Save the date for Recess! 2023 – Friday, September 22, 2023

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Recess - UNI Gala 2022 - Urban Neighborhood Initiative - Kansas City, Missouri - KCMO

Gala Theme: Homecoming

Cocktail hour starting at 5pm

The College Basketball Experience • 1401 Grand Blvd, Kansas City. View map.

Join us for a casual evening of schoolyard fun! embrace your inner child while investing in quality urban neighborhood development.

Recess! is the signature fundraising event for Kansas City’s Urban Neighborhood Initiative. The proceeds support our mission to improve the quality of life in our community through affordable housing, home repairs and quality after-school and summertime youth activities.

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Questions? 816.231.0822

Thank You to our 2022 Sponsors

Arvest
AV
Blaque
Boulevard Brewing Co.
Burns McDonnell
CFF
Chicken N Pickle
The College Basketball Experience
Dormie Network logo
Evergy
Ewing Marion Kauffmann
Great Southern Bank
Health Forward Foundation - Kansas City, MO
Hallmark
H&R Block - Sponsor
J. Rieger & Co.
Kansas City University
KC Bier
KC Chamber - KCMO
KC Mavericks
KC Melting Pot Theatre
Kendra Scott
LISC
McCown Gordon
Museum at Prairiefire
PNC
Polsinelli
Purpose Built Communities
Swope Health
Tension
VanTrust
UMB
UMKC

Sponsorship Packages

Prom Dutchess

$1,500

  • Tickets for 5 guest to Recess!
  • 10 raffle tickets (2 per guest)
  • Recognition on all event publications social media and website.
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Prom Duke

$2,500

  • Tickets for 5 guest to Recess!
  • Recognition on all event publications, social media and website
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Prom Princess

$5,000

  • Tickets for 10 guests to Recess!
  • VIP bar access and lounge
  • Recognition on all event publications, social media and website
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Prom Prince

$10,000

  • Tickets for 10 guests to Recess!
  • Special mention in pre & post press release
  • VIP bar access and lounge
  • Recognition on all event publications, social media and website
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Prom Queen

$20,000

  • Tickets for 20 guests to Recess!
  • Special press release announcing VIP sponsor
  • VIP bar access and lounge
  • Dedicated e-blast
  • Prominently listed on all event publications, social media and website
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Prom King

$25,000

  • Tickets for 20 guests to Recess!
  • Special press release announcing VIP sponsor
  • VIP bar access and lounge
  • Dedicated e-blast
  • Prominently listed on all event publications, social media and website
  • Option to record video with details about the event (to be featured on all social media)
  • Special opportunity during welcome
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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.
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Raffles and Auctions

This Recess! 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!

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Jamee Rodgers

Board Members

Libby Allman
Bill Berkley
Janette Berkley-Patton
Greg Carlson
Dan Cranshaw
Art Chaudry
Stacy Daniels-Young
Kristen Harris
Cokethea Hill
Randy Hopkins
Jen Houston
Todd Jordan
Mark Larrabee
Rachel Merlo
Willy Pegues
Joe Reardon
Laurie Roberts
Steve Roling
Dred Scott
Charlie Shields
Qiana Thomason
Barbara Washington

Planning Committee

Jenna Black
Kristen Harris
Cokethea Hill
Shalaunda Holmes
Shalom Jima
Katie Maloney
Sakina Moore
Tavarus Pennington
Laurie Roberts

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All donations made to Urban Neighborhood Initiative are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.