Heart Gallery of Lane County

Business Advocate Program
IN THIS SECTION YOU WILL FIND:

About the Business Advocate Program	How will my business be recognized
Advocate for Children	Involve your place of business in mentoring

About the Program

We are offering an opportunity to be a part of the Heart Gallery of Lane County in a simple way. All we are asking is your willingness to find some space for us. We are designing and providing the set-up for custom displays according to each child’s interests in hope that your customers will consider adopting these children into their lives. Displays can include pictures, DVD loops, items representing the child’s interests and informational materials. They can range from a single easel to an entire storefront window display. Do you have room in your store and your heart to give a child a chance?

BUSINESS ADVOCATE

Take on a special commitment to advocate for one particular child, sibling group or small group of children with similar interests or ages.

You don't have to make a financial commitment, just an emotional commitment to show this child in a positive light in your place of business.

We ask for a commitment of a month per display.

Valley River Center did a store front with 2 boys that loved sports, we surrounded them with sports gear and signage.

Dr. David Matthews has a single easel with a portrait, signage and brochures.

Involve your place of business in mentoring

Involve your place of business in mentoring. We will come and speak to your group or business and return for training of dedicated employees that would like to make a difference.

	Teach a skill to our mentor youth, or a class of them.
	Sponsor a child's portrait for a year. You will receive notices as your child is placed and another enters your sponsored frame.
	We are always in need of in-kind donations for our venues and opening.
	Give your employees time to be a mentor!
	Inserts in company hand-outs or newsletters
	Join our special recruitment effort and be a business advocate for a waiting child.
	Your business takes on a special commitment to advocate for one particular child.
	Display a portrait of one child in your business or store window we will provide materials that allow you to direct people as to where they can get more information about adopting this child.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GET YOUR BUSINESS INVOLVED IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE, PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL @ (541)343-2856 OR (877)343-2856 E-MAIL angela@afamilyforeverychild.org

Advocate for Children

Take on a special commitment to advocate for one particular child, sibling group or small group of children with similar interests or ages.

You don't have to make a financial commitment, just an emotional commitment to show this child in a positive light in your place of business.

We ask for a commitment of a month per display.

Gateway Mall

Gateway Mall highlighted a group of 4 girls, all in the 9-12 age group, in a kiosk. We then surrounded them with pink and yellow toys.

Valley River Mall highlighted Joe in one of their storefront window.

Valley River Mall window front

How Will My Business Be Recognized?

All of our business partners will be recognized on our website, on items that have been donated and at exhibits when appropriate.

Our Business Venues and Business Advocates are listed on our:
* Monthly Newsletter
* “Welcome” Bulletins
* “Found a Forever Family” Bulletin.

Our Portrait Sponsors will be recognized on a portrait with a gold plague stating
“Sponsored by________________”.

All of our business partners will also be acknowledged on our program for our annual “Opening” every November (National Adoption Month).

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Angela Norman
angela@afamilyforeverychild.org
541-343-2856 • 877-343-2856