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2015 SPONSORSHIP
www.forthekid.org
OUR MISSION
Bridging communities
to brighten the lives
of Georgia’s
children in need.
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PRESIDENT’S LETTER
Let’s Build a Better Tomorrow
Now more than ever, Georgia’s most vulnerable need your help
It’s astonishing to realize that Toy Party
board of directors chose an astounding list
& Silent Auction, our largest annual event,
of beneficiaries. I’ve seen firsthand just how
is turning thirteen this year. Pause for a
persistently these groups work to lessen the
second and think about how much Atlanta
burdens on families. The message from our
has changed since the first Toy Party:
beneficiaries is clear: We need as much help
skyscrapers rising, businesses booming,
as you can give.
during the holiday season, but
neighborhoods blossoming almost
overnight. The city’s quick rebound from the
those pleas with hope, consideration, and
365 days a year.
last recession has made national headlines
plenty of determination to build a brighter
thanks to the efforts of our donors,
and left many regional rivals in the dust.
tomorrow. Honestly, isn’t that what Atlanta
volunteers, and board members.
does best?
Yet even in a season of growth, too many
For the Kid is committed to answering
of our friends and neighbors are struggling.
For the Kid in All of Us is dedicated
to helping Georgia’s children reach
their full potential — not only
Atlanta has certainly changed in recent
years. Our mission has not. Now more than
Nearly a quarter of Georgia’s children still
The road ahead
ever, For the Kid is dedicated to helping
live below the poverty line. As the Wall
I don’t get many chances to stop and
Georgia’s children reach their full potential
Street Journal noted recently, “The gap
catch my breath during the hectic days
— not only during the holiday season, but
between rich and poor has expanded in
surrounding our big events, but I did have a
365 days a year.
U.S. cities, and nowhere is that chasm wider
breakthrough moment this past
than Atlanta.”
Dec. 24. Driving home from an evening
amazing things we can accomplish together
church service, I unexpectedly became
in 2015.
Answering the call
a little teary, knowing that thousands of
The news reports echo my experiences with
children would wake up the next morning
For the Kid in All of Us. Just last year, our
and experience a bit of Christmas magic
I’m truly looking forward to seeing what
Brian Isbell
Board President, For the Kid in All of Us
brian.isbell@forthekid.org
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WHO WE ARE
Not Just
a Toy Story
Our all-volunteer, grassroots group started small — and grew quickly
In 2003, a circle of friends noticed a
not-for-profit organization. For the Kid in
troubling trend: the increasing number
All of Us was born.
of families in greater Atlanta struggling
Bringing smiles to Christmas mornings
to make ends meet. Led by current 6th
is a wonderful cause, but FTK was
District Atlanta City Councilman Alex Wan,
determined to do even more. In 2006,
the group set out to raise awareness of the
the nonprofit launched Backpack in the
problem and make a meaningful difference
Park, a back-to-school benefit that collects
in their community.
school supplies for needy students. Our
Their efforts led to The Toy Party, a toy
calendar of philanthropy expanded again
drive aimed at bringing together a diverse
in 2013 with Kids to Camp, a campaign
mix of supporters to brighten the lives
to send children to summer enrichment
of Georgia families. While the first event
camps of their choice.
was held in a private home, that intimate
gathering quickly blossomed into one of
the city’s must-attend holiday happenings.
The host committee soon evolved into a
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For the Kid in All of Us is a 100-percent volunteer
organization, incorporated in the State of Georgia,
recognized by the US Internal Revenue Service as a
not-for-profit, public charity under Section 501(c)(3).
Backpack
in the Park
Dec. 12, 2015
44,378
TOYS
WHEN?
July 26, 2015
2,500
TARGET
ATTENDANCE
350
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BENEFICIARIES
13
200
VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED
150
(2014)
TOTAL
DONATIONS
since 2003
14,286
BACKPACKS
since 2006
We’ve collected
and distributed
$475,000
in cash to our
beneficiaries
since 2003
Event photography by Dan Lax
WHO WE HELP
Our Beneficiaries
For the Kid’s projects have touched the lives of countless Georgia families. Our
beneficiaries are selected through an annual application and review process.
In 2014, FTK was excited to announce our largest list of beneficiaries yet, an
inspiring assortment of agencies and organizations serving greater Atlanta
and beyond.
2014 BENEFICIARIES
Agape Community Center
www.agapecc.org
AID Atlanta Women & Pediatrics
www.aidatlanta.org
All About Developmental Disabilities
www.aadd.org
Atlanta Children’s Shelter
www.acsatl.org
Atlanta Public Schools – South Region
www.atlanta.k12.ga.us/Page/30466
Childkind
www.childkind.org
CHRIS Kids
www.chriskids.org
Cool Girls, Inc.
www.thecoolgirls.org
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Decatur Housing Authority
decaturhousing.org
Devereux Georgia
www.devereux.org
East Lake Foundation
www.eastlakefoundation.org
Easter Seals North Georgia
www.easterseals.com
Families First
www.familiesfirst.org
FCS Urban Ministries
fcsministries.org/collective
Fulton County Juvenile Court
www.fultoncountyga.gov/fcjcd-home
Hillside, Inc.
www.hside.org
Jerusalem House
www.jerusalemhouse.org
Latin American Association
www.thelaa.org
Lutheran Services of Georgia
www.lsga.org
Malachi’s Storehouse
www.malachisstorehouse.org
Our House
www.ourhousega.org
SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center
www.safepath.org
For information on becoming a beneficiary,
please email beneficiaries@forthekid.org
“Thank you to For the Kid in All of Us for the generous donation …
We would not be able to support
the families without your help.
Thank you again and again!” — East Lake Foundation
“What an awesome work For the Kid in All of Us is doing!
We were honored to be chosen as a beneficiary and honored
to share time with such amazing people!”
— Atlanta Public Schools South Region
“The kids AND parents are so grateful.
Once again, we can’t thank For the Kid enough!”
— Malachi’s Storehouse
“The kids were overjoyed to get to pick their favorite backpack, and each
selected something that fit their personalities. They were excited about the
school supplies they wanted to use them right then and there! They said they
felt like they were unwrapping gifts at Christmas!” — Devereux Georgia
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HOW YOU CAN HELP
Calling All Heroes
Become an individual sponsor today!
You’ll enjoy VIP benefits at For the Kid’s
banner events and stay in the know on our
many other functions throughout the year.
Employer matching programs are also
an easy way to double your donation and
make a difference in the life of a child.
Check with your company to see if it offers
a matching gift program.
Save time:
Make your pledge
at forthekid.org!
Don’t forget: Your donations are
tax-deductible! For the Kid in All of Us,
Inc. is recognized by the IRS as a
tax-exempt public charity.
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NAMES LISTED
ONLINE
VIP
PASSES
INSTALLMENT PLAN
AVAILABLE
FRIENDS
($25 to $249)
No
…
Yes
PATRON
($250-$399)
Yes
1
Yes
PHILANTHROPIST
($400-$999)
Yes
2
Yes
BENEFACTOR
($1,000-$1,499)
Yes
6
Yes
ANGEL
($1,500-$2,499)
Yes
8
Yes
INSPIRATION
($2,500-$4,999)
Yes
10
Yes
BEACON
($5,000+)
Yes
12
Yes
Donor level perks apply to both Backpack in the Park and Toy Party & Silent Auction.
Individual tax-deductible donations may be in the form of cash or in-kind products and/or
services, subject to agreed upon valuation by the donor and by For the Kid in All of Us, Inc.
VOLUNTEERING
KIDS TO CAMP
Heard About For the Kid’s
Latest Campaign?
Another Way
to Contribute
Donating your time, talents, and
enthusiasm to For the Kid can be
a transformative experience and
a lot of fun.
Our all-volunteer organization
offers an assortment of
opportunities to get involved
throughout the year, from
setting up events, helping collect
donations, or joining an action
committee.
For more information, visit
getinvolved.forthekid.org/
volunteerregistration
Our Kids to Camp project, launched in
early 2013, helps send kids to summer
enrichment camps of their choice.
getinvolved.forthekid.org/kidstocamp
HELP US SEND
KIDS
C MP
DONATE TODAY!
forthekid.org
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HOW YOU CAN HELP
Build Your Business While Giving Back
Become a Corporate Sponsor!
Our organization couldn’t exist
without the generosity of companies
such as UPS, Gap, Inc., Starbucks,
and Assurant (to name just a few!).
Corporate sponsors help make a
positive impact in the community
while also gaining access to the many
demographic groups touched by For
the Kid’s various projects.
CRYSTAL
($1,000)
BRONZE
($2,500)
SILVER
($5,000)
GOLD
($7,500)
Save time:
Make your pledge
at forthekid.org!
PLATINUM
($10,000)
PRESENTING
($20,000)
LISTED
ONLINE
VIP
PASSES
Name
2
Name, Logo
EVENT BANNER,
OPPORTUNITY
Name (small)
Name
…
4
Name, Logo
(medium)
Name, Logo
…
Name, Logo
6
Name, Logo
(Large)
Name, Logo
…
Name, Logo,
Link
8
Name, Logo,
Spot (XL)
Name, Logo
…
Name, Logo,
Link
10
Name, Logo,
Spot (XXL)
Name, Logo
…
Name, Logo,
Link
12
Name, Logo,
Spot (XXL)
Name, Logo
Yes
SIGNAGE,
MEDIA PROGRAM
For the Kid in All of Us, Inc. is recognized
Donor level perks apply to both Backpack in the Park and Toy Party & Silent Auction.
by the IRS as a tax-exempt public charity.
Donations may be in the form of cash or in-kind products and/or services, subject
to agreed upon valuation by the donor and by For the Kid in All of Us, Inc.
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SPEAKING
EMAIL
CAMPAIGN
AT VIP EVENTS
EVENT PROMOTION
presents
Backpack
in the Park
Sunday, July 27 noon-3:30 p.m.
The Cator Woolford Gardens
at the Frazer Center 1815 S. Ponce De Leon Ave.
Our ninth-annual garden party collects backpacks filled
with school supplies to help Georgia's most vulnerable
students start the school year on the right foot.
The event includes a delicious brunch buffet,
live entertainment, and a silent auction!
For entry, purchase a “virtual” backpack:
$30 at www.forthekid.org, $40 at the door.
Sponsored by
tickets and info www.forthekid.org
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For the Kid in All of Us
2015 Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
Brian Isbell, Starbucks
SECRETARY
Jeremy Lennep, Wilmington Trust
TREASURER
Kent Finley, Assurant, Inc. [Finance/Technology Chair]
EXECUTIVE MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
Lynn Barfield, McKelvey & Russell, LLC
Jesse Furr, PNC Wealth Management
[Fund Development Chair]
BENEFICIARIES
Joshua Noblitt, Saint Mark United
Methodist Church [Chair]
Nan Gregory, Registered Dental Hygienist
EVENTS
Travis Brookshire, InterContinental
Hotels Group [Chair]
Fred Tracy, Courier Connection
Scott Wolfson, InterContinental Hotels Group
FINANCE/TECHNOLOGY
Sean Cox, Morneau Shepell Ltd.
Scott Halsrud, Assurant, Inc.
Douglas Roberts, Ameriprise Financial Services
MARKETING
Tray Butler, Emory Continuing Ed. [Chair]
Kristen Petillo, AID Atlanta
T.J. Hynds, Ameriprise Financial Services
SILENT AUCTION
Jarrad Howard, Alexander Haas [Chair]
Steven Ray, Now That’s Clean
VOLUNTEERS/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Jonathan Jones, Travelzoo, Inc. [Chair]
Kevin Calhoun, Oldcastle, Inc.
For the Kid in All of Us, Inc.
P.O. Box 8364
Atlanta, GA 31106-03645
support@forthekid.org
www.forthekid.org
FOUNDER
Alex Wan, Emory University
ADVISORY BOARD
Christopher Bess, UCB
Frank Bragg, Radial Cafe
Thomas Braswell, US Bank
Patt Cianciullo, Home Depot
David DiCorpo, Williams Sonoma
Thomas Dinkelman, Audit Services, Inc.
Kevin Garcia, Kevin Garcia Originals
Alison Hall, Robert Half Management Resources
Maggie Lopez, Zeitgeist ARTifacts
James Murray, Big Deal Creative Partners
Mindy Nissenberg, Gap, Inc.
Brigid Scarbrough, Impact Consulting Services
Holly Smith, Laird and Associates, P.C.