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A Gourmet Food and Drink EventSunday, October 15, 2017 m 4pm-7pmThe Historic Laurabelle A. Robinson House Pasadena, California

Joellyn Weingourt | Director of Special Events1300 East Green StreetPasadena, CA 91106Tel 626-316-7984 | Fax [email protected]/festival

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities


Joellyn Weingourt Director of Special EventsTel 626-316-7984 | Fax [email protected] /festival

Who is AbilityFirst?AbilityFirst has a rich 91 year history of providing a variety

of programs designed to help people with disabilities achieve

their personal best throughout their lives. We do this by creating targeted programming to help an individual successfully transition from childhood to adult life; providing employment preparation, training, and experience; building social connections and independence; and, offering both our participants and their caregivers an opportunity to refresh and recharge through our recreational activities.

AbilityFirst looks beyond disabilities, focuses on the capabilities of each individual and breaks through any preconceived limitations, opening up a world of possibilities. Through preparation, socialization, communication and education, we help our participants thrive and lead rich and fulfilling lives. Since 1926, we have helped more than 250,000 children and adults realize their full potential!

Disabilities in the U.S.

of school age kids (5-17) in the United States has a disability. The number is rising with the increasing percentage of kids with autism and ADD (2010 U.S. census).

of Americans (all ages) have a disability.

While people with disabilities make up only a fifth of the US labor force, their unemployment rate is nearly 90% greater than people without disabilities.

81% of funds raised directly support the programs and services AbilityFirst provides to people with disabilities

1 in 20

12%

90%

Festival of Fall | Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities | www.abilityfirst.org/festival

What is the Festival of Fall?2017 marks the 43rd annual Festival of Fall! Guests of AbilityFirst

sample dozens of gourmet cuisines prepared by top chefs and

local restaurants, paired with exquisite wine, beer and cocktails

by California vintners, breweries and local watering holes.

The event includes live music, an opportunity to network and see friends, learn about AbilityFirst programs and meet our participants. All while having fun and raising money! Featuring a live and silent auction, guests can bid on high end items like VIP Rose Parade and football game tickets, luxury trips, rare bottles of wine, spirits and unique entertainment items.

‘‘ DPR Construction has remained in awe of the amazing

programs and support AbilityFirst has offered to so many

participants and their families. We were beyond proud to

help give the park area at the AbilityFirst Lawrence L. Frank

Center a facelift last year. The impact and support the organization brings to our Pasadena community and beyond is something we are thrilled to be part of. The mission of Ability First is

inspiring and truly sticks with you from the first time you

hear it, and then see it in action!’’

– Maddie Schotl, on behalf of DPR Construction

2,000 Each year we serve over 2,000 children and adults with disabilities in Southern California.




2016 Participants2016 Participating Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries Bristol Farms

El Cholo Café

Chunk-N-Chip

Gale’s Restaurant

Green Street Restaurant

Golden State Wine Company

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Poppy Cake Bakery Co

Park’s BBQ

Kensington Gardens

Kimberly Jones Wine Selections

Jones Coffee Roasters

Marston’s Restaurant

Roy’s Restaurant

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

San Antonio Winery

San Pellegrino/Acqua Panna

Smitty’s

Stone Brewing Co.

Southern Wine & Spirits

Tam O’Shanter

The Raymond Restaurant

The Estates Group

Wine Warehouse

Media Partner:NBC4

2016 Sponsors Presenting Sponsor

DPR Construction

Bistro Level

Kaiser Permanente

Longo Toyota-Lexus

Wells Fargo

Café Level

Green Hasson & Janks

John & Jennifer Kelly

Lawry’s Restaurant’s, Inc.

Mary & Bill Urquhart

Pasadena Tournament of Roses

Wendy Lees

Chef Level

Alderson & Hayeky Real Estate

Comerica Bank

Fedde Furniture

Herve & Solange Willems

HomeStreet Bank

Kevin Chase Executive Search Group

Lanair

Mickie Faris

Amit & Diana Patel

Cyndy & Michael Amerio

Jud Roberts

Meridian Group

Mike & Ann Matthiessen

Paige & Peggy Parrish

Pie & Burger

‘‘ I keep working with

AbilityFirst because it is

an excellent organization.

They do so much good for

so many people. They are

committed to helping their

clients and their families

have a better life. Their work truly makes a difference.’’ – Gale Kohl, Owner,

Gale’s Restaurant




Your participation will directly support the many special individuals who are the reason and the inspiration for this event. Thank you for joining us.

Sponsorship Benefits

$20,000 Presenting Sponsor• Company logo featured on promotional

materials

• Company name and logo on event invitations

• Inclusion in event press release

• Inclusion in marketing materials, social media posting and advertising

• Logo/name on e-blast prior to event

• Recognition on website

• Welcome remarks at event

• VIP seating for sixteen (16) guests

• Exclusive front of the line check in and check out services

• Two (2) private guest hosts to assist with your guests

• Full page ad premium positioning inside event program

• Inclusion in AbilityFirst Annual Report

$10,000 Exclusive Sponsor• Company logo featured on promotional

materials

• Company name and logo on event invitations



• VIP seating for sixteen (16) guests


• Two (2) private guest hosts to assist with your guests

• Full page black & white ad inside event program

• Inclusion in AbilityFirst Annual Report

$5,000 Bistro Level• Company name and logo on event

invitations



• Event VIP seating for eight (8) guests


• A private guest host to assist with your guests

• Full page black & white ad inside event program

• Inclusion in event program (listing)

$3,000 Café Level• Half page black & white ad inside

event program


• Event VIP seating for eight (8)

$1,500 Chef Level• Quarter page black & white ad inside

event program


• Event VIP seating for four (4) guests

$500 VIP Ticket• Seating at event


• A private guest host to assist you

• A premium bottle of wine to take home

• VIP only experience





I /We wish to support AbilityFirst Festival of Fall as indicated below:

m Sponsorship (please specify at what level):

m Presenting - $20,000 m Exclusive - $10,000 m Bistro - $5,000 ($17, 850 tax deductible) ($8,650 tax deductible) ($3,650 tax deductible)

m Café - $3,000 m Chef - $1,500 ($1,740 tax deductible) ($620 tax deductible)

m Purchase Tickets

m Yes, I will purchase #______ table(s) for eight (8) at $2,500/per table ($1,300 tax deductible)

m Yes, I will purchase #______ V.I.P. event tickets at $500/per person Includes V.I.P. seating at Festival of Fall ($300 tax deductible)

m Yes, I will purchase #______ event tickets at $225/per person Seating is not reserved ($105 tax deductible)

m Event Program Advertising I would like to purchase advertising space for my business or in tribute of a family member or the honoree. Deadline for artwork to be included in the program is September 14, 2017

m Full Page - $500 m Half Page - $300 m Quarter Page - $200 m Business Card Ad - $100

m Support in Spirit Although I cannot attend, I support the work of AbilityFirst and would like to make a donation of $_________________

___________________________________________________________________________ Name

___________________________________________________________________________ Business

___________________________________________________________________________ Address

______________________________________________ _________ __________________ City State Zip

______________________________ ____________________________________________ Phone Email

________________________________________________________ __________________ Card Number m MC m VISA m Amex Exp Date

________________________________________________________ __________________ Signature Date

Registration Form

Make Checks Payable to:

AbilityFirst

Federal Tax ID 95-1690983

Please return this form with payment to:

Joellyn Weingourt1300 East Green StreetPasadena, CA 91106 (626)[email protected]




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