
Heart of the City: Soccer to Success Gala
August 12, 2023 6:00 - 11:00 pm
1501 North Milwaukee Avenue, Lincolnshire, IL, USA
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Individual Gala Ticket
$150
This ticket is for one individual attendee to join us for the Soccer to Success Gala in person at Loft 21 in Lincolnshire on August 12. Each ticket includes dinner, drinks and entertainment - plus access to raffles and silent and live auctions, all while supporting the Heart of the City mission.

Table Host
$1,000
This ticket is for one table of eight attendees to join us for the Soccer to Success Gala at Loft 21 in Lincolnshire on August 12. Also please note, we have many sponsorship levels that include tables along with branding benefits below.
If you would like to donate any seats at your table to Heart of the City families or coaches, please email [email protected]
Tickets include dinner, drinks and entertainment - plus access to raffles, and silent and live auctions all while supporting the Heart of the City mission. You will be recognized on table signage at the event.

Winning Goal Raffle Ticket
$25
Purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win your choice of four amazing vacation packages below.
Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100.
Winner will be drawn the night of the Gala, but you do not need to be present to win.
Carefree Days in the Caribbean: Roundtrip flight to port at either Miami or Port Canaveral and a four night cruise on Royal Caribbean International in an Ocean View Stateroom for two to the Bahamas and the secluded island of CocoCay and Nassau, including daily meals, entertainment, shipboard activities, gratuities, fees, and taxes. Winner responsible for pre-hotel and post-hotel.
Sensational Resorts in Mexico: Roundtrip flight and eight days and seven nights accommodations at a four or five-star resort in either Cabo San Lucas, Nuevo Vallarta, Acapulco, or Riviera Maya/Cancun for two adults. Up to two children under age 11 can be added.
Explore the Land of LEGOs and the Animal Kingdom: Roundtrip flight and three days and two nights at either the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina or the San Diego Mission Bay Resort for two adults and two children, including one-day admission to LEGOLAND California and one-day admission to either the San Diego Zoo or Safari Park.
It’s just You and the Speedway: Round trip flight and three days and two nights at a hotel in Arizona, Las Vegas, New Hampshire, or North Carolina for two, including a three-hour Mario Andretti racing experience with a driver’s meeting with the crew chief, in car 2-way radio and personal racing instructors, and a souvenir racing license and graduate certificate.

5 Winning Goal Raffle Tickets
$100
Purchase 5 raffle tickets for a chance to win your choice of four amazing vacation packages below.
Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100.
Winner will be drawn the night of the Gala, but you do not need to be present to win.
Carefree Days in the Caribbean: Roundtrip flight to port at either Miami or Port Canaveral and a four night cruise on Royal Caribbean International in an Ocean View Stateroom for two to the Bahamas and the secluded island of CocoCay and Nassau, including daily meals, entertainment, shipboard activities, gratuities, fees, and taxes. Winner responsible for pre-hotel and post-hotel.
Sensational Resorts in Mexico: Roundtrip flight and eight days and seven nights accommodations at a four or five-star resort in either Cabo San Lucas, Nuevo Vallarta, Acapulco, or Riviera Maya/Cancun for two adults. Up to two children under age 11 can be added.
Explore the Land of LEGOs and the Animal Kingdom: Roundtrip flight and three days and two nights at either the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina or the San Diego Mission Bay Resort for two adults and two children, including one-day admission to LEGOLAND California and one-day admission to either the San Diego Zoo or Safari Park.
It's just You and the Speedway: Round trip flight and three days and two nights at a hotel in Arizona, Las Vegas, New Hampshire, or North Carolina for two, including a three-hour Mario Andretti racing experience with a driver's meeting with the crew chief, in car 2-way radio and personal racing instructors, and a souvenir racing license and graduate certificate.

Champion Exclusive Sponsor
$10,000
- Featured as the Presenting Sponsor at the event and on the invitations mailed to over 2,500 individuals and companies (if prior to June 16, 2023)
- Opportunity to speak briefly at the event, welcome guests, and mention your business as the champion sponsor
- Featured with a quote in the Gala press release sent to over 20 media outlets
- Full page ad in the event program
- Acknowledgement from the stage at the event
- Name or logo on the event website page with link to business page, and recognition on social media and in emails sent to over 3,000 subscribers
- Name or logo on signage at the event
- Logo included on our Winter Soccer Academy shirts worn by student athletes December 2023-March 2024
- Premier seating of 3 tables for 24 guests ($3,000 value)
- Recognition in end of year donor lists

Coach Level Sponsor
$5,000
- Featured on the invitations mailed to over 2,500 individuals and companies (if prior to June 16, 2023)
- Half page ad in the event program
- Acknowledgement from the stage at the event
- Name or logo on the event website page with link to business page, and recognition on social media and in emails sent to over 3,000 subscribers
- Name or logo on signage at the event
- Logo included on our Winter Soccer Academy shirts worn by student athletes
- December 2023-March 2024
- Premier seating of 2 tables for 16 guests ($2,000 value)
- Recognition in end of year donor lists

Captain Level Sponsor
$2,500
- Featured on the invitations mailed to over 2,500 individuals and companies (if prior to June 16, 2022)
- Quarter page ad in the event program
- Acknowledgement from the stage at the event
- Name or logo on the event website page with link to business page, and recognition on social media and in emails sent to over 3,000 subscribers
- Name or logo on signage at the event
- Logo included on our Winter Soccer Academy shirts worn by student athletes December 2023-March 2024
- Premier seating of 1 table for 8 guests ($1,000 value)
- Recognition in end of year donor lists

Teammate Level Sponsor
$1,000
- Quarter page ad in the event program
- Acknowledgement from the stage at the event
- Name or logo on the event website page with link to business page, and recognition on social media and in emails sent to over 3,000 subscribers
- Name or logo on signage at the event
- Logo included on our Winter Soccer Academy shirts worn by student athletes December 2023-March 2024
- 4 tickets to the event ($600 value)
- Recognition in end of year donor lists

Centerpiece Sponsor
$800
- Name or logo on signs by each centerpiece at the event
- Quarter page ad in the event program
- Name on the event website page, and recognition on social media and in emails sent to over 3,000 subscribers
- Recognition in end of year donor lists

Dinner Sponsor
$800
- Name or logo on dinner menus at each table setting at the event
- Quarter page ad in the event program
- Name on the event website page, and recognition on social media and in emails sent to over 3,000 subscribers
- Recognition in end of year donor lists

Heads or Tails Sponsor
$700
- Name or logo on signs at the Heads or Tails registration table at the event
- Quarter page ad in the event program
- Name on the event website page, and recognition on social media and in emails sent to over 3,000 subscribers
- Recognition in end of year donor lists

Mobile Bidding Sponsor
$700
- Name or logo on silent auction signage at the event
- Quarter page ad in the event program
- Name on the event website page, and recognition on social media and in emails sent to over 3,000 subscribers
- Recognition in end of year donor lists

Live Auction Sponsor
$600
- Name or logo on live auction bidder paddles at the event
- Quarter page ad in the event program
- Name on the event website page, and recognition on social media and in emails sent to over 3,000 subscribers
- Recognition in end of year donor lists

Cocktail Hour Sponsor
$500
- Name or logo on signs at the bar during the event
- Quarter page ad in the event program
- Name on the event website page, and recognition on social media and in emails sent to over 3,000 subscribers
- Recognition in end of year donor lists

DJ Sponsor
$400
- Name or logo on signs by the DJ during the event
- Quarter page ad in the event program
- Name on the event website page, and recognition on social media and in emails sent to over 3,000 subscribers
- Recognition in end of year donor lists

Winning Goal Raffle Sponsor
$300
- Name or logo on Winning Goal Raffle signs at the event and on promotional materials before the event
- Quarter page ad in the event program
- Name on the event website page, and recognition on social media and in emails sent to over 3,000 subscribers
- Recognition in end of year donor lists

Program Book Sponsor
$250
- Quarter page ad in the event program
- Recognition in end of year donor lists
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Throughout the year, Heart of the City impacts over 500 youth ages 5-19 as they learn, lead, grow, and envision a brighter future for themselves. This equates to over 2,000 family members, parents and siblings, who are impacted by programs and resources that have a domino effect on their lives.
Join us for an impactful evening, learn about our programs, eat, drink, bid, and meet our recent graduates and their families and hear their stories.
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Saturday, August 12, 2023
6:00-10:00PM
Loft 21
1501 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
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Thanks to our generous supporters, last year, we raised over $112,000 for our programs that help student athletes envision their futures and score goals on and off the field.
Learn more about Heart of the City.
Win your next vacation!
Support Heart of the City by purchasing Winning Goal raffle tickets for a chance to win an all-expense paid vacation!
Winner does not need to be present to win and will be drawn the night of the Gala.
1 ticket for $25
5 tickets for $100
Winner will choose from four amazing packages (learn more on our ticketing page):
Carefree Days in the Caribbean
Sensational Resorts in Mexico
Explore the Land of LEGOs and the Animal Kingdom
It's Just You and the Speedway
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