Join our fabulous event chairs Katie Daly Vitale, Santina Daly Bragadin, and Christina Daly Gruber for a delightful kickoff to summer! Mingle with friends and savor the breathtaking Detroit River views and grounds at the beautiful home of Heidie Gorno, hosted by Heidie Gorno and Cindy Czarnik.
 

Dinner and dessert

Live auction and car show featuring over 20 exotic and unique cars!

 
Summer Glow directly benefits three vital programs: The Guidance Center’s Walter White Community Resource Center in River Rouge, our Nurture the Future program, and our Early Childhood programming. These programs are crucial in providing essential services and support to the 18,000 Wayne County residents we serve each year, ensuring a brighter future for individuals and families in our community.
 
Black and white summer dress encouraged but not required. Tickets are $150 per person. No tickets will be mailed. Guests check in at registration table.
 

Summer Champion Sponsors

Bruce & Tammy Ranck
Patrick & Karen Smithbauer
Kevin Gilhool & Dr. Pina Finazzo – Law Office of Kevin M. Gilhool, P.C.

Island Hopper Sponsors

Beacon Light Sponsors

– The O’Brien Family




– Steve Oben & Jon Mehall
Heidie Gorno and Jason & Cindy Czarnik
John & Kathy Gatti
Andy & Wanda Giancamilli
Kimberly Pfeffer
Patrick & Monica Southward

 

Nurture the Future Sponsors

– Johnpaul & Liesa Finazzo

– Scott & Casey Hamelin
– Greg & Shannon Genter
– Dr. Heather Cadena
John & Nancy Colina
Marty & Loretta Daly
Mary Richards

 

Glow Friends

Gillian Bringard-Andrews
Joe & Jan Connors
George & Christina Gorno
Tom & Laura Huot
Art & Brooke MacNee – MBA Realty
Ron & Terry Moran
Mike & Amber Sabat
– Vince & Katie Vitale
– Dr. William & Lisa Athens
– Nick & Jessica Laske, Mark & Stacee Laske






– Sam & Lisa Vitale


 

Summer Glow Supporters

John & Anna Finazzo
Chris & Trisha Mans

Sponsorship Levels

Summer Champion: $5,500

Event naming opportunity / Inclusion in press releases and event program / On-site signage / Recognition during event / Corporate logo displayed on the website and social media

Help our Community Resource Centers (CRCs) co-located at three Guidance Center Head Start sites provide programming at no cost enabling families to navigate life’s challenges.
Six event tickets are included.

Island Hopper: $3,500

Event naming opportunity / Inclusion in press releases and event program / On-site signage / Recognition during event / Corporate logo displayed on the website and social media

Help our CRCs provide adult-child interaction groups that offer parents/guardians opportunities to support their child’s development in the context of group activities, connect with other parents/guardians of young children, reduce isolation, and build community.
Five event tickets are included.

Beacon Light: $2,500

Event naming opportunity / Inclusion in press releases and event program / On-site signage / Recognition during event / Corporate logo displayed on the website and social media

Help our Literacy Events engage our community in supporting literacy in a fun, family-friendly way with side-by-side learning, parent-child relations, and increased parent involvement.
Four event tickets are included.

Nurture the Future: $2,000

Event naming opportunity / Inclusion in press releases and event program / On-site signage / Recognition during event / Corporate logo displayed on the website and social media

Nurture the Future empowers Downriver families by providing free resources and education, from early childhood development to young adulthood. This comprehensive program offers workshops, support groups, and activities to inspire and assist parents in raising strong, healthy children.
Two event tickets are included.

Glow Friend: $1,500

Inclusion in press releases and event program / On-site signage / Recognition during event

Help our Clothing Closet and Diaper Depot, which assists families in need of these services. Through donations we provide clothing and diapers on an emergency basis to families who have exhausted their resources.
Two event tickets are included.

Tickets and Sponsorships