2026 Sponsorship Opportunities 3rd Annual Fundraising Benefit Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 6:00–9:30 p.m. Carmel Country Club www.homeownersimpactfund.org Visit our website or email info@homeownersimpactfund.org for more information We are #InWith10 #AHomeForAll
the problem stats: • • • • • •
More than 2,600 people in Charlotte are experiencing true homelessness In Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, over 5,600 students are considered homeless 11% increase in first time homelessness since 2023 Nearly 80% of low-cost housing options have vanished since 2015 Rent in Charlotte has risen over 30% Minimum wage hasn’t budged from $7.25 an hour
examples: 1.
To afford a one-bedroom apartment in Charlotte, someone earning minimum wage would have to work 25 hours a day, 7 days a week; 175 hours a week —It is important to note that there are only 168 hours in a week which means it is impossible for a person earning minimum wage to work enough hours per week to afford a one-bedroom unit.
2. To afford a one-bedroom apartment in Charlotte working 40 hours a week (full time), one would have to make $31.67/hour. See below for wages across Charlotte: Source: 2025 Charlotte-Mecklenburg State of Housing Instability & Homelessness Report released Feb 2026
wages and rental affordability Hourly wages for manyCharlotte-Mecklenburg jobs fall below the minimum threshold to afford 1- and 2- bedroom units at FMR Charlotte Metro Area Mean Hourly Wage Estimates 2025, FMR Rates 2025
Hourly Wage for 2-Bedroom FMR
$35.08
Hourly Wage for 1-Bedroom FMR
$31.67
Elementary school teachers
$27.85
Electricians
$26.94
Community and social service occupations
$26.82
Construction and extraction occupations
$25.98
Firefighters
$21.34
Bus drivers
$19.62
Nursing assistants
$18.33
Janitors and cleaners
$15.85
Fast food and counter workers
$13.14
Minimum wage
$7.25
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024 adjusted to May 2025 dollars, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY2025 Fair Market Rent
our event by numbers
5 years in existEnce
2 years HOSTING THE BENEFIT
4+ local charities we support
250+ number of participants each year
$1M+ amount raised to date
2026 hif board
Vicky Mitchener
Tania Moore
Aubrey Grier
Dickens Mitchener, Owner Founder of HIF vmitchener@dickensmitchener.com
Dickens Mitchener VP of Public and Agent Relations agrier@dickensmitchener.com
Tom Bramhall
Tim Pratt
Copper Builders CEO
FortifiedTitle CEO Ivester Jackson Agent
timpratt@copperbuilders.com
tomb@ivesterjackson.com
Melanie Vise
ERA Live Moore Owner/President tania.moore@eralivemoore.com
Leah Jones
Chris Miller Law, PLLC Attorney leah@chrismillerlawfirm.com
Shannon Rodden
Dickens Mitchener Office Advisor and Special Events
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Private Mortgage Banker
mvise@dickensmitchener.com
shannon.rodden@wellsfargo.com
We are #InWith10 #AHomeForAll
2026 HIF Benefit Sponsorship Levels title sponsor • • • • • • • • • •
2 reserved tables at front of room for 10 each (20 guests) - Dedicated beverage server at your tables - 2 bottles of Champagne at each of your tables Event gift for your guests Private car service to and from event (from up to 2 locations) Signature Drink served at event in your company’s name Company logo on event branded “Step & Repeat” reserved for Title Sponsors only Corporate spokesperson has opportunity to speak during event On-site distribution of company branded attendee gifts if you desire Logo placed in lead position on all above printed and electronic materials referenced Company recognition in audio/visual presentations during the event Logo placed in lead position on all printed and electronic materials including but not limited to: - Event website - Invitation - Social media pages - Event specific email communication - On table at event
presenting sponsor • • • • • •
$25,000 4 total available
$10,000
1 reserved table at front of room for 10 guests - Dedicated beverage server at your tables - 2 bottles of Champagne at your table Event gift for your guests Private car service to and from event (from one location) Signature Drink served at event in your company’s name Company recognition in audio/visual presentations during the event Logo placed on all printed and electronic materials including but not limited to: - Event website - Invitation - Social media pages - Event specific email communication - On table at event
2026 HIF Benefit Sponsorship Levels PROMISE sponsor • • • •
$6,000
1 reserved table at front of room for 10 guests - 2 bottles of Champagne at your table UBER credit for the night to and from the event (from one location) Company recognition in audio/visual presentations during the event Logo placed on all printed and electronic materials including but not limited to: - Event website - Invitation - Social media pages - Event specific email communication - On table at event
POSSIBILITY sponsor • • •
1 reserved table for 8 guests Company recognition in audio/visual presentations during the event Logo placed on all printed and electronic materials including but not limited to: - Event website - Invitation - Social media pages - Event specific email communication - On table at event
BELIEF sponsor • • •
$3,000
$1,750
Tickets for 4 guests – reserved seats at shared table Company recognition in audio/visual presentations during the event Logo placed on all printed and electronic materials including but not limited to: - Event website - Invitation - Social media pages - Event specific email communication - On shared table at event
2026 HIF Benefit Sponsorship Levels Game sponsor • • • •
Tickets for 2 guests –seating will be at open tables, unassigned Logo and Company information displayed on one of our Game Stations during Cocktail Hour Company recognition in audio/visual presentations during the event Logo placed on all printed and electronic materials including but not limited to: - Event website - Invitation - Social media pages - Event specific email communication - On shared table at event
individual ticket •
$1,500 6 total available
$250
Open seating provided at round tables for individual ticket holders
2026 EVENT SPONSORSHIP FORM (OR COMPLETE ONLINE-QR CODE BELOW)
Company Name: Contact Name: Contact Title: Mailing Address: City:
State:
Zip:
Email Address:
I would like to become a sponsor at the following level: Title Sponsor $25,000
Belief Sponsor $1,750
Presenting Sponsor $10,000
Game Sponsor $1,500
Promise Sponsor $6,000
Individual Ticket $250
Possibility Sponsor $3,000
Sponsorship Payment Options: Pay Online - scan QR Code Check Enclosed: Made payable to: Homeowners Impact Fund Mail back with this form to: Homeowners Impact Fund PO Box 12531 Charlotte, NC 28209
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