727 Leonard St. NW
Grand Rapids
Michigan 49504
The 2018 Madison-Providence Delegates are excited to host an African inspired gala/silent auction fundraiser event October 27, 2018. This group of diverse professionals is embarking on a trip to Monrovia, Liberia November 5-19, 2018. This Charitable event will support our efforts to learn, serve, and connect while we are in Liberia. Please join us as we experience the Motherland through music, dance, food, and fashion. All ticket purchases will include vouchers for beer/wine sampling, and delicious appetizers.
The Deets
The event is called The Motherland Gala, and it will be at the Muse: 727 Leonard St. NW Grand Rapids MI 49504 from 6:30-9pm. The event will be a silent auction, African-inspired fashion show, spoken word, a singer or 2, and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Tickets available on Eventbrite.
The Timeline:
6:15-6:40 Registering / Information re: Silent Auction / Mingling
6:40 Greetings / Intro…More Mingling / MC (Reminding of silent Auction)
7:10 Liberian Dancers
7:15 First half of fashion show
7:20 Presentation/Video/ The Ask
7:30 Raffle (Silent Auction Ends)
8:00 Mingling
8:15-8:20 Spoken word
8:20-8:30 Liberian Dancers
8:30-8:40 2nd half of fashion show
8:40-8:45 Singer
8:45 -8:50 Presentation
8:50-8:55 Singer
The Goal:
Our goal is to raise $20,000 through this event in order to send our 21 member team to Monrovia, Liberia for the purposes of learning, connecting, and serving.
The Gala attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction and raffle.
We are also seeking businesses and partners to help make this event successful. Please consider playing a vital role as a corporate sponsor and community partner. Sponsorship Levels, recognition and benefits are as follows:
Bronze – $500
- Reservations for 2
- Name listed on printed program
- Logo acknowledgement in sponsor slideshow
Silver – $1,000
- Reservations for 4
- Recognized on Madison-Providence website
- Name listed on printed program
- Logo acknowledged in sponsor slideshow
Gold – $1,500
- Reservations for 6
- Recognized on Madison-Providence website
- Name listed on printed program
- Logo acknowledged in sponsor slideshow
- Special acknowledgement during event
Platinum – $2,500
- Reservations for 8
- Recognized on Madison-Providence website
- Name listed on printed program
- Logo acknowledged in sponsor slideshow
- Special acknowledgement during event
Diamond – $5,000
- Logo on swag in gift bags to attendees
- Reservations for 8
- Recognized on Madison-Providence website
- Acknowledged as Diamond sponsor on printed program
- Logo acknowledged in sponsor slideshow
- Tagged on social media platforms
Donations can be mailed to 1441 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 (please notate “Liberia Trip” for any mailed donations) or you can call Diana Riley at: 616-828-9191 or email to schedule pick-up. All donations are tax deductible. We are happy to send a tax id number upon request.