Individual Tickets
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About the 2025 Child of America Gala
The Child of America Gala is the cornerstone fundraiser for Carver's vital after-school, summer, and community programs that empower and enrich the lives of children in Norwalk K-12 public schools and beyond.
Throughout the night, you will be entertained and inspired with brief presentations and videos from Carver's leadership and beneficiaries, shedding light on Carver's invaluable work and the profound impact it has on the lives of children and families in the community.
We will celebrate Marcus Shaw, our 2025 Child of America Honoree, a leader in the alternative investment industry, and an inspiration for his groundbreaking work strengthening the talent pipeline by introducing career pathways to HBCU students. Learn more about Marcus' accomplishments.
New this year, following the presentation, a DJ-hosted dance party will keep the festivities going a bit longer.
Please join us for an evening of elegance and merriment, exceptional company and inspiring conversation, as we celebrate the deep roots of the Carver community and the strong futures they help build.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Presenting
$50,000.00• Two tables of 10 • Presenting Sponsor recognition on all Gala communications (invitation, journal, event webpage, email communications, Moffly Media advertisement†, social posts, etc.) • Bespoke team-building experience with The Carver • Presenting Sponsor recognition on screen at Gala • Acknowledgement from podium at Gala • Premium position full-page greeting in Gala journal • Presenting Sponsor listing in Gala journal • Personalized “Thank You” video † Deadline March 17, 2025 for inclusion in Moffly Media advertisement (Greenwich, New Canaan, Stamford, and Westport Magazines).
Impact
$25,000.00• Table of 10 • Impact Sponsor recognition on screen at Gala • Acknowledgement from podium at Gala • Bespoke team-building experience with The Carver • Impact Sponsor recognition in Moffly Media advertisement† • Premium position full-page greeting in Gala journal • Impact Sponsor listing in Gala journal • Personalized “Thank You” video † Deadline March 17, 2025 for inclusion in Moffly Media advertisement (Greenwich, New Canaan, Stamford, and Westport Magazines).
Innovation
$10,000.00• Table of 10 • Innovation Sponsor recognition in local media advertisement† • Full-page greeting in Gala journal • Innovation Sponsor listing in Gala journal † Deadline March 17, 2025 for inclusion in Moffly Media advertisement (Greenwich, New Canaan, Stamford, and Westport Magazines).
Inspire
$5,000.00• Table of 10 • Half-page greeting in Gala journal • Inspire Sponsor listing in Gala journal
Advocate
$2,500.00• Two Gala tickets • Advocate Sponsor listing in Gala journal
Full-Page Program Ad
$1,000.00Reserve your 5.5 x 8.5 ad in our gala program journal today. PDF file or an image, we welcome your full-color, creative submissions. We can also create the ad for you. Email Jim Schaffer at jim@the-carver.org for questions, instructions, or to submit your ad. The deadline is Monday, May 12th.
Half-Page Program Ad
$500.00Reserve your 5.5 x 4.25 ad in our gala program journal today. PDF file or an image, we welcome your full-color, creative submissions. We can also create the ad for you. Email Jim Schaffer at jim@the-carver.org for questions, instructions, or to submit your ad. The deadline is Monday, May 12h.
2025 Child of America Gala Sponsors
Thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting this year’s gala and Carver’s mission!
Presenting Sponsors
Dalio Philanthropies
The Richard and Barbara Whitcomb Foundation
Innovation
Akin
The Baudouin Family
BlackRock
Centennial Bank
Sound Control Technologies
Inspire
Wendy and Richard Baskin
Joan Byrne
Megan and Paul Hudson
Inwha Huh and Robert Kim
Jennifer and Andrew Ryan
Kim and Drew Seath
Brooke and Adam Sorensen
Amy and Rob Strickland
Gala Committee
Jillian Kaminski, Chair
Alexandra Baudouin
Barbara and Jeffrey Heil
Megan and Paul Hudson
Virginia and Larry Pokora
Jennifer and Andrew Ryan
Drew and Kim Seath
Brooke and Adam Sorensen
Robert and Caroline Stockton
Amy and Robert Strickland
For Inquiries about Sponsorships, Donations, and Program Ads: Nikki LaFaye, Director of Philanthropy, at nikki@the-carver.org or 203-945-9665.
Sponsorship gifts and donations can also be mailed to:
ATTN: Gala 2025
The Carver
7 Academy Street
Norwalk, CT 06850
