Youth Leadership
The Alliance of Elite Youth Leadership (AEYL) is committed to the development of a diverse population of youth and young adults through a variety of resourceful services and an emphasis on higher education for a direct holistic approach to supporting the success for families in the community. In the City of McKinney, they specialize in the guidance of young men and women to strengthen their mindset - intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially - to build positive perspectives of life.
VISIT AEYL
The Alliance of Elite Youth Leadership (AEYL) is committed to the development of a diverse population of youth and young adults through a variety of resourceful services and an emphasis on higher education for a direct holistic approach to supporting the success for families in the community. In the City of McKinney, they specialize in the guidance of young men and women to strengthen their mindset - intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially - to build positive perspectives of life.
VISIT AEYL
City of McKinney Arts Commission
The City of McKinney supports and promotes the arts. To that end, the City Council allocates funds each year to encourage a thriving cultural environment in McKinney. The McKinney Arts Commission’s Mission is to create a vibrant and viable arts community in which diverse, high-quality arts opportunities are available to McKinney residents and visitors.
VISIT CITY OF MCKINNEY ARTS COMMISSION
The City of McKinney supports and promotes the arts. To that end, the City Council allocates funds each year to encourage a thriving cultural environment in McKinney. The McKinney Arts Commission’s Mission is to create a vibrant and viable arts community in which diverse, high-quality arts opportunities are available to McKinney residents and visitors.
VISIT CITY OF MCKINNEY ARTS COMMISSION
Atmos Energy
Atmos Energy Corporation, an S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the country’s largest natural gas-only distributor. Community service is a fundamental element of our culture. Because our employees live, work and play in the communities we serve, they take great pride in being good neighbors. Over the last five years we have donated nearly $24 million to communities to support education, health and community welfare. On average, employees spend more than 35,000 hours each year donating their time and skills to the cities and towns they live in.
VISIT ATMOS ENERGY
Atmos Energy Corporation, an S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the country’s largest natural gas-only distributor. Community service is a fundamental element of our culture. Because our employees live, work and play in the communities we serve, they take great pride in being good neighbors. Over the last five years we have donated nearly $24 million to communities to support education, health and community welfare. On average, employees spend more than 35,000 hours each year donating their time and skills to the cities and towns they live in.
VISIT ATMOS ENERGY
Champion Sponsors
Adriatica Women's Health
A Focus on Supplementary Education
Adriatica Women’s Health is a reputable, well-established OB/GYN practice committed to partnering with women for their best health and highest quality of life… through every stage of life.
For nearly two decades, AWH has focused on providing the highest-standard, most complete care for every type of problem or concern affecting the health of women. Today, we have a reputation for excellence — from compassion and understanding to impeccable service to state-of-the-art care and top-quality treatment outcomes.
VISIT ADRIATICA WOMEN'S HEALTH
A Focus on Supplementary Education
Adriatica Women’s Health is a reputable, well-established OB/GYN practice committed to partnering with women for their best health and highest quality of life… through every stage of life.
For nearly two decades, AWH has focused on providing the highest-standard, most complete care for every type of problem or concern affecting the health of women. Today, we have a reputation for excellence — from compassion and understanding to impeccable service to state-of-the-art care and top-quality treatment outcomes.
VISIT ADRIATICA WOMEN'S HEALTH
CUTX Supports the Community
We're committed to actively sponsoring events and causes that enhance the quality of life for our community. Through volunteerism, community sponsorships, and financial education, we strive to make a difference every day. Our staff, members and volunteers have proudly donated time and money to Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County, Junior Achievement, and Special Olympics, just to name a few. We also support education in a big way — awarding scholarships to members each year.
VISIT Credit Union of Texas
We're committed to actively sponsoring events and causes that enhance the quality of life for our community. Through volunteerism, community sponsorships, and financial education, we strive to make a difference every day. Our staff, members and volunteers have proudly donated time and money to Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County, Junior Achievement, and Special Olympics, just to name a few. We also support education in a big way — awarding scholarships to members each year.
VISIT Credit Union of Texas
Texas Bank and Trust
At Texas Bank and Trust, community is more than just an idea. It is a place where our story begins; where our families grow; where faith leads us home. It is that sense of belonging we feel when we come together with shared responsibilities and common values. It is the very reason that when neighbors help neighbors, we become people who make the difference. The bold symbol of Texas Bank and Trust unites our bank's time-honored traditions with our progressive vision for the future. Its unity and integrity reflect our pride in being an East Texas owned, independent bank.
VISIT Texas Bank and Trust
At Texas Bank and Trust, community is more than just an idea. It is a place where our story begins; where our families grow; where faith leads us home. It is that sense of belonging we feel when we come together with shared responsibilities and common values. It is the very reason that when neighbors help neighbors, we become people who make the difference. The bold symbol of Texas Bank and Trust unites our bank's time-honored traditions with our progressive vision for the future. Its unity and integrity reflect our pride in being an East Texas owned, independent bank.
VISIT Texas Bank and Trust
McKinney Area Democratic Club
McKinney Democrats is a grassroots organization working to be visible and active in our community so that we can gain the necessary power to strengthen our neighborhoods from the ground up. If we are to effect real change in our county, we have to create change in our cities and our neighborhoods. We are changing Collin County!
VISIT McKinney Area Democratic Club
McKinney Democrats is a grassroots organization working to be visible and active in our community so that we can gain the necessary power to strengthen our neighborhoods from the ground up. If we are to effect real change in our county, we have to create change in our cities and our neighborhoods. We are changing Collin County!
VISIT McKinney Area Democratic Club
First United
Spend Life Wisely
First United is not your typical bank. We are driven by a higher purpose and guided by a core set of values that inspire us to serve all of our stakeholders. Spending Life Wisely means taking small steps towards a life of love and impact. And we’re here to inspire and empower you along the way with information that educates, empowers, and inspires each person to reach their highest purpose and realize their greatest success by providing a holistic approach to life that encompasses faith, financial well-being, health, and personal growth.
VISIT First United
Spend Life Wisely
First United is not your typical bank. We are driven by a higher purpose and guided by a core set of values that inspire us to serve all of our stakeholders. Spending Life Wisely means taking small steps towards a life of love and impact. And we’re here to inspire and empower you along the way with information that educates, empowers, and inspires each person to reach their highest purpose and realize their greatest success by providing a holistic approach to life that encompasses faith, financial well-being, health, and personal growth.
VISIT First United
Patron Sponsors
LaTisha & Sean Nance
Juliet Pettijohn
Eddie Lipsey
Dylan & Nicole Howard
Juliet Pettijohn
Eddie Lipsey
Dylan & Nicole Howard
Media Sponsors
Community Impact Newspaper
Community Impact Newspaper distributes hyperlocal news and information to millions of local residents and business owners each day online and monthly by mail. Vested in the communities we serve, Community Impact has dedicated reporters in each community who attend city council and school board meetings. We are among the first to report on local business, transportation, education and health care. Our staff serve on chamber boards, volunteer with nonprofits and are involved in our communities to make them a better place to live and work.
VISIT COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER MCKINNEY
Community Impact Newspaper distributes hyperlocal news and information to millions of local residents and business owners each day online and monthly by mail. Vested in the communities we serve, Community Impact has dedicated reporters in each community who attend city council and school board meetings. We are among the first to report on local business, transportation, education and health care. Our staff serve on chamber boards, volunteer with nonprofits and are involved in our communities to make them a better place to live and work.
VISIT COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER MCKINNEY
MBHM Contributors
McKinney Black History Month would not be possible without dozens of committed volunteers and the generous partnerships, collaborations, and contributions of numerous local leaders and community organizations:
McKinney Councilwoman Dr. Gere` Feltus
McKinney Chamber of Commerce President Lisa Hermes
McKinney Chamber Foundation
Collin County Black Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Legacy Keepers of Old East McKinney
McKinney Performing Arts Center
McKinney Arts Commission
College Megafest and Saint Mark Baptist Church
McKinney Independent School District
McKinney Public Libraries
Ally Sponsor - Craig International
History Maker Sponsor - McKinney Community Development Corporation
History Maker Sponsor - Love Life Foundation
History Maker Sponsor - Alliance of Elite Youth Leadership
Champion Sponsor - Adriatica Women's Health
Media Sponsor - Community Impact News
Media Sponsor - Texas Metro News
Marketing Sponsor - Chantelle Kadala of Say More Services
Technology Sponsor - Joshua Berry of Fuel the Future Platforms
Holy Family School
McKinney Recreation Center
McKinney Main Street
McKinney Art Commission
Texas Metro News
McKinney Councilwoman Dr. Gere` Feltus
McKinney Chamber of Commerce President Lisa Hermes
McKinney Chamber Foundation
Collin County Black Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Legacy Keepers of Old East McKinney
McKinney Performing Arts Center
McKinney Arts Commission
College Megafest and Saint Mark Baptist Church
McKinney Independent School District
McKinney Public Libraries
Ally Sponsor - Craig International
History Maker Sponsor - McKinney Community Development Corporation
History Maker Sponsor - Love Life Foundation
History Maker Sponsor - Alliance of Elite Youth Leadership
Champion Sponsor - Adriatica Women's Health
Media Sponsor - Community Impact News
Media Sponsor - Texas Metro News
Marketing Sponsor - Chantelle Kadala of Say More Services
Technology Sponsor - Joshua Berry of Fuel the Future Platforms
Holy Family School
McKinney Recreation Center
McKinney Main Street
McKinney Art Commission
Texas Metro News
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THANK YOU!
Without the help of our gracious sponsors and contributors, the McKinney Black History Month events wouldn't be possible. We want to thank each and every organization or and/or individual donor supporting this year's programs. |