|
 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. Although, the 2020 event
was cancelled due to the pandemic, the event was able to be held in
2021. The 2021 event hosted half the number of guests due to
pandemic capacity limitations but was able to still raise about
$27,000 between the in-person event and online virtual auction.
“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
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• 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 2022 fundraiser. All
donors are publicly thanked on screen at the event and is great exposure for
donors’ products and services. Volunteers will also be needed for the event and
can select 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 community
stakeholders, to empower low-income persons and other vulnerable populations of
all ages, through the creation and implementation of poverty-fighting
initiatives for those in crisis and those who seek 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] |
