Celebrate the American Spirit with Great Food, Cold Beer, Wine & Seltzers as we come together to honor & show our gratitude for the brave men & women who have served our country. Then get ready to rock the night away with live music from Westbound and Down!!

Priority entry, reserved seating for 10! Invite your friends, employees, &/or invite a vet to join your table.

TITLE SPONSOR — PRESENTING PARTNER OF GUITARS & GRATITUDE

“Guitars & Gratitude, Presented by "Your Company Name”

Become the premier corporate partner of Guitars & Gratitude, an unforgettable evening where music, community, and purpose come together to support combat veterans and their families.

As our Title Sponsor, your company will receive our highest level of recognition and visibility while helping make life-changing music therapy and veteran support possible. This exclusive sponsorship is designed for a business that wants to make a meaningful community impact while placing its brand at the center of one of our most important events of the year.

Your partnership does more than put your logo on a sign. It helps provide veterans with an opportunity to reconnect, express themselves, build community, and experience healing through the power of music.

When guests hear the name Guitars & Gratitude, they will also hear yours.

Your Title Sponsorship Includes:

• Exclusive presenting rights: Event promoted as “Guitars & Gratitude Presented by "Your Company Name” on appropriate event marketing and promotional materials.
• Premier logo placement: Largest and most prominent sponsor logo placement on event signage, digital promotions, sponsor displays, event flyers, website materials, and applicable social media graphics.
• Stage and microphone recognition: Special recognition from the stage throughout the evening, including acknowledgment during opening and closing remarks.
• Speaking opportunity: A company representative may deliver brief welcome remarks or share why supporting veterans is important to your organization.
• VIP table for 10: Reserved premium seating for your executives, employees, clients, or honored guests.
• VIP hospitality: Complimentary beer, wine, and light bites for your sponsored table throughout the evening.
• Branded sponsor table: Opportunity to display company swag, promotional materials, branded gifts, QR codes, or information at your designated sponsor area.
• Dedicated corporate spotlight: A customized social media feature highlighting your company, your partnership, and your commitment to veterans prior to the event.
• Ongoing social recognition: Logo and sponsor acknowledgment throughout the event promotional campaign, not simply on the night of the event.
• Featured sponsor signage: Premium placement on the main event sponsor board and other high-traffic signage.
• Event flyer recognition: Company logo included prominently on applicable printed and digital event flyers.
• Company recognition in event communications: Inclusion in applicable emails, announcements, press materials, and sponsor acknowledgments.
• Photo opportunities: Opportunity for company leadership to participate in official event photographs with organizers, veterans, performers, and community partners as appropriate.
• Post-event recognition: Dedicated thank-you recognition following the event, including event highlights and acknowledgment of the impact made possible through your support.
• Impact recap: A post-event summary your company can share internally or externally demonstrating the reach and community impact of its sponsorship.
• Silent auction participation: Opportunity to donate a branded basket, experience, product, or service to the silent auction for additional exposure.
• Employee engagement opportunity: Invite employees to attend, volunteer, participate, or rally around the mission as part of your company’s community-impact efforts.
• Client entertainment opportunity: Use your VIP table to thank valuable customers, strengthen business relationships, or host community partners in a memorable setting.
• Veteran recognition opportunity: Your company may choose to dedicate seats to veterans or military families, adding another meaningful dimension to the sponsorship.
• Category exclusivity: When available, we can offer exclusivity within your business category, so a direct competitor is not represented at the same sponsorship level.
• First right of refusal: Receive the first opportunity to secure the Title Sponsorship for the next Guitars & Gratitude event.
• Customized partnership opportunities: We are happy to collaborate on meaningful brand activations, employee involvement, veteran initiatives, or guest experiences that align with your company.

Why This Partnership Matters

For many combat veterans, the transition from military service can bring challenges that are difficult to put into words. Music can create a different pathway.

Through music therapy and music-centered programming, veterans can find connection, expression, confidence, camaraderie, and moments of peace. Your sponsorship helps make those opportunities possible.

A Title Sponsorship allows your organization to stand beside the men and women who served our country while demonstrating your company’s commitment to veterans, families, and the community.

This is an opportunity to create measurable visibility and meaningful impact at the same time.

A Partnership Your Company Can Be Proud Of

Your executives, employees, customers, and community will see your company doing something tangible and positive.

Your organization will not simply be listed as a sponsor.

You will be recognized as the company helping lead the mission.

You will help bring people together.

You will help amplify the stories of our veterans.

You will help make therapeutic music experiences possible.

And you will help ensure that those who served know their community continues to stand beside them.

Message to Donors – TY Vaughn Memorial Music Scholarship

Thank you for your generous support of the TY Vaughn Memorial Music Scholarship. Each year, HSFH grants a Veteran — or a family member of a Veteran — with a complete Music Empowerment Training Course, including a brand‑new guitar and full music education through Heart Strings For Heroes.

This scholarship carries the name and spirit of Ty Vaughn, a proud U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, a dedicated student, and a graduate of our M.E.T. program. Ty brought heart, humor, and determination to every lesson. He passed suddenly on his birthday in August of 2026, leaving behind a legacy of courage, kindness, and a deep love for music.

Your contribution ensures that Ty’s musical light never fades. Through your generosity, his name will continue to inspire healing, hope, and creativity — granting the gift of music to those who need it most.

From all of us at Heart Strings For Heroes, thank you for helping keep Ty’s legacy alive and shining.

Your generous donation includes

*2 Complimentary event tickets -reserved

*Company name & logo displayed on the event sponsor banner

*Company name & logo featured on event signage

*Recognition on Guitars & Gratitude social Media

*Company name included on event flyer & promotional materials

*Recognition from microphone during the event

*Opportunity to display promotional material or swag

*Recognition in post event Thank you Communications

*Opportunity to contribute an item or basket to the silent auction

*First Opportunity to renew or upgrade sponsorship for future Guitars & Gratitude events

Honor those who have sacrificed so much by sponsoring a Purple Heart Recipient or Gold Star Family Member to attend as your guest. Your sponsorship provides their event admission & allows them to enjoy an evening of food, music, fellowship & appreciation surrounded by a community grateful for their service & sacrifice.