Journey to Hope
The premier sponsorship — lead the journey toward hope.
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$23,000· 20 seats included
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- ✦Two Tables at Event
- ✦20 Event Tickets
- ✦4 VIP Upgrades
- ✦Preferred Seating
- ✦Name Recognition
- ✦Emcee Recognition
Children's Center of Southwest Missouri
30th Annual Gala
An Evening in Oz
“There's No Place Like Hope”
March 6, 2027Downstream Casino Resort
Join us on the journey towardHope·Healing·Justice
Invest in a Brighter Tomorrow.
Children's Center of Southwest Missouri invites you to become part of the journey at our 30th Annual Gala, An Evening in Oz.
On March 6, 2027, community leaders, businesses, donors and supporters will gather at Downstream Casino Resort for an unforgettable evening benefiting children and families throughout Southwest Missouri.
Your sponsorship helps provide hope, healing and justice to children who need a safe place to be heard and supported.
There's no place like hope.
Choose Your Place in the Journey.
Eight sponsorship levels — each a different way to stand beside the children and families of Southwest Missouri.
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Emerald City
Step into the heart of the Emerald City.
$17,250· 10 seats included
- ✦One Table at Event
- ✦10 Event Tickets
- ✦4 VIP Upgrades
- ✦Preferred Seating
- ✦Name Recognition
- ✦Emcee Recognition
Wonderful Wizard
A powerful presence behind the magic of the evening.
$11,500· 10 seats included
- ✦One Table at Event
- ✦10 Event Tickets
- ✦2 VIP Upgrades
- ✦Preferred Seating
- ✦Name Recognition
Rainbow
Color the evening with your support.
$5,750· 10 seats included
- ✦One Table at Event
- ✦10 Event Tickets
- ✦2 VIP Upgrades
- ✦Name Recognition
Courage, Heart & Wisdom
Celebrate the virtues at the heart of the journey.
$3,500· 10 seats included
- ✦One Table at Event
- ✦10 Event Tickets
- ✦Name Recognition
Yellow Brick Road
Follow the golden road toward a brighter tomorrow.
$2,875· 6 seats included
- ✦6 Event Tickets
- ✦Name Recognition
Ruby
A brilliant gem of support for the mission.
$1,150· 2 seats included
- ✦2 Complimentary Tickets
- ✦Name Recognition
VIP Tickets
An elevated guest experience at the gala.
$600· 2 seats included
Limited availability · 50 remaining
- ✦2 Event Tickets
- ✦2 Complimentary Drink Tickets
- ✦Lodging & VIP Gift at Downstream Casino Resort after the event
Can't Attend the Gala?
You Can Still Make a Brighter Tomorrow Possible.
Make a one-time gift or become a recurring donor to support hope, healing and justice for children across Southwest Missouri.
Follow the Road to an Unforgettable Evening.
For one extraordinary night, Downstream Casino Resort will be transformed into a world inspired by Oz. Guests will experience an immersive gala filled with entertainment, elevated dining, signature drinks, live performances, unforgettable experiences and powerful stories of impact.
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Dinner
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Live Entertainment
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Aerial Performances
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Signature Drinks
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Immersive Oz Experience
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Fundraising
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Community Impact
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Dancing
Your Sponsorship Travels Far Beyond One Night.
Support Children
Help make critical services available to children and families in our community.
Community Leadership
Show customers, employees and neighbors that your organization stands behind children.
Brand Visibility
Receive recognition through event marketing, signage and sponsorship promotion according to your selected level.
Make an Impact
Help Children's Center continue creating safe spaces for children throughout Southwest Missouri.
30th Annual Gala
An Evening in Oz
March 6, 2027Downstream Casino Resort
Cocktail Hour5:30 PM
Program7:00 PM
Dinner7:30 PM
Silent Auction Closes8:00 PM
Missouri Tax Credit Incentive
Champion for Children (CFC) 70% State Tax Credit
As an eligible Child Advocacy Center, contributions to Children's Center of Southwest Missouri may qualify for the Missouri Champion for Children (CFC) Tax Credit (Section 135.341, RSMo), providing up to a 70% Missouri state tax credit against your state tax liability in addition to standard charitable deductions.
Can't attend the gala?
Be a Donor From Anywhere.
You don't have to be in the room to be part of the journey. Make a one-time gift or become a recurring donor and help provide hope, healing and justice to children and families throughout Southwest Missouri.
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Our 2027 Journey Partners
With deep gratitude to the businesses and community leaders walking this road with us.
Journey to Hope
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Emerald City
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Rainbow
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Courage, Heart & Wisdom
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Ruby
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Questions Along the Road
For Sponsorship Questions
Ashlea Belcher
1029 East 7th Street, Joplin, MO 64801
Every Journey Begins With Someone Willing to Take the First Step.
Join us in creating hope, healing and justice for children across Southwest Missouri.
There's no place like hope.