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Friday, September 27, 2024
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

 

We will honor NEADS CEO Gerry DeRoche in recognition of his pending retirement.

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

Presenting Speaker: Karen Anderson, award-winning journalist and member of WCVB's 5 Investigates.

Get Involved with Get Dressed. Give Back.

Join as a Sponsor:

Platinum Sponsor - $12,000

  • 10 tickets to event & reserved table
  • 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.

Gold Sponsor - $5,500

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

Reserve your sponsorship here.

Silver Sponsor - $2,500

  • 4 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 & Nanine Costa

  • 12 tickets to event & reserved table
  • 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

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

Outdoor Seating & Fire Pit Sponsor - $3,000

  • 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.

Food Truck Sponsor - Amica Insurance

  • 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

Entertainment Sponsor -  The DeRoche Family

  • 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 - $400 (includes 2 tickets and your name in the program)
  • Individual Tickets - $175

Tickets available 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

Donate to the silent auction here.

  • 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 - $100

Need help creating an ad? Let us design it for you for an additional $50.

Reserve your ad online here.

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.

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.

A unique opportunity to shop from a select group of vendors, each who is donating a portion of the evening's sales to support NEADS.

Individual Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor - Larry and Nanine Costa

Entertainment Sponsor - The DeRoche Family

 

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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