RAY OF HOPE GALAAPRIL 30, 2010

As Chair of the Board of Directors, Monmouth County, I wish to provide the following invitation to you for participation in our Ray of Hope Gala.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me:

Dennis K. O’Brien - 732-683-2330

Thank you for your consideration!

An InvitationThe Ray of Hope Gala will be held on Friday,

April 30, 2010. The Gala raises funds for Monmouth County programs and services of the Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton.

The event will be held at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club in Farmingdale NJ.

The band playing is Mission Dance.

Event Activities50-50 RaffleChampagne on IceScotch Tasting with Richard Crawford The Glenlivet US Brand AmbassadorLive AuctionGift Table

Monmouth County Programs and Services

All proceeds of this event support Monmouth County programs and services.

Project FREE is an outpatient substance abuse treatment program for adults. Gala proceeds provided 1,200 hours of intensive substance abuse treatment. Family Growth provides treatment for children who have been victims of abuse. The Gala supported 200 hours of treatment for sexually abused clients.Monmouth Counseling provides services for children and families. The Gala funded 120 hours of counseling by a school social worker.Beacon House is a transitional group home for homeless youth ages 17-21. The Gala provided financial support for a Beacon House resident.

Why – A Sound Philanthropic Investment

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton recently earned a Non-Profit Innovation Award in Financial Growth and Sustainability14th Largest Non-Profit in NJ serving 55,000 unduplicated clients per yearRecognized by the Chronicle of Philanthropy as one of the most fiscally efficient and responsible non-profits in America

A Request for Your Support The following pages provide an opportunity for you, your business and your friends to provide a level of support you feel comfortable with

I hope you can join me at the Ray of Hope Gala by purchasing tickets

Sponsor OpportunitiesGALA PREMIER EVENT SPONSOR $7,500

– TEN COMPLIMENTARY GALA SEATS / PREFERRED TABLE– DOUBLE PAGE IN AD JOURNAL– PREMIER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AT THE GALA– PREMIER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IN ALL PRESS RELEASES

PLATINUM LEVEL $5,000 – TEN COMPLIMENTARY GALA SEATS / PREFERRED TABLE– DOUBLE PAGE IN AD JOURNAL– SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AT THE GALA– ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IN ALL PRESS RELEASES

GOLD LEVEL $3,500– EIGHT COMPLIMENTARY GALA SEATS– FULL PAGE IN AD JOURNAL– ACKNOWLEDGMENT AT THE GALA

Sponsor OpportunitiesSILVER LEVEL $2,500– SIX COMPLIMENTARY GALA SEATS– FULL PAGE IN AD JOURNAL– ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AT GALA

BRONZE LEVEL $1,750– FOUR COMPLIMENTARY GALA SEATS– FULL PAGE IN AD JOURNAL

PEWTER LEVEL $1,250– TWO COMPLIMENTARY GALA SEATS– FULL PAGE IN AD JOURNAL

Ad Journal Sizes AvailableFULL PAGE - $350

– 9.5”h x 7.5”wBACK COVER – (Color) - $1000

– 10”h x 7.5”wHALF PAGE - $250

– 4.5”h x 7.5” wINSIDE FRONT / BACK COVER - $800

– 10”h x 7.5”wQUARTER PAGE - $125

– 4.5”h x 3.5”w PATRON - $50

– 2”h x 3.5”w (business card or text only) *ALL ADS SUBMITTED IN BLACK

AND WHITE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTEDtext, graphics, and/or artwork - Format: 300 DPI - PDF

file --- Due March 26, 2010

Auction Gift FormIf you can provide a gift for our auction table,

we would greatly appreciated it.

Please return completed form and send donated gifts before April10, 2010 to:Auction Chairperson, Catholic Charities Ray of Hope Gala, 305 Bond St., Asbury Park, NJ 07712Item Name:_________________________________________________Item Description:_______________________________________________________________________________________________(Please be specific as to type of merchandise, dates, location etc.)Restrictions, Valid Dates etc:_____________________________Retail Value of this gift $_____________ (auction use only) Check one:

– Display sign provided by donor_____ – Display sign to be prepared by staff_______

TicketsTickets are $175 per personTickets can be purchased on-line

On Line InformationA special webpage has been arranged to provide additional information on the Ray of Hope Gala. Sponsors, Ad Journal, Gift Table and Ticket information is at the follow linkhttp://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/index.php?page=2010-ray-of-hope-gala

Contact InformationKat O’Connor, Gala Administrator383 West State St., PO Box 1423Trenton, NJ 08607609-394-5181 ext. 117

Please feel free to contact me for any additional information

Dennis K. O’Brien, ChairBoard of Directors Monmouth County732-683-2330

A special thank you to those who help the

members of our community