Foster Village Waco 2023 Roots and Boots

ROOTS & BOOTS LUCK OF THE DRAW GALA BENEFITTING FOSTER VILLAGE WACO

November 3, 2023

The Pavilion at the Carleen Bright Arboretum

ABOUT FOSTER VILLAGE WACO Foster parents often feel tired and alone. Most families foster for less than a year, citing burnout and lack of support as the reason they stop. When foster families are not sustained, this creates more instability for children who are already vulnerable. At the same time, 85 percent of people who do not foster say they care about vulnerable children and want to help.

“Together, we can bridge the gap between the community that wants to help and foster families and caregivers, so the practical needs of foster families can be met, and holistic support is provided beyond the system.”

Foster Village Waco launched in the Fall of 2018 with the hope of existing at the intersection of where foster families and the greater McLennan County community meet. Since that date, we have checked-in hundreds of registrants to our support events. Our volunteers have delivered critical necessities to foster, kinship, and reunifying families from our Care Closet. Foster Village Waco leadership opened a Resource Center this year. This Resource Center serves as a hub of support for families involved in foster care in McLennan County as well as a place for community members and businesses to find their unique way of serving our foster care community.

Our child-friendly, trauma-informed Resource Center is a home to our Support Gatherings, therapeutic workshops, partner meetings, a sensory-informed play studio, a neutral space for special visitations, and easily accessible basic necessities. It is stocked by the community with items for children entering foster care and available at no charge to caregivers. When children visit our Resource Center, they immediately know that it is their place.

ABOUT FOSTER VILLAGE WACO Building anything starts with a firm foundation of support. We are asking you to be that for families in McLennan County. With your generous donation to our fundraiser, we can continue growing our Resource Center.

Your financial contribution will cover expenses such as: Monthly Rent and Utility Costs Building Maintenance Restocking Care Closet TBRI Trained Staff Supplies and Meals for Events that Serve Our Families Your support makes sure foster families and children have their basic needs met, connects foster families to resources and to each other and advocates for change in the system, creating a better future for our community, our children and the caregivers who raise them. Children deserve more than a system. You can bring dignity to those in foster care and empower generations of vulnerable families to overcome adversity.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & TICKET PRICING PLATINUM — $5,000

Includes eight (8) entries into $5,000 drawing, a VIP (front row) table for eight (8) with table tent, eight (8) dinners, eight (8) drink tickets, entertainment, Media Package One, and Foster Village Swag Bag.

GOLD — $2,500

Includes four (4) entries into $5,000 drawing, seating at a VIP (front section) table for four (4) with table tent, four (4) dinners, four (4) drink tickets, entertainment, Media Package Two, and Foster Village Swag Bag.

EVENT — $1,500

Includes two (2) entries into $5,000 drawing, seating at a VIP (front section) table for two (2) with table tent, two (2) dinners, two (2) drink tickets, entertainment, Media Package Three, and Foster Village Swag Bag.

BUSINESS TABLE — $1,000

Includes eight (8) entries into $5,000 drawing, a Preferred (forward section) table with Company table tent for eight (8), eight (8) dinners, eight (8) drink tickets, and entertainment. Mention at event.

TABLE — $800

Includes table for eight (8) in general seating, eight (8) entries into $5,000 drawing, eight (8) dinners, eight (8) drink tickets, and entertainment.

DONOR — $500

Media Package Three

TICKETS — $100

Includes one (1) entry into $5,000 drawing, seat in general seating, one (1) dinner, one (1) drink ticket, and entertainment.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

If you’re interested in a sponsorship, please contact our Executive Director, Amanda Vasquez, at Amanda@FosterVillageWaco.org or (512) 769-5102.

MEDIA PACKAGES PACKAGE ONE • • • •

Name and/or logo on event website Name featured on front of event program Name/logo headlining on event banner 2 Instagram posts that stay on the feed featuring your business (one before/one after) • 1 Instagram Reel created for your business, created by our team • 3-5 Instagram stories featuring your business • Name/business mentioned at the event throughout the evening

PACKAGE TWO • • • •

Name and/or logo on event website Medium name/logo featured in event program Name/logo on event banner 1 Instagram post that stays on the feed featuring your business • 1-3 Instagram stories featuring your business • Name/business mentioned at the event during the auction

PACKAGE THREE • • • •

Small name and/or logo on event website Small name/logo featured in event program 1 Instagram story featuring your business Name/business mentioned at the event

WHAT IS "LUCK OF THE DRAW"?

The Luck of the Draw is a reverse raffle event. Tickets will be entered at the beginning of the night and taken out throughout the evening.

The last ticket to be drawn wins $5,000!

In addition, we will have a sit-down dinner, games, drinks, auction, and entertainment throughout the evening. While your ticket may be drawn early, there will be opportunities to win other prizes throughout the evening. We look forward to having you join us for an evening of fun and sharing more about our mission and vision.

If you’re interested in a sponsorship, please contact our Executive Director, Amanda Vasquez, at Amanda@FosterVillageWaco.org or (512) 769-5102.