09/30/2026
We’re going to higher ground! 🌍✨
On September 12, 350 people gathered for Night on the Serengeti to celebrate a year of impact in Cincinnati and Tanzania—and the work of Village Life Outreach Project to build healthier communities and train the next generation of leaders.
Together, we’re supporting programs that serve 1,400+ moms annually, have trained 1,000+ workforce development alumni, and engage countless community leaders, corporate partners and volunteers.
We enjoyed hosting Her Excellency Ambassador Elsie Sia Kanza, Ambassador of Tanzania to the U.S, along with local dignitaries including Mayor Aftab Pureval, Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon-Kearney, and Eric Kearney with others.
Thank you to everyone who made this night possible!
* Presenting Sponsor: UC Health
* Community Sponsors: The E.W. Scripps Company and 1819 Innovation Hub
* In-Kind Sponsor: Colortone, New Riff Distilling, Cream+Sugar Coffeehouse, Plant Trolley, Abbey Florist, Mike Castrucci Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, Magnolia Rose
* Student/Alumni Speakers: Jonathan Raj, Kwame Lartey, Linsey Klug, Timoth Akama, Engineering Without Borders (Andrew Lukuyu, Luke Raters, and Carl Fischer), Dr. Al Sassler, and Village Life Board Members
* Entertainment Partner: Elementz Cincinnati | Emcee: John McCarthy | Fireside Chat Moderator: Charmaine Rutledge
* Village Life Executive Director: Keisha Easley
* Managed & Produced By: Plus One Events
…plus our table sponsors, volunteers, and Village supporters!
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One night. A year of impact. A village committed to going higher.