Wilkes Literacy Gingerbread Festival Sponsor
Wilkes Literacy’s staff and Board of Directors have planned the return of an event that brings joy and holiday cheer to our community. Wilkes Literacy is pleased to announce the third Gingerbread House Festival that will take place on Friday and Saturday, December 1-2, 2023. During these two days, The 1915 Event Venue in downtown Wilkesboro will be transformed into a Christmas wonderland with gingerbread houses from participants across Wilkes County. If you are interested in knowing more about the event, please visit www.wilkesliteracy.org/gingerbread for details. Excitement is already building in our community about this event. The 2022 event drew over 2000 visitors, and we are hopeful for higher attendance in 2023. The 2023 Wilkes Literacy Gingerbread House Festival will feature a table of gingerbread houses from our program participants that tell their stories. Wilkes Literacy’s team believes that literacy changes lives, and we are excited to share these success stories with our community.
Wilkes Literacy makes the Gingerbread House Festival free for all families who attend. In order to provide this holiday celebration to our community, we need your help as an event sponsor. Please view the attached information about sponsorship opportunities and how you can help us bring this festival to life. We have suggested sponsorship levels, but any contribution you can give is appreciated. Wilkes Literacy is a nonprofit agency, and all donations are tax deductible. In addition, Wilkes Literacy’s staff and Board of Directors want you to know that we are committed to using any contributions to our agency with wisdom and transparency.
Wilkes Literacy is a 501(c)(3) agency that has been serving the literacy needs of Wilkes County for over 33 years. Founded by Dr. Helen Latour, Wilkes Literacy provides free literacy programs to benefit adults below basic literacy levels and children in low-income communities. We believe that literacy changes lives, and our team works tirelessly to reach those in Wilkes County who need our support.
Our team is happy to answer any questions you may have about our agency or this event. Please feel free to call (336) 818-1323 or email wilkesliteracy@gmail.com for more information.
Wilkes Literacy 2023 Board of Directors: Dr. Thomas McMahan (Chairman), Judi Gorich (Vice Chairman), Meleah Greer (Secretary), Laura Walsh (Treasurer), Greta Ferguson, Alicia Horton, Joe Love, Temoc Herrejon, Betsy Welborn, and Melanie Parrish.
Wilkes Literacy Executive Director: Jean Hefner, MPA
Wilkes Literacy Gingerbread House Festival Sponsorship Levels
$100 – Bronze Sponsorship
Logo representation as a sponsor on the Wilkes Literacy website.
Logo representation on the sponsor board at the Gingerbread House Event.
How does a bronze sponsorship help Wilkes Literacy serve our community?
A bronze level sponsorship would provide one set of adult basic education curriculum for one student for a year. This generous gift would ensure that an adult student below basic literacy levels would have learning materials that have proven results and are appropriate for adult learners.
$250 – Silver Sponsorship
Logo representation as a sponsor on the Wilkes Literacy website.
Logo representation on the sponsor board at the Gingerbread House Event.
Logo and organization information posted on the Gingerbread House Social Media sites.
Logo placement in the December 2023 Wilkes Literacy newsletter as an event sponsor.
A private, sponsor only event to visit Mr. and Mrs. Claus on Friday evening, Dec. 1.
Sponsor recognition in press releases.
How does a silver sponsorship help Wilkes Literacy serve our community?
A silver level sponsorship would provide one NC licensed teacher for one week of Summer Educational Enrichment for Kids (SEEK) camp. SEEK is Wilkes Literacy’s summer literacy camp that serves children from graduated Pre-K to graduated 5th grade. SEEK is held in local low-income, minority communities and ALL children in these neighborhoods have the opportunity to attend.
$500 – Gold Sponsorship
Logo and organization information posted on the Gingerbread House Festival social media sites and Wilkes Literacy media sites.
Premiere logo representation on the sponsor board at the Gingerbread House Event.
A gingerbread house table sponsored by your organization or business with a tabletop sign prominently displaying your business logo.
A brochure holder and/or business card holder on your sponsored table to provide information to potential customers/clients.
A window cling to display at your business recognizing your sponsorship.
A private, sponsor only event to visit Mr. and Mrs. Claus on Friday evening, Dec. 1.
Premiere logo placement in the December 2023 Wilkes Literacy newsletter as an event sponsor.
Logo representation as a sponsor on the Wilkes Literacy website.
Sponsor recognition in press releases.
How does a gold sponsorship help Wilkes Literacy serve our community?
A gold level sponsorship would pay for one session of Live Well, Wilkes Literacy’s health literacy community class. Despite advances in medicine, gains in health improvement are out of reach for many in Wilkes County because they lack the basic skills needed to manage their health in a complex health care system. Wilkes Literacy’s community class, Live Well, provides resources to improve health literacy among vulnerable populations in Wilkes County. Live Well is for all adults and caregivers in Wilkes County.
Our team is happy to answer any questions you may have about our agency or this event. If you have more questions, please feel free to contact Wilkes Literacy by emailing wilkesliteracy@gmail.com or call (336) 818-1323.
To sponsor the Wilkes Literacy Gingerbread House Festival, please complete the form below. When you complete the form, you will be routed to PayPal to complete your sponsorship payment.