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Rise Up: Our Celebration of Resilience
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Join us for an evening in recognition of Transgender Day of Remembrance/Resilience and Youth Homelessness Awareness Month. Through performance and communion we will honor those whose lives were taken, rejoice in the resilience of Trans, Trans Non-Binary, and Non-Binary Youth, build community, and raise funds to support us in continuing our work.

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Thursday, November 14, 2024
6 PM – 9 PM​ (CST)
1113 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
Facebook Event Page
 
Ticket Sales: Click Here
Sponsorship Tool Kit: Download Here
Volunteer Application for the Event: Click Here
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Here's what you can expect from this gathering:

  • Performances by YEPP members

  • Youth speakers addressing the evening's themes

  • Silent Auction and Raffle Prizes

  • Photo Booth - Let's have some fun/picture time!

  • Music, Food, Drinks and More

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Ticket Sales and Sponsorships
FREE: for Trans and Gender Expansive Youth. Please email us at info@WeSayYEPP.com to claim your ticket.

 

General Admission: $75 and $100
Until November 10th, the general admission ticket will be $75 using the code WeSayYEPP75.  After November 10th the ticket will be $100.  If you are not able to afford a ticket, you can email us at info@WeSayYEPP.com and ask for one. Some sponsors have been providing the funding for those that can't afford it. We are prioritizing Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, and Communities of Color to take advantage of free-complimentary tickets.  You can also consider becoming a volunteer for the event if you can't afford a ticket: see "Rise Up" Volunteer Application Form. 

 

Silver Sponsorship: $500
This sponsorship level receives 4 tickets (½ table), company logo displayed at the event, a 'thank you' in the evening's program and 1 YEPP t-shirt per seat at the table.

 

Gold Sponsorship: $1,000
This sponsorship level receives 8 tickets (full table), a 'thank you' photo on YEPP’s social media pages, personal 'thank you' from the stage during the event, company logo displayed at the event, a 'thank you' in the program, 1 complimentary drink ticket per seat at the table and 1 t-shirt per seat at the table.

 

Platinum Sponsorship: $2,000
This sponsorship level receives a choice of table location, company name displayed on YEPP's website for one year, a 'thank you' credit at the end of the Rise Up recap video, 'thank you' photo on YEPP’s social media pages, a personal 'thank you' from the stage during the event, company logo displayed at the event (single screen large font), 'thank you' in the evening's program, acknowledgment award, 1 complimentary drink ticket per seat at the table and 1 t-shirt per seat at the table.

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Other Notes for the Night

  • Should you be unable to fill a table, please consider donating tickets back to the YEPP community. We will prioritize Trans and Gender Expansive Youth.
     

  • Space is wheelchair accessible. If you have any other accessibility requests, please email us at info@WeSayYEPP.com.

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  • Attire for the Event: Bring your most comfortable, glamorous, casual and authentic self!
     

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