Sponsor an Event

The Mission needs to raise funds, and sponsors need promotion. When it comes to sponsorships, partnerships, media and promotion, the Mission "gets it" better than any other local charity of its size. The Mission with its $3,000,000 annual budget depends on private donations ­ not government money.

Please help to make the Mission's 2010 events a source of support for the Mission's life changing services. The Mission's programs include a PA Licensed Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program, Emergency Shelter, Christian Living and Values Transitional Program, Housing Program and The Clean Team Workforce Development Program.

2010 Sponsorship Opportunities

"The Chicken Feed" Chicken Club Sponsorship Opportunities

The Kutztown Folk Festival presents "The Chicken Feed" to benefit the Allentown Rescue Mission. The fundraising dinner event takes place May 1, 2010, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Asbury United Methodist Church, Allentown, Pa.

"The Chicken Feed" is a fun and community-focused event utilizing the power of media partners B-104 FM, WAEB AM 790, WJCS 89.3, Viamedia cable TV, TV60 and WFMZ 69 to advertise and help raise funds to support the Allentown Rescue Mission's life-changing programs.

The Mission has many media "platforms" that it uses fully to promote events and highlight its sponsors: Direct mail pieces for its 20,000 active donors, radio and TV ads, Web site postings, e-mail lists, even the back of donor receipts and the side panels of our vehicles! We want to communicate our important work, and promote the sponsors that help us!

"Big Birds" ­ Primary sponsors (maximum of three)

"Big Birds" are at the top of the sponsorship pecking order for the "Chicken Feed". These sponsorship opportunities allow businesses and organizations to combine as leading sponsors of the event. A "Big Bird" sponsor will be included in a variety of event-media and promotion.

Included in the "Big Bird" Sponsorship:

• Inclusion in a minimum of 80 radio commercials.
• Inclusion in a minimum of 100 television commercials.
• Inclusion in a special email update to over 1,000 subscribed readers.
• Feature news item on www.allentownrescuemission.org and a Web site link.
• Placement in "The Chicken Feed" event program.
• Business logo placed on all Mission vehicles.
• Inclusion with event promotion on Mission receipts and donor "Thank You's" (Mailed to approximately 3,800 donors).
• Inclusion with social network posts including Twitter, Facebook, MySpace.

"Big Bird" Sponsorship $2750

"Nest Egg" Sponsors

"Nest Egg" sponsors are vital to presenting "The Chicken Feed". They round out the support of "The Chicken Feed" and receive a variety of promotional consideration for an affordable investment.

Included in the "Nest Egg" Sponsorship:

• Inclusion in a minimum of 60 radio commercials.
• Inclusion in a special email update to over 1,000 subscribed readers.
• Feature news item on www.allentownrescuemission.org and a Web site link.
• Placement in "The Chicken Feed" event program.
• Inclusion with social network posts including Twitter, Facebook, MySpace.

"Nest Egg" Sponsorship $500

"Flock" Sponsors

Businesses, churches, civic groups, and even individuals can join in the fun! Each "Flock" sponsor supports a table at "The Chicken Feed". The Flock sponsor receives recognition on a sign on a table at the event and will be announced at the event. Seating at the table will turn over several times providing more opportunities for guests to recognize the goodwill of the Flock sponsor.

Also included in the Flock Sponsorship:

• Inclusion in a special email update to over 1,000 subscribed readers.
• Listed in news item on www.allentownrescuemission.org and a link to sponsor's Web site.
• Placement in "The Chicken Feed" event program.

"Flock" Sponsorship $150

"Wing and a Prayer" ­ Church Sponsorship

Churches, Fellowship groups, Bible Study Groups and adult Sunday School classes are invited to be a part of "The Chicken Feed". Sponsorship is greatly appreciated. And, please consider praying for this event and for the men who need the Mission's vital services.

Churches/groups will receive recognition at the event, in the event program, on the Mission Web site and a link to their church/organization Web site.

"Wing and a Prayer" Sponsorship $100

"Chicken Nuggets" ­ Youth Group Sponsorship

Youth and children's groups are invited to raise support for the Allentown Rescue Mission through the "The Chicken Feed". Interested Youth and Children's groups can collect change at their activities. The change can then be donated to the Mission and the Group/Organization will be recognized at "The Chicken Feed", in the program and on the Allentown Rescue Mission Web site.

"Chicken Nugget" Sponsorship $25

"Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner" ­ Door Prize Sponsors

"The Chicken Feed" will present door prizes at the event and through an online drawing following the event. If you or your company has door prizes, gift cards or gift certificates that you would like to donate, please contact Bill Dickinson at 610.740.5500 x14, or email Bill at wdickin@rcn.com.

Sponsor NOW online by clicking the DONATE button to the right.

$500.00 "Nest Egg" Sponsor for "the Chicken Feed"
$150.00 "Flock Sponsor" for "the Chicken Feed"
$100.00 "Wing and a Prayer" Sponsor for "the Chicken Feed"
$25.00 "Chicken Nugget" Sponsor for "the Chicken Feed"

Pledge your sponsorship NOW!

For all other sponsorships or more information, please contact Bill Dickinson at 610.740.5500 x55, or email Bill at wdickin@rcn.com.

Sponsorships can be in cash, or a combination of cash and "in-kind" such as gift cards, food and materials to support the dinner. Donations are tax-deductible. The Allentown Rescue Mission is a registered Pennsylvania charity. Official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Dept. of State by calling 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

WAEB 790 AM Spaghetti Dinner

In support of the Allentown Rescue Mission
October 9, 2010

Radio personality Bobby Gunther Walsh will be making his famous meatballs for the WAEB 790 AM Spaghetti Dinner in support of the Allentown Rescue Mission. The event is planned for 4-7 pm on Saturday, October 9th, at Asbury United Methodist Church's Wesley Center, 1533 Springhouse Road in Allentown. The Spaghetti Dinner is FREE and open to the public.

Businesses and organizations can help to make the event a success by becoming event sponsors. A title sponsor, food sponsors, radio-thon sponsors and many others are needed to make this 9th Annual event a continued success.

Individuals, families and friends of the Mission can help by sponsoring "Meatballs". Each sponsored meatball ($10 each) will provide 5 meals at the Allentown Rescue Mission and help the homeless and hungry right here in our area.

To find out how you can become an event sponsor or a "Meatball" sponsor, please contact Bill Dickinson at 610.740.5500 or wdickin@rcn.com.

"Stuff the Bus"

Annual Supplies and Food Drive
November 19th and 20th

With the help of B-104 FM, local Boy Scouts, Walmart Stores and Giant Stores, the Allentown Rescue Mission will present the annual "Stuff the Bus" Supplies and Food Drive.

Our goal is to collect 25,000 lbs of supplies and food to meet the Mission's needs throughout the year. Sponsors are needed to help underwrite the cost of promotion, coordination and collection of of these much needed items. A wide range of mutually beneficial sponsorship opportunities are available.

To further help the Mission, your church or youth group can organize a drive for the Mission. Drop off items prior to the event at our participating locations. Or join us on November 19 or 20 at participating Walmart and Giant stores.

For more information, please contact Bill Dickinson at 610.740.5500 or wdickin@rcn.com.