Thelma Smith Foundation South Branch
1435 W. Ridge Rd.
Salisbury N.C. 28147
“Thelma Smith” Education First – Back-to-School Jam
Date: Saturday July 27, 2024 Rain Date: Saturday August 3, 2023
Dear Prospective Supporter:
On behalf of The Thelma Smith Foundation South Branch Education First program, I am writing to invite your company/organization to participate in the 14th Annual Thelma Smith “Education First” Back-to-School Summer Jam in 2024 in Salisbury North Carolina.
We would like your company/organization to consider sponsoring the event in any or all of the following ways:
. Product/Merchandise donation 500-1,000 total participants including 250 student athletes
. Company Banner
. Monetary Donation *Platinum $1000+ *Gold $500
Celebrating our 14th Back-to-School Jam in Salisbury N.C. – this is a youth-driven, family-oriented day long gathering consisting of a variety of basketball games: 3 point shooting, half court shooting, cake walks, bounce house, face painting, a spelling bee contest, open mic showcase, food, beverages, award presentations and other educational related forums. This eagerly anticipated annual event which consistently host over 500-1,000 youth and adult participants each event. The basketball games draw the largest crowds and provide an opportunity for neighborhood kids of all ages to showcase their talent among friends and family. Throughout the event we distribute back to school supplies, clothing and shoes and other giveaways. We also have special guest speakers, appearances, and performances.
Depending on the package you choose *Platinum entitles your company to: Banner Signage, Company Products in Giveaway bags, Media Exposure, Opportunity to set up Table, On site Product Sampling, Company Sponsorship Announced All Day and *Gold entitles your company to: Banner Signage, Company Products in Giveaway bags, Company Sponsorship Announced During Day.
We would also like to extend a special invitation to your company/organization representative(s) to at least attend the event so that we can publicly acknowledge your support with the community. I have attached a sample itinerary for your reference. I hope that you can assist in our efforts to produce this year’s event. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 704-490-3505 or [email protected] .
Sincerely,
Melissa Summers , President
Thelma Smith Foundation South Branch
The Thelma Smith Foundation – “Education First” – Back-to-School Summer Jam – 2024
EVENT OVERVIEW
Description:
The Thelma Smith “Education First” – “Back-to-School Jam” ! This is a youth-driven, family-oriented day long gathering consisting of basketball games, cake walks, bounce house, face painting, a spelling bee contest, open mike showcase, food, beverages, award presentations and more.
*Platinum or *Gold Sponsorship benefits/opportunities include:
. Banner Signage
. On-Site Product Sampling/Distribution
. Opportunity to Survey Audience
. Exhibition/Booth Space
. Community Goodwill/Positive Publicity
. Last Summer Activity before Returning to School
Date: Saturday July 27,2024
Where: Kelsey Scott Park
1920 Old Wilkesboro Road,
Salisbury, NC 28147.
Rain Date: Saturday August 3,2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: 1920 Old Wilkesboro Rd.
Participants: over 500 total Ages: 5-99 years (Includes Parent/Families)
Including 250 Student Athletes
Basketball Game(s)/Activity Schedule
Time: 1:00.p.m. Division Youth & Young Adults Time: 3:00 p.m. Division Adults
2:00 p.m. Halftime(s) Community Awards Sponsors & Notables, Contributors to
the Community.
For More Information Please Contact:
President for North Carolina – Melissa Summers –704-490-3505, Administrator NC-Diann Banner 704-603-7499.
Please feel free to join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Thelmasmithfoundationsouthbranch
Note: We are a 501(C)(3) exemption as a Not-for-profit organization – all donations are tax deductible.
We will give your organization our 501(C)(3) upon acceptance of sponsorship!
Please make all checks payable to: Thelma Smith Foundation South Branch
Donate electronically by clicking the Donate Now button at the bottom of the proposal!
Please mail all contributions and giveaways to:
Thelma Smith Foundation South Branch
C/O Melissa Summers
1435 W. Ridge Rd.
Salisbury N.C. 28147
Budget
$2,000.00 Fundraiser Event
$600.00 Event T-Shirts (Staff/Volunteers)
$200.00 Chairs/Tables (30 Chairs, 10 Tables)
$3,500.00 1,000 Notebooks/Pencils/Pens/Book Bags
$1,500.00 Food & Beverages
$1,000.00 Game/Entertainment/Sports Events Section (Bounce House,
Local Artist, Sports Equipment)
$200.00 DJ
$250.00 Prizes for Children's Games /Drawings
$500.00 2-Host
$9,750.00 TOTAL
All sponsors for 2023, are located under our sponsors page, please feel free to take a look at them!
1435 W. Ridge Rd.
Salisbury N.C. 28147
“Thelma Smith” Education First – Back-to-School Jam
Date: Saturday July 27, 2024 Rain Date: Saturday August 3, 2023
Dear Prospective Supporter:
On behalf of The Thelma Smith Foundation South Branch Education First program, I am writing to invite your company/organization to participate in the 14th Annual Thelma Smith “Education First” Back-to-School Summer Jam in 2024 in Salisbury North Carolina.
We would like your company/organization to consider sponsoring the event in any or all of the following ways:
. Product/Merchandise donation 500-1,000 total participants including 250 student athletes
. Company Banner
. Monetary Donation *Platinum $1000+ *Gold $500
Celebrating our 14th Back-to-School Jam in Salisbury N.C. – this is a youth-driven, family-oriented day long gathering consisting of a variety of basketball games: 3 point shooting, half court shooting, cake walks, bounce house, face painting, a spelling bee contest, open mic showcase, food, beverages, award presentations and other educational related forums. This eagerly anticipated annual event which consistently host over 500-1,000 youth and adult participants each event. The basketball games draw the largest crowds and provide an opportunity for neighborhood kids of all ages to showcase their talent among friends and family. Throughout the event we distribute back to school supplies, clothing and shoes and other giveaways. We also have special guest speakers, appearances, and performances.
Depending on the package you choose *Platinum entitles your company to: Banner Signage, Company Products in Giveaway bags, Media Exposure, Opportunity to set up Table, On site Product Sampling, Company Sponsorship Announced All Day and *Gold entitles your company to: Banner Signage, Company Products in Giveaway bags, Company Sponsorship Announced During Day.
We would also like to extend a special invitation to your company/organization representative(s) to at least attend the event so that we can publicly acknowledge your support with the community. I have attached a sample itinerary for your reference. I hope that you can assist in our efforts to produce this year’s event. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 704-490-3505 or [email protected] .
Sincerely,
Melissa Summers , President
Thelma Smith Foundation South Branch
The Thelma Smith Foundation – “Education First” – Back-to-School Summer Jam – 2024
EVENT OVERVIEW
Description:
The Thelma Smith “Education First” – “Back-to-School Jam” ! This is a youth-driven, family-oriented day long gathering consisting of basketball games, cake walks, bounce house, face painting, a spelling bee contest, open mike showcase, food, beverages, award presentations and more.
*Platinum or *Gold Sponsorship benefits/opportunities include:
. Banner Signage
. On-Site Product Sampling/Distribution
. Opportunity to Survey Audience
. Exhibition/Booth Space
. Community Goodwill/Positive Publicity
. Last Summer Activity before Returning to School
Date: Saturday July 27,2024
Where: Kelsey Scott Park
1920 Old Wilkesboro Road,
Salisbury, NC 28147.
Rain Date: Saturday August 3,2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: 1920 Old Wilkesboro Rd.
Participants: over 500 total Ages: 5-99 years (Includes Parent/Families)
Including 250 Student Athletes
Basketball Game(s)/Activity Schedule
Time: 1:00.p.m. Division Youth & Young Adults Time: 3:00 p.m. Division Adults
2:00 p.m. Halftime(s) Community Awards Sponsors & Notables, Contributors to
the Community.
For More Information Please Contact:
President for North Carolina – Melissa Summers –704-490-3505, Administrator NC-Diann Banner 704-603-7499.
Please feel free to join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Thelmasmithfoundationsouthbranch
Note: We are a 501(C)(3) exemption as a Not-for-profit organization – all donations are tax deductible.
We will give your organization our 501(C)(3) upon acceptance of sponsorship!
Please make all checks payable to: Thelma Smith Foundation South Branch
Donate electronically by clicking the Donate Now button at the bottom of the proposal!
Please mail all contributions and giveaways to:
Thelma Smith Foundation South Branch
C/O Melissa Summers
1435 W. Ridge Rd.
Salisbury N.C. 28147
Budget
$2,000.00 Fundraiser Event
$600.00 Event T-Shirts (Staff/Volunteers)
$200.00 Chairs/Tables (30 Chairs, 10 Tables)
$3,500.00 1,000 Notebooks/Pencils/Pens/Book Bags
$1,500.00 Food & Beverages
$1,000.00 Game/Entertainment/Sports Events Section (Bounce House,
Local Artist, Sports Equipment)
$200.00 DJ
$250.00 Prizes for Children's Games /Drawings
$500.00 2-Host
$9,750.00 TOTAL
All sponsors for 2023, are located under our sponsors page, please feel free to take a look at them!