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We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Gala raised an unprecedented $325,000 for the Family Independence Initiative thanks to our generous sponsors and guests.

For details or questions about other upcoming events and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Melanie Damsker, Director of Special Events and Outreach

View the 2009 GreenLight Gala Photos »

Family Independence Initiative

Family Independence Initiative's (FII) mission is to create an opportunity rich environment that invests resources in low-income communities based on the strengths and initiatives families demonstrate to improve their lives and the lives of others in their communities.

FII’s work is based on the belief that this country can reduce poverty by helping very low-income working families move to a more stable middle class status if the responsibility and resources for change are shifted to the very families who experience poverty.

FII provides families computers, access to small amounts of capital and connections to opportunities they choose in order to improve their economic circumstances. FII challenges low-income families to come up with their own solutions and pursue their own paths out of poverty, with the support of family, friends and each other.

www.fiinet.org

Sponsorships

It is with great excitement that the GreenLight Fund welcomes the Family Independence Initiative to Boston. Please join us in celebrating and supporting this important investment at the Sixth Annual GreenLight Gala.

Please contact Melanie Damsker, Director of Special Events and Outreach

Download details on our 2010 GreenLight Gala sponsorship levels

Welcome Magician Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen who was recently featured in the NY Times as “The Millionaires Magician” will be wowing us with magic at the Gala.

The Gala will feature amazing live auction packages

1. Putting on the Green...

Better bring your “A game”! Play six of the area’s best courses next Summer with two guests and some of the most fun, generous golfers in the GreenLight family.

• Boston Golf Club with JJ Allaire

• Brae Burn Country Club with Paul Deninger

• Carnegie Abby with Tom Beaton

• The Country Club with Simon Davidson

• The Kittansett Club with Jeff Ackerman

• Pine Brook Country Club with John Simon

2. New York City Luxury Getaway

Enjoy a luxurious weekend getaway for two in New York City. Check in at The Philips Club at Lincoln Square for two nights and stay in shape during your getaway with a three day membership to the Reebok Sports Club. At the Reebok Sports Club, you’ll have the benefit of two private Yoga or Pilates sessions and two private personal training sessions. While in New York, take in a Broadway show of your choice and dine at the Iridium Jazz Club.

Courtesy of Sports Club/LA and the Simon Family

3. The Ultimate Boston Sports Experience(s)

This is the ultimate set of Boston sports experiences for you and the children in your life. From tickets and special opportunities with the Celtics, Patriots, Red Sox and Bruins to a once-in-a-lifetime chance for your kids to be coached by Boston’s football and baseball legends, this is one for a family of true Boston sports fans!

• Go Celtics! Watch the Celtics take on the New York Knicks on Friday, October 29 with two tickets in Section 12 and the chance for your child to participate in the Hi-Five Kids Tunnel experience.

• Go Red Sox! Cheer on the Red Sox at Fenway Park with three pavilion seats and skip the crowded lots with free parking at the park.

• Go Bruins! Watch the hard hitting Bruins with four tickets... and take a ride on the zamboni!

• Coach for a Day! Former New England Patriots offensive tackle Max Lane and linebacker Steve Nelson will coach your child’s local Pop Warner practice and accompany a golf outing with you and a guest at the Nashawtuc Country Club. Red Sox Hall of Famer Rico Petrocelli will coach your child’s Little League team for a day and accompany you and a guest for a round of golf at the Nashawtuc Country Club.

Courtesy of The Boston Bruins Foundation, Jim Cash, Paul Deninger, OnForce and Mike Fitzgerald

4. Nantucket Getaway

Experience the history, sun and sand of Nantucket Island with a luxury weekend getaway. Two lucky couples will skip the ferry and hop on a private plane courtesy of CitationAir. Spend two nights in two suites at the historic and beautiful White Elephant Luxury Residences. Plan your fabulous weekend with private concierge service and finish off a great day on the island with dinner for four at Brand Point Grill.

Courtesy of: Fischman Family and CitationAir

For more information about the Sixth Annual GreenLight Gala and other GreenLight Fund events, please contact:

Melanie Damsker

GreenLight Fund
2 Canal Park
Cambridge, MA 02141
Phone (617) 252-2815
Fax (617) 252-2100

mdamsker@greenlightfund.org