Boone Center, Inc. to Host “A Million Dreams” Gala
December 03, 2021
?Boone Center, Inc. (BCI)—a nonprofit that improves the lives of adults with disabilities through employment opportunities—will hold its 15th annual Behind the Mask gala on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Water’s Edge Banquet Center in St. Peters, Mo. With a theme based upon the movie “The Greatest Showman”, guests are encouraged to dress with a carnival flair.
The black tie optional event will feature unique entertainment, heavy hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, live music by My Friend Mike, and a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit the non-profits’ employment facilities and programs for adults with disabilities.
“People with disabilities and their families count on us to help inspire and support their dreams of employment,” said BCI CEO Troy Compardo. “So the ‘A Million Dreams’ theme, which celebrates the differences in all of us, really fits our mission and how we will use the money we raise. It’s going to be an incredible night!”
At the gala, BCI will also present its Loving Hands Awards to recognize individuals, businesses or organizations that have made a significant difference in the lives of BCI employees. The distinguished honorees for 2022 are Jo Marie Lang and Distribution Management.
Tickets are $125 per person or $1,250 for a table of 10. To purchase, visit https://www.boonecenter.com/behind-the-mask. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information, call (636) 875-5244.
About BCI
Founded in 1959, Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) inspires and supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, challenging personal growth and development through a continuum of innovative employment opportunities. Headquartered at 200 Trade Center Dr. W in St. Peters, Mo., BCI currently employs almost 250 adults with disabilities under its organizational employment program and serves dozens more with employment services, vocational training, and follow-along services under its competitive employment program and Skills Center. For more information, call (636) 875-5279 or visit http://www.boonecenter.com/.
The black tie optional event will feature unique entertainment, heavy hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, live music by My Friend Mike, and a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit the non-profits’ employment facilities and programs for adults with disabilities.
“People with disabilities and their families count on us to help inspire and support their dreams of employment,” said BCI CEO Troy Compardo. “So the ‘A Million Dreams’ theme, which celebrates the differences in all of us, really fits our mission and how we will use the money we raise. It’s going to be an incredible night!”
At the gala, BCI will also present its Loving Hands Awards to recognize individuals, businesses or organizations that have made a significant difference in the lives of BCI employees. The distinguished honorees for 2022 are Jo Marie Lang and Distribution Management.
Tickets are $125 per person or $1,250 for a table of 10. To purchase, visit https://www.boonecenter.com/behind-the-mask. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information, call (636) 875-5244.
About BCI
Founded in 1959, Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) inspires and supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, challenging personal growth and development through a continuum of innovative employment opportunities. Headquartered at 200 Trade Center Dr. W in St. Peters, Mo., BCI currently employs almost 250 adults with disabilities under its organizational employment program and serves dozens more with employment services, vocational training, and follow-along services under its competitive employment program and Skills Center. For more information, call (636) 875-5279 or visit http://www.boonecenter.com/.
Contact:
Jaclyn Norono-Rodriguez, Director of Sales
jnorono-rodriguez@bcipackaging.com, (636) 978-4300
