River City Ball 2024 Cause Applications Now Available

October 10, 2023

The River City Ball was created to benefit local non-profits working to improve the quality of life in Smith County through tourism, preservation, and commerce. Each year the River City Ball will benefit a local project or organization and also provide a $1,000 scholarship to two graduating seniors from the local high schools and home school programs.

This application will place your non-profit in consideration to benefit from the 2024 River City Ball proceeds. Applications will be due to the Chamber of Commerce or emailed to rivercityball@outlook.com by November 3, 2023. Completed applications will be reviewed by a panel and applicants will be asked to present in front of the committee on November 6th at 5pm.

Please fill out the application completely and provide any necessary documentation when applicable in order to be considered for the 2024 River City Ball Cause. Preference will be given to established 501(c)(3) organizations.

Please email rivercityball@outlook.com with any questions regarding the application.

Applications Due: November 3, 2023 at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce or emailed to rivercityball@outlook.com

Presentation to River City Ball Committee: November 6th, 2023 at 5 pm. Location Smith County Chamber of Commerce Boardroom.

2024 River City Ball Cause Application

Name/information of non-profit or project:

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Point of Contact w/phone number and email: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Non-profit status: (please attach proof): ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Mission Statement or Brief Overview of the purpose of the non-profit:

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How does the organization intend to use the funds raised?:

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Expected Community Impact (how this will benefit Smith County): _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Projected Costs/ Timeline: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Current Supporters (individuals or businesses) Please describe ongoing commitments provided to your organization as well as community support you have experienced in the past: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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