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Paths for Families Gala: Together We Thrive

5:30 PM The Fillmore Silver Spring

Join Paths for Families for an unforgettable evening of celebration and impact at our Annual Gala as we come together to honor 35 years of transformative work building and strengthening the lives of children and families in the DMV. Enjoy a night filled with cocktails, dinner, an auction, and live music, all in support of our mission. RSVP and sponsorship information can be found below! ↓

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Sponsorships

For more information on sponsorships, please contact Director of Development, Ben Litten, at blitten@pathsforfamilies.org.

Presenting Sponsor • $15,000 • 1 Available

  • “Presented by (Your Company)” on all event materials
  • VIP Seating for 20 guests
  • Exclusive ad space in the gala digital program
  • Logo featured on:
    • Event invitations
    • Digital program
    • Gala slideshow
    • Press release
    • Event signage
    • Hyperlinked logo on the event website
  • Premium video feature & emcee recognition during the event
  • Personalized social media shoutouts
  • Meet & greet with VIP guests, staff, and/or speakers
  • Press & media exposure (featured in press release)
  • Speaking opportunity during program for CEO or representative

Become the Presenting Sponsor!

Platinum Sponsor • $10,000 • 2 Available

  • VIP Seating for 15 guests
  • Prominent ad space in the gala digital program
  • Logo featured on:
    • Bid cards
    • Event invitations
    • Digital program
    • Gala slideshow
    • Event website
  • Video feature & emcee recognition during the event
  • Social media shoutouts
  • Meet & greet with VIP guests, staff, and/or speakers

Become a Platinum Sponsor!

Diamond Sponsor • $7,500

  • Reserved Seating for 12 guests
  • Large ad space in the gala digital program
  • Logo featured on:
    • Choice of bars, dessert reception, or cocktail napkins (subject to availability)
    • Event invitations
    • Digital program
    • Gala slideshow
  • Program recognition
  • Social media shoutouts

Become a Diamond Sponsor!

Gold Sponsor • $5,000

  • Reserved Seating for 10 guests
  • Medium ad space in the gala digital program
  • Logo featured on:
    • Photo booth
  • Program recognition
  • Logo displayed in the gala slideshow
  • Social media shoutouts

Become a Gold Sponsor!

Silver Sponsor • $3,000

  • Seating for 6 guests
  • Name listed in the digital program
  • Logo displayed in the gala slideshow
  • Program recognition

Become a Silver Sponsor!

Friend of Paths for Families (Formerly Bronze) Sponsor • $1,000

  • Seating for 2 guests
  • Name listed in the gala program
  • Program recognition

Become a Friend of Paths for Families Sponsor!

Tickets

Individual Ticket • $275

Sponsor a Staff Ticket • $150

Paths for Families' Board of Directors Table • $2,500

Includes ten tickets.

Purchase a Table!

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Shining Star Donations

Can’t join us at our Annual Gala, but want to support our mission? Make an impact from near or far by becoming a Shining Star Donor!

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Janice Goldwater Award for Innovation in Child Welfare and Family Well-Being

The Janice Goldwater Award honors visionary individuals in the DMV region who drive innovative, ethical, and transformative practices in child welfare and family well-being, continuing Janice’s legacy of impactful change. Nominations are due by September 19.

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2025 Sponsors

 

Platinum Sponsors

 

Diamond Sponsor

Felton Family Legacy

 

Silver Sponsors

Atlantic Union Bank

Club Glow

McLean School

Shulman Rogers

 

Friend of Paths for Families

C2 Auctions

Markham Law Firm

Seth Schermer

 

Media Sponsors

NBC4 Washington

Washingtonian Magazine