About the Event
Join us at the Salem Convention Center for SOAR 2026, an evening where our community gathers with one purpose: to stand beside children and families navigating foster care.
On Friday, April 17, we will come together around the table - sharing a beautifully prepared dinner, choice wine, and powerful stories of resilience, mentorship, and radical support. Throughout the evening, you’ll hear firsthand how Love Box families, Dare to Dream mentors, and community partners are helping keep foster homes open and youth supported in Marion and Polk County.
SOAR is more than a gala. It is a celebration of what happens when a community says yes - yes to showing up, yes to walking alongside families, yes to creating stability and belonging for children who need it most.
Whether you are a longtime supporter or joining us for the first time, this night is your opportunity to be part of something lasting.
Friday, April 17, 2026
Salem Convention Center
5:00 PM - Registration & Silent Auction
6:30 PM - Dinner & Program
7:30 PM - Live Auction & Golden Ticket
8:30 PM - Thank You & Good Night
Reserve your seat and be part of the story.
Must be present to participate in the live auction and golden ticket
Suggested attire: Elevated garden chic - Smart casual to cocktail (flowy dresses, smart blazers)
Date
Friday, April 17
Location
Salem Convention Center
200 Commercial ST SE
Salem, OR
Time
5:00 Registration & Silent Auction
6:30 Dinner & Program Begins
Sponsorships
Sponsoring SOAR 2026 is more than brand visibility - it is a tangible investment in children and families experiencing foster care in our community. With five distinct sponsorship levels, partners have the opportunity to align their business or organization with a mission that keeps foster homes open and youth supported.
Sponsors receive meaningful recognition throughout the evening and across promotional materials, while directly fueling programs like Love Box, Dare to Dream, and Kid Fun Night. Your partnership helps ensure families are not navigating foster care alone.
Join us in building stability, belonging, and hope - one family at a time.
Sponsorships
$17,000
Presenting Sponsor includes:
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Reserved tables for 20 guests
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Business name and logo displayed on screen throughout event
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Business name and logo displayed on front page of event programs
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Business name and logo displayed on Salem Angels' event webpage
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Featured with your logo as a sponsor in our monthly newsletter and on social media
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Business name with logo prominently displayed on large banner behind stage
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Announced from stage as Presenting sponsor
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Listed as Presenting sponsor on all marketing
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$10,000
Paddle Raise Auction Sponsor includes:
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Reserved tables for 20 guests
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Business name and logo displayed on screen throughout event
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Business name and logo displayed on event programs
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Business name and logo displayed on Salem Angels' event webpage
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Featured with your logo as a sponsor in our monthly newsletter and on social media
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Business name with logo prominently displayed on every auction paddle
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Announced from stage as Paddle Raise Auction Sponsor
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$5,000
Gold Sponsor includes:
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Reserved table for 10 guests
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Business name and logo displayed on screen throughout event
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Business name and logo displayed in event programs
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Business name and logo displayed on Salem Angels' event webpage
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Featured with your logo as a sponsor in our monthly newsletter and on social media
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Business name with logo prominently displayed on a low banner on stage or in lobby
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$2,500
Silver Sponsor includes:
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Reserved table of 10 guests
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Business name displayed on screen throughout event
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Business name displayed in event programs
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Business names displayed on Salem Angels events webpages
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Featured with your logo as a sponsor in our monthly newsletter and on social media
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$1,000
Bronze Sponsor includes:
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Table of 10 guests
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Business name displayed on screen throughout event
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Business name displayed in event programs
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Business names displayed on Salem Angels events webpages
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The Stories
At SOAR last year, we highlighted two extraordinary stories from our Love Box and Dare to Dream programs. This year, we will once again bring the heart of our mission to the stage.
