Gala 2009 Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, December 7, 2009

WHO: A New Way of Life Reentry Project (Nonprofit), Mark Ridley-Thomas, Mike Davis

WHAT: “Transforming Lives Together” 11^th Anniversary Gala Fundraising Dinner

WHEN: December 12, 2009, 6-9pm

WHERE: Watts Labor Community Action Committee, Phoenix Hall

10950 South Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90059

PRICE: Ticket Price: $50 for Dinner (7-9); $100+ for Dinner and VIP Tour (6-9)

CONTACT: Elizabeth Venable,
A New Way of Life Reentry Project

Cell: 951-640-7747

Work: 323-563-3575

elizabeth@anewwayoflife.org, http://www.anewwayoflife.org

Transforming Lives Together: A New Way of Life Reentry Project’s 11^th Anniversary Gala

A New Way of Life Reentry Project presents its 11^th Anniversary Gala, a fundraising dinner in support of our programs to help help women and girls break the cycle of entrapment in the criminal justice system and lead healthy and satisfying lives. Mike Davis (author, City of Quartz), Saúl Sarabia (UCLA School of Law), and Jan Perry will participate in the ceremony. This event is sponsored by the offices of Speaker Karen Bass, Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, UCLA School of Law, Farisse Law Firm, Self-Help and Recovery Exchange, Watts Labor Community Action Committee, City Club of Los Angeles, Community Coalition, and KPFK.

This year we are honoring Saúl Sarabia and the UCLA School of Law Critical Race Studies Program, for helping us to co-found our successful Reentry Legal Clinic. We are also honoring Dr. Marilyn Montenegro, a long time member of the board who helped to found and design our social work programs—including family reunificaiton. We are also honoring Self-Help and Recovery Exchange (SHARE!)— which is saving lives and ending homelessness through recovery, and community members who give substantially: Mattie Smith, Patricia and Reuben Gomez, and Judith Whitmoore.

From 615-6:45, there will be a VIP Guided Tour of the Watts Labor Community Action Committee [WLCAC] Civil Rights Museum. This moving and inspirational tour of civil rights movement exhibits will be led by the Executive Director of the WLCAC, Ted Watkins ($100+ donation). From 7pm-9pm, dinner and entertainment will be provided ($50+ donation).

A New Way of Life is a nonprofit organization founded in 1998 as a sober living home for women by Susan Burton, a former prisoner who understands the challenges that women face leaving prison. We currently operate 5 sober living homes in South Los Angeles (Watts and Compton) for women returning from prison, as well as their children. Over 400 formerly incarcerated women and their children have had their lives transformed by our programs. Our Family Reunification Project, founded in 2004, has reunited over 100 children with their mothers. A New Way of Life is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization, and our tax identification number is 95-4782503. All donations are tax-deductible.

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GALA Ticket/Sponsor FORM

A New Way of Life Reentry Project™

Helping women and girls break the cycle of entrapment in the criminal justice system and lead healthy and satisfying lives

The 11th Anniversary Gala is a dinner fundraising event. Through this event, we intend to highlight our accomplishments, feature success stories, and acknowledge our long time friends and supporters.

The proceeds from this event will help us to provide housing, clothing, food, educational, and recreational activities to formerly incarcerated women and their children.

Event Schedule
Date: Saturday, December 12, 2009
Location: Watts Labor Community Action Committee
Phoenix Hall
10950 South Central Ave, Los Angeles CA 90059
Time: 6:00 – Doors Open
6:15 – 6:45pm – VIP Tour through Civil Rights Museum
7:00 – 9:00pm – Dinner & Program

THE NEED
The number of women in prison and parole in California has risen dramatically over the past two decades. Approximately one quarter of them are returned to Los Angeles County with the heaviest burden falling on low-income communities of Los Angeles. Once on the outside, many formerly incarcerated people find it very difficult to secure the most basic necessities of independent living – a job, permanent housing, and access to public resources and assistance. Successful reentry requires living wage jobs, housing, access to drug and alcholol rehabilitation, public benefits, health, and mental health care services, and reunification assistance.
A New Way of Life Reentry Project is a non profit organization that provides housing and reentry support to formerly incarcerated women and their children. A New Way of Life operates a total of five sober living homes, serving 50-60 women and children per year, and offers a wide range of support services to help facilitate a successful transition back to community life. To date, we have transformed the lives of over 400 women.

A New Way of Life Reentry Project is a registered 501©3 nonprofit. Our Tax ID number is 95-4782503. All donations are tax-deductible. Please confirm donation by 12/1/09 for printing purposes.

PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENTS
Gala Advertisement Rates

Business Name and Address Listed as Sponsor: $50.00
Donation Amount: $__________ | ____# of ads

Business Card Advertisement (3.5 x 2 inches): $100.00
Donation Amount: $__________ | ____# of ads

Half-Page Advertisement (4.25 x 5.5 inches): $250.00
Donation Amount: $__________ | ____# of ads

Full-Page Advertisement (5.5 x 8.5 inches): $500.00
Donation Amount: $__________ | ____# of ads

Total Advertisements $__________

Advertisement Deadline: December 9

11th ANNIVERSARY GALA SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Donation Level and Package

Gold Sustainer
$2500 and up
•Name/ Company Logo displayed prominently at event
•Name/ Company Logo on special event website
•Name/ Company Logo in program booklet
•Name/ Company Logo in ads and press releases
•Full-Page Advertisement in program booklet
•(20) dinner tickets for company guests
•(20) Passes to VIP Tour through Civil Rights Museum

Donation Amount:
$__________

Silver Sustainer
$1000 to $2500
•Name/ Company Logo on special event website
•Name/ Company Logo in program booklet
•Name/ Company Logo in ads and press releases
•Half-Page Advertisement in program booklet
•(15) dinner tickets
•(15) Passes to VIP Tour through Civil Rights Museum

Donation Amount:
$__________

Bronze Sustainer
$750
•Name/ Company Logo on special event website
•Name/ Company Logo in program booklet
•(12) dinner tickets
•(12) Passes to VIP Tour through Civil Rights Museum

Donation Amount:
$__________

Table Sponsor
$500
•Name in program booklet
•(10) dinner tickets
•(10) Passes to VIP Tour through Civil Rights Museum

Donation Amount:
$__________

Community Sponsor
$100
•Name in program booklet
•(1) Dinner Ticket
•(1) Pass to VIP Tour through Civil Rights Museum

Donation Amount:
$__________ # of sponsorships ______

Dinner Ticket
$50
•(1) Dinner Ticket

Donation Amount:
$__________ #___ of Tickets

In-Kind Contributor
Gift valued at $1000 and up
•Name/ Company Logo on special event website
•Name/ Company Logo in program booklet
•Name/ Company Logo in ads and press releases
•(2) Dinner Tickets

Donation Retail Value:
$__________

In-Kind Contributor
Gift valued at less than $1000
•Name in program booklet

Donation Retail Value:
$__________

TOTAL DONATION $__________

NAME: ____________________________________________
BUSINESS: _________________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________________
_________________________________________________
PHONE: ___________________________________________
EMAIL: __________________________________________

Donate online at http://www.anewwayoflife.org

EVENT CONTACT:
Elizabeth Venable, Development Director
Elizabeth@anewwayoflife.org
A New Way of Life Reentry Project, PO Box 875288, Los Angeles, CA 90087
323-563-3575 (tel) – 323-563-1889 (fax) – http://www.anewwayoflife.org

11th Anniversary Gala--December 12, 2009

A New Way of Life Reentry Project is pleased to invite you to our 11th
Anniversary Gala

"Transforming Lives Together"

Supporting our programs to transform the lives of women returning from prison and jail, provide free legal services to the community, and to advocate for civil rights.

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Watts Labor Community Action Committee--Phoenix Hall
10950 South Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90059

6:15-6:45 PM - VIP Tour through WLCAC Civil Rights Museum
(Special gift for donors of $100 or more)

7:00 - 9:00 PM - Dinner and Program

Honoring:
Community Champion Award: Saúl Sarabia and the UCLA School of Law Critical Race Studies Program
Community Partner Award: Self-Help and Recovery Exchange (SHARE!)
Synergy Team Award: Patricia and Reuben Gomez, Judith Whitmoore, and Mattie Smith
Lifetime Commitment Award: Dr. Marilyn Montenegro

Prayer by Rev. Greta Sesheta of the Agape International Spiritual Center

Featured Guests: Mike Davis (author, City of Quartz), Tim Watkins, Councilwoman Jan Perry, Speaker of the Assembly Karen Bass, Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, and more!

Will You be a Community Hero?
This year, we are proud to debut our Community Hero sponsorship level.
For a donation of $100, we will include:
* 1 ticket to the dinner and ceremony;
* 1 pass to the VIP Guided Tour of the WLCAC Civil Rights Museum;
and
* Name listed as Community Hero Sponsor in program.

VIP Guided Tour of WLCAC Civil Rights Museum
For sponsors donating $100 or more, special guest stars, local politicians, and more!

We are featuring an intimate guided tour of the WLCAC Civil Rights Museum, led by Tim Watkins, the Executive Director of the WLCAC. This museum features an extensive collection of memorabilia honoring ongoing struggles for social justice and equality. Highlights include a replica of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.'s jail cell, an authentic restaurant setting where protestors engaged in a sit-in, an extensive collection of photographs from the civil rights movement, and more!

For other suggested giving levels (including individual dinner tickets @ $50), please see the Sponsorship Form.

You can make a donation or purchase a ticket for the dinner by credit
card at: http://www.anewwayoflife.org/contribute.html

Please also email the number of tickets/type of sponsorship you are purchasing to Elizabeth Venable at elizabeth@anewwayoflife.org so that we can confirm your seats more quickly.

Send a check to:
A New Way of Life
PO Box 875288
Los Angeles, CA. 90087

A receipt for your donation (which is tax deductible) will be sent to your home or business address.