Starters — General Information

IG BEND CARES is proud to serve up a yearly tradition: "An Evening With Friends." Throughout the month of February, you can organize and host a dinner or cocktail party to raise funds to help in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The money you raise also will help to provide resources for HIV/AIDS prevention and education efforts in the Big Bend.

All proceeds go to Big Bend Cares, the sole provider of services for people living with HIV/AIDS in an eight county region. Parties can run the gamut from informal events to fancy, gala balls.

To conclude the month of activities, Chez Pierre Restaurant, Tallahassee's premier location for fine French cuisine, will host a Dessert and Coffee Reception on Saturday, February 27, from 9 - 10:30 p.m. Eastern time. The dessert reception is free for anyone who attended your "An Evening With Friends" party.

For more information, please see the online "An Evening With Friends" party toolkit below, or contact Director of Development Perry Thomas at 850-656-2437, extension 225 (e-mail pthomas@bigbendcares.org), or Diana Slater at 850-656-2437, extension 301 (e-mail dslater@bigbendcares.org).

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Online Party Toolkit

A Letter to Our Hosts (PDF, 60K) (View)

Learn more about Big Bend Cares, and why there is no better time than the present to join the fight against HIV/AIDS!

Helpful Hints (PDF, 80K) (View)

Here are some suggestions to make your "An Evening With Friends" event the very best it can be! Includes tips from guest lists to invitations to party planning, and more!

Guest and Donation Information Sheet (PDF, 51K) (View)

This form will help you keep track of your invited guests and they donations they make. You turn in this form, along with the donations, at the Chez Pierre Dessert Reception.

Credit Card Form (PDF, 70K) (View)

Yes, you, too, can take credit cards at your party! Big Bend Cares accepts Visa and MasterCard. Your guests can provide necessary information on this handy form.

Host Checklist (PDF, 49K) (View)

Don't forget a thing! This checklist will help you pull off your "An Evening With Friends" party in style!

Thank You Cards (PDF, 84K) (View)

Thank your guests in style! Print out these handy Thank You cards (2 per page) and let your friends know how much you — and Big Bend Cares — appreciate them!

Additional items, such as red ribbons, can be obtained by contacting Perry Thomas at 850-656-2437, extension 225 (e-mail pthomas@bigbendcares.org), or Diana Slater at 850-656-2437, extension 301 (e-mail dslater@bigbendcares.org).

Big Bend Cares is a United Way Agency