Event Overview
Heart of the Community
"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members".
On April 12, 2025, is DANE Advocacy’s first annual “Heart of the Community” luncheon, dedicated to recognizing leaders in Deaf Advocacy. This year, we honor exceptional individuals committed to fostering safety, dignity, and accessibility for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. This event will bring together trailblazers in advocacy, community building, and accessibility, offering a platform for meaningful dialogue on elevating resources and support for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals affected by trauma.
Event Highlights:
Opening Remarks: Insightful welcome speech by DANE Advocacy leadership, highlighting the event’s purpose and vision and the welcoming of the Mistress of Ceremony for our roundtable discussions.
Luncheon and Roundtable Discussions: Small group discussions on key topics, including:
Accessibility in housing and community spaces
Trauma-informed services for Deaf survivors
Equity in education and language acquisition
Collaboration between service providers and advocacy groups
Awards Recognition: Community providers, leaders, and organizations are encouraged to submit award nominations. People receiving awards are provided a free ticket to attend the event and recognized during this time.
Networking “Cocktail Hour”: Attendees are encouraged to build connections and establish partnerships to sustain efforts beyond the event
Heart of the Community Event
Tickets
Sponsorship Opportunities
Heart of the Community
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Presenting Sponsor (1 available) $5,000Highlighted as the Presenting sponsor in all event materials, logo on website, 2-minute presentation, Eight guest tickets, recognition on our website for 1 year, and social media recognition.
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Cocktail Hour Sponsor (1 available) $3,000Highlighted as Cocktail hour sponsor (1.5 hours) in event materials and logo placement on the drink menu and signage. We will also highlight during cocktail hour 4 tickets, social media highlighted, and acknowledgment in the event program and website.
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Awards Sponsor (1 available) $2,500Recognition of Awards sponsor during the presentation of 8 awards, logo placement in the award section of the program, verbal acknowledgment, and 4 tickets along with recognition on social media.
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Luncheon Sponsor (2 availabile) $2,000Recognition as a luncheon sponsor in program and signage, logo placement on centerpieces, verbal acknowledgment already ment, 4 tickets, and social media posting
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MC Sponsor (3 available) $1,500Recognition as an MC Sponsor announced by the MC when coming on stage and at the wrap-up of the event, logo placment on stage 2 tickets, and mentioned on social media as a sponsor.
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Community Sponsor (unlimited) $500Recognition as a community sponsor during the event and in the program book, 2 tickets, and recognition on social media