2025 Sponsorship Opportunities
Unity House relies on our friends and corporate partners to help us empower people with disabilities. Proceeds from these gatherings help us help others. Sponsorship opportunities are outlined below, and we appreciate your consideration. Please contact us at any time to discuss these and other ways to support us. We look forward to speaking with you about your interests, our needs, and what giving level feels right for you and your organization.
Click the dropdown arrows below to learn more about sponsorship opportunities for our fundraising events.
Then, reach out to Director of Marketing & Development Kelly Buck at 315-253-6227 x313 or by email.
Annual Board & Award Dinner
Unity House’s annual dinner draws about 150+ people, and is held at a different location in Auburn each spring (Monday, April 28, 2025). The special evening features a guest speaker and the presentation of our Fred Atkins Community Service and Open Arms awards. Occasionally, there is a big ticket item raffle (see below).
Celebration Sponsor - $2,500
- Sponsor receives four seats at the dinner; logo in all printed materials and on social media; recognition from the podium; listing in annual report; our undying appreciation.
Dinner Sponsor - $1,000
- Sponsor receives two seats at the dinner; logo in all printed materials and on social media; recognition from the podium; listing in annual report.
Table Sponsor - $500
- Allows Unity House to invite, free of charge, people with disabilities we serve and their accompanying staff who otherwise would be unable to afford to attend. Sponsor receives name in all printed materials and on social media; listing in annual report.
Raffle prize – approx. $1,000+ value
- Donation of a high-level prize (lake cottage rental, getaway weekend, boat use, jewelry, vehicle, etc.) for which Unity House will sell $20 raffle tickets before and during the dinner. Drawing for the winner takes place at the dinner.
- Sponsor receives two seats at the dinner; logo in all printed materials and social media; recognition from the podium; listing in annual report.
Donor Appreciation Breakfast — up to $1,000
Each fall, Unity House sponsors an appreciation breakfast for friends of our non-profit who regularly make $250+ financial donations. This gathering is quite popular and well attended, with more than 50 donors present in 2024. A sponsorship of up to $1,000 or more will help cover the costs of the breakfast and a special gratitude gift.
- Sponsor receives two seats at the breakfast; logo in all printed materials and social media; listing in annual report
Wellness Initiatives — $500+
In the face of an ongoing staffing shortage, Unity House strives to retain and reward its valued employees through a series of wellness and appreciation events throughout the year.
- Unity Games
- A staff appreciation picnic and “corporate challenge” each fall is intended to inspire wellness and camaraderie. Unity Games takes place at a local park in September and includes a number of friendly outdoor games/challenges, food, music, prizes, etc. It is free for all Unity House employees.
- Sponsor receives invitation to event lunch; logo in all promotions and social media; listing in annual report
- Workforce Run
- Unity House employees join 2,000+ others at Onondaga Lake Park each spring for the annual Syracuse Workforce Run. The 5K walk/run promotes fitness, teamwork, and fun. Unity House provides t-shirts and food for participants after the race.
- Sponsor receives invitation to race and lunch; logo on t-shirts, promotions and social media; listing in annual report
- Polar Plunge
- Every March, the Unity House Plungers jump into Cayuga Lake at Taughannock Falls State Park to help raise money for the Special Olympics. Free for both staff and program participants, Unity House provides a warming tent, t-shirts, and food following the plunge.
- Sponsor receives invitation to the plunge; logo on t-shirts, promotions and social media; listing in annual report
- Wellness Consultant & Challenges
- All year long, Unity House, in collaboration with its contracted consultant InDeed Wellness, sponsors a wide variety of healthy activities for staff participation: webinars, movement and exercise, hydration, weight loss, smoking cessation, blood drives, nutrition, and more. Unity House provides prizes, swag, time off, and health care reimbursement benefits for those completing certain activities.
- Sponsor receives logo in promotions and social media; listing in annual report