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EdeYouth Inc.

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EdeYouth Inc.

About this event

Elevation Onward & Upward Benefit Gala • November 15, 2026

555 Northern Blvd

Great Neck, NY 11021, USA


Early Bird Ticket – EdeYouth 16th & AYES 12th Anniversary
$150
Available until Oct 10

Main Event Access

Ticket Holder- EdeYouth’s 16th Anniversary & AYES 12th
$200

Main Event Access

Sponsor one Youth
$110

Sponsor a Youth Ticket 
Make a difference by sponsoring a youth to attend our Gala! Your support gives a deserving young person the chance to connect with mentors and be part of a community that empowers future leaders. Sponsor today and help create lasting opportunities!


Disclaimer: Please note that the “Sponsor a Youth” ticket covers admission for one youth participant only. This ticket type is not valid for adult entry.

Sponsor a Youth Table
$1,500
This is a group ticket, it includes 10 tickets

Sponsor a Youth Table

Your sponsorship provides youth from underserved communities with the opportunity to attend the gala, dress confidently in a suit or formal attire, and experience an inspiring room filled with leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and community advocates.


This meaningful experience exposes young people to new networks, mentorship opportunities, and possibilities they may not have previously imagined. By placing them at a table where they belong, you help them see themselves in spaces they may not have known were accessible to them—and empower them to envision a future where they can lead, succeed, and make an impact.

Board Member Table Seating for 10 Guests
$1,500

This is a group ticket, it includes 10 tickets,

Board Member Group Ticket –

As a valued Board Member, your leadership helps advance EdeYouth’s mission of empowering youth, strengthening families, and transforming communities. This Board Member Group Ticket includes admission for 10 guests. We encourage you to invite individuals who share your commitment to investing in our youth and supporting their opportunity to Learn, Lead, Create, and Thrive.

Please provide the names of your 10 guests by October 15, 2026, to ensure proper seating arrangements. We look forward to celebrating with you and your guests as we continue building a brighter future for the youth and families we serve.

Honoree Table- EdeYouth’s 16th Anniversary & AYES’ 12th Gala
$1,500
This is a group ticket, it includes 10 tickets

This is a group ticket, it includes 10 tickets,

Honoree Table - EdeYouth’s 16th Anniversary & AYES’ 12th Annual Fundraising Gala

Join us for an extraordinary evening honoring individuals who have made a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and our communities. Reserve an Honoree Table for 10 guests and share this memorable celebration with those who inspire you.

Your table reservation helps support programs that provide youth with the tools, guidance, and opportunities to Learn, Lead, Create, and Thrive. Together, we can continue to empower youth, strengthen families, and transform communities.

Please submit the names of your guests by October 15, 2026, so we can prepare for a memorable evening for you and your guests.

Half a Page Ad
$125

Half-Page Ad: Dimensions: 5.5" (W) x 4.25" (H) or (Size 5 1/2 by 4.25) Submit your high-resolution artwork in PDF or PNG format to be featured in our souvenir journal. Celebrate, honor, or promote your message to a broad audience of supporters, leaders, and partners. Deadline: October 15, 2026

Full Page Add
$250

Full-Page Ad

Dimensions: 8.5" (width) x 5.5" (height)
Size: 8 ½" x 5 ½"

Submit your high-resolution artwork in PDF or PNG format to be featured in our souvenir journal. Celebrate, honor, or promote—your message will be seen by a wide community of supporters, leaders, and partners.

Deadline: October 15, 2026

VIP Ticket Holder
$2,000
This is a group ticket, it includes 4 tickets

This is a group ticket, it includes 4 tickets,

Benefits Include:

• VIP & Exclusive Event Access

• Recognition as an Official Silver Sponsor
• Four (4) gala tickets with prime seating at the sponsor table
•Quarter-page ad in the commemorative gala journal


Community Support Sponsor
$5,000
This is a group ticket, it includes 10 tickets

This is a group ticket, it includes 10 tickets,


Benefits Include:


• VIP & Exclusive Event Access for 10 Guests

• Recognition as the Official Gold Sponsor of the Event
• One (1) preferred table with prime seating
• Opportunity to give sponsor remarks from the podium

• Sponsor screen recognition
• Half-page ad in the commemorative gala journal

• Social media acknowledgment
• Logo placement on website and social media

• Elevation: Onward & Upward supporter recognition

Community Impact Sponsor
$10,000
This is a group ticket, it includes 20 tickets

This is a group ticket, it includes 10 tickets

Benefits Include:

• VIP & Exclusive Event Access for 10 Guests
• Opportunity to give sponsor remarks from the podium

• Sponsor screen recognition
• Half-page ad in the commemorative gala journal

• Social media acknowledgment

• Elevation: Onward & Upward supporter recognition

• Program journal recognition

• Sponsor reception invitation

• Sponsor Recognition at Community Engagement Events

• Exclusive half-Page Feature in She Exist Magazine – Receive a dedicated article highlighting you, or your business, or your organization.

Program Impact Sponsor
$20,000

10 left!

This is a group ticket, it includes 30 tickets

This is a group ticket package that includes thirty (30) tickets.


Benefits Include:
• Recognition as the Official Diamond Sponsor
• Three (3) exclusive tables with prime seating for 30 guests each, with dedicated steward service
• Opportunity to deliver sponsor remarks from the podium
• Full-page ad in the commemorative gala journal
• Featured speaking opportunity on partner radio broadcast
• Prominent logo placement on website and social media platforms
• Logo inclusion on all gala marketing materials and promotional collateral

• Exclusive Two-Page Feature in She Exist Magazine – Receive a dedicated two-page article spotlighting you, your business, or your organization

Leadership Impact Sponsor
$50,000

10 left!

This is a group ticket, it includes 30 tickets

This is a group ticket package that includes thirty (30) gala tickets.


Benefits Include:
• Recognition as the Official Diamond Sponsor
• Three (3) exclusive tables with prime seating for 30 guests each, with dedicated steward service
• Opportunity to deliver sponsor remarks from the podium
• Full-page ad in the commemorative gala journal
• Featured speaking opportunity on partner radio broadcast
• Prominent logo placement on website

• Social media recognition
• Logo inclusion on all gala marketing materials and promotional collateral

• Exclusive One-Page Feature in She Exist Magazine – Receive a dedicated one-page article highlighting you, your business, or your organization.

Onward & Upward Legacy Sponsor
$100,000

This is a group ticket, it includes 30 tickets


• Presenting Sponsor recognition

• VIP & Main Event Access for 30 Guests

• Gala recognition and remarks

• Podium/stage acknowledgment opportunity

• Premium logo placement

• Premium journal ad (inside cover)

• Website and digital recognition

• Social media spotlight

• Invitation to Elevation Onward & Upward VIP reception

• Priority networking access

• Recognition for sustainability support

• VIP gift item inclusion opportunity

• Exclusive Two-Page Feature in She Exist Magazine – Receive a dedicated two-page article spotlighting you, your business, or your organization.

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