Ride into Literacy
Where Every Child’s Story Begins
Join us as we celebrate the transformative power of literacy at BCDI–Wisconsin’s gala. Ride Into Literacy—Where Every Child’s Story Begins reflects our commitment to ensuring Black children and families across Wisconsin have access to the opportunities literacy provides. Literacy is more than a skill—it is a foundation for thriving communities, expanded possibility, and empowered futures. Together, we invest in stories that begin with access, imagination, and the promise of what’s ahead.
Event Details
Thursday, April 30, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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The Garage
Harley Davidson Museum
400 W Canal Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Cost: $150
Tickets available March 16, 2026
Event Schedule
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Reception and Experience
Business casual attire
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Enjoy live music and a live painting experience alongside cocktails and thoughtfully curated food stations.
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Mix and mingle with community leaders, sponsors, and partners in an easy, social atmosphere
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Browse and bid on silent auction items from your phone throughout the evening
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Move through thoughtfully designed experiences throughout the space
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7:30 PM -8:00 PM | Ride into Literacy Program
A short program highlighting literacy, impact, and community, followed by cocktails, desserts, music, and the announcement of final auction winners.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We invite you to align your organization with a cause dedicated to creating lasting change for Black children and families across Wisconsin. The 2025 BCDI–Wisconsin Gala, Ride Into Literacy — Where Every Child’s Story Begins, centers early literacy as a powerful driver of opportunity, equity, and community well-being. Your sponsorship is more than a gesture of support—it is an investment in the foundation of a child’s future and the strength of generations to come.
As a sponsor of the BCDI–Wisconsin Gala, your partnership directly supports literacy initiatives, community advocacy, and family empowerment programs that expand access to books, resources, and culturally responsive learning opportunities. Sponsorship also offers meaningful engagement with diverse communities across the state while demonstrating your organization’s commitment to impact and equity.
By supporting Ride Into Literacy, you play a vital role in advancing our mission to improve the quality of life for Black children and families. Your sponsorship becomes part of a broader movement—one that champions early literacy, educational equity, and empowered families—helping ensure that every child’s story begins with access, confidence, and possibility.
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