Time Out Youth Ascend Gala 2023

The Board of Directors of Time Out Youth Center invites you to a unique gala celebrating LGBTQ youth in the Carolinas.

Now in its 13th year, Ascend is the signature event celebrating LGBTQ youth in the Charlotte region. This year’s theme is Moulin Rouge!! 

 Ascend Gala
Celebrating LGBTQ Youth Empowerment & Progress

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2023
6:30PM – 10:00PM
THE REVELRY
701 KESWICK AVE.
CHARLOTTE, NC 28206
Open Bar – Speakers – Silent and Live Auction – Dinner – Entertainment
**Must be 21 or older to attend**

Tickets/ Table Sponsorships

Get your tickets now at ascendclt.com
This is a ticketed event. The evening includes dinner, a presentation, guest speakers, fun entertainment, an open bar, and dancing! Ticket prices start at $165 on June 7th and increase to $185 on September 1st.

 

We are also offering table sponsorships for $1300 which includes:
  • 8 tickets and provides the opportunity to name your table (which will be displayed)
  • Ensures your entire group of 8 will be seated together
  • Recognition as a table sponsor on event slideshow

**This is intended for personal groups, not for corporate sponsors. If you are a corporation, please reach out to dsamson@timeoutyouth.org.**

Be A Sponsor

Be a sponsor of the 2023 Ascend Gala and show your support for LGBTQ youth in the Carolinas and the work of Time Out Youth Center. There are multiple sponsorship opportunities available now to choose from and the details for each are listed below:

ASCEND PRESENTING – $25,000
• Prominent Display on “Fountain of Youth” Donor Wall at Time Out Youth Center
• Recognition as ASCEND Presenting Sponsor in all advertising, social media, printed materials, website and event signage
• Opportunity for onstage presence during event
• Logo placed as Presenting Sponsor in event materials
• Hyperlink to your website on Time Out Youth event webpage
• Two reserved tables with VIP Placement (16 tickets)
• Opportunity to donate branded gifts and/or gift bags at event

SURGE  – $15,000
• Recognition as Surge Sponsor in all advertising, social media, printed materials, website and event signage
• Opportunity for onstage presence during event
• Logo placed as Surge Sponsor in event materials
• Hyperlink to your website on Time Out Youth event webpage
• 8 tickets with VIP placement
• Opportunity to donate branded gifts and/or gift bags at event

SOAR – $10,000
• Recognition as Soar Sponsor in all advertising, social media, printed materials, website and event signage
• Logo placed as Soar Sponsor in event materials
• Hyperlink to your website on Time Out Youth event webpage
• 8 tickets with VIP placement
• Opportunity to donate branded gifts and/or gift bags at event

CLIMB – $5,000
• Recognition as Climb Sponsor in all advertising, social media, printed materials, website and event signage
• Logo inclusion on supporters page in printed event program
• Hyperlink to your website on Time Out Youth event webpage
• 8 tickets with reserved table
• Opportunity to donate branded gifts and/or gift bags at event

RISE – $2,500
• Recognition as Rise Sponsor in all advertising, social media, printed materials, website and event signage
• Logo inclusion on supporters page in printed event program
• Hyperlink to your website on Time Out Youth event webpage
• 6 tickets *(Make your table a reserved table by purchasing two additional tickets)

ASPIRE – $1,500
• Recognition as Aspire Sponsor in all advertising, social media, printed materials, website and event signage
• Name listed on supporters page in printed event program
• Name listed on Time Out Youth event webpage
• 4 tickets *(Make your table a reserved table by purchasing four additional tickets)

READY TO SPONSOR OR HAVE QUESTIONS?
Contact David Samson, Director of Development for details at dsamson@timeoutyouth.org

 

Silent Auction Donations

Do you have something you would like to contribute to the annual Silent Auction? Past donations have included: gift baskets, gift certificates, wine, vacation packages, paintings, sculpture, pottery, drawings, photography, and textiles. Time Out Youth Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All silent auction items are tax-deductible and donors will receive an in-kind acknowledgment.
It is requested that auction items be dropped off, or shipped to, the Center at 3800 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205 by September 30, 2023. 

 

READY TO DONATE ITEMS OR HAVE QUESTIONS?
Contact Kailey Webb, Development Coordinator for details at kwebb@timeoutyouth.org

Not able to attend? Please consider making a donation to support our work in the LGBTQ community. 

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Date

Oct 26 2023

Time

6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

More Info

Tickets
The Revelry - North End

Location

The Revelry - North End
701 Keswick Ave. Charlotte, NC 28206
Website
https://www.therevelryclt.com/
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