Community Corner: Unforgettable Dream Fund presents 2025 Gala for Good

Today’s discussion highlights a scholarship fund managed by the community, alongside a nonprofit dedicated to assisting local students who aim to study at historically Black colleges and universities.

Belinda Baptiste, who established the Unforgettable Dream Fund, also owns Unforgettable Bakery. Meanwhile, Lillian Grant-Baptiste serves both as a celebrant and storyteller and is one of the founding board members of the organization.

They sat down with ‘s Kim Gusby to talk about this year’s Gala for Good.

Click the arrow in the video box above to watch the interview.

The Unforgettable Dream Fund is a community-led scholarship fund and nonprofit

organization supporting students pursuing studies at historically Black colleges and

universities. We are a coalition of local residents, community members, business

owners, and change makers who want to uplift the next generation of Savannah youth.

A Gala for Good

Saturday, August 2, 2025

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Cocktail Hour: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Dinner and Program: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

The Beach Institute African-American

Cultural Center, 502 E Harris Street, Savannah

Get your tickets here:

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