About Centre Gives:
- Centre Gives is an annual online giving event designed to encourage community giving
- It takes place 8am on Wednesday, May 8th through 8pm on Thursday, May 9th
- 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
- There are opportunities to win additional cash prizes - see below!
- Read additional FAQ at https://centregives.org/faq
Power Hour Open House
Join us on Wednesday, May 8th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm for a FREE family-friendly Power House Open House event at our tech space in the Nittany Mall (use Entrance A; we're across from Ville Billy's).
Featuring comedic monologues and 2-person skits; complimentary wine, popcorn and sweet treats; information on our organization; kids' crafts; ticket raffle; 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 6:00pm and 7:00pm that evening as we attempted to win the 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 rehearsal and storage space
- 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 trying to win for Sock & Buskin:
- 20:12 Prize - 13 Years of Centre Gives!: In honor of the first Centre Gives in 2012, the organization that receives a donation closest to 20:12 (8:12:00 pm) on May 8 will receive a $250 prize.
- Magic Minute - 3:33pm: During the exact minute between 3:33:00 pm and 3:33:59 pm on May 9, the first 20 organizations that receive a donation will each receive a prize of $100, limited to one Magic Minute prize per organization.
- Centre Gives Fest Prizes (5): Attend Centre Gives Fest at Bellefonte's Talleyrand Park between 5:00 and 7:30 pm on May 9 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, 6-6:30, 6:30-7, and 7-7:30. You can submit during each time period!
- Wheel of Philanthropy Prize: Visit Centre Foundations' table at Centre Gives Fest at Bellefonte's Talleyrand Park between 5:00 and 8:00 pm on May 9 and spin the Wheel of Philanthropy for a chance to win a variety of prizes, including a $100 donation to your favorite nonprofit. One spin per person.
- In the Know Prize: Visit Centre Foundations' table at Centre Gives Fest at Bellefonte's Talleyrand Park between 5:00 and 8:00 pm on May 9 and sign up for their newsletter and submit your favorite organization. One will be randomly selected to win $250.