What a Night to Remember!

If you joined us for Portraits of the Future: A Milwaukee Night at the Louvre, you witnessed the incredible power, purpose, and potential of Milwaukee’s youth! The evening celebrated 10 years of Future Urban Leaders (FUL) empowering students to lead, thrive, and shape their own futures. With more than 330 guests in attendance, the room overflowed with stories of imagination, resilience, and belief — all reflecting FUL’s bold vision for the next decade and beyond.

As the year comes to a close, we’re thrilled to share that we are within reach of our end-of-year campaign goal — and we’re keeping the momentum from gala night alive! Visit our Auction tab to browse items still available or make a general donation to directly support FUL’s academic enrichment, college exploration, and career readiness programs for Milwaukee youth.

Looking ahead to 2026, we invite you to partner with us in creating transformative opportunities for our scholars. For sponsorship details, please contact Ross Romenesko, development director, at ross@futureurbanleaders.org.

Together, we are investing in the next generation of visionaries — young leaders who are painting a brighter, bolder future for Milwaukee.

About Future Urban Leaders

Since 2015, FUL has been dedicated to extending leadership development beyond the classroom, equipping Milwaukee youth with the tools to achieve personal and professional success. Our mission is to close the opportunity gap by increasing Black student access to enrichment opportunities and building lasting partnerships with families and community organizations.

Learn more about our work and impact at www.futureurbanleaders.org.

Future Urban Leaders End of Year Campaign

Continuing our celebration of 10 years until the ball drops on December 31st! Your contribution helps support our goal to nurture the curiosities of Milwaukee's youth!