Dear Friend,
I hope you will be able to join us as a sponsor at Live Out Loud’s 9th annual fundraiser on Monday, April 26th, 2010 at the Chelsea Art Museum, New York City.
Live Out Loud, a non-profit organization, presents after-school programs and workshops to connect Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) youth to outstanding leaders and role models in the LGBT community.
We are reaching out to the top catering companies and restaurants in the New York area to provide 500 Savory Hors d'oeuvres for our annual fundraiser. In appreciation for your support we will recognize your business in our event invitation and event signage. Some of New York’s top catering companies and restaurants will be participating. We hope that you too will consider taking part in this event.
For many LGBT youth, coming to terms with one's sexual orientation can be a difficult experience, wrought with confusion, fear, and often violence. Live Out Loud was created to empower youth by providing them with role models-LGBT individuals living powerful, and inspiring lives. Since its inception nine years ago, Live Out Loud has had the opportunity to bring over 500 LGBT role models to NY tri-state area high schools and universities, involving renowned panelists from every walk of life. From spiritual leaders to fashion designers to corporate powerhouse and grass-roots activists, Live Out Loud panelists have touched thousands of lives.
The evening begins with a celebrity hosted cocktail reception at 6:00PM. Following will be a scholarship presentation to 4 High School Seniors for $2500.00 each as well as a silent auction. Our sponsors include The New York Times, InStyle Magazine, TJX Companies, Inc. and Chado Ralph Rucci. Last year’s fundraiser was attended by over 400 guests, this year we're expecting to draw 500. We hope you will join us in this worthwhile fundraising effort to showcase your company’s culinary creations in front of this targeted group of business and community leaders.
We will follow up with you in the next few days to answer any questions you may have and discuss the possibility of your business participating in this exciting event. If you have any questions please fell free to contact me at 212.651.4236. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Leo Preziosi, Jr.
Founder / Executive Director