Linking Partnership Opportunities

12/23/2024

On behalf of the entire team behind the LPO & BLO Foundations' Mingle & Jingle - Holiday Mixer, we extend our heartfelt gratitude who supported and celebrated this Holiday Mixer with us. Whether you purchased a ticket, reserved a table, sponsored the event, participated as a vendor, supported a vendor, shared a post, or encouraged your friends and family to attend, your contributions made this event a tremendous success. Thank you for being part of this unforgettable experience!

A special shoutout to our incredible committee members: Devin Whitmore, Diana D. Jones, Michelle Curry, Brandon Gregory, Michael L Booker, Orlando O Grant, Tinia Evans-Flowers, Terrell Pruitt, Jacqueline Whatley, and Carrie Beard-Stoudmire. Your dedication and hard work brought this vision to life. Thanks Again!

11/19/2024

We have seen a lot of energy LPO & BLO Mingle & Jingle Holiday Mixer from
so far and tickets sales are going better than expected. Do not wait...get your tickets today as this event is on track to sell out by mid-December.

We are cordially invited all our
to the joint Holiday Mixer, Mingle and Jingle, given by LPO & BLO Foundations (the AKAs and Iotas) on Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. at UAW Local 1005, 5615 Chevrolet Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio 44130.

The Attire is Fashionably Festive. YOUR TICKET PURCHASE INCLUDES AN OPEN BAR. This is BYOB and BYOF.

A table of 8 is $320, which is $40 each or individual tickets are $45 each. Each ticket purchase includes an open bar of wine, beer, and alcohol with special drinks as a tribute to BLO and LPO.

After Novemeber 30th, prices go up every two weeks until the event.

You can also purchase tickets online at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lpo-blo-holiday-mingle-jingle-tickets-1072833817829

You can connect with BLO Brothers Brandon Gregory Devin Whitmore Michael L Booker Terrell Pruitt and Orlando O Grant

You can connect with LPO members Diana D. Jones, Carrie Stoudmire, Tinia Evans-Flowers, Jackie Whatley, or Michelle Curry.

10/05/2024

Save the Date!

For the first time in history, The BLO Foundation and The LPO Foundation are joining forces to raise funds for our philanthropic efforts at the Holiday “Mingle & Jingle Mixer” on December 21, 2024. GET READY CLEVELAND and Save the date as we kick off the holiday season with this unforgettable event. Tickets go on sale November 1st and are expected to sell out fast.

Proceeds will support the impactful initiatives and programs led by both foundations.

Mark your calendars—December 21, 2024, is a night to make history, drive change, and enjoy together. Stay tuned for more details. Get ready, Cleveland, Northeast Ohio, and beyond!

02/02/2024

12/17/2023

Thank you to Miss. Toni Allen, Raynel'Z Cakez', for providing our gift treats. Raynel'Z Cakez' was a vendor at our 365 Black Shopping Extravaganza.

12/17/2023

Donation of Hot Chocolate packets as a special treat for CHIPPs participants.

12/17/2023

Our new Elected Officer and Appointed Directors.

12/17/2023

Today's Annual Meeting is the last meeting of the 2022-2023 Directors. Sincere and tremendous thanks and appreciation to all of the Directors for their time, dedication and sharing of resources.

12/17/2023

Thank you to our Technology Committee led by Miss. Kimberly Springer, for all of their work with our social media, setting up an online platform for scholarship application submissions and the relaunch of our website.

12/17/2023

Thank you to our Bylaws Committee, led by Mrs. Linda Curtis Edwards and Jacqueline Whatley, for all of their time and diligent work to amend our bylaws.