{"id":4111,"date":"2025-07-02T09:22:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T13:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitedwaysem.org\/?post_type=impact_story&#038;p=4111"},"modified":"2026-01-29T15:17:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T20:17:57","slug":"2025-sneaker-ball","status":"publish","type":"impact_story","link":"https:\/\/unitedwaysem.org\/es\/impact-stories\/2025-sneaker-ball\/","title":{"rendered":"At\u00e1ndose los cordones por una buena causa: Sneaker Ball 2025"},"template":"","class_list":["post-4111","impact_story","type-impact_story","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","topic-labir"],"acf":{"details":{"featured_image":4114,"quote":"At the end of the day, it\u2019s about more than sneakers\u2014it\u2019s about standing together for our kids and our future.","citation":"Alicia Dennis, director of labor relations at United Way for Southeastern Michigan","topic":[292],"program_theme":false,"button_text":"Read More"},"page_layout":[{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_impact_story_hero","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_impact_story_hero":{"kicker_text":"2025 Sneaker Ball","heading":"Lacing Up for a Good Cause","summary":"","image":4129,"cta":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"This year\u2019s United Way Sneaker Ball was a night to remember\u2014full of high-energy fun, bold fashion statements, and a whole lot of heart. \r\n\r\nHeld in celebration of our longstanding partnership with Labor, the Sneaker Ball wasn\u2019t just about rocking fresh kicks\u2014it was about rallying together to make the holidays brighter for children in need across our community. Proceeds support our annual <a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaysem.org\/es\/impact-stories\/30-years-of-hope-labor-of-love-event-expands-to-detroit\/\" target=\"_blank\">Trabajo hecho con amor<\/a> evento, que lleva m\u00e1s de 30 a\u00f1os repartiendo regalos a los ni\u00f1os de los condados de Washtenaw y Wayne.","":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_group","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_group":{"version":"3","header":{"":null,"show_arrows":false,"heading":"","subheading":"","abstract":""},"columns":[{"image":4151,"title":"","abstract":"","button":""},{"image":4114,"title":"","abstract":"","button":""},{"image":4123,"title":"","abstract":"","button":""}]}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"And thanks to our generous guests and sponsors including, Laborers International Union of North America \u2013 Local 1191, Utility Workers Union of America \u2013 Local 223, International Union Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), UAW Local 7 and Detroit Manufacturing Systems, we\u2019re one step closer to making sure every child experiences the magic once again this season. \r\n\r\n\u201cOur Labor family always shows up and shows out for our community,\u201d said Alicia Dennis, Labor Relations director at United Way for Southeastern Michigan. \u201cSneaker Ball was no exception. The event raised $26,000 and with the ongoing support of our labor brothers and sisters, our kids will feel the love during the holidays and beyond.\u201d","":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_group","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_group":{"version":"3","header":{"":null,"show_arrows":false,"heading":"","subheading":"","abstract":""},"columns":[{"image":4122,"title":"","abstract":"","button":""},{"image":4133,"title":"","abstract":"","button":""},{"image":4146,"title":"","abstract":"","button":""}]}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"United Way for Southeastern Michigan President & CEO Dr. Darienne Hudson reflected on more than 80 years of partnership between United Way and Labor and highlighted her first teaching job with Detroit Public Schools where she was a member of AFT Local 231. \r\n\r\nFormer Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence gave a rousing keynote where she encouraged everyone to put their \u201cBoots on the Ground\u201d to make a difference for our children and our community.","":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_group","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_group":{"version":"3","header":{"":null,"show_arrows":false,"heading":"","subheading":"","abstract":""},"columns":[{"image":4137,"title":"","abstract":"","button":""},{"image":4138,"title":"","abstract":"","button":""},{"image":4139,"title":"","abstract":"","button":""}]}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"The night featured music that kept attendees on their feet, a 360\u00b0 photo booth, and\u2014of course\u2014the hotly anticipated Best Sneaker Contest. After much debate and plenty of fierce competition, Tiffany Pritchett a member of UAW Local 900 took home the trophy for best women\u2019s kicks and our very own board member and Campaign Co-chair Rich Chang brought home a win for the men. \r\n\r\n\u201cI feel so fortunate because so many people in our community don\u2019t even have sneakers to wear, said Rich. \u201cI appreciate all that the labor community does \u2013 not just for United Way but for the community to make sure children and families can meet their basic needs.\u201d","":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_group","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_group":{"version":"3","header":{"":null,"show_arrows":false,"heading":"","subheading":"","abstract":""},"columns":[{"image":4125,"title":"","abstract":"","button":""},{"image":4117,"title":"","abstract":"","button":""},{"image":4126,"title":"","abstract":"","button":""}]}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"Our Labor team expressed gratitude for every guest who danced, donated, and helped turn a night of fun into real impact.  \r\n\r\n\u201cAt the end of the day, it\u2019s about more than sneakers\u2014it\u2019s about standing together for our kids and our future,\u201d said Alicia.","":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_group","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_group":{"version":"2","header":{"":null,"show_arrows":false,"heading":"","subheading":"","abstract":""},"columns":[{"image":4113,"title":"","abstract":"","button":""},{"image":4112,"title":"","abstract":"","button":""}]}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"\u00bfSe perdi\u00f3 el Sneaker Ball? 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