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Friday, September 29, 2023

6:30pm - 11pm

A party on the pier to support NEADS World Class Service Dogs

Join us for an evening on Boston Harbor, featuring fantastic food, live music, an open bar, exclusive shopping, and a silent auction.

The Exchange in Boston's Seaport District
6:30pm - 11pm

Presenting Sponsor:
Larry & Nanine Costa

Our Host:  Fox 61 News Anchor Keith McGilvery - back by popular demand! 

Presenting Speaker: Tiziana Dearing, host of Radio Boston on WBUR

 Client Speaker:   Patrick Cogan with Service Dog Knight

Get Dressed. Give Back. Features:

Get ready for some unique and exciting items, donated by local businesses, corporate partners, members of the community, and generous silent auction sponsors.

Take a look at what's available here.

Silent Auction Sponsors

Bennett Building Corp.
Gerry & Kathie DeRoche
Nicole & Teo Ferreira
Susan Koors
In Honor of Service Dog Maurice’s Retirement
Jeffrey & Carol Mushnick

Back by popular demand! An outdoor performance by the incomparable Martin and Kelly. Standouts in today's crossover country music scene, the duo's songs bridge the boundary between traditional and new country.

 

A seasonal tasting menu that's not to be missed! East Meets West, one of Boston's most distinguished caterers, has put together an incredible menu with passed and stationary hors d'oeuvres and several special food stations throughout the venue. Preview the menu here.

A unique opportunity to browse handmade handbags from Kent Stetson; jewelry and accessories from Kendra Scott; gourmet chocolates, desserts, and gelato from Dulce D Leche; all-natural dog treats from Polkadog Bakery; and apparel, gifts, and goodies that help change lives from the NEADS Shop. 

Each is donating a portion of the evening's sales to support NEADS.

Get Involved with Get Dressed. Give Back.

Join as a Sponsor:

  • 10 tickets to event & 2 reserved tables
  • Inclusion in event press releases (time sensitive)
  • Inclusion in event program - Two Full Page Ads
  • NEADS recognition at event
  • Recognition on NEADS website & event page
  • Recognition in social media updates
  • Sponsor gift for you and your guests

Reserve your sponsorship here.

  • 8 tickets to event & reserved table
  • Inclusion in event program - Full Page Ad
  • NEADS-provided signage at event
  • Recognition on NEADS website event page
  • Sponsor gift

Reserve your sponsorship here.

  • 6 tickets to event & reserved table
  • Inclusion in event program - Quarter Page Ad
  • Recognition on NEADS website event page

Reserve your sponsorship here.

Presenting Sponsor - Larry and Nanine Costa

  • 14 tickets to event & 2 reserved tables
  • One opportunity available at this level
  • Event & pre-event recognition Inclusion in event press releases (time sensitive)
  • Inclusion in event program - Full Page Ad, Center Spread
  • NEADS-provided signage at event
  • Recognition by event speakers from podium
  • Recognition on NEADS home page & event page
  • Recognition in social media updates
  • Recognition on printed & digital invitations (time sensitive)
  • Sponsor gift for you and your guests

Reserve your sponsorship here.

Outdoor Seating & Fire Pit Sponsor - Enterprise Bank

  • 6 tickets to event & reserved table
  • One opportunity available at this level
  • Outdoor signage Inclusion in event program - Half Page Ad
  • Recognition on NEADS website event page

Reserve your sponsorship here.

Gift Sponsor - Abaris Financial Group

  • 8 tickets to event & reserved table
  • One opportunity available at this level
  • Inclusion in event program - Half Page Ad
  • Recognition on NEADS website event page
  • Your logo printed (time sensitive) on hang tag of gift: Harbor Sweets Chocolates Collection

Reserve your sponsorship here.

Food Truck Sponsor - In Honor of Service Dog Maurice's Retirement

  • 6 tickets to event & reserved table
  • One opportunity available at this level
  • Inclusion in event program - Half Page Ad
  • Recognition on NEADS website event page
  • One food truck item named for you or your company
  • NEADS-provided signage on food truck

Reserve your sponsorship here.

Entertainment Sponsor: Maureen Manning

  • 6 tickets to event & reserved table
  • One opportunity available at this level
  • Outdoor signage
  • Martin and Kelly swag package
  • Live recognition from Martin and Kelly throughout the evening
  • Inclusion in event program - Half Page Ad
  • Recognition on NEADS website event page

More Ways to Get Involved:

  • Friends of NEADS Ticket Bundle - $375 (includes 2 tickets and your name in the program)
  • Individual Tickets - $150

Purchase tickets here.

Please note: we do not mail actual tickets. Names will be added to our guest list and collected upon arrival.

Make a tax-deductible contribution that allows NEADS to purchase silent auction items for bidding. Choose from 3 levels to support our World Class Silent Auction:

  • Level 1 - $250
  • Level 2 - $500
  • Level 3 - $1,000

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE STILL TAKING SILENT AUCTION SPONSORSHIPS, BUT ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO LIST YOU IN OUR PRINTED PROGRAM. YOU WILL RECEIVE RECOGNITION AT THE EVENT.

Donate to the silent auction here.

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO TAKE ADS FOR THE PROGRAM BOOK

  • RESERVED Outside back cover - $750*
  • RESERVED Inside front cover - $650*
  • Inside back cover - $650*
  • Full Page - $300
  • Full page + digital slide show - $400
  • Half page - $200
  • Quarter Page - $75

Need help creating an ad? Let us design it for you for an additional $25.

Reserve your ad online here.

*Please email [email protected] to confirm availability before purchase.

Individual Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor - Larry and Nanine Costa

Entertainment Sponsor - Maureen Manning

Gold Sponsors - Martha Coakley; Laura McTaggart and Tom Nolan 

Silver Sponsors - The Cogan Family, Gerry & Kathie DeRoche, Sue Feit, Robert & Patricia Sumner

Silent Auction Sponsors

Bennett Building Corp.; Gerry & Kathie DeRoche; Nicole & Teo Ferreira; Susan Koors; In Honor of Service Dog Maurice’s Retirement; Jeffrey & Carol Mushnick

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About the Venue

The Exchange is a large, airy building with multiple indoor and outdoor spaces. The main gathering place is an open, three-story atrium. There is also a large tent on the water, as well an outdoor firepit and outdoor seating.
 
The Exchange
212 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA 02210