Sponsorship

Sponsorship Opportunities

Help Expand the Forever Connected Ghana Artisans Trip

Support the Forever Connected Ghana Artisans Trip

The Forever Connected Ghana Artisans Trip is a transformational educational and cultural experience that connects young people to leadership development, cultural immersion, entrepreneurship, history, and the African diaspora through hands-on learning in Ghana.

Last year, five youth participated in our inaugural cohort and returned with a deeper understanding of identity, culture, leadership, and purpose.

This year, support from the Department of Parks and Recreation has made it possible to continue the program for five youth participants. We are now seeking community partners and sponsors to help expand the experience to an additional cohort of young people.

Impact

Why Your Support Matters

Your support helps provide young people with:

  • International Educational Experiences
  • Cultural Immersion
  • Leadership Development
  • Artisan Learning Experiences
  • Mentorship and Reflection
  • Meaningful Connection to History and Identity

Sponsors help support:

  • Airfare
  • Housing
  • Transportation
  • Artisan Workshops
  • Meals
  • Program Expansion

This is more than travel. It is an investment in growth, leadership, perspective, and opportunity.

Current Goal

Current confirmed support:

  • Department of Parks and Recreation grant: $10,000
  • Student fundraising campaign: $1,000 per participant

Current funding supports approximately five youth participants.

Additional sponsorship support will help expand the experience to a second cohort of five additional youth.

Testimonials

Voices from the Trip

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Partnership

Ways to Support

Sponsor a Student

Help support a participant’s fundraising requirement.

Support Airfare

Help cover international travel costs.

Support Artisan Experiences

Help fund hands-on cultural learning experiences.

Support Program Expansion

Help expand the trip from one cohort to multiple cohorts.

Become a Community Partner

Partner as a school, church, business, fraternity, sorority, or organization.

Level Tier

Friend of the Trip

$250

Helps support artisan workshops, reflection materials, and supplies.

Sponsor receives:

  • Name listed in sponsor acknowledgments
Level Tier

Community Supporter

$500

Helps provide groceries, prepared meals, and daily needs for the group.

Sponsor receives:

  • Name listed in sponsor acknowledgments
  • Thank-you note from the group
Level Tier

Student Sponsor

$1,000

Helps cover the full fundraising requirement for one student.

Sponsor receives:

  • Recognition in the trip materials
  • Thank-you letter from the sponsored student
  • Photo and short summary after the trip
Level Tier

Travel Sponsor

$1,500

Helps cover the airfare for one participant.

Sponsor receives:

  • Recognition in trip materials
  • Thank-you letter and photo
  • Mention on social media
Level Tier

Cohort Sponsor

$2,500

Helps cover one major portion of the trip such as transportation or housing.

Sponsor receives:

  • Recognition as a major sponsor
  • Logo on trip materials
  • Mention in post-trip presentations and social media
Level Tier

Expansion Sponsor

$5,000

Helps make it possible to expand the program from one cohort of five youth to a second cohort of five additional youth.

Sponsor receives:

  • Prominent recognition as a lead sponsor
  • Logo on trip materials, presentations, and future promotional materials
  • Opportunity to be recognized at any related event
  • Featured thank-you on social media
Level Tier

Presenting Sponsor

$10,000

Supports the entire second cohort and helps make the ten-student version of the trip possible.

Sponsor receives:

  • Recognition as the Presenting Sponsor of the Forever Connected Artisans Ghana Trip
  • Largest logo placement on all materials
  • Recognition in all post-trip presentations, videos, and social media
  • Opportunity to speak or be recognized at any related event
Flexible Giving

Custom Sponsorship

Organizations may contribute any amount or sponsor a specific student, activity, artisan experience, meal, or transportation need.

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