EVENTS
Some of the event we offer are healing events, conversional, and celebratory! (In Order)
| "Recovery & the Arts Nights" | Spoken word + supper Acoustic music night Art exhibition + wine-free pairing | ||
| Annual Remembrance Dinner | A quiet, respectful dinner honoring those lost to addiction — focused on remembrance, not tragedy. | Candlelight Names read (optional), Resource-focused closing | |
| “Second Chance Suppers” | A quarterly prix fixe dinner celebrating second chances — not just recovery, but life pivots. | Who You Highlight: Alumni, Staff, Community partners, Sponsors with lived experience (optional) | Add-ons: “Meet the Graduate” table card, One story per course, Optional soft ask at the end |
| "Family & Loved Ones Dinners" | Dinners specifically for parents, spouses, siblings, and children of people in recovery. | Family-style comfort food, Facilitated discussion, Resource handouts | Topics: Boundaries without guilt, Supporting without enabling, Healing trust |
| "At The Table" | Small-group dinners centered on a single theme related to recovery, family systems, mental health, or leadership. | 10–20 guests Family-style Guided discussion cards One facilitator (not a keynote) | Topics Rotate: Recovery & Parenting Employers & Recovery Faith, Forgiveness & Healing Recovery After Incarceration Grief & Loss in Addiction |
| "Fireside Chat" | Modeled after leadership fireside chats — intimate, moderated conversations with 2–3 panelists in recovery. | 60–90 minutes Light bites or prix fixe Ticketed ($25–$75) Optional cash bar | Panel Mix: Alumni, Family member, Employer ,Clinician or peer support specialist |
| "Guest Chef for a Cause Nights" | Invite respected chefs (especially those with recovery connections) to cook one course. | ||
| "Employer Roundtable Breakfasts or Lunches" | Invite local employers to a hosted meal focused on hiring, retaining, and supporting people in recovery. | Breakfast or lunch, 90 minutes, Invite-only, Sponsored by one employer or bank | Topics: Recovery-friendly workplace policies, Insurance myths, Success stories |
| "Alumni Homecoming Dinners" | Bring alumni back to dine together, reconnect, and be publicly recognized. | ||
| “Recovery Without the Label” | Events that don’t use the word recovery in the title, but embody it. | 90 minutes |
Other Options!
SÉRÉNITÉ COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
12-Month Calendar • Sponsorship Matrix • Media Strategy • Board Tools
PART I — 12-MONTH EVENT CALENDAR (ROLLING MODEL)
This assumes a rolling calendar you can start at any month. The cadence matters more than the start date.
MONTHLY (12x / year)
Legacy Table Dinner Series
• Small-group, sponsor-funded recovery conversations
• 1 per month
• $500–$1,000 sponsor per dinner
Why monthly: predictable, intimate, easy to fund, mission-pure
QUARTERLY (4x / year)
Fireside Chats (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
• Public-facing storytelling & dialogue
• Ticketed ($25–$75)
• Sponsor-supported
Second Chance Suppers (Q2 & Q4)
• Prix fixe, alumni or recovery-themed
• Ticketed ($95–$149)
• Donor cultivation
SEMI-ANNUAL (2x / year)
Employer Roundtable Breakfast or Lunch
• Invite-only
• Workforce + recovery alignment
• Corporate hosted
ANNUAL (1x / year)
Alumni Showcase Dinner (Flagship Event)
• Five-course storytelling dinner
• Premium ticket
• Media + donor centerpiece
Remembrance Dinner (Optional but powerful)
• Candlelight, invitation-based
• Healing-focused
• Grant-aligned
PART II — SPONSOR MATCHING MATRIX (THIS IS GOLD)
Sponsors give more when the event aligns with their values and optics.
Legacy Table Dinners ($500–$1,000)
Best Sponsors
- Local banks & credit unions
- Family foundations
- Law firms
- Individual donors
- Recovery-aligned small businesses
Why
- Quiet impact
- Human-scale
- Minimal branding required
Fireside Chats ($2,500–$5,000)
Best Sponsors
- Healthcare systems
- Behavioral health providers
- Insurance companies
- Universities
- Philanthropic trusts
Why
- Thought leadership
- Visibility without spectacle
- Media-friendly
Second Chance Suppers ($5,000–$10,000)
Best Sponsors
- Corporate employers
- Regional companies
- Wealth advisors
- Construction & manufacturing firms
Why
- Public goodwill
- Clear ROI
- Hospitality-forward branding
Employer Roundtables ($3,500–$7,500)
Best Sponsors
- HR firms
- Staffing agencies
- Chambers of Commerce
- Banks
- Workforce boards