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Bishop Dr. Claude Porter
President & CEO
David Quas
Chairman of the Board
Dear Prospective Sponsors:
PLCCA's Gala is one of our primary fundraisers. The monies generated from the event help us to continue our mission to promote community development and empower people with education, training and supportive services while assisting low-income and disadvantaged families in the western suburbs of Cook County including the Chicago metropolitan area. PLCCA serves over 30,000 families annually, having served customers since 1968.
PLCCA provides over 30 service programs to communities having a high concentration of ethnic minorities including African American, Hispanic and others. PLCCA provides a wide range of programs for children, youth, adults and seniors. The program services are designed to move families toward self-sufficiency and provide a hand up, but not a hand out.
Nearly 90% of all contributions are spent on programs. Due to government cutbacks, PLCCA is straining to keep these programs alive. PLCCA is counting on your generous support to help this year's gala be successful, which at the end of the day we are able to lift up our hands and say," STILL WE RISE."
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Grand Ballroom
151 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60601
6:00 P.M. Reception
7:30 P.M. Dinner
9:00 P.M. Performance
Black Tie Gala
Table (10) - $2500
$250 - Individual Ticket
(Price includes raffle tickets)
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
708.450.3506
Mistress of Ceremonies
Master of Ceremonies
Daryl Hawks
Sports Anchor/Reporter, NBC5 Chicago
Marion Brooks
Anchor/Reporter, NBC5 Chicago
FEATURING...
Women love Will Downing and men love the women who love Will Downing. In his nearly two decade recording career, the Brookyln native has carved for himself a solid career as one of the leading purveyors of unapologetic, unabashed romantic music. And while this has not translated to crossover success - or even to broad urban radio success - it has gained for Downing a solid musical legacy and a rabidly loyal following of, well...women.
In 2009, Downing began work on Classique, a new album of originals and three cover songs, with producer Rex Rideout at the helm. The disc is slated for a June 2009 release.
Looking back over the last decade and a half Will Downing has established himself as one of the most consistent, soulful singers of his era and arguably, with the unfortunate death of Luther Vandross, as today's leading provider of romantic, soulful music.
2010 Gala Event Planners
Bonnie DeShong
Chicago Works
Claudette P. Harrell
PLCCA, Inc.
2010 Gala Event Marketing
Tiffany N. Harrell
2010 Gala Event Chairs
Yasmin T. Bates-Brown
Harris Bank
Calvin G. Butler, Jr.
ComEd, An Exelon Company
Larry Huggins
Riteway-Huggins Construction
Senator Kimberly A. Lightford
4th District, State of Illinois
Joyce E. Tucker
The Boeing Company
2010 Gala Co-Chairs
Patricia Andrews-Keenan
The Tallulah Group
Sam Balark
AT&T
Sheila J. Barber
Citibank, N.A.
Robert Currie
Harmony Health Plan
Merri Dee
Merri Dee Communications
Patricia Edwards
Crawford Broadcasting
Thomas Finch
Finch & Asssociates
Greg Hinton
U.S. Cellular
Willie Hisey-Pierson
BrightStar Healthcare
of Tinley Park
Michael House
Chicago Defender
Richard James
American Family Insurance
Cynthia M. Johnson
Interscope Records
Hank Johnson
Business Machine Agents, Inc.
Earl Jones
Clear Channel Radio
Dennis Laria
First Suburban National Bank
Lyle Logan
Northern Trust
Robert McGhee
U.S. Bank
Paramount Media Group, Inc.
Albert Randall
NBC5 Chicago
Lynn Reasonover
Erick A. Soderberg
Park National Bank
(A U.S. Bank Corporation)
Melody Spann-Cooper
WVON "The Talk of Chicago"
Kurt Wackerman
Blanca Vargas
LULAC
PLCCA, Inc acknowledges the tremendous support of local businesses, many that have sponsored or have become a partners for progress wih us for many years. This year we would especially like to thank our two Premier Sponsors: Business Machine Agents and Riteway-Huggins Construction. PLCCA, Inc. would also like to thank everyone for their contributions and commitment to the community. If you would like to become a Sponsor or Partner for Progress click on the link below to download more information.
Registration Information Packet
