BATON ROUGE — The Wallace Foundation's annual Legacy Gala is later this month at the Southern University Welcome Center overlooking Mumford Stadium.

The foundation, established by the late Coach Sean Wallace, has grown into year-round work centered on mentorship, educational advancement, health and wellness and civic engagement.

Since 2021, the group says it has reached more than 5,000 students and families, mentored hundreds of youth in the community, awarded more than $10,000 in scholarships, and led dozens of health, wellness and civic initiatives.

This year's gala, themed around "Rooted in Impact. Rising in Legacy," is being hosted by WBRZ's Mia Monet. 

The gala is on Nov. 21 at 6 p.m.