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“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” – Desmond Tutu

 

OUR MISSION

The mission of The Gatsby Showcase Foundation is to empower historically disadvantaged groups to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support; grants for education and business expansion; and development tools.
 

OUR PURPOSE

The Gatsby Showcase Foundation is an impact driven and capacity-building not-for-profit organization committed to breaking down systemic barriers that currently block equitable access to education, business capital and assistance. We envision building a brighter future for historically
disadvantaged groups through education grants, business expansion funding, financial literacy training, and mentorship.

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OUR HISTORY

The formation of the Gatsby Showcase Foundation was inspired by our inaugural Gatsby Showcase Gala in 2021 when a crucial need to create change and respond to systemic barriers was identified. In addition to the fashion experience of the Gatsby Showcase, there was a missed opportunity tap into an affluent demographic in attendance to generate awareness, create interest, and build engagement in the pressing needs of our most vulnerable populations. And so, Gatsby Showcase foundation was born! In 2022, The Gatsby Showcase Foundation will present The Laura Fote Award for the first time. Laura Fote Award recognizes, honors and celebrates emerging entrepreneurs who have demonstrated outstanding vision, leadership and inspiration in spite of challenges and barriers to make a significant social impact and/or become successful in their businesses.
 
 

OUR VALUES

We Value Everyone. At The Gatsby Showcase foundation, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are. We are committed to operating with compassion, integrity, and respect.
We are Committed. The Gatsby Showcase foundation is an organization to empower historically disadvantaged groups to achieve economic indipendence by providing them with a network of support, grants for education, business expansion and development tools.
We are Impactful. The Gatsby Showcase foundation’s solutions are bold, collaborative, and intentional. We seek and create solutions anchored in social justice that provide accessible financial products and services to communities of color, women, and other historically disadvantaged groups.
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2021

Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC

2022

Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC

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The 2022 Gatsby Showcase: Featured Designers

​Four luxury designers converge for a night of elegance at Mandarin Oriental in Washington, DC.

L&B Concepts

Miller’s Fur

Miguel Wilson

Vivien Agbakoba

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December 2022

The Gatsby Showcase

Mandarin Oriental

1330 Maryland Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC 20024
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December 2022

The Gatsby Showcase

Mandarin Oriental

1330 Maryland Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC 20024

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