Title
Consider/Discuss Promotional and Community Event Grant Application Submitted by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (PC 23-06) in the Amount of $9,500 for the Advertising, Marketing and Promotion of the 2023 Empty Bowls Event.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: 1: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
1D: Leverage the existing partnerships with MEDC and MCDC
MEETING DATE: December 15, 2022
DEPARTMENT: McKinney Community Development Corporation
CONTACT: Cindy Schneible, President
ITEM SUMMARY:
• St. Peter’s Episcopal is requesting $9,500 for the advertising, marketing and promotion of the 2023 Empty Bowls event benefiting Community Lifeline Center and Community Garden Kitchen.
• Event date is May 4, 2023 in Historic Downtown McKinney.
• Attendance goal is 1,000 from McKinney and across the DFW area.
• Other events associated with the 2023 Empty Bowls will include bowl making workshops beginning in January. Additionally, there will be a preview event on March 25.
• In addition to raising funds for Community Lifeline Center (80%) and Community Garden Kitchen (20%), the event promotes McKinney artists and restaurants participating in the event.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• St. Peter’s created Empty Bowls McKinney in 2012 to raise funds to help combat hunger in the community.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• MCDC’s allocation for Promotional and Community Event grants for FY 22 is $200,000 -- $100,000 for Cycle I applicants and $100,000 for Cycle II applicants.
• MCDC awarded St. Peter’s a Promotional and Community Event grant in the amount of $9,500 for the 2022 Empty Bowls Event.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
• Application Packet
• Presentation