Date –November 8, 2025, 6pm-11pm
Hilton Garden Inn Woodbridge
2500 Neabsco Common Place
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Please join us, and the community, this year as we celebrate our MILITARY VETERANS and the advancement of housing opportunities!
We’ll celebrate and honor those who are serving or have served, in our Armed Forces and come together to raise awareness and funds to increase housing opportunities for military veterans and the low-to-moderate income families. The First Home Alliance 2025 Annual Event will take place on November 8, 2025, at the Hilton Garden Inn Woodbridge 2500 Neabsco Common Place, Woodbridge, VA 22191.
6:00 p.m. Networking Reception & Silent Auction
7:30 p.m. Dinner, Awards Presentation, and Live Testimonials
9:00 p.m. Live Music Entertainment
11:30 p.m. Gala concludes
All donations and proceeds raised from this event will fund our financial education and housing programs. We aim to build strong, vibrant communities by preserving homeownership and improving the financial capabilities of low-to-moderate income and military veteran families.
Tickets and Sponsorships are available NOW!
You, your colleagues, your friends, and family members are valuable assets to our community. Please consider sponsoring this event and providing annual support for our agency. Sponsorships are available from $250 and above…
- A BRONZE sponsorship includes tickets and an ad in the program journal
- A SILVER sponsorship includes 4 tickets, and logo placement on event advertisements.
- GOLD sponsorship and above provides prominent branding opportunities and more
- An Exclusive Event Title sponsorship is also available
*A single donation or annual/recurring gifts can be set up here.
About First Home Alliance
We are a 501 (c) 3, not-for-profit dedicated to increasing sustainable homeownership and financial capabilities of underserved low-to-moderate income and military veteran communities.
Our Accomplishments
As a community-based, HUD-approved housing counseling agency, we served over 1000 families in FY2025 and more than 22,000 households, since our 2002 inception.
• Provided homebuyer education to over 6,500 households; 5,200 of which purchased their first home
• Improved the financial capabilities of over 10,000 people by providing financial literacy education
• Facilitated the sustainment of over $700,000,000 in tax revenue by assisting over 3,500 homeowners with foreclosure prevention and loss mitigation counseling.
Why Partner With Us First Home Alliance?
When you partner with FHA, we will ensure that the collaboration compliments your existing brand values, strengthens our most in-need communities, and provides a platform to increase the positive community perception and credibility of your corporate standing.
For program advertising and customized sponsorship opportunities contact Larry Laws, Sr. at Laws@FirstHomeAlliance.org or call 703-732-2222.
Event Location: Hilton Garden Inn Woodbridge 2500 Neabsco Common Place, Woodbridge, VA 22191
ALL SPONSORSHIPS AND DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.
First Home Alliance Inc is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
THE DAY’S SCHEDULE
9:00AM – 4:00PM – Financial Wellness Symposium
11:30AM – 1:00PM – American Legion Post 114 Commemoration Luncheon (limited seating, by invitation only)
6:00PM – Networking Reception & Silent Auction
7:30PM – Welcome
7:45PM – Plated Dinner, Awards Presentation, and Testimonials
9:30PM – Live Music by X-Factor, The Band
11:30PM – Gala concludes
2021 Financial Wellness Symposium and Awards Gala Sponsorship Opportunities
Diamond Sponsor - $15,000
- Limited to one partner and includes double the platinum level sponsorship benefits.
- Company’s name and logo will be included in all marketing materials (for example the 2021 First Home Alliance Symposium and Awards Gala presented by...).
- Speaking opportunity during the Symposium and Awards Gala.
- A customized sponsorship marketing plan tailored to your needs.
Platinum Sponsor - $10,000
- Symposium and Awards Gala Platinum Sponsor.
- Company representative introduced at First Home Alliance Symposium and Awards Gala.
- Two reserved VIP tables for twenty, highlighting company name at the symposium and gala.
- Premier placement at Awards Gala.
- Premier placement at American Legion Post 114 75th Commemoration Luncheon.
- A 30 second commercial video spot to be played during awards gala.
- Tickets for pre-gala networking reception.
- Company recognition in the event program.
- Company logo highlighted on Symposium and Awards Gala website.
- NETWORKING SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE WILL BE INCLUDED WITH THIS LEVEL
Networking Reception Sponsor - $7,500
- One reserved VIP table for ten, highlighting company name at the Symposium and Gala.
- Premier placement at Awards Gala.
- Premier placement at American Legion Post 114 75th Commemoration Luncheon.
- A 30 second Commercial Video Spot to be played during Awards Gala.
- Tickets for pre-gala networking reception.
- Company recognition in the event program.
- Company logo highlighted on Symposium and Awards Gala website.
- GOLD SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE WILL BE INCLUDED WITH THIS LEVEL
Gold Sponsor - $5,000
- Reserved VIP table for ten, highlighting company name at the Symposium and Gala.
- Ten complimentary tickets for Awards Gala.
- Full page ad in souvenir program booklet as a Gold Sponsor.
- SILVER SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE WILL BE INCLUDED WITH THIS LEVEL
Silver Sponsor - $2,500
- Five complimentary tickets for Awards Gala.
- Full-page ad in souvenir program booklet.
- BRONZE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE WILL BE INCLUDED WITH THIS LEVEL
Bronze Sponsor - $1,000
- Two complimentary tickets for Awards Gala.
- Full-page ad in souvenir program booklet.
- HOUSING STABILITY SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE WILL BE INCLUDED WITH THIS LEVEL
Housing Stability Sponsor - $500
- Company highlighted for supporting household goods at food distribution at symposium
- One complimentary ticket for Awards Gala
- Half-page ad in souvenir program booklet
- PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE WILL BE INCLUDED WITH THIS LEVEL
Presenting Sponsor - $250
- Company representative to conduct 45-minute presentation
- Quarter-page advertisement in the program booklet
- SWAG BAG SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE WILL BE INCLUDED WITH THIS LEVEL
Swag Sponsor - $100
- Advertisement stuffers such as marketing material, product samples, brochures, and business cards can be inserted into swag bags.
- One 6-foot table, with linen cover, two chairs, two symposium passes.
- Company business card will be added to swag bags given to symposium attendees
- BUSINESS CARD SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE WILL BE INCLUDED WITH THIS LEVEL
Business Card Sponsor - $50
- Company logo will be linked from the event page of our website: www.FirstHomeAlliance.org/2021- Awards
We are NOW looking for sponsorships to ensure the success of our 2024 event and the First Home Alliance mission. As a community based, HUD-approved housing counseling agency, First Home Alliance often assists over 1,000 families a year and more than 20,000 households since its inception in 2002. We are a 501(c) 3 charitable organization.
All donations and proceeds raised from this event will fund our financial education and housing programs. We aim to build strong, vibrant communities by preserving homeownership and improving the financial capabilities of low-to-moderate income and military veteran families.
Our Generous Sponsors
The 2023 Awards Gala Winners
- Alliance Leadership Award - "Senator Mark R. Warner"
Sen. Warner has been recognized as a national leader in fighting for families, hardworking Virginians, and our brave service members.
- Alliance 2023 Medal of Honor - "Jas Boothe"
Chicago native, Disabled Army Veteran, and Cancer Survivor, Jas Boothe dedicated over 17 years of service to her nation and founded Final Salute Inc, assisting over 8000 women Veterans and children in 30+ states and territories.
- Alliance Achievement Award - "Muhammad Mosque No. 4 of DC"
- Alliance President's Award - "Susan Dewey"
Susan Dewey has served as Virginia Housing’s Chief Executive Officer since being appointed by the Board of Commissioners in 1999. She has a proven history of mentorship to others in the minority housing industry.
You Can Join Our Generous Sponsors from Previous Years
If you have any questions about the event, or would like to secure a sponsorship, please contact Laws@FirstHomeAlliance.org, or call (877)250-9025, ext. 106 for additional information or sponsorship details.
