Community Action preparing for Cheeseburger in Paradise

 

[January 12, 2021] 

Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois (CAPCIL) hosts Cheeseburger in Paradise fundraiser on May 1st, 2021 at the Lincoln Banquet Center from 6-10:30.

Cheeseburger in Paradise is the social event of the year and Community Action’s biggest fundraiser, generating an average of $25,000 the last several years. Unfortunately, the 2020 event was cancelled due to the pandemic and was a great loss to the agency. “This event is a fun night for our community supporters to celebrate the agency’s impact and success. This event also provides vital financial resources each year that help us maintain program success, provide crisis or emergency services, and helps us through challenging times including funding delays. This event is the cornerstone of our agency fundraising efforts.” Said Director of Agency Development, Breann Titus.

Guests enjoy all you can eat cheeseburgers, yummy chicken wings, and delicious drink specials all while listening to live music provided by J Christopher “The World’s Most Dangerous One Man Band”. Sponsorships and tickets for Cheeseburger in Paradise sell quickly and is always a sold out event. The event also boasts a live auction, silent auction, Big Kahuna raffle, and 50/50.

Table sponsorships are available for purchase now on CAPCIL’s website or by visiting the agency at 1800 5th Street in Lincoln.

The following sponsorships are available:

• The Big Cheese: Platinum level sponsorship, listed on all marketing materials, Up to 16 entry tickets, First to go through food line, Gift basket including 4 complimentary commemorative solo cups

• The King Parrot: Gold level sponsorship, up to 16 entry tickets, Second to go through food line, Gift basket including 2 complimentary commemorative solo cups

• The Greater Flamingo: Silver level sponsorship, 8 entry tickets, Third to go through food line, 4 complimentary Big Kahuna raffle tickets

• The Cloud Nine: Bronze level sponsorship, 8 entry tickets

• Individual Ticket: Individual Entry, Limited amounts available

Auction items are also currently being accepted for the 2021 fundraiser. All donors are publicly thanked on screen at the event and it is great exposure for donors’ products and services. Volunteers will also be needed for the event and can select a time slot and assignment on the sign-up sheet found on the website.

This event goes to support the poverty-fighting initiatives provided by Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois who serves over 4,000 families every year. It is the mission of CAPCIL, in partnership with communities in our service area, to empower persons with low income and the aged by creating and implementing poverty-fighting initiatives for those in crisis and those that endeavor a life of lasting independence.

For additional information please visit CAPCIL’s website at www.capcil.info, or by calling Breann Titus at 217-732-2159.

[Breann Titus
Director of Agency Development
Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois]