Dear Potential Sponsor,

What happens to a dream deferred? For too many children in Chicago’s West

Side, it fades—not for lack of talent or passion, but for lack of opportunity.

At Building Brighter Futures Center for the Arts (BBF), we exist to change that

narrative.

As a pillar of the North Lawndale community since 1961, BBF has served as a

safe haven and launchpad for youth and families facing systemic barriers. We

empower our community through six essential pillars—Youth Services, Family

Services, Education, Health Equity, Employment Services, and Community

Engagement—all designed to uplift and unlock potential from the inside out.

But today, we’re writing to you with a very specific purpose: to ask for your

support in funding our 7-week, tuition-free summer dance program for

underserved youth ages 6 to 18

Why Dance? Why Now?

Because dance saves lives.

In communities like North Lawndale, where over 40% of children live below the

poverty line and opportunities for enrichment are scarce, the arts become

more than creative outlets—they become lifelines. Our dance program gives

young people a safe, structured space to express themselves, stay active, build

confidence, and belong.

Last year, thanks to our annual Junior Board’s Juneteenth fundraiser, we raised

enough to provide this transformative experience to 30 students—an effort that

supported over $6,000 in programming.

This year, we aim to do even more—and with your help, we can.

What Your Sponsorship Supports

This summer, BBF plans to offer:

7 weeks of tuition-free dance instruction in styles like hip-hop, contemporary, ballet, and cultural dance.
3 major public performances: The Bud Billiken Parade, the Danny Davis Parade, and our Back-to-School Bash.
Safe, consistent summer programming, reducing exposure to community violence and building brighter future, one step at a time.

Each student costs $210 to sponsor.

Our goal: reach at least 30 students this summer.

How YOU Can Help

We invite you to join us as a sponsor and champion for these young dancers.

Platinum Sponsor – $5,000

Recognition across all Juneteenth event materials, verbal shoutout at performances, logo placement on event signage, BBF website, and social media channels.

Gold Sponsor – $1,000

Logo placement on BBF event signage and social media channels.

Silver Sponsor – $500

Name listed on BBF event signage and in digital communications.

Community Sponsor – $100

Public thank you via BBF social media and email newsletter.

All donations are tax-deductible. BBF is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Help Us Make Their Dreams Move. Your partnership, will allow us to remove financial barriers and uplift our youth.

Please reach out to Ayana Clark at (872)401-7836 or ayanarclark@gmail.com to discuss your sponsorship options or tailor a package that aligns with your brand’s values and budget.

Together, we can be part of a legacy that doesn’t just inspire movement—but builds a brighter future.

Thank you for your time, your heart, and your consideration.

With gratitude,

BBF’s Junior Board Members

Building Brighter Futures Center for the Arts

📍 Chicago’s West Side | 🖥 bbfcenterforthearts.org

Juneteenth Day Party

BBF GMA Summer 2025 Dance Lab Fundraiser