2018 Dismas House

SponSorShip packet

Who We ServeDismas house of nashville has served more than 1,000 former offenders.nationally, almost 70 percent of former inmates commit additional crimes

and are rearrested within three years and 50 percent return to prison.

Since 2012, Dismas’s programming has resulted in only 19 percent of its former offender residents returning to prison

Why The Forgiveness Luncheonthe Forgiveness Luncheon is Dismas, inc. signature annual event that raises awareness for its programs and give the general public

the opportunity support its mission financially.

hoW Can You Helpits costs $2,000 per day for Dismas to provide services to its clients.

it is a Sponsor and/or table host objective to secure attendance. the overall effectiveness of the event depends on the number of people in attendance.

this is the single most integral part of this event.

about The Eventthe 2018 Forgiveness Luncheon

will be held on May 24 at the renaissance hotel,611 commerce Street, nashville, tn 37203

Platinum Sponsor $25,0001. company is recognized as the “Presenting Sponsor”

in the event printed material, which is mailed to 50 board Members, as well as over 1,000 business leaders and other prospective participants.

2. Sponsorship will be headlined in our “2nd chance newsletter” that we produce quarterly for our 2000 constituent base of volunteers and donors.

3. recognition as presenting sponsor in print media and other public Service announcements.

4. exclusive signage and promotional items displayed on event night.

5. as a part of the sponsorship your organization will receive 3 complimentary tables (24 guests) at the Forgiveness Luncheon. each seat is valued at $250.00 each.

6. exclusive to recognition as the presenting sponsor from the podium during the event, in the printed program on event day and the company logo prom- inently displayed during the event.

7. platinum sponsor will also have an opportunity to address the audience of over 800 guests during the program.

8. other privileges benefiting the sponsor will be considered by the event committee.

Gold Sponsor $10,0001. company is recognized as a “Gold Level Sponsor”

in the event printed material, which is mailed to 50 board Members, as well as over 1,000 business leaders and other prospective participants.

2. Sponsorship will be listed in our “2nd chance newsletter” that we produce quarterly for our 2000 constituent base of volunteers and donors.

3. recognition in print media and other public Service announcements.

4. as a part of the sponsorship your organization will receive 2 complimentary tables (16 guests) at the Forgiveness Luncheon. each seat is valued at $250.00 each

5. Gold sponsor will also have an opportunity to address the audience of over 800 guests during the program.

6. entitled to recognition as a Gold Sponsor from the podium during the event, in the printed program on event day and the company logo prominently displayed during the event.

Silver Sponsor

$2,5001. company is recognized as a “Silver Level Sponsor” in

the event printed material, which is mailed to 50 board Members, as well as over 1,000 business leaders and other prospective participants.

2. Sponsorship will be listed in our “2nd Chance News-letter” that we produce quarterly for our 2000 constit-uent base of volunteers and donors.

3. recognition in print media and other public Service announcements.

4. as a part of the sponsorship your organization will receive 1 complimentary tables (8 guests) at the Forgive- ness Luncheon. each seat is valued at $250.00 each

Bronze Sponsor

$1,0001. company is recognized as a

“Bronze Level Sponsor” in the eventprinted material, which is mailed to 50 board Members, as well as over 1,000 business leaders and other prospective participants.

2. Sponsorship will be listed in our “2nd chance newsletter” that we produce quarterly for our 2000 constituent base of volunteers and donors.

3. recognition in print media and other public Service announcements.

houSinG & baSic neeDS• 2,197 bed night for former

offenders who may otherwise have been homeless

• 100% of former offendersreceived welcome package of basic needs

FaMiLy atMoSphere• 158 dinners with

community volunteers

• 2,000 volunteer hours

FinanciaL ManaGeMent• 15 of 17 former offender

residents employed at least part time

• Started monthly financialempowerment class

• increased savings matchfrom $200 to $1,000

LiFe SkiLLS• 70% of residents who left moved

into independent housing

• 36 tutoring or mentor sessions

caSe ManaGeMent• 312 case management sessions

• 100% received consultation toenroll in private health insurance

cLinicaL ServiceS• 74 mental health

counseling sessions

• 100% of former offendersreceived complete medical examinations

• 6 former offender residentsbenefited from newly started dental services

88% 78%

of residents Served in Fy 16–17

reMaineD Freeof Graduates Since 2012 have

reMaineD Free

17 Formerly incarcerated +2 Student residents =

raciaL iDentity average Length of Stay per resident

19 totaLreSiDentS

126 DayS

piLLarS of proGraMMinG

Second chances change lives.

11 AfricanAmerican

7 Caucasian

1 Mixed