Thrive: A Celebration of Strength and Resilience

Date: Friday, November 8th, 2024

Venue: On Jackson

245 E. Jackson St., Phoenix, AZ 85004

Time: 4:30pm - 8:30pm

Attire: Join us as you are, dressed for the occasion in a way that makes you feel comfortable and ready to celebrate.

Event Highlights

• Cocktail Hour: Begin the evening with a delightful cocktail hour, featuring a selection of premium beverages and an opportunity to mingle with fellow supporters and advocates. (*Each event ticket includes 2 complimentary drink vouchers)
• Grazing Table & Heavy Appetizers: Enjoy a beautifully curated grazing table and an array of delicious heavy appetizers and desserts prepared by Gilded Gatherings, ensuring a culinary experience that delights your taste buds. Gildedgatherings.com
• Awards Ceremony: Celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals dedicated to ending sexual and domestic violence. The awards ceremony will include moving video tributes to our honorees, showcasing their impactful work and unwavering commitment. 
• Live Music & Entertainment: Experience the ambiance of live music by Juan Felix, providing a soothing and uplifting backdrop to the evening's festivities.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with community leaders, advocates, and fellow supporters during our networking sessions. This is a valuable opportunity to forge new partnerships and strengthen existing ones.
• Raffle Items: Participate in our exciting raffle filled with unique and valuable items. All proceeds directly support our mission and programs.
• Merchandise Sales: Show your support by purchasing exclusive ACESDV merchandise, with all proceeds benefiting our initiatives.
• Sponsorship Opportunities: Sponsorship of the Thrive event is a meaningful and impactful way for you or your organization to show your dedication to ending sexual and domestic violence in Arizona. By becoming a sponsor, you not only help create a safer, violence-free community but also gain valuable visibility and marketing opportunities for your brand.(To maximize the impact of your contribution and ensure that more of your sponsorship dollars go directly to our programs and services, we encourage you to purchase your sponsorship with a check. By doing so, we can avoid processing fees associated with credit card payments, allowing us to allocate even more resources to our critical work.)

*Contact Joshua Burleson @ joshua@acesdv.org to set up sponsorship payment by check.

Thrive, the only event of its kind in Arizona, is designed to uplift survivors and honor advocates and allies. It aims to raise funds to support ACESDV’s prevention, advocacy, and education efforts in line with their mission to end sexual and domestic violence in Arizona while dismantling oppression and promoting equity. This year’s Thrive will take place at the beautiful venue, On Jackson, and will be a fun awards and networking/cocktail event.

By participating in the Thrive event, guests join a community of individuals committed to creating positive change and supporting survivors. The Thrive event serves as a powerful reminder of the collective efforts needed to build a future free from violence and oppression.

*As Thrive is a four-hour event with alcohol being served, we encourage all attendees to plan for a safe journey home. Please consider using taxis or rideshare services to ensure your safety and the safety of others. Let's make this a memorable and responsible evening for everyone.

Parking: Given the multiple events happening downtown that evening, we are excited to offer a reserved parking option at the Jefferson St. Garage for only $15 (see above).

The Jefferson St. Garage is conveniently located diagonally across the street from On Jackson. By purchasing a reserved parking pass, you’ll save time and avoid the hassle of searching for parking, which can run upwards of $50 due to high demand in the area.

Here’s how it works:

• Reserve your parking spot for $15.
• Upon purchase, you will receive a parking pass to display at the event.
• The garage entrance is located south on 3rd Street from Van Buren.

We highly recommend purchasing this reserved parking to guarantee your spot and avoid the inflated prices. Carpooling or using a rideshare service is also encouraged if preferred.

Reccomended nearby hotels: 

Marriott / Residence Inn Courtyard | 132 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004•(602) 603-2000 (.2mi away)

Hilton Garden Inn | 15 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ 85004•(602) 343-0006 ( .4 mi away)

Home2 Suites by Hilton | 125 E Jackson St, Phoenix, AZ 85004•(602) 603-1111 (next door)

Ticket Delivery Notice: If you do not receive your ticket(s) right away, your organization's firewall settings may be preventing the email from coming through. Please contact Joshua Burleson at joshua@acesdv.org to provide an alternative email address.

Thrive's 2024 Honorees

Laurelle Sheppard – is the recipient of the Cliff Rose Award – recognizing an individual who has demonstrated extraordinary dedication and service to the mission of ending domestic and sexual violence.

Savannah Sanders – has been selected for the Three Heart Award: Survivor – This award recognizes a survivor who has shown remarkable strength and resilience in the face of domestic and/or sexual violence.

Sierra Vista Police Department – will receive the Desert Sunflower Award: Champion – This award honors an individual who has shown exceptional leadership and advocacy in the movement to end domestic and sexual violence.

Mimi Kaplan – has been selected for the Saguaro Award: Lifetime Achievement – This award recognizes an individual who has dedicated their career and life’s work to ending domestic and sexual violence and has made a significant impact in their community.

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