10th Anniversary and Scholarship Awards Gala
Sponsorship Packet

Greetings,

Giving Hope & Help is celebrating a decade of making an impact in the community and across the globe! We are commemorating this milestone with a gala in conjunction with our annual Education Is Your Passport Scholarship Awards Program.

You’re invited to “An Evening of Impact” at the Giving Hope & Help 10th Anniversary and Scholarship Awards Gala on Saturday, June 24, 2023. In addition to celebrating the anniversary and scholarship award recipients of the Education Is Your Passport Scholarships, we are launching a new LIFE-SAVING initiative, “A Way of Escape from Domestic Violence.”

Giving Hope and Help 10th Anniversary and Scholarship Awards Gala in Kansas City“An Evening of Impact” Celebration Gala Event Overview:

Date: Saturday, June 24, 2023
Time: 5:30pm - 11:00pm
Location: The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center, 1 E Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
Attire: Formal/Black Tie Affair

Event Program:

5:30pm - 6:30pm: VIP Scholar and Sponsor Meet and Greet Reception
5:30pm - 7:00pm: Silent Auction
7:00pm - 9:00pm: Awards Ceremony, Live Auction and Entertainment from The Kansas City Boys & Girls Choir
9:00pm - 11:00pm: Dancing, networking, and celebrating the impact we have made in the community and beyond!

Event Emcees:

Christel Bell of Fox 4 News and Darron Story of 107.3FM

Event Chairs:

Manu and Dawn Rattan

Speakers:

Hear inspiring stories from our scholarship recipients, Domestic Violence Partners, members of our community, and corporate sponsors.

Scholarship Awards:

The Giving Hope & Help Education Is Your Passport (EIYP) Scholarship is for High School Senior applicants – which includes a laptop computer, a bed-in-a bag set for the dormitory, a collegiate backpack filled with school supplies and a basket of toiletries. Additional toiletries may be supplied as requested throughout college.

The Metropolitan Community College-Giving Hope & Help Education Is Your Passport Scholarship Full-ride Scholarship will benefit a high school senior or a single parent applicant. The single parent must be a first-time college student.

  • All Scholarship Recipients will receive FREE access for the first year to the virtual scholarship platform from College Coaching Network
  • All Scholarship Recipients will receive Financial Literacy in a Box from Exceeds Expectations Inc.

EIYP Scholarship Recipients are also eligible for a $2,000 scholarship in honor of the Founder of GH&H’s Grandparents or one of the following cash scholarships:

    • The Alexander Sr. & Cleo McCallop Legacy of Giving Scholarship - $2,000
    • The Neoma Spearman Literacy Scholarship - $2,000
    • The Perseverance Award - $500
    • Historical Black College & University (HBCU) Scholarships - $1,000 ($2,000 total for two scholars)
  • Scholarship recipients may qualify for Corporate Paid Internship opportunities with GH&H Corporate Partners. Internships are based on availability.
  • All Scholarship Recipients are eligible for five consecutive weekly sessions of Life Coaching – anytime during the scholar’s college career from New Life Education Training Group
  • All scholarship recipients are eligible for volunteer opportunities throughout college career via the Giving Hope & Help organization and partnerships with educational/community organizations.

Check out the July 2021 Scholarship Program in the News:

Silent/Live Auction:

Donations for our silent/live auction are kindly requested. Please consider donating products, services and or vacation packages from you or your business by May 15, 2023, for inclusion in the silent/live auction. Auction donation ideas include gift certificates, gift baskets, products, or services. There are no limits on how much you can give.

Thank you for your support of the Giving Hope & Help 10th Anniversary and Scholarship Awards Gala. Your sponsorship makes our mission and impact possible.

With a GRATEFUL Heart of Service,

Jessica L. McClellan
Founder & President

Email Lindsay Weiss at: lindsayweiss3@gmail.com to schedule auction donation deliveries to Giving Hope & Help by May 15, 2023.

Tickets are $100, Host a Table - $1,000 (10 seats per table)

Scholarship Program Opportunities!

Scholarship applications closed on May 15, 2023.

A benefit for underserved, college bound, Class of 2023 High School Graduating Seniors and SINGLE PARENTS-First time college students.

Giving Hope & Help will award the following scholarships:

 

Saturday, June 24, 2023, - 10th Anniversary and Scholarship Awards Gala:

The Giving Hope & Help Education Is Your Passport (EIYP) Scholarship is for High School Senior applicants – It includes a laptop computer, a bed-in-a bag set for the dormitory, and a collegiate backpack filled with school supplies and a basket of toiletries. Additional toiletries may be supplied as requested throughout college.

The Metropolitan Community College-Giving Hope & Help Education Is Your Passport Scholarship Full-ride Scholarship - Will benefit a high school senior or a single parent applicant. The single parent must be a first-time college student.

  • All recipients will receive FREE access for the first year to the virtual scholarship platform from College Coaching Network
  • All recipients will receive Financial Literacy in a Box from Exceeds Expectations Inc

EIYP Scholarship recipients are also eligible for one of two, $2,000 scholarships in honor of the Founder of GH&H’s Grandparents or one of the following cash scholarships:

  • The Alexander Sr. & Cleo McCallop Legacy of Giving Scholarship - $2,000
  • The Neoma Spearman Literacy Scholarship - $2,000
  • The Perseverance Award - $500
  • Historical Black College & University (HBCU) Scholarships - $1,000 ($2,000 total for two scholars)
  • Scholarship recipients may quality for Corporate Paid Internship opportunities with GH&H Corporate Partners. Internships are based on availability.  
  • All scholarship recipients are eligible for Five consecutive weekly sessions of Life Coaching anytime during the scholar's college career from New Life Education Training Group
  • All scholarship  recipients are eligible for Volunteer opportunities throughout college career via the Giving Hope & Help organization and partnerships with educational/community organizations.