Community Action seeks table sponsors and silent auction items for annual Cheeseburger in Paradise

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[January 10, 2023]    Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois (CAPCIL) hosts Cheeseburger in Paradise fundraiser on April 22,2023 at the Lincoln Banquet Center from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Cheeseburger in Paradise is the social event of the year and Community Action’s biggest fundraiser, consistently generating an average of $25,000 annually. The 2022 event was a record-breaking year generating more than $55,000. “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, virtual 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:

Event Sponsor: Platinum level sponsorship, listed on all marketing materials, up to 16 entry tickets, 4 complimentary commemorative solo cups, and digital spotlights.

The King Parrot: Gold level sponsorship, up to 16 entry tickets, first to go through food line, 2 complimentary commemorative solo cups

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

The Cloud Nine: Bronze level sponsorship, 4 entry tickets

Auction items are also currently being accepted for the 2023 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 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 7,000 individuals/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]

 

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