Support Sock & Buskin at this year's Centre Gives!

COMING TOGETHER FOR POWER HOURS!

Sock & Buskin is encouraging all our community members, friends, partners, and supporters from anywhere in the world to donate during one of the following Power Hours:

If we receive the most unique donors during one of these hours, we'll win an additional $500!  So if you can, please donate at least $10 during that time through our Centre Gives page: https://centregives.org/organizations/264-sock-buskin-theatre-company

ADD TO YOUR CALENDARS

Click on each of the following links to add these critical Centre Gives events to your Google Calendar:

  • Power Hour Open House on Wednesday, May 14 from 6pm to 8pm
    • Come to the S&B Studio for live vocals, refreshments, and comradery!
  • S&B Power Hour #1 on Wednesday, May 14 from 7pm to 8pm
    • Donate at least $10 to help us win an additional $500!
  • S&B Power Hour #2 on Thursday, May 15 from 9am to 10pm
    • Donate at least $10 to help us win an additional $500!
  • Centre Gives Fest on Thursday, May 15 from 5pm to 8pm
    • Celebrate local nonprofits at Brass 16823 & enter S&B into a raffle to win more prizes!

About Centre Gives:

  • Centre Gives is an annual online giving event designed to encourage community giving
  • It takes place 8am on Wednesday, May 14th through 8pm on Thursday, May 15th
  • Visit our page, https://centregives.org/organizations/264-sock-buskin-theatre-company, to make donations using credit or debit card during this period
  • The minimum donation is $10 and all donations are tax-deductible
  • Your donation goes further thanks to the Centre Gives stretch pools provided by Centre Foundation and the Hamer Foundation - this year's stretch pools have increased from $300k to $500k!
  • There are opportunities to win additional cash prizes - see below!
  • Read additional FAQ at https://centregives.org/faq

Power Hour Open Hour - Wednesday 5/14!

Join us on Wednesday, May 14th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for a FREE family-friendly Power House Open House event at the S&B Studio in the Nittany Mall (use Entrance A; we're across from Ville Billy's).

Featuring live vocalists; complimentary wine, popcorn, and sweet treats; information on our organization; and donation stations. Come to learn more about our upcoming events and volunteer opportunities, and to discuss potential partnerships -- or just to watch the performances and enjoy the refreshments!

ALSO, we are encouraging all donors to donate to Sock & Buskin between 7:00pm and 8:00pm that evening as we attempted to win the Prime Time Happy Hour Power Hour Prize...If we receive the most unique donors during the hour, we'll win an additional $500!  So if you can, please donate at least $10 during that time (you do not have to attend the open house to donate.)

What will Sock & Buskin do with my donation?

As a growing organization, your donation goes a long way. Some of the ways we use your donation includes:

  • Operational expenses, like insurance and web services
  • Production expenses, including licensing fees, venue fees, and costumes and props
  • Capital purchases, such as lighting and sound equipment
  • Leasing fees and utilities for our studio, which is used for rehearsal, storage, and workshop
  • Educational and community engagement opportunities

Your donation allows us to grow and sustain, while we entertain, inspire, and foster a love of theatrical arts in Centre County.

Other Prizes

There are many prizes available to nonprofits during Centre Gives. A full list can be found at https://centregives.org/prizes

If you are able to give, here are some other prizes that we encourage you to consider pursuing for Sock & Buskin:

  • Magic Minute - 3:33pm: During the exact minute between 3:33:00 pm and 3:33:59 pm on May 15, the first 10 organizations that receive a donation will each receive a prize of $100, limited to one Magic Minute prize per organization.
  • Centre Gives Fest Prizes (3): Attend Centre Gives Fest at Brass 16823 (in the Titan Industrial Park in Bellefonte) between 5:00 and 7:30 pm on May 15 and submit your favorite nonprofit for a chance to win. One organization will be randomly selected to win a $250 prize during each of the following time periods: 5:00-5:30, 5:30-6:30, and 6:30-7:30. You can submit during each time period!