Change Our Future Sneaker Ball 2025 Celebrates Five Years of Impact Where Fashion Met Philanthropy
Philadelphia, PA — Fashion, culture, and purpose collided in unforgettable style as Change Our Future celebrated its 5-Year Anniversary at the Change Our Future Sneaker Ball 2025, the organization’s largest and most impactful fundraising event to date.
Founded by Rodney and Erika McLeod, Change Our Future marked the milestone with a black-tie affair infused with sneaker culture, transforming the evening into a bold statement of elegance, empowerment, and community pride. Guests arrived dressed in formalwear paired with standout sneakers, setting the tone for a night where individuality and mission moved in step.
“We invite you to an unforgettable evening where fashion meets philanthropy—all to celebrate our 5-year anniversary and continue our mission to empower and uplift our youth,” shared founders Rodney and Erika McLeod. “As our biggest fundraising event of the year, we’re raising the bar higher than ever.”
The gala delivered on that promise. From the moment doors opened, the energy of Metro Philadelphia filled the room. Attendees enjoyed live entertainment, gourmet hors d'oeuvres, celebratory cocktails, interactive activations, a silent auction, and luxury sneaker vendors — all contributing to an elevated experience rooted in purpose.
At the heart of the night was Change Our Future’s ongoing mission to invest in youth through impactful programs including the Youth Leadership Summit, Next Man Up, and STEAM Fusion. The Sneaker Ball served as both a celebration and a call to action, rallying supporters to continue championing education, leadership, and opportunity for the next generation.
Throughout the evening, moments of joy, reflection, and inspiration reminded guests why the work matters. Youth and families were celebrated, milestones were honored, and the community came together to reflect on five years of progress while looking boldly ahead.
“This milestone gala blends upscale elegance with the bold energy of sneaker culture and the heart of Metro Philadelphia,” the founders added. “We’re honoring five years of impact and taking bold steps toward the future—one sneaker at a time.”
As the night came to a close, one thing was clear: the Change Our Future Sneaker Ball 2025 was more than a gala — it was a powerful statement of vision, unity, and forward momentum.