Anderson Foundation for Autism will be hosting our Annual Gala on Saturday, November 4th at The Grandview located in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Date: Saturday, November 4th, 2023
Time: 6:30PM to 10:30PM
Location: The Grandview, 176 Rinaldi Blvd, Poughkeepsie NY 12601
Attire: Black Tie Optional
Honoring Mr. Barry R. Feirstein and the Legacy of Holly Peyton Good Feirstein
Presentation of the V.V. Anderson Community Service Award
and Above & Beyond Award
6:30PM to 8:00PM Cocktail Reception
8:00PM to 10:30PM Dinner, Program, Dancing
Click here to read the 2023 Pay It Forward Annua Gala press release
The Pay It Forward Match Challenge – Many Anderson families and team members have been touched by other families’ donations that positively impact their loved one and their loved one’s team. Paying it forward took this to a new level. Simply put, we ask families to donate to a residence other than the one their loved one resides in, thus ensuring that every Anderson residence has discretionary funds to support otherwise unfunded recreation and leisure opportunities. In fact, before the launch of the Pay It Forward campaign, some of our houses had never received a restricted gift for recreation or leisure activities.
In memory and in honor of Holly Peyton Good Feirstein, who, along with our 2023 V.V. Anderson Community Service Award Honoree Barry R. Feirstein, initiated and supported this campaign from its start, we are proud to say that over $97,000 has been raised through Pay It Forward. We invite you to join us on November 4th, 2023, to help us raise more money to continue this program,in support of our mission – Optimizing the Quality of Life for Individuals with Autism.
Spread kindness, share generously, go beyond oneself, Pay It Forward.
Help Anderson Foundation for Autism optimize the Quality of Life for individuals with autism by celebrating with us!
Our fundraising goal for this years’ annual gala is $200,000!
Ticket and sponsorship information:
Individual Ticket: $250 (click here to purchase)
– Includes extended Cocktail Reception, dinner, dessert, and unlimited cocktails and beverages, and more!
Gratitude Sponsor: $2,500 (click here to purchase)
– Table of ten
– Listing in digital program
Pay It Forward Lead Sponsor: $25,000 (click here to purchase)
– Table of ten with premium location
– Annual Gala Dinner lead sponsor
– Sponsorship included in event press releases, social media, and website
– Formal recognition during the event
– Sponsorship prominently displayed at event
– Full page ad in digital program
– Full 1 in 36 podcast devoted to your partnership with Anderson
– Donor plaque displayed at Anderson’s Main Campus
– Name or company logo at all 2024 Anderson events
Random Acts of Kindness Sponsor: $15,000 (click here to purchase)
– Table of ten with premium location
– Annual Gala Cocktail Reception sponsor
– Sponsorship included in event press releases, social media, and website
– Formal recognition during the event
– Sponsorship prominently displayed at event
– Full page ad in digital program
– Full 1 in 36 podcast devoted to your partnership with Anderson
– Donor plaque displayed at Anderson’s Main Campus
Spread Kindness Sponsor: $10,000 (click here to purchase)
– Table of ten with preferred location
– Annual Gala Dessert Food Truck sponsor
– Sponsorship included in event press releases, social media, and website
– Formal recognition during the event
– Sponsorship prominently displayed at event
– Half page ad in digital program
– Acknowledgement on 1 in 36 podcast
– Donor plaque displayed at Anderson’s Main Campus
Inspire Kindness Sponsor: $5,000 (click here to purchase)
– Table of ten with preferred location
– Annual Gala Specialty Bar sponsor
– Sponsorship included in event social media and website
– Formal recognition during the event
– Sponsorship displayed at event
– Half page ad in digital program
– Acknowledgement on 1 in 36 podcast
– Donor plaque displayed at Anderson’s Main Campus
Ripple Effect Sponsor: $5,000 (click here to purchase)
– Table of ten with preferred location
– Annual Gala Centerpiece sponsor
– Sponsorship included in social media and website
– Formal recognition during the event
– Sponsorship displayed at event
– Half page ad in digital program
– Acknowledgement on 1 in 36 podcast
– Donor plaque displayed at Anderson’s Main Campus
Interested in a custom sponsorship package? Please reach out to a member of our Development team at info@AndersonCares.org
Digital Program: Digital Program Journal Ads are fully tax deductible. Please email digital program ads (full color, jpeg or png, 300 dpi format) to info@AndersonCares.org by Friday, October 20th.
Full Digital Program Journal Ad: $1,000 (click here to purchase)
– 10 inches wide by 8 inches height
Half Digital Program Journal Ad: $500 (click here to purchase)
– 5 inches wide by 8 inches height
Digital Listing: $100 (click here to purchase)
Unable to attend this year’s event? Click here to make a donation to Anderson Foundation for Autism
Check Payments: Please email your RSVP/Sponsorship commitment to info@AndersonCares.org, make check payable to AFA, and mail to:
Anderson Center for Autism
Attention: Development
4885 Route 9, PO Box 367
Staatsburg, NY 12580
Accommodations: November is a busy time for the Hudson Valley, we recommend booking hotel accommodations in advance!
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton
2361 South Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 463-7500
*To book: call the hotel directly at the number listed above and mention group name “Anderson Center Fundraiser” group code “ACF”
or use this booking link. The discounted group rate will be available until 10/04/2023!
Holiday Inn Express
2750 South Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 473-1151
*To book: please call the hotel directly, use booking code “AND”
Silent Auction Information:
Interested in donating an item to our silent auction? Please contact info@AndersonCares.org
For more information regarding the Annual Gala, please email our Development Team
Email: info@AndersonCares.org
Anderson Foundation for Autism is a 501(c) not for profit organization under the Internal Revenue Service code, IRS #80-0363172.
Charitable contributions to Anderson are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Pay it Forward Lead Sponsor
Susan Brune and Chip Loewenson
Pay it Forward Media Sponsor
Pamal Broadcasting LTD.
Spread Kindness Sponsor
The Kollar Family
