Annually, on this day, we honor the life and legacy of José Mantilla, former CEO and President of Legacy Redevelopment Corporation, by hosting a special fundraising event.

All donations raised go toward grants awarded to Black and Brown-owned businesses in José Mantilla’s name, continuing his commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and uplifting our community. Below you’ll find photo galleries from previous celebrations.

Previous Events

Together, we can make a significant impact and foster a more inclusive and equitable economic landscape.

Mercedez Butts, Joyce's House LLC DBA Joyce's House Education Center

2023 José Mantilla Memorial Fund Grant Recipient

The grant of $2,500 from LRC has been instrumental in helping our small business during a critical transition period. This funding allowed us to continue our programming when we pivoted our focus from recovery housing to adult education. With the grant, we were able to maintain our operations and continue providing essential educational services to our community. The financial support helped bridge the gap during this shift, ensuring that we could sustain our mission and continue making a positive impact.

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