2011 Annual Benefit Breakfast

Thursday, October 6, 2011, 7:30 - 9:00am

Burlingame Hyatt Regency Hotel

Photos

View photos of the 2011 Benefit Breakfast
Special thanks to Lilac Chang Photography
Photos can also be downloaded from our Facebook page

Video

Cheryll Catuar: Shelter Network Transitional Program Graduate

 

Leigh Anne Tuohy: Keynote Speaker

 

Susan Manheimer: San Mateo Chief of Police

 

Karae Lisle: Shelter Network Executive Director

 

Donations

Click here to donate in honor of the 2011 Benefit Breakfast
For donation or sponsorship inquiries, please contact:

Rachael Brown
Annual Giving Manager
650.685.5880 ext. 136
rbrown@shelternetwork.org

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About the Benefit Breakfast

First hosted in 1988, Shelter Network’s Leading the Way Back Home Benefit Breakfast has become the premiere event on the San Francisco Peninsula. The inspiring event raises awareness about the issue of homelessness on the Peninsula and in Silicon Valley as well as critically needed funds to support Shelter Network’s model housing and support programs which serve thousands of men, women and children in our community each year.

The event is filled with moving testimonials by Shelter Network clients who have graduated to permanent housing, award presentations and a high profile speaker who is committed to addressing homelessness and poverty.  There is also a VIP reception the evening before the breakfast which offers sponsors the opportunity to meet the guest speaker and other supporters.

2011 Keynote Speaker

Leigh Anne Tuohy is an amazingly inspiring woman best known for being featured in Michael Lewis's 2006 book The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game. The book highlighted the story of Michael Oher, a formerly homeless youth who went on to be one of the most highly coveted prospects in college football. The book was later made into a feature film entitled The Blind Side, in which actress Sandra Bullock portrayed Tuohy. Bullock won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance. Michael Oher currently plays in the National Football League for the Baltimore Ravens.

Audience

The Benefit Breakfast attracts over 1,100 guests annually including high profile and affluent Bay Area corporate professionals, community and civic leaders and philanthropists.

Venue

The Benefit Breakfast is held in the ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1333 Bayshore Highway in Burlingame, CA (Hwy 101 at Bayshore).

Support & Recognition

Sponsorship opportunities for the 2011 Benefit Breakfast range from $1,750 to $40,000 with extensive benefits and opportunities for personal or corporate exposure. Please note that support can be designated to cover the greatest need within Shelter Network or for a specific program or activity.  Public recognition will be provided through media and marketing collateral and coverage throughout the Peninsula and Silicon Valley.  For more information on these opportunities, please contact Chris Canter at ccanter@shelternetwork.org