THE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL FEOOPPORTUNITIES, INC. P. O. Box 135 Hartford, CT 06141-0135 EIN 06-1419482 Academics. Leadership. Service.
THE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL FEOOPPORTUNITIES, INC. Why Support the Foundation for Educational Opportunities
The Foundation for Educational Opportunities, Inc. (FEO) mission is to foster a heightened interest in academics and social issues, promote higher education and instill a desire to succeed in and contribute to the Greater Hartford community.
The Foundation for Educational Opportunities, Inc. (FEO) mission is to foster a heightened interest in academics and social issues, promote higher education and instill a desire to succeed in and contribute to the Greater Hartford community. FEO is committed to ensuring that students have the opportunity to succeed in higher education by ensuring graduation from high school prepared to succeed in college and in a career; and to increase post-secondary completion rates through innovative mentoring programs and career coaching. Since 1995, our investments in Greater Hartford area young women pursing a post-secondary degree has resulted in graduates from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs): Howard University, Spelman College, Hampton University, as well as Ivy League institutions: Yale University, University of Pennsylvania, Brown University, and Connecticut’s very own Wesleyan University, University of Connecticut and Trinity College.
Currently, the Foundation for Educational Opportunities leverages two signature programs that work in concert toward accomplishing our mission: the ASCENDSM Youth Enrichment Program and the Hartford Girls Rock! recognition event. ASCENDSM is a free program, which is designed to motivate, engage and assist high school students (9th–12th grade) in reaching their maximum potential. The program focuses on Achievement, Self-Awareness, Communication, Engagement, Networking and Developmental Skills. Students in the program receive academic enrichment and life skills training to support their journey to college or vocational employment.
Hartford Girls Rock! is an annual opportunity to celebrate, inspire, empower and honor young ladies of the Greater Hartford community. The young ladies chosen for this honor have been identified by local community-based organizations and represent the goals and standards of their respective organizations. The honorees are Hartford’s best and brightest being recognized for their exemplary leadership, academic achievement and civic engagement. Corporate support is a vital and valued part of what makes the work of FEO possible and sustainable.
2 KEYNOTE SPEAKER Anika Noni Rose
Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose will be starring in History Channel’s adaption of Roots as Kizzy. The mini-series event will premiere this Memorial Day. She will also have a guest arc in the Starz hit series Power as LaVerne Thomas airing this summer. Anika has previously starred alongside Denzel Washington in the Broadway revival of A Raisin in the Sun. Her outstanding performance not only earned her numerous rave reviews, but also a Tony Award and Outer Critics Circle nominations.
On the big screen, Anika starred as ‘Lorell Robin- son’ in Dreamgirls which went on to receive an AFI ensemble award, as well as SAG award nomination for outstanding cast. In addition, the Dreamgirls soundtrack received a Grammy Award nomination. opposite James Earl Jones and Phylicia Rashad. Anika voiced ‘Princess Tiana’ in Disney’s The Princess She also starred in Footloose and the Off-Broad- and The Frog, featuring the first African American way production of the Laura Nyro musical Eli’s Disney ‘Princess.’ The film received three Oscar Comin’, the Stephen Sondheim’s Company for nominations and Anika became the youngest the NY Philharmonic and PBS. Other stage work inductee to ever be honored as a Disney Legend. includes Juliet opposite Orlando Bloom with Gustavo Dudamel conducting Tchaikovsky live Anika starred as Whoopi Goldberg’s daughter in with the LA Philharmonic. the Lifetime movie, A Day Late and a Dollar Short as well as the feature film Half of a Yellow Sun, In addition to the winning the Tony Award, Anika which premiered in theaters last May. Anika’s many has also received The Theater World Award, film credits include: Imperial Dreams, For Colored The Clarence Derwent Award, a Drama Desk Girls and the comedy feature Just Add Water, nomination, the Los Angeles Critics’ Circle Award, Additional film credits include, As Cool As I am an Ovation Award and an Obie Award. She has and the animated feature Khumba, where she also received NAACP Image nominations for her voiced the character Lungisa. work on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (NBC), and Hallmark Hall of Fame: Mitch Albom’s Have No stranger to television, Anika starred in the A Little Faith (ABC). Hallmark special The Watsons Go to Birmingham and appeared on some of the networks highest Anika has sung all over the world, including at rated shows including her re-occurring roles on the 79th Annual Academy Awards, concerts in CBS’s The Good Wife and ABC’s Private Practice. London’s West End with Jason Robert Brown, the In addition she guest starred on CBS’s Elemen- Vatican, the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. tary and FOX’s The Simpsons (voice of Abie’s She made her solo cabaret debut in New York long lost wife.) Other TV credits include: the A&E as part of Lincoln Center’s American Songbook mini-series Stephen King’s Bag of Bones opposite Series, followed by a concert at the Broad Stage Pierce Brosnan, The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency in Los Angeles and appearances at the legendary for HBO/BBC/Weinstein Company, where she was Venetian Room in San Francisco. She is the nominated for an NAACP Image Award for “Out- celebrity spokesperson for the American Lung standing Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.” Association and has lobbied on Capitol Hill on their behalf, and started The Cora Lee Bentley Radcliffe Anika won the Tony Award for Best Featured memorial Fund, to assist mentally challenged Actress in a Musical for her role in Caroline, children. She received her MFA from American or Change. She starred in in Deborah Allen’s Conservatory Theater and holds an honorary Broadway revival of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, Doctorate from Florida A&M University.
3 2016 Sponsorship Opportunities
Valedictorian Sponsor $10,000 Logo in lead position on event save the date cards, signage and website Mention as Valedictorian Sponsor in all press and marketing materials Rotating sponsor logo displayed on screen at the event Full page black and white ad in featured location in the event program One table of ten at the event with premier seating Invitation for table guests to attend a private sponsor reception
Salutatorian Sponsor $5,000 Logo in premier position on event save the date cards, signage and website Rotating sponsor logo displayed on screen at the event Full page black and white ad in the event program One table of ten at the event with preferred seating Invitation for table guests to attend a private sponsor reception
High Honors Sponsor $3,000 Half page ad in the event program One table of ten at the event with prime seating Acknowledgement in the event program
HONORS Sponsor $1,000 Seating for 4 Acknowledgement in the event program
Please RSVP all guest names for your table via email to [email protected] by September 12, 2016.
4 2016 Underwriting Opportunities
Spirit Sponsor $5,000 Offset cost of beverages at event Sponsor name included on tent cards on each bar and on screen at the event Includes half page black and white ad in the event program book
Technology Sponsor $5,000 Offset cost of technology used to enhance event experience Sponsor logo displayed on screen at the event Includes half page black and white ad in the event program book
Print Sponsor $5,000 Offset cost of marketing materials and producing the event program book Sponsor logo displayed on screen at the event Includes full page black and white ad on the back cover of the event program book
Décor Sponsor $2,500 Offset cost of event décor to include table linens, decorations, and floral arrangements Sponsor name included on tent cards featured on each dining table Includes quarter page black and white ad in event program book
Pearls of Wisdom Sponsor $1,000 ( 10 available) Offset costs of young women participating in Hartford Girls Rock! to include dress attire, workshop materials, and professional photography Acknowledgement in event program book 5 2016 Sponsorship & Underwriting Commitment Form
Please print sponsor name exactly as you wish to be listed on promotional materials. To ensure your listing in time-sensitive materials, this form must be received no later than August 31, 2016.
COMPANY NAME: ______
CONTACT NAME: ______TITLE: ______
ADDRESS: ______
EMAIL: ______PHONE: ______
Sponsorship Commitment: UNDERWRITING COMMITMENT: •Valedictorian Sponsor $10,000 •Spirit Sponsor $5,000 •Salutatorian Sponsor $5,000 •Technology Sponsor $5,000 •High Honors Sponsor $3,000 •Print Sponsor $5,000 •Honors Sponsor $1,000 •Décor Sponsor $2,500 •Pearls of Wisdom Sponsor $1,000
Please RSVP all guest names for your table via email to [email protected] by September 12, 2016.
Checks are payable to the Foundation for Educational Opportunities, Inc. (FEO, Inc.)
Please return this form along with your payment to the address noted below. You may also email the form to [email protected].
THE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL FEOOPPORTUNITIES, INC. P. O. Box 135 Hartford, CT 06141-0135 EIN 06-1419482 6 Event Program Book Ad Options
Please join the Foundation for Educational Opportunities, Inc. (FEO, Inc.) in partnership with Epsilon Omicron Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. on Sunday, September 25, 2016, as we honor young ladies of the Greater Hartford community for their academic achievement, leadership and commitment to community service.
You can support our efforts by advertising in Your participation as an advertiser will not only the event program book. Last year’s event had provide you with a niche marketing opportunity, more than 300 attendees including city and it will have the added benefit of helping: civic leaders, corporate representatives, family to provide collegiate scholarships for young women and friends who came together to celebrate to foster leadership development the promising young ladies. to encourage community service, civic engagement, and so much more.
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THE FOUNDATION Deadline: All ads must be received by FOR EDUCATIONAL August 31, 2016. FEOOPPORTUNITIES, INC. P. O. Box 135 Please email ads to: [email protected] Hartford, CT 06141-0135 Questions? Email [email protected] EIN 06-1419482 7