Dear Business Leaders, Pastors and Church Leaders,

The Lakewood Interfaith Council invite local businesses, ministries, and community partners to support our mission of unity, education, and empowerment by purchasing an advertisement in our Official Souvenir Booklet.

Your business/organization and ad will appear in a beautifully designed, professionally printed keepsake distributed during our upcoming event—highlighting your commitment to faith, education, and community transformation.  

 Advertisement Rates:          

                                         Price       Size                                                 Description                                                

• Full Page             $250     8.5"x11"        Full-color page for maximum visibility 
• Half Page            $150     8.5"x5.5"       Ideal for ministries, organizations, or sponsorship messages 
• Quarter Page      $100     4.25"x5.5"    Perfect for small business or personal acknowledgments 
• Business Card     $50      3.5"x 2"        Great for individual or professional listings

Sponsorship Opportunities: 

Partnering for Purpose — Investing in Education, Unity, and Community Transformation

The Lakewood Interfaith Council (IFC) invite businesses, faith organizations, and community partners to join us as official Event sponsors.

Your partnership supports our annual MLK Art & Essay Contest, community programs, and the Jump Start Scholarship Fund, which provides up to $1,000 in book scholarships for graduating 12th-graders who are selected as winners in our Art & Essay Contest. Together, we can inspire youth, uplift families, and strengthen the bonds of hope, faith, and unity throughout Lakewood and beyond. Share the Billboard and all advertisement updates with your business and organization’s name reflected.

2025-2026 Sponsorship Levels:

GOLD SPONSOR — $10,000.00

Premier Level Recognition

• Full-page color ad in the Souvenir Booklet
• Logo placement on all event  banners, promotional materials, and digital media
• Verbal acknowledgment during event program
• Recognition as a Jump Start Scholarship Premier Partner
• Reserved VIP seating for 8 guests
• Certificate of Partnership and commemorative plaque presentation

SILVER SPONSOR — $7,500.00

Distinguished Partner Recognition

• Full-page ad in the Souvenir Booklet
• Logo featured in printed and digital materials
• Recognition during event and in post-event press release
• Two Jump Start Scholarship acknowledgments
• Reserved seating for 6 guests
• Certificate of Recognition

RUBY SPONSOR — $5,000.00

Community Impact Partner

• Half-page ad in the Souvenir Booklet
• Listing on printed sponsor page and social media acknowledgment
• One Jump Start Scholarship sponsorship acknowledgment
• Reserved seating for 4 guests
• Certificate of Appreciation

Scholarship Partner Option

If your company, church, or organization would like to specifically sponsor a student through the Jump Start Scholarship, your name will be included on the Scholarship Sponsors Page in the Souvenir Booklet.
Donations of any amount are welcome and deeply appreciated.

How to Become an Event Sponsor in Collaboration with the Lakewood IFC 

• Email your sponsorship form, company logo, and ad artwork (PDF or JPEG, 300 dpi) to LIFC.executive@gmail.com
• Call (323) 817-9925 for more information
• Make checks payable to Lakewood Interfaith Council
• Sponsorships and ads due by December 15, 2025

Scholarship Sponsorship Opportunity

If your company, church, or organization would like to make a lasting difference in the life of a student, we invite you to sponsor a High School Senior through our Jump Start Scholarship Fund.

This initiative awards up to $1,000 to selected 12th-grade winners of the MLK Art & Essay Contest to help with college books and educational expenses.

Sponsors will be recognized in the Souvenir Booklet and acknowledged during the program as valued partners investing in our future leaders.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela

To become a scholarship sponsor, please indicate your desired sponsorship level 

and include your name, organization, and contact information with your donation.

Ad Submission & Donation Guidelines

• Submit camera-ready artwork (PDF or JPEG, 300 dpi minimum).
• Email ads and sponsorship confirmations to LIFC.executive@gmail.com
• For questions, please call (562) 444-2380.
• Make checks payable to: Lakewood Interfaith Council.
• All ads and donations are due by December 15, 2025.

Your Support Makes a Difference

Every ad and sponsorship purchased helps sustain our mission to:

• Build bridges of faith and community unity
• Provide educational opportunities for local youth
• Empower families and future leaders through outreach

Sponsorship Commitment Section:

Lakewood Interfaith Council & Vessouls of Transformation Sisters of Change

MLK Art & Essay Contest & Jump Start Scholarship Fund

Thank you for your partnership and commitment to empowering youth, promoting unity, and celebrating community transformation.

Please complete the section below and select your desired sponsorship level.