PFGLA Winter Soirée: Sankofa – Looking Back to Look Forward
Join Partnership for Growth LA (PFGLA) for an intimate Winter Soirée honoring our shared journey, celebrating community leadership, and launching the next chapter of our work.
Grounded in the principle of Sankofa—the idea that we must look back to move forward—this gathering will reflect on the past year’s impact while unveiling the Freedom Farms Collective, a community-owned, farm-to-table ecosystem serving South and West Los Angeles.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time: 5:00–8:00 PM
Location: Ora Urban Cafe, Leimert Park
Tickets: Starting at $100
Capacity: Limited – advance registration required
Attire: Business casual
Can’t Attend?
If you’re unable to join us, you may support us by donating here.
What to Expect
> A reflective, garden-rooted welcome activity upon arrival
> Highlights from PFGLA’s work and impact over the past year
> Official brand launch of the Freedom Farms Collective, including a short film
> Recognition of visionary leaders who have helped seed and steward this work
> A first-person testimony from a Freedom Farms Collective employee
> A collective call to action to invest in a community-owned food system
> Light bites featuring produce grown at Epworth Farm and time for connection
> Dinner by Chef Devon Hamilton, showcasing locally inspired flavors and seasonal ingredients
Honorees
> U.S. Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove – For her early belief and seed investment in this vision
> LA County Supervisor Holly Mitchell – For sustained leadership and commitment to food and health equity
> Nicole Steele, Health Equity Director (SJLI) – For advancing community-centered solutions and partnership
Sponsors
With gratitude to our partners:
> First 5 LA
> California Community Foundation
> Council District 10 – Councilmember Heather Hutt
Optional Pre-Event Tours
Registered guests will have the option to join a guided tour of Epworth Farm and The Garden Grocery prior to the program, offering a firsthand look at the Freedom Farms Collective’s closed-loop ecosystem in action. Tour details will be shared with registrants.
Ticket Options
Community Ticket – $100
Includes entry to the Winter Soirée, light bites featuring Epworth Farm produce, the Freedom Farms Collective brand launch film, and participation in the full evening program.
Sponsor Ticket – $250
Includes one (1) event ticket plus additional support for the Freedom Farms Collective. Sponsor Ticket holders help underwrite event and program costs.
Recognition included in event materials.
The following sponsorship levels are available. To purchase a sponsorship, contact pastoreddie@pfgla.org.
Sankofa Circle Sponsor – $1,000
Includes two (2) tickets and recognition as a Sankofa Circle Sponsor. This level directly supports the launch and growth of the Freedom Farms Collective.
Recognition included in event materials and during the program.
Corporate Sponsorship – $2,500
Includes:
> Four (4) tickets
> Logo recognition in event materials and onsite signage
> Verbal acknowledgment during the program
Presenting Sponsor – $5,000
Includes:
> Six (6) tickets
> Prominent logo placement across event materials
> Verbal recognition during the program
> Recognition as a lead supporter of the Freedom Farms Collective launch
Community Access Ticket – Sliding Scale / Limited
A limited number of reduced-cost tickets are available for community members, farmers, and Freedom Farms staff.
Can’t Attend?
If you’re unable to join us, you may support us by donating here.
Tax Deductibility
Partnership for Growth LA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. A portion of your ticket or sponsorship may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. A tax acknowledgment letter will be provided following the event.
We look forward to gathering with you to honor what has been built—and invest in what’s growing next.
Grounded in the principle of Sankofa—the idea that we must look back to move forward—this gathering will reflect on the past year’s impact while unveiling the Freedom Farms Collective, a community-owned, farm-to-table ecosystem serving South and West Los Angeles.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time: 5:00–8:00 PM
Location: Ora Urban Cafe, Leimert Park
Tickets: Starting at $100
Capacity: Limited – advance registration required
Attire: Business casual
Can’t Attend?
If you’re unable to join us, you may support us by donating here.
What to Expect
> A reflective, garden-rooted welcome activity upon arrival
> Highlights from PFGLA’s work and impact over the past year
> Official brand launch of the Freedom Farms Collective, including a short film
> Recognition of visionary leaders who have helped seed and steward this work
> A first-person testimony from a Freedom Farms Collective employee
> A collective call to action to invest in a community-owned food system
> Light bites featuring produce grown at Epworth Farm and time for connection
> Dinner by Chef Devon Hamilton, showcasing locally inspired flavors and seasonal ingredients
Honorees
> U.S. Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove – For her early belief and seed investment in this vision
> LA County Supervisor Holly Mitchell – For sustained leadership and commitment to food and health equity
> Nicole Steele, Health Equity Director (SJLI) – For advancing community-centered solutions and partnership
Sponsors
With gratitude to our partners:
> First 5 LA
> California Community Foundation
> Council District 10 – Councilmember Heather Hutt
Optional Pre-Event Tours
Registered guests will have the option to join a guided tour of Epworth Farm and The Garden Grocery prior to the program, offering a firsthand look at the Freedom Farms Collective’s closed-loop ecosystem in action. Tour details will be shared with registrants.
Ticket Options
Community Ticket – $100
Includes entry to the Winter Soirée, light bites featuring Epworth Farm produce, the Freedom Farms Collective brand launch film, and participation in the full evening program.
Sponsor Ticket – $250
Includes one (1) event ticket plus additional support for the Freedom Farms Collective. Sponsor Ticket holders help underwrite event and program costs.
Recognition included in event materials.
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The following sponsorship levels are available. To purchase a sponsorship, contact pastoreddie@pfgla.org.
Sankofa Circle Sponsor – $1,000
Includes two (2) tickets and recognition as a Sankofa Circle Sponsor. This level directly supports the launch and growth of the Freedom Farms Collective.
Recognition included in event materials and during the program.
Corporate Sponsorship – $2,500
Includes:
> Four (4) tickets
> Logo recognition in event materials and onsite signage
> Verbal acknowledgment during the program
Presenting Sponsor – $5,000
Includes:
> Six (6) tickets
> Prominent logo placement across event materials
> Verbal recognition during the program
> Recognition as a lead supporter of the Freedom Farms Collective launch
Community Access Ticket – Sliding Scale / Limited
A limited number of reduced-cost tickets are available for community members, farmers, and Freedom Farms staff.
Can’t Attend?
If you’re unable to join us, you may support us by donating here.
Tax Deductibility
Partnership for Growth LA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. A portion of your ticket or sponsorship may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. A tax acknowledgment letter will be provided following the event.
We look forward to gathering with you to honor what has been built—and invest in what’s growing next.
