Sophisticated Details: The Juneteenth Fund was created by Clayco’s founder, Bob Clark, and is directed by its lead trustee and Clayco partner, Otto Nichols, as part of the Clayco Foundation. The Clayco Juneteenth Fund is proud to support local and national organizations that further the causes of equality and justice as it specifically pertains to the African American community. The Juneteenth Fund actively seeks non-profits and individuals that align with its missions for recognition and as fund beneficiaries. The Fund looks forward to furthering the relationships with its long-term community partners and building new bridges with emerging non-profits and organizations.

Sophisticated Goals: The Clayco Foundation’s Juneteenth Fund Advisory Committee hosted its first annual Juneteenth Celebrations on June 19th, 2021 at St. Louis’ Mahler Ballroom, donating $140,000 to the cause. The sold-out event was catered by Black-owned businesses and featured African American artists and performers. This event was just the first of many fundraising and outreach opportunities planned for 2022.

Sophisticated Connections: This year’s Juneteenth Fund Celebrations helped raise funds for seven nonprofit organizations dedicated to raising awareness and advancing the causes of Black equality and inclusion in the St. Louis and Chicago metro areas. A total of $20, 000 in grants were distributed to seven community-based nonprofit organizations dedicated to building awareness and advancing the causes of Black equality and inclusion in the St. Louis and Chicago metro areas.

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