LISTEN SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Every student has a story.
Your support ensures more are heard.
Sponsor the LISTEN event where student storytellers take the stage, share their stories, and receive scholarships in celebration of their courage.
High school students report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness.
CDC, 2022High school graduates chose not to attend college because they felt not mentally ready, up from one in seven in 2019.
EAB, 2022Young people in Los Angeles alone are neither in school nor working.
Los Angeles Opportunity Youth Collaborative, 2023High school students today face a growing confidence crisis.
PLUS ME Project transforms this reality by equipping students with the confidence to believe in themselves, connect with others, and pursue college, career, and life goals through the power of personal storytelling.
What is LISTEN?
LISTEN is PLUS ME’s annual celebration where scholarship recipients share their stories live and receive their awards on stage.
More than 200 community members attend, including educators, business leaders, and civic leaders who come to witness what these students have written and to celebrate them for it.
Sponsors are recognized throughout the program, with opportunities for remarks and photographs depending on level.
LISTEN EVENT DETAILS
Thursday, November 5, 2026
5:30PM-8PM
Marlborough School
250 S Rossmore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004
“After that night, I felt more comfortable with myself and my disability. I felt that my story matters.”
— Akira Martin, LISTEN 2024 Scholarship Recipient, UC San Diego
Sponsor the LISTEN event
PLUS ME builds confidence through personal storytelling. LISTEN is where those stories are heard.
Your support makes that possible.
Champion
$10,000- Present the scholarship awards
- Opportunity to speak
- Photo opportunity
- Feature in the newsletter
- Logo or name on the program
- Logo or name on the website
- Logo or name throughout the event
- Post on social media
Change Maker
$5,000- Acknowledgement during the program
- Photo opportunity
- Feature in the newsletter
- Logo or name on the program
- Logo or name on the website
- Post on social media
Advocate
$2,500- Photo opportunity
- Logo or name on the program
- Logo or name on the website
- Post on social media
Sponsorship Deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026
A SECOND WAY TO SUPPORT
Before the stage comes the LISTEN Link-Up, a day where every scholarship applicant is invited to the PLUS ME Storytelling Center to…
Experience a PLUS ME workshop
Hear from a panel of LISTEN alumni
Connect with other applicants
Join the PLUS ME community
Sponsoring the Link-Up supports that opportunity directly.
LISTEN LINK-UP DETAILS
Saturday, October 10, 2026
PLUS ME Storytelling Center
6957 N. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Students sharing about their experience at a past LISTEN Link-Up.
Sponsor the LISTEN Link-Up
Leader
$2,000- Invitation to the Link-Up
- Thank you and opportunity to speak at the Link-Up
- Photo opportunity at the Link-Up
- Story and post on social media
- Feature in the newsletter
- Logo or name on Link-Up materials
- Recognition at the LISTEN event
Partner
$1,000- Invitation to the Link-Up
- Thank you at the Link-Up
- Photo opportunity at the Link-Up
- Story on social media
- Feature in the newsletter
- Logo or name on Link-Up materials
Supporter
$500- Invitation to the Link-Up
- Thank you at the Link-Up
- Photo opportunity at the Link-Up
In-kind
Goods and servicesFood, beverage, gifting, or resources for scholarship applicants.
- Invitation to the Link-Up
- Thank you and opportunity to speak at the Link-Up
- Photo opportunity at the Link-Up
- Story and post on social media
- Feature in the newsletter
- Logo or name on Link-Up materials
Sponsorship Deadline: Friday, October 2, 2026
PAST SPONSORS
READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT TOGETHER?
Schedule a call to learn more about sponsoring LISTEN and helping LA youth share their stories.
Questions? Reach out to Development Manager Morgan Chitty at morgan@theplusmeproject.org.
