1. family and parenting

Deschutes Family Recovery, Inc.
“Partnering for Families”
521 NW Harriman Street
Bend, Oregon 97701
(541) 388-4053
Dear Community Partner,
Deschutes Family Recovery, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to support and ensure the delivery
and comprehensive wraparound services to parents enrolled in Deschutes County Family Drug Court. Funds available
from DFR remove barriers that participants face in engaging in treatment and finding recovery from their addiction.
Services include, but are not limited to, medical/dental care, housing assistance, transportation, utilities, childcare, food,
and clothing.
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Plans are underway for the 2 Annual Helping Hands Gala to be hosted on Thursday, May 14 , 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to
10:00 p.m. at the Bend Golf and Country Club. Last year, 165 local professionals, business owners, community partners,
and citizens attended the sold out event and enjoyed dinner, live music, and silent & live auctions. We were successful in
raising more than $20,000 dollars to support families affected by addiction.
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We are asking for your assistance in making our 2 year an even bigger success! Your contribution will not only help
families recovering from addiction, but will also give your business publicity and is tax-deductible. You can plan to make
your donation prior to December 31, 2014 to claim your donation this year or you can commit to making your donation
after January 1, 2015 to claim the donation next year.
We are seeking event sponsors, cash donations, silent auction items, and ticket sales to the event. Please use the
enclosed form to indicate the type (sponsorship, cash donation, auction item, or event tickets) and amount of your
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contribution to the 2 Annual Helping Hands Gala.
For more information, call: 541-388-4053 or email: dfr@bendbroadband.com. We are in the process of creating a
website to provide more information, and to allow online donations and ticket purchases. For updates, visit us on
Facebook (www.facebook.com/deschutesfamilyrecovery).
Thank you for your kind consideration. We are grateful for your support.
Sincerely,
L.Thomas Clark
L. Thomas Clark, President and Chair
Deschutes Family Recovery, Inc. presents
2nd Annual Helping Hands Gala
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Thursday, May 14 , 2015  6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Bend Golf and Country Club  61045 Country Club Drive  Bend, Oregon 97702
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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The 2 Annual Helping Hands Gala provides an opportunity for community partners to market their business while assisting
Deschutes Family Recovery in its’ work to improve outcomes for families affected by addiction. All proceeds from this event will be
used to remove barriers parents face in engaging in treatment and finding recovery from their addiction. Services will include, but
may not be limited to medical/dental care, housing assistance, transportation, utilities, childcare, food, and clothing.
We are seeking a single Title Sponsor and multiple Major and Supporting Sponsors for this event. Event sponsorships are offered
with the following benefits:
Title Sponsor ($5000.00 or more)
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Guest Table (10 tickets)
Ceremonial Recognition at the Event
Banner and Display Table at the Event
Recognition in all event advertisements, publications, and displays*
Recognition on Event Tickets**
Major Sponsors ($1500.00 - $4999.00)
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Guest Table (10 tickets)
Banner and Recognition at Event
Recognition in all event advertisements, publications, and displays*
Supporting Sponsors ($750.00 - $1499.00)
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Guest Table (10 tickets)
Recognition at Event
Please call (541) 388-4053 or email dfr@bendbroadband.com with questions about sponsorship opportunities.
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Recognition of Title and Major Sponsors on event advertisements, publications, and displays will be limited to those printed after receipt of sponsorship fee.
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In order to include Major Sponsor name and/or logo on event tickets, sponsorship fee must be received by January 9th, 2015.
2nd Annual Helping Hands Gala
Thursday, May 14th, 2015  6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Bend Golf and Country Club  61045 Country Club Drive  Bend, Oregon 97702
SPONSORSHIP, DONATION, & TICKET PURCHASE FORM
Contact Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Company (if applicable):____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________________
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Email: _____________________________________________________
EVENT SPONSORSHIP
□ Title Sponsor ($5000.00+)
□ Major Sponsor ($1500.00 – $4999.99)
□ Supporting Sponsor ($750.00 – $1499.00)
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$____________
$____________
DONATIONS:
□ CASH DONATION: In the amount of $ _________________________________________________
□ AUCTION ITEMS: Description of item (please provide a complete description to be used for auction marketing):
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Restrictions, if any (e.g. expiration, blackout dates):________________________________________________________
Approximate retail value (rounded to nearest dollar): _______________________________________________________
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EVENT TICKET(S):
____ tickets @ $45.00 each
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____ $600.00 Table (reserves a table of 10 with your company’s name)
Please return completed forms and check or donation to:
Deschutes Family Recovery, 521 NW Harriman Street, Bend, Oregon 97702
or email completed form to dfr@bendbroadband.com and request your donation to be picked up by a DFR volunteer.
Please make checks payable to: Deschutes Family Recovery and reference ‘GALA 2015’.
QUESTIONS? Call: (541) 388-4053 or email: dfr@bendbroadband.com
Thank you for your generous support of our 2nd Annual Helping Hands Gala to support the charitable work of Deschutes Family Recovery, Inc., a 501(c) (3), non-profit
organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. The amount of the contribution that is deductible for federal income tax purposes is limited to
the excess of any money (and the value of any property other than money) over the value of goods or services provided.