Halloween Fundraiser to benefit BLMP!
Co-Sponsored with AABA
Thursday, October 25th
6:00PM to 9:00PM
The Lookout
3600 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
BALIF is teaming up with Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area (AABA) to throw an incredible fundraising extravaganza to benefit the Black LGBTQIA+ Migrant Project (BLMP). We have an incredible location, and our costumes and entertainment will not disappoint.
All we need is YOU and your sponsorship funds to make this event a success.
Who is BLMP? BLMP is housed at the Transgender Law Center and was created to address the ways in which the BLMP community is targeted by the criminal law and immigration enforcement system, marginalized in racial and economic justice movements, and minimalized in the broader migrant community. BLMP combats isolation and aids its members by holding community-building events across the country, providing legal services, and much more. Learn more about BLMP here.
When and Where is the Event? It is at the Lookout (3600 16th St, San Francisco) on Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 6 to 9 pm.
How Do I Sponsor? We have multiple sponsorship levels to fit your budget: $2,500, $2,000, $1,000, $500, $250 and $150. Do not be shy about stretching your sponsorship pledge—BLMP and the BALIF Foundation are both 501(c)(3)s! Examples of what your funds cover and details on your sponsorship benefits are attached and available online here.
If you cannot sponsor this year, you can still attend the party and raise critical money for BLMP. Tickets are $25 at the door and every dollar benefits BLMP, so bring lots of friends.
Diamond Level: $2,500
(1) Covers post-detention costs for a recently released LGBTQIA+ migrant to access housing, transportation, food and mental health services to aid in their re-entry process;
(2) Fifteen event tickets;
(3) Recognition in event materials;
(4) Recognition in event advertising; and
(5) Fifteen drink tickets at door.
Platinum Level: $2,000
(1) Covers six visits to a local detention center to reduce isolation experienced by detained trans and gender nonconforming Black immigrants in solitary confinement;
(2) Ten event tickets;
(3) Recognition in event materials;
(4) Recognition in event advertising; and
(5) Ten drink tickets at door.
Gold Level: $1,500
(1) Covers the travel accommodations and expenses of one professional expert to testify in support of a Black LGBTQIA+ migrant at their political asylum hearing;
(2) Six event tickets;
(3) Recognition in event materials; and
(4)Six drink tickets at door.
Sapphire Level: $1,000
(1) Allows BLMP to pay the travel expenses to send two members/ emerging leaders to attend a national direct action in support of the End Trans Detention Campaign;
(2) Five event tickets;
(3) Recognition in event materials; and
(4) Five drink tickets at door.
Ruby Level: $500
(1) Funds one LGBTQIA+ Black immigrant to attend a regional training, where they gain experience on deportation defense strategies, story-of-self training, and health advocacy;
(2) Four event tickets;
(3) Recognition in event materials; and
(4) Four drink tickets at door.
Silver Level: $250
(1) Stipend for a facilitator to conduct a 2 hour know-your-rights training specifically to undocumented and documented Black LGBTQIA+ migrants in their perspective state;
(2) Three event tickets;
(3) Recognition in event materials; and
(4) Three drink tickets at door.
Bronze Level: $150
(1) Covers food to host one chapter meeting in the Bay Area for new and interested Black LGBTQIA+ migrants;
(2) Two event tickets;
(3) Recognition in event materials; and
(4) Two drink tickets at door.
