On Friday, September 12, 2025 the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago was filled with hundreds of guests who came together to support META24 at the fourth annual fundraiser gala.
Through the support of Energy CX sponsors and guests, the fundraiser raised a record-setting $80,0000 for META24, a nonprofit reimagining education through entrepreneurship by providing at-risk students in Chicago with the tools, resources and real-world experiences to build their futures.
META24 converts school and community spaces into makers spaces where students learn and develop vocational skills that they use to launch their own businesses. 103 META24 labs have been opened across the Midwest and southern United States along with six MZUZI stores where students sell their products.
Flavian Prince Ed.D., CEO of META24, expressed, “This year's annual Energy CX and META24 community party set a new precedent for uplifting the hearts, minds and souls of our youth, families, neighbors and friends. One mother told me through tears of joy, that her child is ‘invisible to the world’ but the joy that this evening brought to her gave her renewed hope.”
Our ongoing partnership with META24 is just one way Energy CX supports its core values of continuous growth and education, along with aiming to do good for our community.
“The work that Flavian is doing for META24 is incredible. It’s amazing to see students walk in the door of META24 and walk out as business owners and craftsmen,” remarks Miles Rice, Co-CEO of Energy CX. “This program really helps kids rise above their circumstances and become better versions of themselves.”
At the gala, several META24 students showcased and sold their handmade creations including scented candles, 3D-printed designs and screen-printed hoodies which brought in nearly $2,000 in sales that goes directly into students’ pockets.
One student spoke on stage about his struggles in school stating he would regularly get into fights and wasn’t doing well in classes. Since joining META24, he has launched his own clothing line and is engaged in the classroom learning about how to become an entrepreneur and business owner.
For those interested in joining us in supporting META24’s vision or in exploring sponsorship opportunities, please email office.admin@energycx.com. Every contribution makes a difference as we work to create lasting change and brighter futures.
Our sincerest thanks also goes to our sponsors, who made this all possible:
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