The event is Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Ginn House & Nile Hall at Preservation Park – 660 Thirteenth Street, Oakland, CA 94612.
- 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception at the Ginn House.
- 7:15 p.m. Dinner & Program at Nile Hall – adjacent to the Ginn House.
- Garage parking available.
- Semiformal evening attire.
- The favor of a response by March 15 is appreciated. Seating is limited for the dinner.
Held at the Ginn House/Nile Hall at Preservation Park, the event will feature:
- Live Music
- A delicious dinner presented by Nybll
- A special opportunity to support the Day Home’s quality educational programs and impact more than 200 children and families each year who truly need your support!
- Dinner followed by a dessert reception
The 2019 Children’s Choice Award is presented to Ty-Licia Hooker, Educator, Activist & Social Entrepreneur.
Ty-Licia Hooker is a leading “under 30” educator and advocate for youth empowerment. In 2010, as a University of the Pacific student, she co-founded Student Success and Leadership Academy, which will complete its 10th summer program to empower underserved youth to lead the change in their community. In 2015, after several years as a classroom teacher, she became the Executive Director of Boost! West Oakland, a volunteer-staffed tutoring program serving 80 children at nearby Lafayette and Martin Luther King Elementary Schools.
The first in her family to graduate from college, Ty-Licia understands the importance of education as a tool for healing and liberation. Her advocacy has been recognized locally and nationally by BET, BLACK GIRLS ROCK! and Procter and Gamble’s My Black is Beautiful. Ty-Licia is a contributing writer for “Lean In For Graduates,” a best-selling practical guide to beginning a successful career by Sheryl Sandberg. She is also a noted speaker, sharing her experiences of women’s empowerment, problem-solving in education, and community building with a wide range of audiences. Like a true Millennial, between work and graduate studies in Urban Education Policy & Administration, Ty-Licia likes to spend time with loved ones, inspire others on Instagram (@tyliciahooker), and travel.
2019 VIP Dinner Sponsorship Opportunities and Special Benefits:
Classroom Hero – $5,000.00
- Special recognition by our host of the evening
- One table of eight with premium seating and wines
- Parking for 4
- Hosted cocktails for guests
- Ongoing recognition in all event promotion – signage, web, e-news, newsletter & social media
- Full page ad in the printed dinner program
Child Advocate – $2,500.00
- Special recognition by our host of the evening
- One table of eight with premium seating and wines
- Ongoing recognition in all event promotion – signage, web, e-news, & social media
- ½ page ad in the printed dinner program
Fantastic Four – $1,250.00
- Four reserved seats at a table for eight
- Recognition at the event – sponsor sign
- Recognized in the printed dinner program
Dynamic Duo – $500.00
- Two event tickets
- Recognition in event promotion – web, e-news, & social media
- Recognized in the printed event program
Solo Superstar – $175 .00
- One event ticket
- Meet some wonderful people
Parking & Directions
Registration Information:
- To register by mail, download the Registration Form and send it in with your check to Saint Vincent’s Day Home at 1086 Eighth Street, Oakland, CA 94607.
- To pay with your credit card, register online.
Questions? Contact the Development Department at [email protected] or (510) 832-8324.