Juneteenth GVL

💙 THANK YOU, GREENVILLE! 💙

What an incredible day at the 5th Annual Juneteenth GVL Wellness Event & 5K!

Because of YOU, we celebrated our largest 5K participation to date, making this our biggest wellness event yet. 🎉🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️

Thank you to every participant, runner, walker, volunteer, vendor, sponsor, community partner, youth attendee, and family who spent the day with us. Your support helped create an atmosphere centered on health, wellness, education, and community.

From the 5K, to Dance the Pounds Off with Dwight Holt Jr., youth boxing with Eric Perry, wellness resources, health screenings, youth engagement activities, and community vendors, the day was filled with opportunities to move, learn, connect, and grow.

A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, adidas, whose commitment, generosity, and support helped elevate this event beyond our expectations. We are grateful for their investment in our community and for helping us create a memorable experience for participants of all ages.

We also extend our appreciation to Prisma Health, Bon Secours, Yee-Haw Brewing, Southedge Painting & Contracting, our vendors, community partners, and volunteers who helped make this event possible.

Special recognition goes to Wellness Event Director Jabecca, Dr. Jekesha Herring, Youth Event Coordinator, Laquisa Boyd, Assistant Event Director , and our Executive Director, April Evans, for their leadership, vision, and dedication in bringing this event to life. Their commitment helped create an impactful experience that served individuals, families, and youth throughout our community.

As we celebrate 5 Years of Impact, we are reminded that none of this is possible without the people who show up, support the mission, and believe in building a healthier, stronger community.

Stay connected with Juneteenth GVL by subscribing to our newsletter at JuneteenthGVL.org and following us on social media for upcoming events, resources, and opportunities to get involved.

🔑 Meet the Panelists | A. Denise Franklin
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�We’re excited to welcome A. Denise Franklin to today’s Keys to Freedom: Homeownership Empowerment Initiative panel.
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With more than 20 years of experience in real estate, Denise has dedicated her career to helping people understand the homebuying process, expand access to homeownership, and create opportunities for families to build legacy.
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She’s not just helping people buy homes. She’s helping them see what’s possible.� Because sometimes the biggest barrier isn’t ability. It’s knowing where to start.

If you’ve been thinking about homeownership, come sit in the room. Ask questions. Learn what’s available. Leave with practical next steps.

Today | Monday, June 22, 2026
Long Branch Baptist Church, 28 Bolt Street, Greenville, SC 29605
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

🔑 Real conversations. Trusted experts. Practical next steps.

It’s Free!

Just Register at JuneteenthGVL.org


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🔑 Meet the Panelists | Representative Chandra Dillard

Some people talk about change. Others build it- policy by policy and community by community.

We’re honored to welcome SC Representative Chandra Dillard back to our Keys to Freedom: Homeownership Empowerment Initiative panel.

A proud Nicholtown native and longtime public servant, Rep. Dillard has been instrumental in advancing affordable housing opportunities right here in Greenville. From preserving her own family’s legacy to helping others build theirs, she continues to create pathways to opportunity.

Because homeownership isn’t just about owning property. It’s about stability, legacy, and creating a future generations can build upon.

This isn’t just a conversation about housing. It’s a conversation about possibility.
Be in the room. Grab some hope. Get practical info.

Monday, June 22, 2026
Long Branch Baptist Church, 28 Bolt Street, Greenville, SC 29605
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

🔑 Real conversations. Trusted experts. Practical next steps.

FREE.

Register at JuneteenthGVL.org


Homeownership is changing fast and it is more important than ever to have the right information and resources before making your next move.

That’s why JGVL Keys to Freedom matters.

Join us Tomorrow, Monday, June 22nd from 5:30PM–7:30PM at Long Branch Baptist Church for a FREE experience focused on real resources and real next steps toward homeownership.

A special thank you to our sponsors, Southern First and Truliant Federal Credit Union, for helping us create opportunities that empower our community through financial education, access, and homeownership awareness.

If buying a home is on your vision board, you need to be in the building. RSVP today at JuneteenthGVL.org.

⏰ TOMORROW IS THE DAY! ⏰

Get ready to move, connect, and prioritize your health at the 5th Annual Juneteenth GVL Wellness Event!

Whether you’re joining us for the 5K Run/Walk at 7:00 AM or the morning wellness activities from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, this is your opportunity to invest in YOU.

🏃‍♀️ 5K Run/Walk
📍 Blues Jazz Boulevard
300 River St., Greenville, SC

💪 Wellness Activities
📍 Yee-Haw Brewing Outdoor Beer Garden
307 E. McBee Ave., Greenville, SC

Presented by Adidas, with support from Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and Prisma Health.

Bring your family, invite a friend, and let’s celebrate freedom through wellness, community, and movement.

Register now: JuneteenthGVL.org