The 30th Anniversary Gratitude Gala is hosted under a large tent at Household Goods and features live music, a cocktail hour followed by a sit-down dinner, and the opportunity to take part in a live auction. David Brown, Volunteer Auctioneer/Fund-A-Need Ambassador is the evening’s host.

Guest speakers include MA Senator Jamie Eldridge; Diana Phillips, LICSW Assistant Clinical Director YouthConnect; Anna Roberts,  LSWA, CCHW -Chronic Care Management Housing Manager; and Lonnita Rogers, Community Wellness Advocate -Boston Medical Center, Housing Rx.

The event is catered by Susan Lane Events & Catering (Acton, MA), with music provided by a trio of musicians from the Beantown Swing Orchestra.

See the Live Auction Items here

Corporate Sponsors

Neighborhood Sponsor

Apartment Sponsors

Room Sponsors

Individual Sponsor

Individual Sponsors

30th Anniversary Sponsor

The Glidden Family

Neighborhood Sponsors

Barbara G. Howland

Room Sponsors

Mary Bassett and Arthur Giacomarra
Sarah and Peter Blum
Diane and Herb Chellis
Priscilla and John Gannon
Tracey and Brad Guth
Mimi and Tom Rutledge
Karl and Audrey Trieschman

Individual Sponsors

Debbie and Bob Slotpole

Apartment Sponsors

Paula and Peter Bentinck-Smith
Brigid and Tom Bieber
John G. Fallon
Gloria Glough
Ray and Beth Kubacki
Cindy and Jim Thompson
The vanderWilden Family
Waters Family Fund

Gratitude Sponsor

Gratitude Gala – Saturday, April 30

Sponsorship opportunities still available!

Downlaod the sponsorship packet here

Sponsorship Opportunities

30th Anniversary Sponsor – $30,000

  • Three tables of eight
  • Communications reflect lead sponsorship
  • Logo added to available materials and on Household Goods website
  • Recognition in relevant press releases throughout the celebration year
  • Recognition on website and in social media postings throughout the celebration year
  • Recognition in Annual Report that is mailed to 10,000 + supporters
  • Announcement and recognition at Event
  • Full page in event program
  • Gratitude Sponsor: Mark’s Moving and Storage

Neighborhood Sponsor- $10,000

  • One table for eight
  • Recognition in relevant press releases throughout the celebration year
  • Recognition on Website and in social media postings throughout the celebration year
  • Recognition in Annual Report that is mailed to 10,000 + supporters
  • Announcement and recognition at Event
  • Full page in event program

Apartment Sponsor – $5,000

  • One table for six
  • Recognition in relevant press releases
  • Recognition on website and social media postings
  • Recognition in Household Goods Annual Report that is mailed to 10,000 + supporters
  • Recognition at event
  • Half page in event program

Room Sponsor – $2,500

  • Four Gala tickets
  • Recognition on website and in social media postings
  • Recognition in Household Goods Annual Report that is mailed to 10,000 + supporters
  • Recognition at the event
  • Quarter page in event program

Individual Sponsor -$1,000 donation

  • Recognition on website and social media postings
  • Recognition in Household Goods Annual Report that is mailed to 10,000 + supporters
  • Recognition at event
  • Quarter page in event program

30th Anniversary Gratitude Gala Event Program

Help us celebrate 30 years by purchasing space in our event program. Use the space to write a personal tribute to Barb & Ira, recognize your favorite volunteer or advertise your business.

  • Full Page $200
  • Half Page $100
  • Quarter Page $50