Why Sponsor?
Dear Friend:
We are asking for your help in supporting a vital cause! MusicFest 2010: Sounds of Hope, A Benefit for Refuge House, will take place on Sunday, October 17, 2010. Unity Eastside and community friends will present this event from noon to 5:00 p.m. on the beautiful grounds of Unity Eastside Church, 8551 Buck Lake Road, Tallahassee. Proceeds will help Refuge House continue to provide essential services to local women and children affected by domestic or sexual violence.
In the current economic climate, more people are suffering financial hardship, and incidents of domestic violence have increased. The Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence recently reported a 37% increase in the demand for emergency shelter services! The increased need for services means that the resources of Refuge House are stretched thin.
Last year Refuge House served 5,373 clients in 8 counties! In part, Refuge House provided:
- safe shelter to 422 women and children escaping abuse,
- hotline crisis intervention and safety planning to 2,247 callers, and
- supportive counseling in the aftermath of violence to 1,274 children and adults.
Author Connie May Fowler said that Refuge House “help[s] countless victims of domestic violence and their children throughout our region, and they do so with a grace and professionalism that is breathtaking. MusicFest is helping Refuge House continue its mission to end domestic violence in our community."
Won’t you join us? By supporting Refuge House, you are helping to save lives.
Become a MusicFest 2010 Sponsor
We have a terrific event planned! However, we know that the financial success of this event will be primarily due to you and our other community sponsors. Click here to view our Sponsorship Levels and the benefits we offer at each level. Choose the level at which you would like to be involved. To be included in promotional materials, submit your Sponsorship Commitment Form, payment and advertising copy by September 19, 2010.
Thank you for your support of MusicFest 2010, Refuge House and our community.
Sincerely,
Linda W. Collins
Event Coordinator
What People Are Saying
"Music Fest 2009: Sounds of Hope was amazing... and it was realized beautifully. Eastside Unity Church and community friends, including a bevy of talented musicians, sponsors and a remarkable corps of volunteers, have ensured a better life for survivors of domestic and sexual violence at Refuge House."
-- Diane Jefferson of Refuge House
