What, Where, When
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October 10, 2008 |
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| Time |
7:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. |
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| Place |
Preston Bradley Hall
Chicago Cultural Center
Washington and Michigan |
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| Tickets |
$100.00 in advance
$120.00 at the door
Purchase tickets here! |
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Contact:
For sponsorship information and to donate auction items:
Katie Leisner, 312-798-3331, kleisner(at)thecaraprogram(dot)org
For ticket sales:
Will Thomas, 312-798-3303, wthomas(at)thecaraprogram(dot)org
Why the Celebration of Hope?
Each year, The Cara Program holds the Celebration of Hope to raise awareness of the challenges surrounding poverty and homelessness in our society, share the achievements of formerly homeless individuals who are building real and lasting success, and raise funds to help more individuals secure and sustain quality employment.
Advertising opportunity
Advertise with us with a half or full page ad in our program booklet.
Gold Pages (premier pages in program booklet)
• $1,000 for full-page ad / $500 for half-page ad
Silver Pages
• $500 for full-page ad / $250 for half-page ad
Regular Pages
• $200 for full-page ad / $100 for half-page ad
Who supports this event?
The Celebration of Hope has historically received the support of many of Chicago’s leading corporations, including Jones Lang LaSalle, ABM Lakeside Inc., The Boeing Company, BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois and Baird & Warner, to name a few.
Over 600 of The Cara Program’s friends and corporate partners attend the event in support of The Cara Program.
Sponsorship opportunities
1) Bronze Sponsor at $1,500
6 entry tickets and 6 raffle tickets
Recognition in program book
2) Silver Sponsor at $3,000
10 entry tickets and 10 raffle tickets
Sponsorship recognition in program book
3) Gold Sponsor at $5,000
10 entry tickets and 10 raffle tickets
Half-page ad in program book, Signage at event
4) Platinum Sponsor at $10,000
16 entry tickets and 16 raffle tickets
Full-page ad in program book, Premier signage at event
Verbal acknowledgement as event partner by President or Chairman from podium
5) Auction Sponsor at $25,000
16 entry tickets and 16 raffle tickets
Name/ logo displayed on all bid sheets at auction tables
Recognition as auction sponsor on all pre-event materials, including invitation to database of 6,000+ †
Verbal acknowledgement by President or Chairman
Double-page ad in program book
Premier web site coverage (article in highlights section)
6) Presenting Sponsor at $50,000
20 entry tickets and 20 raffle tickets
Event branding with your company name/ logo ‡
Recognition on all pre-event materials, including invitation which is sent to a database of 6,000+ †
Verbal acknowledgement by President or Chairman
Double-page ad in program book
Premier web site coverage (article in highlights section)
How else can I support this event?
You can also support this event by donating items for our auction, including sporting event boxes, airline tickets, stays at vacation homes, hotel stays, quality consumer goods and services. We have five general categories for the auction, including Pamper Yourself, Chicago - My Kind of Town, SportZone, From Sea to Shining Sea (vacations) and Night on the Town.
If you have items you would like to donate or have any questions, please contact Katie Leisner at 312-798-3331.
How much is raised at this event?
The Cara Program aims to raise approximately $200,000 from this event.
What do the funds raised go to support?
All of the proceeds raised at the Celebration of Hope go directly to program services. Since the Cara Program’s Board of Directors covers all of our administrative and fundraising costs, you can be assured that your contribution is used to help Cara students become successful and self-sufficient citizens.
Contact:
For sponsorships and auction items:
Katie Leisner, 312-798-3331, kleisner(at)thecaraprogram(dot)org
For ticket sales:
Will Thomas, 312-798-3303, wthomas(at)thecaraprogram(dot)org
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