2 010 Help the Homeless Walk and 5K
Benefiting Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance - Operators of The Bridge, Dallas’ Homeless Assistance Center
Saturday, November 13, 2010, 8AM-Noon - City Hall Plaza in Downtown Dallas
Thousands of walkers, runners and joggers will take steps to end homelessness in Dallas at the 4th Annual Help the Homeless WalkAThon & 5K. New this year is the addition of a 5K Run through Downtown Dallas. In addition, there will be a family fun walk, food, music and other fun activities.
Back by popular demand is Vocal Trash, an amazing group of musicians playing high octane music that will definitely get hearts pumping. New this year is the Good Neighbor Kids’ Zone, which will include zaniness from affable clown duo Slappy and Monday, dazzling performances from Lone Star Circus, face painters, interactive games, crafts and more!
Sponsorship Levels - Click here for our 2010 Sponsorship Commitment Form (pdf)
- Strength ($50,000)
- Dignity ($25,000)
- Hope ($15,000)
- Compassion ($5,000)
- Hugs ($1,000)
- Handshakes ($500)
Sponsorship Details, Registration and Event Info: www.helpthehomelessdallas.org
"Help the Homeless Week" Kick-Off Breakfast
Sheraton Dallas - November 4, 2010 / 7:30 am – 9:30 am
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – CHRIS GARDNER
Hear the inspirational story of how Chris persevered to overcome tremendous obstacles; including homelessness and a childhood marked
by poverty, domestic violence, alcoholism, sexual abuse and family
illiteracy, to become the top earner at Bear Sterns & Co.
The amazing story of Gardner's life was published as an autobiography, The Pursuit of Happyness (Almstad/Harper Collins) in May 2006, and
became a New York Times and Washington Post #1 best-seller. In paperback,
the book spent over 20 weeks on the New York Times best-seller list and
has been translated into 14 languages.
Chris was both the inspiration and associate producer for the movie The Pursuit of Happyness, released
by Columbia Pictures in December 2006. Starring as Gardner, Will Smith received Academy
Award, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominations in this #2 all-time domestic grossing drama. |
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BRIDGE BUILDER AWARD RECIPIENT – MIKE RAWLINGS
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In 2005, Mike Rawlings answered the call of Mayor Tom Leppert to become the City of Dallas
Homeless Czar and Board Chair of the Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance. Over the past 5 years Mike
has put his heart and soul into ending homelessness in Dallas. Under Mike’s leadership the City of
Dallas has embarked on an innovative model and strategic plan that is committed to best practices,
accountability and compassion. He has built a strong and effective community-wide coalition
comprised of health care and social service providers, government at all
levels, and the private sector.
As a community change-agent, Mike has been the catalyst for many positive results;
- Dallas’ chronic homelessness is down by 57%
- Through public and private funding Dallas completed The Bridge, a new assistance center in 2008
- The Bridge serves over 1200 guests per day
- There was a 16% reduction in crime in The Bridge’s neighborhood during the first year of operation and an additional 13% reduction in crime during The Bridge’s second year
- Nearly 1500 former homeless individuals found jobs
- Over 775 former homeless individuals in Dallas have found permanent housing
- A strategic partnership was formed with the Dallas Housing Authority
- Advocacy to help the homeless has strengthened within the federal, state, county, and local leadership levels
- The US Conference of Mayors recognized Dallas with a 2009 City Livability Award for the innovative approach to ending homelessness and the success of The Bridge
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Sponsorship Opportunities
As a breakfast sponsor, your organization will receive significant public recognition for its support of this important, and high profile, civic event. Over 1,200 Dallas business and civic leaders will gather at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel to network and contribute to MDHA’s commitment to end homelessness in our community. Click here to download your 2010 Sponsorship Commitment Form (pdf).
- Title Sponsor – Investment: $50,000
- Company name included in title of event
- Executive/representative of your choice to give the opening remarks at event
- Company name and logo included in all communication: advertising, public relations, website, event materials
- Program advertisement
- Private meet and greet with Mr. Gardner directly following the event
- Up to four tables (40 tickets), with table placard for recognition
- First right of refusal for succeeding year’s sponsorship
- Presenting Sponsor – Investment: $25,000
- Company name and logo included in all communication: advertising, public relations, website, event materials
- Program advertisement
- Dias seating (1) and recognition
- Up to three tables (30 tickets), with table placard for recognition
- Community Sponsor – Investment: $10,000
- Company name and logo included in all communication:advertising, public relations, website, event materials
- Program advertisement
- Up to two tables (20 tickets), with table placard for recognition
TABLE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
| $5,000 |
Two Tables (20 tickets)
Company listing in program |
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| $2,500 |
One Table (10 tickets)
Company listing in program |
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| $1,000 |
One table (10 tickets)
Company listing in program |
Individual Tickets $125 - On-sale September 1st
For more information please contact: Amy Gill, VP for Strategic Initiatives, 214.670.1506, AGill@mdhadallas.org or Jake Schroepfer, Breakfast Chair, 214.354.5898, jakeschroepfer@sbcglobal.net |
