HOST COMMITTEE: Carli Lanfersiek, Chair, Nationwide Realty Investors | Ed Bannen, GBQ Partners | Jason Block | Chris Connelly, Taft, Stettinuis & Hollister, LLP | Amanda Craig, Express | Theresa Dean, Past Board Chair, Ohio Supreme Court | Mark Diggs, AEP | Elizabeth Farrar, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP | Josh Harrison, Board Chair, Improving Enterprises | John Hollins, Oswald Companies | Lynn Keefer, WesBanco | Shelly Laird, Air Force One | Tyler Schleich, EY | Stephen Swift, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
For eleven years running, The Best Damn Band in the Land (TBDBITL) has teamed up with Gladden Community House to host Marching for More, an evening of celebration to raise awareness and vital support for Gladden’s work on behalf of children and families in Franklinton.
Partnering through tradition, music and community service, this annual event with The Ohio State University Marching Band has helped Gladden raise over $1 million dollars for Gladden’s life-impacting work and mission.
Please visit www.MarchingForMore.com for more information about this exciting annual event and plan to join us on Thursday, September 26th for a festive and memorable evening with TBDBITL and Gladden Community House.
GLADDENCOMMUNITY HOUSE
PRESENTED BY
THE TRADITIONMARCHES ON...
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Gladden Community House183 Hawkes Avenue | Columbus, Ohio 43223 | p: 614.227.1600 | f: 614.227.1648 | www.GladdenHouse.org
GLADDENCOMMUNITY HOUSE
From preschool through adult programs, we offer education that provides a foundation to succeed in school and beyond as well as classes that build and enhance life skills, empowering individuals and families to thrive and achieve personal well-being.
WE SERVE
300,000
ENROLLED MORE THAN
50 in our 4 Star Step Up to Quality Preschool for 3-5 year olds
Gladden’s Community Services program is the hub of social services for Franklinton and surrounding
Provided more than
3,000 FAMILIES with essential services to prevent homelessness, keep families together, foster self-sufficiency, and provide rent and utility assistance as well as linkage to other supportive programs.
100 YOUTH participate in our After School and Summer Learning programs each year
participate in our team sports program, learning the essential life lessons of teamwork, conflict management, and goal setting, as well as improving their health and fitness
provided more than 1,000 SENIORS with supportive services and food assistance helping them to
continue living independently and safely in their own homes.
Gladden’s mission is to strengthen the well-being of Franklinton’s children, families, and community and build a thriving , equitable neighborhood.
GLADDEN COMMUNITY HOUSE is inspiring and positively impacting the lives of more than
12,000 children, adults and families each year.
EDUCATION
NUTRITION
ESSENTIAL SERVICES • HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION • COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Food Pantry • Preschool • After School
Over100 INDIVIDUALS benefitted from our parenting, money management, and cooking classes
LOW-INCOME CHILDREN
NUTRITIOUS MEALS EACH YEAR
Our community organizing efforts support neighborhood groups and resident engagement. The ongoing impact of these services
improves the quality of life for all of our community members.
Senior Outreach Program
MORE THAN
500YOUTH
THANK YOU TO OUR 2018 SPONSORS!
For sponsorship information, contact: Valerie Davis | 614.227.1616 | [email protected]
www.MarchingForMore.com
Gladden’s mission is to strengthen the well-being of Franklinton’s children, families, and community and build a thriving , equitable neighborhood.
NUTRITIOUS MEALS EACH YEAR
PLATINUM SPONSOR:
GOLD SPONSORS:
SCARLET SPONSORS: Ciriaco Family, Dean-Lytle Family, Fidelis, GBQ Partners, Henke Family, Hollywood Casino, Improving Enterprises,
Mazzocco Family, Mobilize Cloud, Nationwide Insurance, Neff Family, Park National Bank, State Auto Insurance Companies,
The Candle Lab, WesBanco, Workman Wacker Family Foundation, Worthington Industries
GRAY SPONSORS: Abercrombie, ComDoc, Connelly Family, Dean Family, EY, Express, Farrar Family, Fast Switch, Groundwork Group,
HOMAGE, Malabar Anesthesia LLC, Myers Machinery Movers, Inc, Oswald Companies, Schleich Family, Swift Family, Taft Stettinius &
Hollister LLP, White Castle
IN KIND SPONSORS: Bob Evans Farms, Inc., Grange Insurance, J-POPS, Joe Belmonte, Jones Potato Chips, Midwest Fresh Foods,
Niagara Bottling, Papa John’s of Central Ohio, Roosters Restaurant, WBNS-10TV, White Castle, Yumii Kettle Corn Company
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, Levy Restaurants, The Ohio State University Facilities, The Ohio State University
Marching Band
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
PRESENTING SPONSOR ($20,000)• 16 VIP tickets, including photo opportunities for you and
your guests with the Band Director and Band Members• Naming rights to “Marching for More” a Gladden
Tradition, Presented by “Your Company Name Here”• Opportunity for company executive to speak during
program• Plus benefits listed in Platinum Sponsor Level
PLATINUM SPONSOR ($10,000)• 12 VIP tickets, including photo opportunities for you and
your guests with the Band Director and Band Members• CEO/Organization recognition during VIP reception
and during program • Corporate name and logo featured in Gladden Annual
Report• Plus benefits listed in Gold Sponsor Level
GOLD SPONSOR ($5,000)• 8 VIP tickets, including photo opportunities for you and
your guests with the Band Director and Band Members• Logo displayed on printed and electronic marketing
materials, website, event invitations and program• Reserved seating for guests • Plus benefits listed in Scarlet Sponsor Level
SCARLET SPONSOR ($2,500)• 6 VIP tickets, including photo opportunities for you and
your guests with the Band Director and Band Members Plus benefits listed in Gray Sponsor Level
GRAY SPONSOR ($1,500)• 4 VIP tickets, including photo opportunities for you and
your guests with the Band Director and Band Members• Name displayed on selected printed and electronic
marketing materials, website and program • Social media recognition through Facebook, Twitter
and Instagram
IN-KIND SPONSORInterested in donating goods or services to our event? Contact Valerie Davis at [email protected] or
614.227.1616 for details.
VIP ADMISSION: $250 per person
GENERAL ADMISSION: $150 per person
JOIN US AS A SPONSOR
RUN OF SHOW
5:30 PM: VIP RECEPTION (VIP TICKETHOLDERS ONLY)
Enjoy a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception in the exclusive Recruit Room with Dr. Chris Hoch, Director of The Ohio State University Marching Band. With its unique décor, the Recruit Room is sure to excite any Buckeye fan!
6:30 PM: HUNTINGTON CLUB – GENERAL RECEPTION, SHORT PROGRAM, LIVE & SILENT AUCTIONS, SPONSOR RECOGNITION
Join us for drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres catered by Cameron Mitchell, a silent auction, and mingling with Columbus’ finest in the Huntington Club as we celebrate and support the work of Gladden Community House.
Live Auction items available for bidding include an opportunity to personally conduct The Band at the event as well as to be a Band Member for a Day – once in a lifetime excitement for any Buckeye fan!
8:30 PM: EXCLUSIVE ON-FIELD PERFORMANCE BY THE BEST DAMN BAND IN THE LAND UNDER THE STARS
For tickets and event information, please visit
www.MarchingForMore.com
Photos courtesy of Karlos K. Fulton, Sr.