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Sponsorship Commitment Card Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the founding of Long Island Housing Services, Inc.
VISIONARY · $10,000** Become a premier presenting sponsor.
Only two (2) available. Inside journal front cover or back cover. Tickets for 8 guests.
PARTNER · $5,000** Tickets for 4 guests. One full-page ad in event journal.
CATALYST FOR CHANGE · $2,500** One half-page ad in event journal.
Tickets for 2 guests.
I have included a check (Please use memo “50th Gala.”)
Please charge payment to my Visa or Mastercard
Amount of sponsorship: _____________________________
__ additional tickets x $125 Early Bird Price = ____________
Card Number: _____________________________________
Expiration date: ___________ Security Code: ____________
Name on Card: ____________________________________
Billing Address: ____________________________________
City, State, Zip: ____________________________________
Signature: ________________________________________
**Premium Sponsorship levels include:
Company logo and name in all promotional material Company logo and name on event webpage Personalized framed sponsorship acknowledgement
suitable for display at your company Recognition in LIHS’ signature Fair Housing Guidebook
2020 version in English & Spanish Inclusion in all Gala publicity, including press releases Social media recognition
Ad Sizes:
Full-page ad size: 7.25” (w) x 10” (h) Half-page ad size: 7.25” (w) x 4.5” (h) Quarter-page ad size: 3.5” (w) x 4.5” (h) Business Card ad size 3.25 (w) x 1.75 (h) Email camera-ready black and white (non-bleed) artwork as 300 dpi or higher image (jpg, png) files to [email protected] by September 25, 2019.
Today’s Date: _____________________________________
Company Name:___________________________________
Contact Name & Title: ______________________________
Address: _________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ____________________________________
Phone: __________________ Fax: ____________________
Email: ___________________________________________
Yes, I would like to be an important part of protecting Fair Housing rights on Long Island.
Thank you for your support! Please fill out and return via USPS mail or e-mail to: Ian Wilder, Esq., Executive Director · [email protected] · (631) 567-5111, Ext. 314
640 Johnson Ave. Suite 8, Bohemia, NY 11716 · www.LIFairHousing.org
All sponsors retain the right to buy tickets at the Early Bird price of $125 for the October 2, 2019 50th Anniversary Gala.
For non-sponsors, the ticket price will increase to $150 after September 1, 2019.
Nonprofits can purchase tickets for $100 until September 1, 2019.
CHAMPION · Starting at $1,000 One quarter-page ad in event journal. 1 Ticket.
ADVOCATE · $500 Business card-sized ad in event journal. Includes 1 ticket
FRIEND · $250 Special listing in journal (100 characters) 1 ticket
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the founding of Long Island Housing Services, Inc.
Board of Trustees
Connie Lassandro President Stephanie Baldwin, Esq. Vice President Jennifer Martin, Esq. Secretary Michael Wigutow, Esq. Treasurer Rose Cicchetti Georgette Grier-Key, Ed.D. Linda R. Hassberg, Esq. President Emeritus Lenora Long
Executive Director Emeritus Michelle Santantonio
Advisory Council
Alex P. Ames, CPA Frederick K. Brewington,Esq. Cathryn A. Harris-Marchesi, Esq. Mildred Lewis Thomas Maligno, Esq. Robert Schonfeld, Esq. Nina J. Stewart, Esq. Beth M. Wickey, Esq.
Gala Committee Stephanie Baldwin, Esq. Jill Garrick Georgette Grier-Key Connie Lassandro Lenora Long Jennifer Martin, Esq. Marian D. Reid Michelle Santantonio Ian Wilder, Esq.
A 501(c) (3), nonprofit Fair
Housing agency serving
Long Islanders since 1969.
August 1, 2019
Dear Friend of Fair Housing:
On October 2, 2019, Long Island Housing Services (LIHS). will host a Gala event at
Crest Hollow Country Club to highlight its 50th anniversary. The work of LIHS as a civil
rights agency is as critically needed and valuable now as it was when the organization
was founded.
Please help us to celebrate this special agency’s anniversary and its civil rights
accomplishments toward advancing the Fair Housing agenda and challenging
discrimination on Long Island. We are so pleased to be honoring civil rights super
attorney Frederick K. Brewington. And, to especially highlight our 50 year history,
we’ll honor Maxine D. Wilson, consummate Fair Housing organizer/advocate and
posthumously, Claire and Joseph Greene for their vision and combined 35+ years of
dedicated service. Come meet/greet our Honorees as well as LIHS’ former Executive
Directors, and current and past Board and Staff members!
In addition to the serious lack of housing options in all communities, discrimination is
still a pervasive problem faced by many in their housing search especially because of
race, disability, ethnicity, gender, income source and children. Seniors, young
professionals, college students and the economically disadvantaged are among those
who face significant challenges trying to secure affordable, safe, and inviting housing
on Long Island. In 2019, discrimination should not be an additional hurdle for those
looking for homes.
Please join us in demanding and supporting equal and fair treatment for all. Your
time, your monetary contributions and your support of our agency can make a
tremendous impact on the quality of life of your Long Island neighbors.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Martin, Esq. Connie Lassandro Gala Committee Co-Chair Gala Committee Co-Chair Board Secretary Board President
Ian Wilder, Esq., Executive Director · [email protected] · (631) 567-5111, Ext. 314 640 Johnson Ave. Suite 8, Bohemia, NY 11716 · www.LIFairHousing.org
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the founding of Long Island Housing Services, Inc.
SPONSORSHIP FACT SHEET
VISIONARY · $10,000** Become a premier presenting sponsor.
Only two (2) available. Inside journal front cover or back cover. Tickets for 8 guests.
PARTNER · $5,000** Tickets for 4 guests. One full-page ad in event journal.
CATALYST FOR CHANGE · $2,500** One half-page ad in event journal.
Tickets for 2 guests.
**Premium Sponsorship levels include:
Company logo and name in all promotional material
Company logo and name on event webpage
Personalized framed sponsorship acknowledgement suitable for display at your company
Recognition in LIHS’ signature Fair Housing Guidebook 2020 version in English & Spanish
Inclusion in all Gala publicity, including press releases
Social media recognition
CHAMPION · Starting at $1,000 One quarter-page ad in event journal. 1 Ticket.
ADVOCATE · $500 Business card-sized ad in event journal. Includes 1 ticket
FRIEND · $250 Special listing in journal (100 characters) 1 ticket
Celebrating 50 years of Long Island Housing Services’ Fair Housing Advocacy
HONOREES:
Civil rights super attorney Frederick K. Brewington LIHS’ Builders: The Greene Family & Maxine D. Wilson
DATE: Wed., October 2, 2019, 5:00—9:00PM LOCATION: Crest Hollow Country Club, 8325 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY 11797
Long Island Housing Services, Inc. (LIHS) invites you to join us on October 2, 2019 to celebrate the 50th
anniversary of the founding of this principal Fair Housing agency. Help us recognize 50 years of our
extraordinary contributions as a pillar of the Fair Housing movement.
FAIR HOUSING SPONSORSHIP CATEGORIES:
A copy of our most recently filed financial report is available from the Charities Registry on the New York State Attorney General’s website (www.charitiesnys.com) or, upon request, by contacting the New York State Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005, or us at 640 Johnson Avenue, Suite 8, Bohemia, NY 11716 or www.LIFairHousing.org. You also may obtain information on charitable organizations from the New York State Office of the Attorney General at www.charitiesnys.com or (212) 416-8401. A description of the programs and activities for which the solicited funds will be used can be obtained upon written request.
Ian Wilder, Esq., Executive Director · [email protected] · (631) 567-5111, Ext. 314 640 Johnson Ave. Suite 8, Bohemia, NY 11716 · www.LIFairHousing.org
All sponsors retain the right to buy tickets at the Early Bird price of $125.
For non-sponsors, the ticket price will increase to $150 after September 1, 2019.
Nonprofits can purchase tickets for $100 until September 1, 2019.
For more information, contact Ian Wilder at 631-567-5111 ext. 314 or [email protected]
ABOUT Long Island Housing Services, Inc. (LIHS)
Long Island Housing Services, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, so donations are tax
deductible to the fullest extent of the law. LIHS is the only Long Island based, private fair housing advocacy
and enforcement agency dedicated to serving Nassau and Suffolk counties. LIHS challenges all illegal housing
discrimination including race, color, national origin, disability, religion, sex, familial, marital, military, source
of income, veteran’s status, domestic violence status, as well as age, alienage or citizenship status and
gender orientation.
Since the 1970’s, LIHS has sustained its credentials as a HUD-approved Counseling agency, and is the only LI
HUD-approved qualified Fair Housing enforcement agency. LIHS has achieved the GuideStar Platinum Seal of
Transparency and is a Better Business Bureau (BBB) Accredited Charity.
In the early 1970’s, the volunteer founders organized to successfully challenge real estate agencies,
management companies, landlords, and owners where investigation revealed solid evidence for
discrimination. In 1977, this group incorporated to become a non-profit fair housing agency, Suffolk Housing
Services.
In the mid-1980’s the agency became nationally acclaimed for its investigation and testing abilities with an
Eastern District landmark jury award of $565,000 in favor of two African-American air traffic controllers.
In coalition with other advocacy organizations, LIHS successfully worked to outlaw source of income
discrimination in 2000 for Nassau County; 2006 for Suffolk County; and 2019 for New York State. LIHS has
conciliated landmark settlements against several major developers in pursuing compliance with accessibility
in multi-family design and construction. LIHS has also challenged discriminatory advertisers, lenders,
scammers, real estate and management companies, discriminatory zoning and code enforcement and sales.
Since 2009, LIHS has provided legal services for foreclosure prevention, to bolster its mortgage counseling
services. LIHS educates the public on Fair Housing laws and Tenancy rights and resources.
MEDIA EXPOSURE- Sample of recent and high profile or historic LIHS’ Fair Housing enforcement actions:
LIHS v German American Settlement League, et al, “Nazi Past of Long Island Hamlet Persists in a Rule for Home Buyers,” New York Times, October 19, 2015.
LIHS v Westbury Terrace Condominiums, “Westbury condominium housing discrimination lawsuit resolved,” Newsday, January 24, 2017
Williams v Village of Mastic Beach, et al., “Mastic Beach settles housing discrimination suit for $387G,” Newsday, August 24, 2017
LIHS v Village of Great Neck Plaza et al ., “Great Neck Plaza Village Accused of Housing Discrimination; Fair housing advocates worry feds won’t pursue housing lawsuit,” Newsday, May 30, 2017
LIHS v. Suffolk Federal Credit Union, “Suffolk Federal Credit Union settles lending discrimination suit,” News12, July 16, 2018
LIHS v. NPS Properties, “Lawsuit claims property owner discriminates against disabled, minority renters,” News12, Mar 22, 2019
LIHS’ testing was highlighted on CBS’ 48-Hours News Magazine show: Love in Black and White, 1994
Ian Wilder, Esq. Executive Director · [email protected] · (631) 567-5111, Ext. 314
640 Johnson Ave. Suite 8, Bohemia, NY 11716 · www.LIFairHousing.org