Building Tomorrow’s
Legacy Today

The Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III Educational and Cultural Center
A beacon of hope, learning, and community in the heart of Harlem
YOUR LEGACY,<br>OUR FUTURE.

YOUR LEGACY,
OUR FUTURE.

The Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III Educational and Cultural Center

In the spirit of The Abyssinian Baptist Church, we’re creating a space where Dr. Butts’ vision of community empowerment and educational excellence lives on. This center will be more than a building—it will be a catalyst for transformation, nurturing minds and souls for generations to come.

Here, youth development flourishes as children discover their talents, community bonds strengthen through cultural celebrations, and spiritual growth deepens through reflection and learning—all honoring Dr. Butts’ legacy of faith and service.

Community Gatherings

Elegant galas, Wedding receptions, Cultural celebrations

Educational Programs

Youth programs, Community seminars & lectures, Leadership retreats

ADAM CLAYTON POWELL, SR.

ADAM CLAYTON POWELL, SR.

$5,000 (8 Available)

(120/128 Purchased)

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Leave an enduring mark on our community with a prominent plaque in our grand hall. Your generous contribution will help create state-of-the-art facilities for youth programs, cultural events, and educational initiatives.

Purchase - Adam Clayton Powell, Sr. Legacy Plaque

6″x8″
3 lines-26 characters per line

ADAM CLAYTON POWELL, JR.

ADAM CLAYTON POWELL, JR.

$3,000 (0 Available)

(64/64 Purchased)

Your meaningful contribution and commemorative plaque will help furnish spaces where young minds will flourish and community bonds will strengthen through cultural programs and educational activities.

SAMUEL DEWITT PROCTOR

SAMUEL DEWITT PROCTOR

$1,000 (0 Available)

(192/192 Purchased)

Join our founding supporters with a dedicated plaque. Your gift will help create vibrant spaces for youth ministries, community gatherings, and educational programs that honor Dr. Butts’ vision.

JOIN US IN SHAPING TOMORROW

Your contribution helps us create a space where minds will be nurtured, communities will be strengthened, and Dr. Butts’ legacy will continue to inspire.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

There are three legacy donation tiers:
– Adam Clayton Powell, Sr. Legacy: $5,000 (6″x8″ plaque)
– Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Legacy: $3,000 (4″x8″ plaque)
– Samuel DeWitt Proctor Legacy: $1,000 (2″x8″ plaque)

Please contact Trustee Alexis Thomas directly to discuss flexible payment options and installment plans for your contribution level. You can send an email to plaques@abyssinian.org.

All donors will be honored with a commemorative plaque in the Center’s grand hall. The size of the plaque varies by donation level, and each includes personalized text (26 characters per line).

Your contribution will support:
– Youth development programs
– Cultural celebrations and events
– Educational seminars and lectures
– Leadership retreats
– Community gatherings

The Center embodies Dr. Butts’ vision of empowerment and educational excellence, creating a space where minds and souls will be nurtured for generations to come in the heart of Harlem.