Urban Neighborhood Initiative Presents

Jam Session

Join us for an evening of live music while investing in quality urban neighborhood development

Thursday, October 10, 2024 | 7pm-10pm

Frank A. Theis Park
Oak & 47th Streets - Kansas City, MO

Featuring Dave Hollister, LeToya Luckett, Carl Thomas, & Special Guests

What?

An evening benefitting Urban Neighborhood Initiative

When?

Thu. October 10, 2024
7:00PM – 10:00PM
VIP starts at 5:30PM
Doors open at 6:30PM

Where?

Frank A. Theis Park 4701 Oak St. Kansas City, MO 64110 Bring a lawn chair or blanket!

Why?

is the signature fundraising event for Kansas City’s Urban Neighborhood Initiative. All proceeds support our mission to build communities with purpose on purpose by bringing stable housing, quality programming, and impactful services.

Featuring

Hosted by Joseph “Jo Blaq” Macklin

Featuring Dave Hollister, LeToya Luckett and Carl Thomas & Special Guests

Sponsorship Levels

Maestro

$50,000

Two branded 6-person tables center stage
Special meet & greet with the artist during happy hour
Early access to VIP bar & food options, food & 2 drink tickets for each guest
Dedicated e-blast
Special press release announcing VIP sponsor event & Skip Day Annual Celebration
Sponsorship branding at Field Day
Community event & Skip Day Annual Celebration
Optional video clip played during the event
Prominent signage placement in the venue
Option to record video with details about the event (to be featured on all social media channels)
Prominently listed on all event publications, social media, & website

Bass

$25,000

Two branded 6-person tables
Special meet & greet with artists during happy hour
Early access to VIP bar & food options
Food and 2 drink tickets for each guest
Dedicated e-blast
Brand placement within the venue
Special press release announcing VIP sponsor
Option to record video with details about the event (to be featured on all social media channels)
Prominently listed on all event publications, social media, & website
Sponsorship branding at Field Day Community Event & Skip Day Celebration

Guitar

$20,000

Two 6-person branded tables
Special meet & greet with the artist during happy hour
Early access to VIP bar & food options
Food and 2 drink tickets for each guest
Special press release announcing VIP sponsor
Dedicated e-blast
Prominently listed on all event publications,
social media, & website
Sponsorship branding at Field Day Community Event

Drums

$10,000

20 VIP tickets
Special meet & greet with the artist during happy hour
Early access to VIP bar & food options
Special press release announcing VIP sponsor logo placement within the venue
Listed on all event publications, social media, & website

Flute

$5,000

15 VIP tickets
Listed on all event publications and social media
Included in ongoing e-blast communication
Listed on all event publications, social media, & website

Trumpet

$2,500

10 VIP tickets
Listed on all event publications, social media, & website

Sax

$1,500

5 VIP Tickets
Listed on all event publications, social media, & website

Vocalist

$100 - $25

Includes VIP bar access and 2 free drinks & food options
Individual GA Tickets: $40

Can't make it? Donate!

If you can’t make it, and would still like to donate to the fundraiser, we appreciate any and everything. All funds received go to UNI. UNI is a non-profit charitable organization. All donations are tax deductible.

Virtual Auction

offers many opportunities for you to win items and bid on unique experiences.

Electronics

VIP Golf Experiences

Luxury Hotel Stay-cation

Wine Lovers Escape

Local VIP Experiences

Sporting Tickets

And much more...

Our Team

Chief Executive Officer

Jamee Rodgers, PhD

Planning Committee

Jenna Black
Kristen Harris
Shalom Jima
Joseph “Jo Blaq” Macklin
Laurie Roberts
Tavarus Pennington
Marquita Taylor
Sakina Moore

Board Members

Libby Allman
Bill Berkley
Jannette Berkley-Patton, PhD
Art Chaudry
Dan Cranshaw
Stacy Daniels-Young, PhD
Matthew Flynn
Kristen Harris
Todd Jordan, PhD
Jolie Justus
Chris Kline
Mark Larrabee
Rachel Merlo
Willy Pegues
Laurie Roberts
Steve Roling
Joe Reardon
Michele Smith, PhD
Major Kari Thompson
Jennifer Tidwell
Barbara Washington