2027 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Dear Friends,
Key to a successful community center is the support and engagement of many, including forward-thinking friends and neighbors.
This year, the Community Center is offering more than a “one off” event. Instead, we’re offering the opportunity to be a 2027 Sponsor, with visibility and promotion across several of our key events as well as inclusion on our website, in newsletters, publications and social media that continue throughout the year.
Sponsoring an LGBTQ+ community center such as ours isn’t just a “feel-good” move — it’s a strategic investment that strengthens your brand and our community. Here is why you should get on board:
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Representation matters. When employees see their company or organization supporting the LGBTQ+ community, it boosts morale.
Stakeholders — from customers to investors — see your stand on social equity.
Supporting us demonstrates that your values aren’t just on a poster, but are backed by actionable commitment.
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The “Pink Pound” or “Lavender Dollar” is a powerful economic force. LGBTQ+ consumers and their allies are incredibly brand-loyal to companies and organizations that show genuine, year-round support.
Sponsorship helps build authentic brand awareness with a dedicated and influential demographic.
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Community centers are the front lines for vital services, including mental health support, advocacy and youth support.
Your sponsorship provides the stable funding needed to keep these programs running, directly improving the lives of our neighbors and colleagues.
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Becoming a sponsor opens doors to other community-minded businesses, organizations and leaders. It provides opportunities for cross-industry partnership and positions you as a leader in our local social landscape.
By partnering with the Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center, you aren’t just buying a logo on a wall; you’re helping build a world where everyone can thrive — including your business or organization.
FRIEND OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER
$100-$499
• Custom 2026 Community Center bumper sticker or window cling
• Hyperlinked Business name and link on directory listing on Community Center website
ADVOCATE $500-$999
• Custom 2026 Community Center bumper sticker or window cling
• Hyperlinked Business name and link on directory listing on Community Center website
CHAMPION $1,000 - $2,499
All benefits of other sponsor levels below, plus
• Limited-run “Our Fight is Love” pride merch
• Logo in Community Center newsletter footer (distributed to 5,900)
• Visibility and promotion at key Community Center events
GUARDIAN $2,500 -$4,999
All benefits of other sponsor levels below, plus
• Two tickets to key Community Center fundraising events
VISIONARY $5,000 - $9,999
All benefits of other sponsor levels below, plus
• Year-round signage in Community Center lobby (7,200 annual visits)
• Logo on event banners, including the Hudson Valley Pride March and Kingston Pride Festival banner, which will hang prominently on the Community Center at the intersection of Wall and John Streets and across Albany Avenue in uptown Kingston
PATRON $10,000+
All benefits of other sponsor levels, plus
• Appearance and/or mention on “Out in the Valley,” the Community Center’s weekly show on WKNY Radio Kingston
WHY SPONSOR?
By becoming a sponsor, you or your company directly support:
• Safe spaces and mentoring for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults
• Free behavioral health counseling for individuals and families
• Critical support and services for transgender and gender-expansive individuals
• Free HIV and STI testing
• Social and support programs for LGBTQ+ seniors and older adults
• Assistance, case management and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals and families who are the victims of violence
• Legal cliic and support for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families
HOW YOUR SPONSORSHIP HELPS
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funds a comprehensive culturally-responsive training for a school or business
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provides one scholarship to a local LGBTQ+ student
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supports six months of weekly programs for LGBTQ+ older adults
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provides a semester of GenQ youth programs for 100+ youth
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funds Queer Kinship, a new program for families and young people, for a year
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delivers 130 hours of free mental health counseling provided by our Well-Being Services.
SPONSORSHIP FORM
For more information and to secure your 2027 sponsorship of the Community Center:
Juliet Brown, Director of Operations and Development
juliet@lgbtqcenter.org | 845.331.5300
About in-kind sponsorships: Have an idea for how you can become a sponsor and support the Community Center with an in-kind sponsorship contribution? Contact Juliet to discuss.