Signature Events

eVENING OF EMPOWERMENT AWARDS GALA

March 22, 2025

The Evening of Empowerment Awards Gala is GSUL’s largest annual fundraising event. This black-tie event brings together over 500 movers and shakers from across the Greater Sacramento region for a fun evening of inspiration, entertainment and a celebration of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

EmPOWER365

Empower365 is an annual networking event, cocktail reception, and forum for GSUL to report on the State of Black Sacramento, GSUL’s goals, community impact, and accomplishments for the current program year, as well as preview priorities and new initiatives for the next fiscal year.

Youth Summer Job Fair & Open house

The Youth Job Fair and Open House is an opportunity for youth ages 16 – 30 to find employment opportunities, summer jobs and to learn about and enroll in GSUL workforce development programs and career services. On the spot interviews and hiring is a highlight of this event.