SPONSORSHIP AND CORPORATE

SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES

2018

Mission Statement

To promote and preserve the independence and

dignity of the aging population.

WHAT WE DO

WHO WE ARE

Tri-County Office on Aging (TCOA) is a consortium of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties

and the cities of Lansing and East Lansing. It is the state-designated Region 6 Area Agency on

Aging. Founded in 1974, TCOA has helped older adults and persons with disabilities to remain

independent in their own homes and communities for nearly 45 years.

TCOA connects older adults to information, supports, and services in the community. Over 19,000 people turn to TCOA every year, and we are able to assist them through a variety of resources and programs. TCOA’s Meals on Wheels program utilizes the power of volunteers to help deliver nutritious meals to seniors over the lunch hour. The Crisis Services for the Elderly program assists seniors who are facing utility shutoffs or other nonmedical emergencies by working directly with utility companies and community partners to help get bills paid. Through the Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP), trained counselors provide professional, unbiased information to seniors who have health insurance questions. TCOA also provides evidence-based workshops for those who want to learn disease self-management skills. Caregiver supports, general information and assistance, and other in-home services to keep seniors healthy and independent also reflects the variety of services that TCOA offers. At the core of all that we do is “person-centeredness,” meaning that we always take client preferences into account first and foremost.

HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS WORK

• SPONSOR EVENTS. Event sponsorships are the primary source of revenue for TCOA

events. There are several opportunities for your business to sponsor our Run for the Ages

5K, Meals on Wheels Charity Golf Outing, and the Annual Dinner and Auction. Most

sponsorship levels come with opportunities for your staff to participate in these fun and

charitable events. See pages 3-6.

• MATCHING GIFTS. Does your company participate in match programs when employees

contribute money or volunteer hours to charitable organizations? See page 7.

• ORGANIZE VOLUNTEER GROUPS. Volunteer work is essential to the success of

TCOA programs and services for older adults. Allow your employees to staff a Meals on

Wheels route once per month, once per week, or every week day by Adopting a Route.

Learn more about this and other volunteer opportunities on page 8.

Tri-County Office on Aging

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TCOA FISCAL YEAR 2017 IN REVIEW

Nearly 500,000 Home-Delivered & Dining Site Meals Served

Nearly 3,000 Clients Served through Nutrition Programs

Nearly 3,500 Clients Served through Information & Assistance Program

Over 600 Clients Served through Crisis Services for the Elderly Program

94 Event Sponsorships

$255,608 Net Dollars Raised Through Fundraising

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BECOME A CHAMPION FOR INDEPENDENCE

SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES

Event Location Est. People

at Event Date

5th Annual Run for the Ages TCOA 5K

Hawk Island 200 May 19, 2018

30th Annual Meals on Wheels

Charity Golf Outing

Forest Akers

West 160 June 12, 2018

33rd Annual Dinner & Auction Eagle Eye 350 November 8, 2018

Meals on Wheels Route:

Organize a group to volunteer. Varies N/A

Opportunities vary:

Once per month

Once per week

Daily

Run for the Ages

TCOA 5K

Meals on Wheels Charity

Golf Outing Dinner & Auction

Presenting Sponsor

Water Table Sponsor

Finish Line Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Awards Dinner Sponsor

Hospitality Cart Sponsor

Lunch Sponsor

Event Sponsor

Presenting Sponsor

Entertainment Sponsor

Auction Sponsor

Menu Sponsor

How to Become a TCOA SIGNATURE SPONSOR...

Choose one of the sponsorship levels for each of the 2018 events below to earn

Signature Status recognition in marketing materials and prime visibility at each event.

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Are you familiar with corporate match programs? Even if you don’t currently have one in place, you are probably familiar with the concept. Several employers and financial institutions participate. Corporate match programs help nonprofits, like TCOA, by matching charitable contributions from their employees and/or donating to the organizations where their employees volunteer.

What this means is that with your help, your employees’ donations could have twice the impact for a nonprofit like TCOA! Giving ratios vary among companies, but they may range from fifty cents for every dollar up to a 2:1 match. Or, if your employees are volunteering with Meals on Wheels or another program at TCOA, a match program may give financial donations to TCOA for the time they dedicate to helping seniors.

How can you support TCOA through matching gift programs? If you have a program in place, let your employees know how they can increase their giving power. People often give charitable gifts at the end of the year, and by letting your employees know you will match their gifts to TCOA, you will motivate them to give! If you do not have a match program in place, consider “informally” matching employees who request your help for their favorite charity.

Matching gift programs are an ideal way to combine individual altruism with corporate giving. TCOA is grateful for the local support that area businesses and individuals provide. If you would like to know more about how TCOA can benefit from matching gifts, please feel free to contact Casey Cooper at cooperc@tcoa.org.

CORPORATE MATCH PROGRAMS

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Individuals volunteer and serve communities every day. Did you know that your business

can get involved too?

You can “Adopt a Route!” TCOA encourages local businesses to allow their employees to

deliver Meals on Wheels over their lunch hour. The business is responsible for making

sure that someone is covering the route on their scheduled day. It only takes one hour

between 10am-1pm, and can be done once per month or even every weekday.

In addition to allowing your employees to engage with and serve the community you do

business in, volunteering has several benefits*:

THE POWER OF VOLUNTEERISM

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*Corporation for National & Community Service– The Health Benefits of Volunteering: A Review of Recent Research, May 2012

TCOA could not serve over 19,000 people annually without the help of volunteers. If you

are interested in applying, visit www.tcoa.org/volunteer or call 517-887-1377. In addition

to Meals on Wheels, several opportunities exist:

Help in the central kitchen or at a dining site

Help people understand Medicare & Medicaid through the Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP)

Plan or participate in TCOA special events

Serve on a committee or advisory board

Advocate by calling, writing, or emailing legislators on issues which affect older adults

Provide general administrative support

Deliver fresh produce and commodity boxes through the Senior Proxy Program

Facilitate a workshop to help older adults gain disease self-management skills

Volunteering INCREASES:

Physical Fitness

Mental Functionality

Sense of Purpose

Social Connection

Longevity

Volunteering REDUCES:

Depression

Chronic Pain

Stress

Risk of Disease

Social Isolation

Friends for Independence Coordinating Council

We encourage our community supporters to consider volunteering on TCOA’s

Friends for Independence Coordinating Council (FFI.)

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TCOA: Celebrating 45 Years of Service in 2018

“Thank you for all your support during my mom’s illness – we

really appreciate your kindness!”

“Since I began receiving my Meals on Wheels, my daughter says that

my speech has improved and that I do not have that far-away look to

my eyes. I notice that I have more interest in my surroundings and

doing more activities. I have even started walking again. They say you

have to eat to lose weight. I am down 10 pounds and feel good.

Thanks to everyone at Meals on Wheels.”

“Successfully accomplishing [goals set in class,] I found my spirits

improved as I learned I could take control of my life.”

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Rural Ingham MOW Client

Jen and Emma, Dining Site Volunteers

Our grandma used to come [to a dining site] every Tuesday before she died. She loved it, and looked forward to it every week. After she passed, we wanted to do something to honor her. We started coming on Tuesdays to serve and wash dishes...Both of our kids have learned so much from the grandmas and grandpas. We are grateful.

Family Member of Client

Chronic Pain PATH Class Participant

If you have any questions about this booklet or other ways to be involved at TCOA,

please contact Casey Cooper at 517-887-1377 or cooperc@tcoa.org.

Thank you for your support. We look forward to partnering with you to promote and preserve the

independence and dignity of the aging population.

$___________________ Total sponsorship and/or donation amount.

PAYMENT INFORMATION Please choose one of the payment options below.

Check enclosed (Payable to Tri-County Office on Aging) OR Visa MasterCard Discover Card #___________________________________________________ CVV________________ EXP_________________ Card Member Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Card Member Signature:______________________________________________________________________________ Please bill me/us. By signing below, I authorize Tri-County Office on Aging to invoice me/my company for the above amount. Signature_____________________________________________________ Date____________________________

Tri-County Office on Aging (TCOA)

2018 Event Sponsorship Registration Form

SPONSOR INFORMATION Contact Name: ______________________________________ Organization: __________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________ City: ___________________________ State: _______ Zip: _______________ Daytime Phone: ___________________________ Email: _______________________________________________

Please print your name(s)/company name above as you wish it to appear in acknowledgement of your support.

See page 3 for information on how to become a TCOA Signature Sponsor by supporting all 3 events below. I/we agree to make the following sponsorship commitment to support these TCOA events:

DINNER AND AUCTION: Thursday, November 8, 2018

(Sponsorship pledge deadline for inclusion in event materials is October 19, 2018)

Sponsorship Level: _____________________________________________ Sponsorship Amount: $______________

RUN FOR THE AGES 5K: Saturday, May 19, 2018

(Sponsorship pledge deadline for inclusion in event materials is April 21, 2018)

Sponsorship Level:______________________________________________ Sponsorship Amount: $_______________

MEALS ON WHEELS CHARITY GOLF OUTING: Tuesday, June 12, 2018

(Sponsorship pledge deadline for inclusion in event materials is May 22, 2018)

Sponsorship Level: ____________________________________________ Sponsorship Amount: $_______________

Mail form to attn.: Casey Cooper, Tri-County Office on Aging, 5303 S. Cedar St. Bldg. 1, Lansing MI 48911

To submit form by fax: 517-887-8071

With questions or to register by phone or email, contact 517-887-1377 or cooperc@tcoa.org.

I/we will be unable to sponsor this year, but wish to contribute $____________ in support of the

mission of the Tri-County Office on Aging.