AVANCE is a national nonprofit organization that focuses on early childhood education and parenting education, specifically within Latino communities, to support families on their journeys to economic mobility. Since 1973, AVANCE has served hundreds of thousands of families across the country.
AVANCE's 50th Anniversary
Grand Finale GalaĀ
Saturday, September 14, 2024
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk
600 E Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Get ready to celebrate AVANCEās birthday!
Dinner, music, and entertainment are just the start of this unforgettable evening marking the conclusion of a yearlong celebration of our 50th Anniversary.
Settle in for an exclusive fireside chat with distinguished education leaders, including Secretary JuliƔn Castro, Chief Executive Officer of the Latino Community Foundation, former San Antonio Mayor, and former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Prepare to be moved by the inspiring and heartwarming testimonials of AVANCE families who have shaped our journey over the past 50 years. Join us in honoring our founder Dr. Gloria G. Rodriguez, the M.B. & Edna Zale Foundation, whose seed funding in 1973 helped launch our incredible mission, and Dr. Valora Washington, Chief Executive Officer and President of The CAYL Institute, for her leadership and advocacy in early education.
Secure your spot at this historic event by using the link below to purchase tickets or a table for ten (10) guests! Event sponsorships are also available.
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Secretary JuliƔn Castro
Chief Executive Officer
Latino Community Foundation
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Dr. Valora Washington
Chief Executive Officer & President
The CAYL Institute
We can't wait to see you and celebrate with you!
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AVANCEās Founder & 50th Anniversary HonoreeĀ
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Dr. Gloria G. Rodriguez is the Founder of AVANCE and served as President and CEO for 32 years. Dr. Rodriguez is the author of āRaising Nuestros NiƱos: Bringing Up Latino Children in a Bicultural Worldā (Simon and Schuster), and her pioneering work supporting Latino mothers in the raising of their young children in poor communities has been recognized in the New York Times, Education Week, Atlantic Monthly, Business Week, and on ABC World News Tonight and Good Morning America.Ā
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Thank you to our sponsors!
Socias/os
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Aliadas/os
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Colaboradoras/es
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Amigas/os
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Become a Sponsor!
You can sponsor our 50th Anniversary Grand Finale Gala at one of the levels listed below. Your sponsorship will help AVANCE continue to provide education and support to more than 14,000 caregivers, children, and family child care providers each year. You can use the button below to pay for your sponsorship online or contact us at development@avance.org if you would like to use another payment method.
La Mera Mera: $50,000
- Onstage recognition as La Mera Mera sponsor during event
- Three (3) minutes of premier sponsor remarks during event
- Sixty (60) second commercial during event
- Recognition as La Mera Mera sponsor and priority logo placement in event program
- Full-page ad in event program
- Recognition as La Mera Mera sponsor on event webpage, priority logo placement and link to sponsorās website
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- Premier logo placement on event signage
- Two (2) exclusive social media posts announcing La Mera Mera Sponsor
- Private meet and greet with CEO Dr. Teresa Granillo and founder Dr. Gloria Rodriguez
- Premier table for ten (10) Guests
- VIP Reception
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Madrinas y Padrinos: $25,000
- Onstage recognition as Madrinas y Padrinos sponsor during event
- Recognition as Madrinas y Padrinos sponsor and priority logo placement in event program
- Full-page ad in event program
- Premier logo placement on event signage
- Recognition as Madrinas y Padrinos on event webpage, premier logo placement and link to sponsorās website
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- Two (2) exclusive social media posts announcing Madrinas y Padrinos sponsor
- Private meet and greet with CEO Dr. Teresa Granillo and founder Dr. Gloria Rodriguez
- Premier table for ten (10) Guests
- VIP Reception
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Socias/os: $15,000
- Recognition as Socias/os sponsor and premier logo placement in event program
- Full-page ad in event program
- Recognition of Socias/os on event webpage, premier logo placement and link to sponsorās website
- Premier logo placement on event signage
- Two (2) exclusive social media posts announcing Socias/os sponsor
- Premier table for ten (10) Guests
- VIP Reception
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Aliadas/os: $10,000
- Logo placement in event program
- Logo placement on event signage and webpage
- Recognition as Aliadas/os sponsor in group social media posts
- Table for ten (10) Guests
- VIP Reception
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Colaboradoras/es: $5,000
- Name placement in event program
- Name placement on event signage and webpage
- Recognition as Colaboradoras/es sponsor in group social media posts
- Reserved seats for ten (10) Guests
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Amigas/os: $3,000
nonprofit/small business sponsorship
- Name placement in event program
- Name placement on webpage
- Recognition as Amigas/os sponsor in group social media posts
- Reserved seats for ten (10) Guests
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