Sponsorship

Sponsorship 2023-05-26T16:23:14-05:00

Sponsor the 2023 St. Vincent de Paul “Friends of the Poor®” Walk

Become a Friends of the Poor® Walk sponsor and fill out our online form.

Download the Friends of the Poor® Walk sponsor form, (click here).


Sponsor Benefits

The Evansville District Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is affiliated with the Catholic church and operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. This “Walk” is one of approximately 160 walks being held in cities throughout the United States.

The Friends of the Poor® Walk has traditionally drawn around 250 walk participants and 50 volunteers. Increased marketing of the event will be undertaken this year to increase participation and visibility. 500 shopping bags are purchased for the event to give away to participants.

Snack Sponsors ($100 level)

  • Listed as sponsor in distributed materials on day of the walk
  • Name and/or logo professionally printed and displayed on yard sign at walk
  • Name and/or company logo included in “thank you for your sponsorship” message in SVdP social media posts
  • Company name listed on our SVdP website on our Friends of the Poor® Walk under your sponsorship level

Water Stop Sponsors ($250 level)

  • All of the above plus…
  • Company name linked to your website on our SVdP website on the Friends of the Poor® Walk page under your sponsorship level
  • Company’s promotional keepsakes and coupons included in giveaway bags

T-Shirt Sponsors ($500 level)

  • All of the above plus…
  • Your company name and/or logo printed on back of commemorative Friends of the Poor® Walk T-shirts

Shopping Bag Sponsors ($1000 level)

  • All of the above plus…
  • Name and/or company logo (if applicable) printed on back of giveaway shopping tote bags
  • One thousand shopping bags distributed at day of walk and used at food pantry for neighbors in need

Title Sponsors ($2500 level)

  • All of the above plus…
  • Name and/or company logo on front of shopping tote bags (instead of back)
  • Name and/or company logo on front of commemorative Friends of the Poor Walk T-shirts given out at walk (instead of back)
  • Banner with name and/or company logo displayed at Walk as Title Sponsor for the event
  • Title sponsorship noted on walker registration forms and in advertising

 


How your support of the Walk helps to impact the lives of those we serve.

  • Last fiscal year, the Evansville District of St. Vincent de Paul partnered with YWCA, Ozanam Family Shelter, and other agencies to provide clothing at minimal cost to those they serve.

  • Provided $650,000 in direct assistance to over 12,000 individuals to cover rent, utilities, and other essentials.

  • Distributed 427,000 pounds of food from our Pantry to individuals and families.

  • Had over 36,500 hours of service volunteered at our Food Pantry, Thrift Store, and in the Parish Conferences with nearly 50,000 miles driven to visit those in need.

  • Commenced its first group of “Getting Ahead,” a systemic change initiative for those living in poverty.

  • Partnered with Prevent Child Abuse – Vanderburgh County and Sleep in Heavenly Peace to provide twin beds for children in need.

  • Brought prayer, kindness, and hope to their neighbors in need.

100% OF PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT STAY LOCAL!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!