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Together We Thrive Gala
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. More details can be found below! ↓
Together We Thrive Gala
This year’s gala has been reimagined to bring friends together for a night of delicious food and drinks, heartwarming stories, a packed auction, fantastic live music, and heartfelt connection around the community that means so much to us all.
Meet the Emcee
Melissa Mollet, NBC4 Washington
Meet the Band
Strutman Lane, fresh off their headlining performance at the legendary 9:30 Club, will bring their high-energy funk/pop sound to the stage at our gala. Check them out below!
Meet the Janice Goldwater Award for Innovation in Child Welfare and Family Well-Being Honoree
Juanita Banks-Whittington, LMSW, Co-Founder of Charlene's Circle of Support
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
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
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
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
Silver Sponsor • $3,000
- Seating for 6 guests
- Name listed in the digital program
- Logo displayed in the gala slideshow
- Program recognition
Friend of Paths for Families (Formerly Bronze) Sponsor • $1,000
- Seating for 2 guests
- Name listed in the gala program
- Program recognition
Tickets
Individual Ticket • $275
Sponsor a Staff Ticket • $150
Paths for Families' Board of Directors Table • $2,500
Includes ten tickets.
Spotlight on
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!
2025 Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
ERP International
Stratus Firm
Diamond Sponsor
Felton Family Legacy
Gold Sponsor
The Summerill Bizzell Family
Silver Sponsors
Atlantic Union Bank
Brown Advisory
Club Glow
McLean School
OmegaCor Technologies
Shulman Rogers
Friend of Paths for Families Sponsors
C2 Auctions
Markham Law Firm
Seth Schermer
Tammy and Steven Goldberg
Media Sponsors
NBC4 Washington
Washingtonian Magazine