Opal’s Walk for Freedom

Chicago, IL

The Justice Journey Alliance, Leadership Foundation of Chicago (JJALFOC) is honored to be selected as the Host organization in the City of Chicago for Opal’s Walk for Freedom.

On Wednesday, June 19th, JJALFOC along will Dallas, Los Angeles, and New York will complete the annual 2.5-mile walk starting at 31st Beach to recognize the 2.5 years it took for the news and enforcement of freedom to reach the enslaved people in Texas.

MISSION

Our mission is to educate, empower, and bring all Americans together to celebrate our common bond of freedom through the recognition, observance, education and historic preservation of Juneteenth in America.

PURPOSE

Proceeds benefit the community service programs of JJALFOC, Unity Unlimited, Inc. production and distribution of literature to educate the country about Juneteenth as well as supporting a capital campaign donation to the National Juneteenth Museum and its message of freedom.

wALK Route

Starting/End Point: 31st Street Beach, north to 18th St., and back to 31st Street Beach.  

Now a national holiday, Juneteenth celebrates the freedom gained when slavery was abolished all across the country. Unity Unlimited and Ms. Opal continue her walks to educate the nation on the importance of understanding that freedom is for everyone.

Register to walk with us in-person or virtually.

Partners & Sponsors for the Juneteenth Walk for Freedom

BECOME A SPONSOR

You will benefit from this opportunity to be a part of the largest Juneteeth celebration in the country.

  • Your partnership is exclusive and your company will be the official Presenting sponsor of Opal’s Walk for Freedom in your city.

    Your brand will be intimately associated with everything Opal’s Walk For Freedom related and will accompany all of the promotional materials related to Opal’s Walk for Freedom. By becoming a sponsor your brand will be positively associated with the Juneteenth message of freedom.

    Exclusive to this package:

    • Social Media Promotion and Website

    • Logo on all Walk Letterhead and Promotional Materials Throughout the Year.

    Benefits:

    • 100 Walk Entries Included

    • Vendor Booth

    • T-shirt for Each Entry

    • Link to Company Website From Our Website

    • Email Promotion

    • Designated Team Section on Lawn with Sign

  • Your brand will be proudly supporting Opal’s Walk For Freedom and the national Message of Freedom.

    Your company’s name and logo may gracefully be on promotional materials for the walk. Your partnership will help us showcase Opal Lee and all things Juneteenth.

    Exclusive to this package:

    • Social Media Promotion and Website

    • Logo on all Walk Letterhead and Promotional Materials Throughout the Year.

    Benefits:

    • 75 Walk Entries Included

    • Vendor Booth

    • T-shirt for Each Entry

    • Link to Company Website From Our Website

    • Email Promotion

    • Designated Team Section on Lawn with Sign

  • So you want to help support Opal’s Walk For Freedom but don’t have the means to go all out? This sponsorship package is for you!

    This sponsorship will help ensure Opal’s Walk For Freedom is a success. Your brand will be intimately associated with all promotional materials.

    Exclusive to this package:

    • Social Media Promotion and Website

    • Logo and Name on Main Event Banners

    Benefits:

    • 50 Walk Entries Included

    • Vendor Booth

    • T-shirt for Each Entry

    • Link to Company Website From Our Website

    • Email Promotion

    • Designated Team Section on Lawn with Sign

  • Your brand will be proudly supporting Opal’s Walk For Freedom and the national Message of Freedom.

    Your brand will be associated with the 2.5 mile walk and may accompany promotional materials.

    Exclusive to this package:

    • Social Media Promotion and Website

    • Logo and Name on Main Event Banners

    Benefits:

    • 25 Walk Entries Included

    • Vendor Booth

    • T-shirt for Each Entry

    • Link to Company Website From Our Website

    • Email Promotion

    • Designated Team Section on Lawn with Sign

Be a part of the movement for freedom.