Building Dreams: Ball Gowns and Blue Jeans 2024

You’re invited to an exciting evening to celebrate Building Dreams, the annual fundraiser to benefit Eden Centers for Hope and Healing and the clients we serve. This year’s event will start with an exclusive Patron Party for our Sponsors and Patrons before the main event. We are continuing our favorite theme of “Ball Gowns and Blue Jeans.” Our event will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, with the Patron Party beginning at 6:30PM and the main event at 7:30PM. The location will be announced soon. Regular admission tickets are available for $250 and Patron tickets are available for $750—purchase by clicking the button above. 

Since doubling our impact by adding a second residence, our growth has continued by the addition of an Emergency Center, which is the first of its kind in the nation. This Center is unique because of its partnership with a hospital and being housed on a hospital’s campus. The close proximity to the hospital is vital to providing life-saving medical services, access to trained security personnel and more.

The growth of the Eden Centers organization would not be possible without the continued support from our friends and supporters through their sponsorship of our annual fundraising event. We hope you will join with them in becoming a supporter and making a difference in the lives of victims who deserve a chance at a better life.

Thank you so much for considering this opportunity to support Eden Centers. We would love to have you join us on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

2024 Sponsorship Opportunities*

RHINESTONE COWBOY SIGNATURE SPONSOR $30,000

All general sponsorship benefits, plus 10 tickets for the Patron Party and Gala on November 20, 2024 and a Rhinestone Cowboy Gift Bag

PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ SPONSOR $12,000

All general sponsorship benefits, plus 8 tickets for the Patron Party and Gala on November 20, 2024 and a Puttin’ On The Ritz Gift Bag

DRESS YOU UP SPONSOR $6,000

All general sponsorship benefits, plus 6 tickets for the Patron Party and Gala on November 20, 2024 and a Dress You Up Gift Bag

THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING SPONSOR $3,500

All general sponsorship benefits, plus 4 tickets for the Patron Party and Gala on November 20, 2024 and a These Boots Are Made For Walking Gift Bag

FOREVER IN BLUE JEANS SPONSOR $2,500

All general sponsorship benefits, plus 2 tickets for the Patron Party and Gala on November 20, 2024 and a Forever in Blue Jeans Gift Bag

General sponsorship benefits include: Recognition as Sponsor, Company logo as Sponsor on all event signage, Company logo on event invitation and accompanying collateral materials and Company logo listed as event Sponsor on Eden Centers website (including link back to company website).

*Please purchase Sponsorships prior to September 20, 2024

For more information on sponsorships, please contact Taylor Pavlovich – tpavlovich@eden-centers.org or 504-321-6824

 

2024 Event Tickets

Patron Level Tickets* – $750 per person

General Admission Tickets – $250 per person

*Please purchase Patron Level Tickets prior to September 20, 2024

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors

Denim & Diamonds

Joy and Boysie Bollinger

Rhinestone Cowboy

Puttin' On the Ritz

Kara Van de Carr and Daryl Byrd
Family of Merrilee Kullman
David Schulingkamp

Dress You Up

Diana and Mark Tipton

These Boots Are Made For Walking

Forever in Blue Jeans

Adrienne and Archie Casbarian
Stacy and Trey Drury
Laura and Welles Fitzpatrick
Donna and Paul Flower
Susan and Jimmy Gundlach
Marilee and Andrew Hovet
Ellinor and Doug Howard
Stephanie and Mark Kleehammer
Peggy and Jack Laborde
Elly and Merritt Lane 
Patti and Robert Lapeyre
Judge Joy Cossich Lobrano and Jay Lobrano
Erin and Hans Luetkemeier
Emily and Tapash Palit
Machelle and John Payne
Richard C. Adkerson Family Foundation
Helen and Tim Young

Special Thanks

H2O Salon + Spa
John A. Scialdone Law Firm
Michael Harold & Quinn Peeper: Classical Shindig
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis P. Lauscha
Ted Hefko and The Thousandaires
Louis Freeman Jr., Al Bienvenu, and Chris Roos

Principal, Crane Strategies, LLC

Ayame Dinkler

Over the past nearly 20 years, Ayame Dinkler has applied her passion for advocacy, strategic growth and public policy to advance missions in both the public and private sector. With a wealth of experience in strategic advisory, government affairs, coalition building, brand positioning, and complex regulatory and legislative challenges, Ayame has delivered results for local government, federal government, business, and non-profit organizations. 

I’m deeply mission driven and have a passion to help end human trafficking, ensuring justice, and empowering survivors.