HOMES FIRST presents SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE 2O17

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1 HOMES FIRST presents M AY 1 0 t h, T H E A D D I S O N S R E S I D E N C E

2 WHO WE ARE With over 5,000 people in Toronto without a safe stable place to live, Homes First provides affordable and appropriate housing to over 550 men, women and children. With a home, people gain respect, dignity and the ability to care for themselves and others. We provide housing first. We were the first and remain one of the largest providers of homes for people with the fewest options in Toronto. In 2016, Homes First provided the following value to community 1,928 referrals and connections to community partners 107,700 meals served 351 people in supportive housing (including children) 60,800 nights of emergency shelter 23 former CAMH patients now living at a Homes First property Cost of 1 year at CAMH: $250,000 Cost of 1 year at Homes First: $30,000 Savings: $5,720,000/year WHAT WE DO. Provide affordable, stable housing and support services to break the cycle of homelessness for people with the fewest housing options. WHY WE DO IT Because everyone needs a home. S P O N S O R S H I P PAC K AG E 2 O 1 7

3 TIE ONE ON M AY 1 0, p m - 9 p m. T h e A d d i s o n s R e s i d e n c e Tie One On brings together Torontonians to raise funds to help house the homeless with an evening of bids, beverages and beats. EVENT HIGHLIGHT An auction focused on gifts celebrating Toronto EVENT PURPOSE Raise $50,000 for Homes First EVENT FAVOURITE Fun! guests truly have a good time and look forward to returning next year THIRD YEAR RUNNING The Wanda's Arts awards WHY? Toronto is one of the most exciting cities in the world home to entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, politicians and you! Each person is a thread in the diverse fabric of our city and together we make the weave stronger. On May 10, help provide a home for those who don t have one in our city. Bid on a list donated by some of Toronto s most influential people and many other unique items while dancing to live local music. Our feature item, once again this year will be a little-known piece of Toronto the artistic work of Homes First s residents. We re thrilled to showcase for our third year: Wanda s Arts Awards, a bursary program supporting our residents who use art to cope and heal. S P O N S O R S H I P PAC K AG E 2 O 1 7

4 YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE WILL YOU JOIN US? Homes First is looking for organizations who believe in housing first. YOU are a respected business leader in Toronto. YOU value the critical work of social service organizations. YOU welcome the opportunity to show your support by supporting and attending events. YOU know that your participation influences and encourages others to join. YOU help make Toronto the vibrant and world-class city that it is. This year we will build on the success of 2016 by increasing the number of corporate partners, donors and guests and expanding the sponsor experience. GUEST DEMOGRAPHICS Age range % men, 40% women 85% from Toronto s financial, legal and business community 30% senior executive or business owners 75% undergraduate degree or higher 77% live and work downtown 23% work downtown and live in GTA

5 2016 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Event Raised $62,485 (20% increase over 2015) 300+ guests in attendance Dedicated website, updated daily Provided excellent sponsor exposure Provided association to a growing and well-respected organization Great opportunity for guest/client relations S P O N S O R S R E C E I V E D... Ad space in event program Logo placement in program of events Logo prominently displayed at event Logo placement on Homes First website with link to your site Recognition in newsletter and annual report Tickets for event for clients/staff 2016 EVENT PARNTERS National Post Media Outfront Media Advertising CCL Industries - Printing Porter Airlines Raffle Starbucks Café Mod Club Venue

6 PARTNERSHIP LEVELS EXCLUSIVE PRESENTING SPONSOR - $15,000 EVENT PARTNER BENEFITS Presenting Sponsor co-presents the Wanda s awards to the recipients meeting with our clients directly Direct speaking opportunity at event Brand activation offer to all guests Presenting Sponsor may review guest list Your company s name and logo in all 2017 Tie One On communications (e.g. press release, media advisory, invitations, program and event website), distinct and larger than all others On-site promotion/ engagement opportunity (i.e, product sampling, testing or subscription offers) Your company logo on print and digital and on-site signs at event Full-page ad space in event program-front inside cover (colour) Logo placement and hot link on Homes First website Opportunity to meet and network with Homes First Board Recognition in Homes First newsletter and annual report 8 tickets for staff/clients for event EVENT PARTNER COST - $15,000 PLUS: Your company to internally distribute 1,000 event postcards Cross-promo through your internal communication Special recognition of your company at the Tie One On event in speech, PowerPoint and all signage Opportunity to supply collateral/product/offers at all organizing committee meetings and during the event Opportunity to supply special offer through Direct Mail to Homes First donors (1,000+)

7 PARTNERSHIP LEVELS GOLD - $5,000 (two available) EVENT PARTNER BENEFITS Your company s name and logo in all 2017 Tie One On communications (e.g. press release, media advisory, invitations, program and event website), distinct and larger than all others On-site promotion engagement opportunity (i.e, product sampling, testing or subscription offers) Booth at the event and opportunity for exclusive supplier in a unique sector Special recognition of your company at the Tie One On event in speech, PowerPoint and all signage Logo placement and hot link on Homes First website Opportunity to meet and network with Homes First Board Recognition in Homes First newsletter and annual report 6 tickets to event EVENT PARTNER COST - $5,000 PLUS: Your company to internally distribute 1,000 event postcards Cross-promotion through your internal communication You attend event and bring at least 7 guests Opportunity to supply collateral/product/offers at all organizing committee meetings and during the event Opportunity to supply special offer through Direct Mail to Homes First donors (1,000+) Your company logo on print and digital and on-site signs at event Full-page ad space in event program (b/w)

8 PARTNERSHIP LEVELS SILVER - $3,000 (four available) EVENT PARTNER BENEFITS Your company s name and logo in all 2017 Tie One On communications (e.g. press release, media advisory, invitations, program and event website), 2nd tier placement EVENT PARTNER COST $3,000 PLUS: Your company to internally distribute 1,000 event postcards Cross-promotion through your internal communication Special recognition of your company at the Tie One On event in speech, PowerPoint and all signage Opportunity to supply collateral/product/offers at all organizing committee meetings and during the event Your company logo on print and digital and on-site signs at event Half-page ad space in event program (b/w) Logo placement and hot link on Homes First website Opportunity to meet and network with Homes First Board Recognition in Homes First newsletter and annual report 2nd tier listing in event program (b/w) 4 tickets to event

9 PARTNERSHIP LEVELS BRONZE - $1,500 (eight available) EVENT PARTNER BENEFITS Your company s name and logo in all 2017 Tie One On communications (e.g. press release, media advisory, invitations, program and event website), 3rd tier placement EVENT PARTNER COST $1,500 PLUS: Your company to internally distribute 1,000 event postcards Special recognition of your company at the Tie One On event in speech, PowerPoint and all signage Opportunity to supply collateral/product/offers at all organizing committee meetings and during the event Your company logo on print and digital and on-site signs at event Logo placement and hot link on Homes First website Opportunity to meet and network with Homes First Board Recognition in Homes First newsletter and annual report Quarter-page ad space in event program (b/w) 2 tickets to event

10 PARTNERSHIP LEVELS WANDA ARTS AWARD PARTNERS - $500 (ten available) EVENT PARTNER BENEFITS Join us on stage to give out the resident awards Recognition of your company in 2017 Tie One On press release and website Quarter-page ad space in event program (b/w) Logo placement in event program Recognition in Homes First s newsletter and annual report Special recognition of your company at the Tie One On event in PowerPoint 2 tickets to event Presenting the Wanda s Arts Awards in 2015

11 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Bassett Events Inc