Virtual BOULEVARD BOLT 2020 Virtual Race Thanksgiving Day
Virtual BOULEVARD BOLT 2020 Virtual Race Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020
WORKING TOGETHER Imagine a world where Baptists, Jews and Episcopalians come together to help meet a critical need in the Nashville community – serving the homeless.
THE BOULEVARD BOLT A Nashville Thanksgiving Day tradition since 1994 The largest 5 -mile race in the country Donated over $3. 8 million to the homeless sinception
BOULEVARD BOLT SPONSORS The Boulevard Bolt is presented each year by volunteers from: St. George’s Episcopal Church Immanuel Baptist Church The Temple Congregation Ohabai Sholom
GROWTH AND IMPACT Since 1994, the Boulevard Bolt has grown from 2, 500 participants to over 8, 200 participants!
GROWTH AND IMPACT Since 1994, the Boulevard Bolt has donated over $3. 8 million to Nashville’s homeless community! In these unprecedented times, Nashville’s homeless need us now more than ever! While we have had to make the difficult decision to have a virtual race in 2020, we are confident that our past attendees and many new will join us this year as we raise much needed funds for the homeless and those in need! Nashville Needs Us!
ALLOCATIONS All Nashville agencies that benefit the homeless are invited to apply for funds Applicants must state intended use of the funds and specific amount required Requested funds must be for specific projects, not general operating costs An allocations committee with members from each congregation determines the priority for funding
VOLUNTEER DRIVEN The efforts of many people make the annual Boulevard Bolt possible. Volunteer committees led by members of each congregation coordinate the preparation and race day events. In addition, many generous individuals, organizations and corporations sponsor The Boulevard Bolt and ensure that the funds are raised to help the homeless.
2020 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THE EXCLUSIVE SIGNATURE SPONSOR OF THE 2020 VIRTUAL BOULEVARD BOLT - $7, 500. SIGNATURE SPONSOR WILL RECEIVE: 1. ) EXCLUSIVITY –NO OTHER SPONSORS WILL BE IN THE SAME LINE OF BUSINESS 2. ) PROMINENT NAME / LOGO IN LARGE TYPE ON THEB OLT RACE T-SHIRT – NOTICEABLY LARGER THAN OTHERS PONSORS 3. ) PROMINENT NAME / LOGO LINKED ON WEBSITE – NOTICEABLY LARGER THAN OTHERS PONSORS 4. ) RECOGNITION ON SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS, TO INCLUDE 3 EXCLUSIVE TO YOU POSTS ANNOUNCING SPONSORSHIP 5. ) 15 COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRATIONS 6. ) RACE T-SHIRTS TO BE PERSONALLY DELIVERED TO YOUR COMPANY 7. ) LOGO ON THANK YOU BANNER DISPLAYED ATS T. GEORGE’S, THE TEMPLE AND IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH DURING THANKSGIVING WEEKEND. THE EXCLUSIVE DIAMOND SPONSOR OF THE 2020 VIRTUAL BOULEVARD BOLT - $5, 000. DIAMOND SPONSOR WILL RECEIVE: 1. ) PROMINENT NAME / LOGO IN LARGE TYPE ON THEB OLT T-SHIRT – NOTICEABLY LARGER THANG OLD SPONSORS 2. ) PROMINENT NAME / LOGO LINKED IN LARGE TYPE ON WEBSITE – NOTICEABLY LARGER THAN GOLD SPONSORS 3. ) RECOGNITION ON SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS, TO INCLUDE 1 EXCLUSIVE TO YOU POSTS ANNOUNCING SPONSORSHIP. 4. ) 10 COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRATIONS 6. ) RACE T-SHIRTS TO BE PERSONALLY DELIVERED TO YOUR COMPANY 7. ) LOGO RECOGNITION ON THANK YOU BANNER DISPLAYED ATS T. GEORGE’S, THE TEMPLE AND IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH DURING THANKSGIVING WEEKEND.
2020 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES A GOLD SPONSOR OF THE 2020 VIRTUAL BOULEVARD BOLT - $2, 500. GOLD SPONSORS WILL RECEIVE: 1. ) LOGO IN SMALL TYPE ON THEB OLT T-SHIRT – NOTICEABLY LARGER THANS ILVER SPONSORS 2. ) LOGO ON WEBSITE – NOTICEABLY LARGER THANS UPPORTING SPONSORS 3. ) RECOGNITION ON SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS 4. ) 5 COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRATIONS 5. ) RACE T-SHIRTS TO BE PERSONALLY DELIVERED TO YOUR COMPANY 6. ) RECOGNITION ON THANK YOU BANNER DISPLAYED ATS T. GEORGE’S, THE TEMPLE AND IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH DURING THANKSGIVING WEEKEND. A SILVER SPONSOR OF THE 2020 VIRTUAL BOULEVARD BOLT - $1, 250. SILVER SPONSORS WILL RECEIVE: 1. ) COMPANY NAME ON THE BOLT T-SHIRT 2. ) LOGO ON WEBSITE – NOTICEABLY LARGER THANB RONZE SPONSORS 3. ) RECOGNITION ON SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS 4. ) 3 COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRATIONS 5. ) RECOGNITION ON THANK YOU BANNER DISPLAYED ATS T. GEORGE’S, THE TEMPLE AND IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH DURING THANKSGIVING WEEKEND. A BRONZE SPONSOR OF THE 2020 VIRTUAL BOULEVARD BOLT - $500. BRONZE SPONSORS WILL RECEIVE: 1. ) NAME / LOGO ON WEBSITE 2. ) 2 COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRATIONS 3. ) RECOGNITION ON THANK YOU BANNER DISPLAYED ATS T. GEORGE’S, THE TEMPLE AND IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH DURING THANKSGIVING.
2019 DESIGNATED RECIPIENTS 510 Foundation Neighborhood Health Aphesis House, Inc. Nurses for Newborns of Tennessee Building Lives Foundation Oasis Center, Inc. Clinic at Mercury Courts Open Table of Nashville Colby’s Army, Inc. Operation Stand Down Nashville Communities in Schools of Tennessee Park Center Community Resource Center Penuel Ridge Retreat Center Connect Us Outreach Ministry Prevent Child Abuse The Contributor Project Return Davidson Co. Mental Health Court & Veterans Treatment Court Foundation Renewal House Rooftop Foundation Dismas House Room in the Inn Faith Family Medical Clinic Safe Haven Family Shelter Hope Station, Inc. Second Harvest Food Bank How’s Nashville Partner Agencies Shade Tree Family Clinic Ladies of Charity Nashville Shower the People Loaves & Fishes Siloam Family Health Center Luke 14: 12 St. Luke’s Community House Magdelene (Thistle Farms) TN Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence Matthew 25, Inc The Joe Beretta Foundation Monroe Harding The Next Door Morning Star Sanctuary, Inc. Youth Villages of Middle Tennessee Nashville Conflict Resolution Center YWCA of Nashville & Middle Tennessee Nashville Diaper Connection The Nashville Food Project Need. Link Nashville
2019 CORPORATE SPONSORS Signature Sponsor First. Bank Diamond Sponsor Frank E. Neal & Co. Platinum Sponsor Alliance. Bernstein Gold Sponsors Raymond James Vineyard Vines Silver Sponsors Alive Hospice, Allstate Royce Williams Agency, Biscan Construction, BMW of Nashville, Gluck Orthodontics, Hermitage Lighting Gallery, INSBANK, Petra Capital, Pilkinton Eye Center, Pinnacle Financial Partners Bronze Sponsors Randall Dover Architect, Smith, Cashion & Orr, WH Properties
COMMUNITY BENEFIT Proceeds from the 2019 Boulevard Bolt were used to… Provide funds to operate a food truck to deliver hot meals to the homeless on the streets Support a vaccine outreach program for homeless and uninsured Purchase backpacks with “street survival supplies” for homeless youth Support a safe visit nursing program for infants living with homeless families most atrisk Build a community garden with fresh produce to support a feeding program Provide bags of nutritious food for children to take home from school on the weekend Support job training programs for homeless veterans …. and many other much needed services
MAKING A DIFFERENCE The Boulevard Bolt is more than just a race, but an opportunity to celebrate the season of giving and serve those less fortunate in the Nashville community. For further information on being a 2020 Boulevard Bolt Sponsor please contact Molly Craig at molly@boulevardbolt. org
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