Rescue Mission of Utica's 33rd Annual Fall Fundraising Event
(Formerly known as "Gourmet Gala")
A Mission of Hope
Sunday, September 7, 2025 | 4pm-6pm
About The Rescue Mission
The Rescue Mission provides safe lodging, food, clothing, case management, counseling, advocacy, education, referrals and support services for individuals overcoming homelessness, abuse, addictions and disabilities. Your support results in transformed lives and hope for a future.
We Do This Through Our:
- Addiction Stabilization Center
- Community Service Outreach
- Drop In Center
- Emergency Shelter
- Enriched Living Center
- Food Service
- Parker House Residential
- Aftercare Program
- Representative Payee Program
- Skills For Success Job Training Program
- Thread Of Life Thrift Store
- West Street Apartments
Event Details
Join us for A Mission of Hope, our annual fall fundraiser dedicated to the heart of the Rescue Mission—transforming lives with compassion, dignity, and grace. Enjoy an uplifting evening of fellowship, food, and powerful stories from those whose lives have been forever changed by the Mission’s programs.
Together, we’ll reflect on the impact we’ve made, the challenges ahead, and the hope we continue to offer every day. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to our cause, this is your chance to see the Mission’s life-saving work in action—and to be part of it.
Come be inspired. Come be the hope.
Contact
Leslie Nicolette at leslie.nicolette@uticamission.org or 315.735.1645 ext. 2104.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate Sponsorships
Platinum Sponsor
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Logo on program booklet cover
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Full page program ad – 5"x7”*
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Mention in all advertising
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Recognition at event
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8 complimentary tickets to event**
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$240.00 in raffle tickets
Gold Sponsor
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Full page program ad – 5"x7”*
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Mention in all advertising
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Recognition at event
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8 complimentary tickets to event**
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$240.00 in raffle tickets
Silver Sponsor
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Full page program ad – 5"x7”*
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Mention in all advertising
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Recognition at event
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8 complimentary tickets to event**
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$180.00 in raffle tickets
Bronze Sponsor
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Full page program ad – 5"x7”*
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Mention in all advertising
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Recognition at event
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8 complimentary tickets to event**
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$120.00 in raffle tickets
Table of Hope Sponsor
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Half page program ad – 5"x3.5”*
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Mention in all advertising
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Recognition at event
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8 complimentary tickets to event**
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$120.00 in raffle tickets
Advertisement Sponsorships
Full Page Advertisement
in Program Booklet
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Full page (5" x7") advertisement in program booklet*
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2 complimentary tickets to event**
Half Page Advertisement
in Program Booklet
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Half page (3.5" x5") advertisement in program booklet*
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2 complimentary tickets to event**
- Ad Required* – Your ad and logo is required for advertisements printed in our program booklet. Please email your high resolution ad and logo to leslie.nicolette@uticamission.org by August 15, 2025.
- (NOTE: If your ad/logo is not received by this date, we cannot guarantee that it will be included in the program booklet)
- RSVP Required** – Total number of guests is required to ensure that we have ample seating and food for all those in attendance. Please note the number of guests you anticipate attending on this form or email
- leslie.nicolette@uticamission.org by August 29,2025
Tickets
Table of 8
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8 tickets to event
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$120.00 in raffle tickets
Tickets
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$50 ticket per person
- RSVP Required** – Total number of guests is required to ensure that we have ample seating and food for all those in attendance. Please note the number of guests you anticipate attending on this form or email leslie.nicolette@uticamission.org by August 29,2025
