Friday, March 24 I 6:00 pm
LIUNA Station l 360 James St N, Hamilton, ON
Empowerment Squared’s 2017 Fundraising Gala will be held on March 24, 2017 at Hamilton's spectacular LIUNA Station Banquet and Conference
Centre. This evening will welcome over 500 caring citizens, community leaders, young professionals, and international guests to celebrate and
support the transformational work of Empowerment Squared.
The Gala will feature powerful stories of youth whose lives have been transformed through Empowerment Squared programs, inspiring speakers, live
performances, and a silent auction, all capped by a night of dancing hosted by DJ Mahito of G98.7FM. The Gala is themed Global Citizens, in
recognition of the fact that Empowerment Squared is creating empowerment opportunities in Canada and in Liberia based on the notion that we are
all part of one humankind.
The Empowerment Squared Gala was initiated by 2 Girls 1 Dream, a dynamic group of young women brought together by Chinaza Chuks-Mady and
Dinorah Perez to inspire philanthropic engagement among young professionals in support of Empowerment Squared. Launched in April 2015, the
group continues to grow and inspire community members to ensure that the less fortunate are given a chance to break the cycle of poverty.
Based in Hamilton, Empowerment Squared is a Canadian charity that works with youth and communities to effect sustainable change through
education, social development, and lifelong learning opportunities. We aim to empower less privileged communities through academic mentoring for
youth and young adults, leadership development, and supervised access to sports and recreation opportunities. We believe that lasting community
change must come from within, and that real help means giving people the knowledge and tools to help themselves.
This year, Empowerment Squared is supporting over 200 youth ranging from grades two to twelve, marking an increase in program participation by
over 50% from the previous year. Led by dedicated staff, volunteers, and a committed board of directors, the organization engages a diverse group of
youth new to Canada from countries including Syria, Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Congo, Kenya, China, Liberia, and Yemen. Empowerment
Squared has been proud to partner with organizations like the Hamilton Community Foundation, ArcelorMittal Dofasco, Immigrant Workers Centre,
Volunteer Hamilton, McMaster University, Laidlaw Foundation, Industry Education Council, Ontario Trillium Foundation, and others.
The Gala will also showcase Empowerment Squared’s international project - the Liberian Learning Center,
which will house the first post-war public library in Liberia and impact the lives of over 130,000 people in
several communities. As recently highlighted by the visit of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Liberia, the
challenges faced by children and people in Liberia in accessing education and learning are extreme.
For thousands of communities and children in Liberia, a safe space to gather, learn, innovate, and study is
merely a dream. There is only one textbook for every 27 students, only 22% of public and community
schools have seats, literacy rates in Liberia are still among the lowest in the world, and the devastation of
the recent Ebola crisis is still being evaluated.
Diamond Sponsor ($5,000)
• Logo/name presence on all gala promotional materials and onsite signage
• Acknowledgement of sponsorship on Empowerment Squared website
• Recognition on Empowerment Squared Facebook and Twitter profiles
• Verbal acknowledgement as Diamond Sponsor at event
• Reserved table for 10 at Empowerment Squared 2017 Fundraising Gala
• Organization name on centre stand at table
• Opportunity to set up table/give away product or promotional materials at event
Emerald Sponsor ($2,500)
• Logo/name presence on all gala promotional materials and onsite signage
• Acknowledgement of sponsorship on Empowerment Squared website
• Recognition on Empowerment Squared Facebook and Twitter profiles
• Verbal acknowledgement as Emerald Sponsor at event
• 4 tickets to Empowerment Squared 2017 Fundraising Gala
Sapphire Sponsor ($1,000)
• Logo/name presence on select gala promotional materials and onsite signage
• Acknowledgement of sponsorship on Empowerment Squared website
• Verbal acknowledgement as Sapphire Sponsor at event
• 2 tickets to Empowerment Squared 2017 Fundraising Gala
Youth Table Sponsor ($500)
• Your sponsorship will allow 8 youth (under 30) to attend the Gala free of charge
• Acknowledgement of sponsorship on Empowerment Squared website
• Verbal acknowledgement as Youth Table Sponsor at event
• 2 tickets to Empowerment Squared 2017 Fundraising Gala
• Organization name on centre stand at table
Table of 10 ($750)
• Reserved table for 10 at Empowerment Squared 2017 Fundraising Gala
• Verbal acknowledgement at event
• Organization name on centre stand at table
All proceeds from the 2017
Empowerment Squared Fundraising
Gala will go towards the development
of life changing programs in Canada
and Liberia.
We also warmly welcome contributions
to the Gala’s silent auction as a means
of helping us raise funds.
Ready to get involved?
Contact:
Leo Nupolu Johnson
Executive Director
Empowerment Squared
[email protected]
905 541 2509
empowermentsquared.org
Empowerment Squared is a registered Canadian charity
#806582896RR0001