Dr. LaVelle Hendricks has been involved in higher education and counselor education for many years.  He brings a wealth of information and knowledge in the areas of drug, alcohol, and other addictions to the classroom.   Dr. Hendricks is a sought out presenter/speaker by many local, state, national, and international organizations. He has written multiple articles in the area of addiction.  Dr. Hendricks has created many classes which allow students to travel abroad to Mexico, Costa Rica, and India.  Domestically, under Dr. Hendricks’ teaching, students travel to cultural enrichment learning experiences in Birmingham, New York, and other places. Dr. Hendricks is a member of Commerce Independent School Board, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Board of Directors of Commerce Community Cares, Rotary Club, Texas Association of Addiction Professionals, National Association for Addiction Professionals, and President of Hunt/Hopkins County African American Leadership Conference.  Dr. Hendricks help develop tutorial programs for elementary and middle schools and is founder and director of “the Unfinished Agenda.” 

Research Interest
Student affairs, Addiction, Counseling diverse populations, Crisis intervention, Bullying and social aggression, Human sexuality, Anger management, Suicide prevention/intervention, Domestic violence, and Introduction to the counseling profession.

We are respectfully requesting that you become a sponsor of this year’s banquet. If you are unable to attend the banquet and/or a sponsorship is not the right option for you, we also welcome donations, no matter the size. However, as a sponsor of this year’s banquet, you will receive the following: 

Super Platinum ($1000)- a table (seating 8) at the banquet, 1 virtual business advertisement, 4 adult Central Branch memberships, and recognition at the banquet.  

Platinum- ($750)- 6 tickets to the banquet, 1 virtual business advertisement, and recognition at the banquet. 

Gold ($550)- 4 tickets to the banquet, 1 virtual business advertisement, and recognition at the banquet. 

Silver ($350)- 2 tickets to the banquet, 1 virtual business advertisement, and recognition at banquet.  

Single Virtual Advertisement ($50)- 1 virtual business advertisement.  
***please note that this option does not include a ticket to the banquet*** 

You may submit your sponsorship and/or advertisement order by mail or electronically. 

To submit your sponsorship and/or advertisement by mail, please complete the attached order form and send it,    along with your payment to Greenville 6181 NAACP, Attention: Freedom Fund Banquet, P.O. Box 1843, Greenville, TX 75403.

To submit your sponsorship/advertisement electronically, please email the attached order form and ad/artwork (in   

JPEG or PDF format) to 6181naacpgreenville@gmail.com and include "Freedom Fund Banquet" in the subject line. 

Payment for all sponsorship advertisements and single advertisements must be received no later than Friday,    September 6, 2024 to guarantee publication. For your convenience, payment for sponsorships and advertisements may also be sent via Cashapp: $6181GreenvilleNAACP.