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EVENTS

Be The Light

Annual Fundraising Gala

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Make your plans for Deo Gratias' signature event, the Be The Light Gala!

Thursday, September 24

5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Convent

36800 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI

This exciting evening features a buffet dinner (with roast beef and chicken prepared in the Encore Catering & Banquet Center kitchen of “Chef Bobby” Nahra), silent and live auctions, and a celebration of all the Christ-like hospitality Deo Gratias performs to make their neighborhood a better place!

Mistress of Ceremonies: Paula Tutman
(formerly of WDIV Local 4 News)

​Tickets are $130.

Please RSVP by September 9.


 

 

Lantern Sponsors​
Angels, Saints & Stuff

 


 

 

Capuchin Soup Kitchen
Encore Catering & Banquet Center​

Marina & John Bebes

Candle Sponsors
Adamo Demolition, Inc.

Angela Hospice

Christian Financial Credit Union

Bob Morris & Terry Ahwal
Dennis & Patricia Kelly
Russell & Carla Smaston

Spark Sponsors
Catholic Charities of Southeastern Michigan

Goyette Mechanical

Trinity Health

VTC Insurance Group
Ronald & Patricia Bebes

James, Suzy & Jimmy Gavin
Elayne Gross Photography

It's Not Too Late to Become a Sponsor!

 

Sponsorship Levels & Benefits

 

Flame Sponsor -- $10,000

  • Logo placement on event materials (banners and programs)

  • Logo placement on event web page and social media mentions

  • On-stage recognition at the event

  • Name listed in annual report

  • Eight tickets (one table) for event

 

Lantern Sponsor -- $5,000

  • Logo placement on event materials (banners and programs)

  • Logo placement on event web page and social media mentions

  • On-stage recognition at the event

  • Name listed in annual report

  • Four tickets for event

 

Candle Sponsor -- $1,000

  • Listing on event materials (banners and programs), web page and annual report

  • On-stage recognition at event

  • Two tickets for event

 

Spark Sponsor -- $500

  • Listing in event program, web page and annual report

  • One ticket for the event

 

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