2014 ANNUAL Friends of Front Steps Fundraiser Breakfast SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL W W W. F R O N T S T E P S. O R G

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1 2014 ANNUAL Friends of Front Steps Fundraiser Breakfast SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL W W W. F R O N T S T E P S. O R G

2 // ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION Based on the belief that all people deserve the dignity of a safe place to call home, Front Steps mission is to provide a pathway home through shelter, affordable housing, and community education. Providing excellent case management, support, and shelter services. Transitioning people experiencing chronic homelessness to a variety of sustainable housing options. Educating the community about the needs of men and women experiencing homelessness and innovative approaches to meeting those needs. BRIEF HISTORY OF Front Steps was formed in 1997 as the Capital Area Homeless Alliance in response to a recommendation of the Community Action Network s 1996 Comprehensive Plan for Addressing Homelessness. From its founding, our philosophy has been that all people deserve the dignity of a safe place to call home. In the early years, we served homeless clients a day from a small storefront location in downtown Austin. Today, Front Steps provides day resources to over 600 homeless men and women daily at 7th and Neches and provides emergency overnight shelter to 230 men each night.

3 // PROGRAMS Day Resource Center and Shelter Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH) Showers Laundry lockers, phones, Mail bus passes Resources and referrals Computer Lab case Management, Day Sleep for men and women, Various support groups Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) 54 units of subsidized, scattered-site housing with Intensive case management and other support services to ensure the successful housing and community integration of each client. Frequent in-home case management meetings focus on housing stability, increasing self-sufficiency and selfdetermination Recuperative Care Program (RCP) Homeless clients who are too sick to be discharged to a shelter or the streets, but not sick enough to warrant acute hospital placement, are placed in a nursing home for the duration of their illness. Front Steps provides intensive case management to address income, housing, and self-care needs.

4 // HIGHLIGHTS Front Steps provided 83,950 warm beds in Front Steps served 36,500 hot meals last year. Front Steps facilitated 14,000 loads of laundry last year. Front Steps housed 200 people in It costs $10,600 to house/care for one person per year. Housing one person saves taxpayers $30,000 per year. 146 people died on the streets of Austin in Recuperative Care gives people a place to heal Less than 8% return to the streets after Recuperative Care Recuperative Care sharply reduces taxpayer-funded ER visits. One thing is certain, no one ever hopes to be homeless. As children, no one ever says, When I grow up, I want to be homeless. However, homelessness is a reality in our community. Every day Front Steps serves homeless men and women, many of whom have lost hope. We strive to restore their hope and guide them home. We sincerely believe that homelessness is a journey, not a destination. Front Steps dedicated staff, board of directors, and volunteers ask you to join us on our Journey to Hope.

5 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The annual Friends of Front Steps Fundraiser Breakfast 2014

6 TAKING STEPS TO END HOMELESSNESS 2014 // THE CONCEPT AN HOUR LONG MORNING EVENT WITH BREAKFAST AND A PURPOSE. RAISING FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR. This year, the Front Steps annual breakfast fundraiser will be in the theme of Taking Steps to End Homelessness and will recognize the day s honorees while guests enjoy the breakfast, special speakers, and a lovely atmosphere. Bring your friends to join Front Steps supporters and brand sponsors! All proceeds to benefit Front Steps, Inc. #FRONTSTEPSATX

7 BREAKFAST 2014 // event details DATE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12 th, 2014 LOCATION ST. DAVID S CHURCH DOWNTOWN AUSTIN 301 E 8th St, Austin, TX HONOREE Charlie Betts TIME 7:30AM 9:00AM 2014 HOST COMMITTEE (ADDITIONAL NAMES ADDED AS THEY ARE CONFIRMED) John McFarland Kelly McDonald Rod Johnson Patricia Tynan Elizabeth Simmons Sabelynn Pussman Jim Briggs Dean Murray Nathan Quiring Joseph Moore Will Genrich Lori Dunne Ethan Cohen 2014 COMMUNITY PARTNERS

8 BREAKFAST 2014 // SPONSOR LEVELS TITLE SPONSOR // $10,000 Logo on all printed materials Name at Top of Invitation as Title Sponsor Listed on Host Committee Included in any Official Press and Media Releases Brand Presence Throughout Event Executive Speaks at Event 2 Tables (a total of 16 tickets) Free Event Parking PRESENTING SPONSOR // $5,000 Logo on all printed materials Premier Placement of Name on Invitation Included in Official Press and Media Release Public Recognition at Event 8 Tickets Free Event Parking PRINCIPAL SPONSOR // $3,000 Premier Placement of Name on Invitation Included in Official Press and Media Releases Public Recognition at Event 4 Tickets Free Event Parking TABLE SPONSOR // $1,000 Company Sponsored Breakfast Table (Includes 2 Tickets) Public Recognition at Event Free Event Parking * Press specifics for each level will be discussed upon interest in sponsorship.

9 Thank You For Your Consideration! FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Mitchell Gibbs Executive Director Front Steps Kay Klotz Development Director Front Steps