Become a Sponsor - Sheltering Arms

About Sheltering Arms

Sheltering Arms is Georgia’s longest-established, and one of the largest, nonprofit providers of early childhood education. Since 1888, we have provided children their best possible start in a safe, nurturing environment where they can learn and grow. We are also committed to helping their families make life more secure now and for generations to come. Today, Sheltering Arms has 13 centers across metro Atlanta and offers more than 3,000 young children each year, providing the highest-quality early childhood education available and comprehensive family services designed to transform communities and break the cycle of generational poverty.

Special Events

Cocktails & Conversation

Cocktails & Conversation is Sheltering Arms’ thought leadership forum where community leaders and professionals network and join in a discussion about trending topics in early childhood education that could impact service to the children and families we serve.

Past topics include:

“Race & Equity in Early Childhood Education”
“Food, Nutrition & the Farm-To-ECE Movement”
“Innovation in Early Childhood Education”
“Two-Generation Strategies: The Research, The Programs, The Impact”
“The Politics of Early Learning: The Future of Funding and Legislative Support”

Embrace Early Tribute Event

Join Sheltering Arms and hundreds of Atlanta’s business, community and philanthropic leaders for our annual signature fundraising event. This premiere affair celebrates the promise of early childhood education, and has taken place at some of the city’s most exclusive venues – Porsche Experience Center and Flourish in the heart of Buckhead. This year’s event, “Embrace Early: Create the Future,” will be virtual. Funds raised go to support Sheltering Arms’ program and provide needs-based tuition scholarships.

Employee Engagement Opportunities

Embrace Early Diaper Drive

Help make a difference for families dealing with diaper need. Your team, club, place of worship or company may host a drive and deliver donations to the Sheltering Arms location nearest you!

Adopt-a-Family for the Holidays

Spread holiday cheer by selecting a Sheltering Arms family to adopt and purchase the items on their wish list. A family profile and a detailed wish list will be provided.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Patron - $2,500

One year Corporate Membership in The 1888 Society at Sheltering Arms

1888 Society Corporate Membership listing in Sheltering Arms materials i.e. newsletters, annual reports, etc.
Leadership support of Sheltering Arms’ 13 early childhood education centers serving 3,000+ young children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old each year
Leadership support of Sheltering Arms 2 Generation approach to providing supportive family services
Complimentary admission for two (2) to the Sheltering Arms Early Childhood Education Thought Leadership Series virtual events Cocktails & Conversations and all virtual events on the schedule through December 31, 2020
Sponsorship recognition in each event’s promotional materials through December 31, 2020. This includes invitations, announcements, website(s), printed materials, day of recognitions, event programs for 5+ virtual events
Name listed in the digital program and website(s)

Gold - $5,000

All previously listed benefits of 1888 Society Corporate Membership plus:

Complimentary admission for four (4) to all virtual events on the calendar through December 31, 2020, including Embrace Early: Create The Future and Cocktails & Conversations
Logo listed in the digital program and website(s)
Invitation to participate in Sponsor-only fourth quarter family engagement programming for the holidays including Holiday Adopt a Family and Holiday Gift Store / Toys for Tots Family Distribution Days

Platinum - $10,000

All previously listed benefits of 1888 Society Corporate Membership plus:

Complimentary admission for six (6) to all virtual events on the calendar through December 31, 2020, including Embrace Early: Create The Future and Cocktails & Conversations
Logo listed in the digital program and website(s)
Naming of one Sheltering Arms Center Playground through December 31, 2020

Presenting Sponsor - $25,000

All previously listed benefits of 1888 Society Corporate Membership plus:

Industry Exclusivity
Appoint and Honorary Vice Chair whose name and affiliation will appear on promotional material
Logo listed as Presenting Sponsor under the Event Title in all materials
Complimentary admission for ten (10) to all virtual events on the calendar through December 31, 2020, including Embrace Early: Create The Future and Cocktails & Conversations
Naming a Sheltering Arms Center Classroom through December 31, 2021

For more information about becoming a sponsor, contact Tony Conway at tconway@shelteringarmsforkids.com.