Waves of Change Cruise

Celebrate 20 Years of Healing and Hope

Join us for an evening where purpose meets celebration as we sail down the Detroit River aboard the luxurious Ovation Yacht. Together, we’ll raise funds for essential services that support survivors of sexual violence while celebrating 20 years of impact.

Enjoy scenic views, an open bar with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and dinner at sunset. The evening will also include a silent auction fundraiser, a special awards presentation honoring our community partners, and a moving slideshow reflecting on two decades of healing and hope.

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Boarding begins at 5:30 PM)

Location: Ovation Yacht at Safe Harbor Jefferson Beach Marina
24400 Jefferson Ave, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
Parking: Free onsite
Attire: Cocktail & Evening Attire

Individual Tickets: $175

Register and Purchase Tickets HERE

Your support makes it possible for survivors to access free, compassionate, and life-changing care. We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful evening.

Why Sponsor This Event?

Sponsoring our 20th Anniversary Cruise is an opportunity to:

• Publicly demonstrate your commitment to supporting survivors of sexual violence
• Align your organization with a trusted, mission-driven nonprofit
• Gain meaningful visibility among engaged community members and leaders
• Help ensure critical, life-saving services remain accessible to survivors

Interested in Sponsoring? Contact:
MiVida Burrus
Senior Director of Development
mburrus@avalonhealing.org
(313) 310-9405

Sponsorship Opportunities

Presenting Sponsor – $25,000 (1 Available)

• Recognition as Presenting Sponsor of Avalon’s “20th Anniversary Cruise”
• Prominent logo placement on all event materials & signage
• Verbal recognition during the program
• Opportunity to provide brief welcome remarks
• Dedicated social media recognition (minimum of 4 posts)
• Recognition on nonprofit website leading up to the event
• Logo placement in Annual Impact Report
• Reserved VIP table and event tickets for 15 guests

Anchor Sponsor – $10,000

• Logo placement on event materials & signage
• Verbal recognition during the program
• Social media recognition (minimum of 3 posts)
• Recognition in Annual Impact Report
• Reserved table and event tickets for 10 guests

Lighthouse Sponsor – $5,000

• Logo placement on select event materials
• Verbal recognition during the program
• Social media recognition (minimum of 2 posts)
• Recognition in Annual Impact Report
• Reserved half table and event tickets for 6 guests

Harbor Sponsor – $2,500

• Verbal recognition during the program
• Social media recognition (1 post)
• Recognition in Annual Impact Report
• Event tickets for 4 guests

Above Deck Sponsor – $1,000

• Verbal recognition during the program
• Event tickets for 2 guests

Individual Tickets – $175

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