4,100 Number of at-risk and homeless Veterans served by Veterans Community Project.
73% Success rate for transitioning formerly homeless Veterans to permanent housing.
07-NOV-2020 July 2020 Dear Friend of Veterans Community Project, Veterans Community Project (VCP) was founded by a group of passionate, actionminded combat Veterans who took an oath to serve their fellow brothers and sisters. Moving at an unprecedented pace, they built the nation’s first-of-its-kind village of tiny homes and an innovative case management model to get homeless Veterans back on their feet and living independently. They used their training in logistics and operations to lead Kansas City’s response to serving the homeless population at-large during the COVID-19 pandemic. And in the last 90 days, VCP’s pandemic relief program has prevented more than 100 Veterans and their families from becoming homeless. These are just a few of the countless reasons why we are excited to be a part of VCP’s mission as volunteers and co-chairs of The House Party 2020. We need you to get the party started! Please review the attached document for a list of sponsor benefits including a meaningful volunteer experience at VCP Village for you or your company. Your support of The House Party is critical to achieving VCP’s mission of preventing and ending Veteran homelessness. Your gift may be the difference between a Veteran remaining securely housed or enduring the trauma of homelessness as a result of COVID-related wage or job loss. When we realized that this year’s House Party had to be virtual, we planned something that will match VCP’s history of excitement. CEO Bryan Meyer and National Expansion President Jason Kander will co-host and bring you up-to-date on what VCP has achieved over the past year. They will share motivating news about plans for the year ahead, and share touching profiles of Veterans assisted by VCP. There will be some laughs and some tears, an over-the-top Live Auction of experiences you simply can’t buy on the open market and an After Party in true VCP style (if you know what we mean). Why watch another Netflix program when you can join The House Party and share the excitement VCP is known for?
3,000,000+
Number of free rides provided by the RideKC Veterans Pass to metro area Veterans.
159% Percentage increase in income for Veterans living in VCP Village.
45,330 Hot meals provided to atrisk and homeless individuals during Kansas City’s 6-week “stay at home” period.
8900 Troost Ave Kansas City, MO 64131 veteranscommunityproject.org
Community partners like you are a vital part of VCP’s mission to serve those who have served us. Please join us, recruit some friends or coworkers - either at home or online - and share in the excitement. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of struggling Veterans everywhere. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Kelly Seward at VCP (kseward@veteranscommunityproject.org), Sue (skrass@veteranscommunityproject.org), or me (mkrass@veteranscommunityproject.org). Thank you for your kind and thoughtful consideration of this invitation. With gratitude,
Sue and Marc Krass Event Co-Chairs, The House Party 2020
P.S. Since its grassroots beginning, VCP has been the community’s project. It continues to be 100% privately funded and fueled by an army of supporters who are passionate about serving those who took the oath to defend our country. Your gift is a critical investment in supporting our nation’s Veterans and comes at a time when hundreds of Veterans are especially vulnerable due to COVID-related isolation and unemployment.
OUR MISSION Veterans Community Project is dedicated to supporting every man and woman who took the oath for our country. We are determined to make a difference in the lives of homeless Veterans, a task accomplished by the community for the community.
THE HOUSE PARTY
PLEASE RESPOND BY OCTOBER 1, 2020
2020 ENLISTMENT OPTIONS
G E N E R A L (Exclusive) • • • • • • •
Event naming rights Opportunity to present 30-second video during event Prominent logo placement on event website Prominent logo placement on event app Prominent social media recognition Full-page ad (5.5” x 8.5”) in event program “Party in a Rucksack” for 20 guests including food,
$50,000
• • • •
beverage, party supplies, and event logins Unlimited additional House Party logins Opportunity to add your branded item to each “Party in a Rucksack” Feature story in 2021 VCP newsletter Employee volunteer experience at VCP Village in 2021
C O L O N E L (Exclusive) • • • • • •
Opportunity to present 30-second video during event Prominent logo placement on event website Prominent logo placement on event app Prominent social media recognition Full-page ad (5.5” x 8.5”) in event program “Party in a Rucksack” for 10 including food, beverage, and party supplies
$25,000
• Unlimited additional House Party event logins • Opportunity to add your branded item to each “Party in a Rucksack” • Feature story in 2021 VCP newsletter • Employee volunteer experience at VCP Village in 2021
M A J O R (Named Sponsorships Available) • Naming rights to an exclusive event activity • Opportunity to present 30-second video during pre- or post-event activities • Logo placement on event website • Logo placement on event app • Social media recognition • Half-page ad (5” x 3.75”) in event program • “Party in a Rucksack” for 10 including food, beverage, party supplies, and event logins • 10 additional House Party logins • Opportunity to add your branded item to each “Party in a Rucksack” • Employee volunteer experience at VCP Village in 2021
$10,000 * ACT FAST to unlock these exclusive benefits:
Cocktail Party: Naming rights to the 30-minute pre-event broadcast including a video welcome and your logo on screen. After Party: Naming rights to the 30-minute After Party including a video introduction of the entertainment and your logo on screen. Party in a Rucksack: Naming rights to event food, beverage, and party supplies. Auction: Naming rights to silent and live auction, logo on mobile bidding app, and logo on donor thank you letters. Door Prize: Naming rights of door prize, video congratulation of winner during after party.
C A P TA I N • Logo placement on event website • Logo placement on event app • Quarter-page ad (2 3/8” x 3 7/8”) in event program
$5,000
• Social media recognition • “Party in a Rucksack” for 10 including food, beverage, party supplies, and event logins
LIEUTENANT / SECOND LIEUTENANT* • Name or logo placement on event website • Name or logo placement on event app
$2,500
$1,500*
• “Party in a Rucksack” for 10 including food, beverage, party supplies, and event logins *reserved for individuals and Veteran organizations
THE HOUSE PARTY
2020 ENLISTMENT OPTIONS
D O N O R I N F O R M AT I O N Company | Sponsor Name:
(Exactly as you want to be listed)
Primary Contact: Address: City | State | Zip: Email:
Phone:
SPONSORSHIP General: $50,000
Captain: $5,000
Colonel: $25,000
Lieutenant: $2,500
Major: $10,000
Second Lieutenant: $1,500* *reserved for individuals and Veteran organizations
AUCTION My company can contribute goods and/or services to The House Party auction. Please contact me.
THANK YOU Check is enclosed
Please send me an invoice
Please complete and send this form to: Veterans Community Project 8900 Troost Ave Kansas City, MO 64131 Questions? Please contact Kelly Seward at 816-599-6503 ext 1202 or kseward@veteranscommunityproject.org. Veterans Community Project is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) charitable organization (EIN 47-4960735). A portion of your sponsorship may be claimed as a tax deductible gift.