Partner

with BLVCK PAUSE

BLVCK PAUSE: Menopause Awareness 2026 brings together a community reception, the premiere of the documentary The Stories We Carry, and The Village Conversation, all centered on the experiences of Black women navigating menopause and midlife. Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

View sponsorship tiers

Why partnership matters

Help shape a broader model of support

Partnership makes it possible to bring this experience to the community and to build toward a broader, evidence-informed model of culturally responsive menopause support for Black women. Sponsors are part of introducing that model publicly for the first time on October 17.

Current supporters

With thanks to our founding partners

Founding grant supporter

Champion Sponsor

In-kind contributions

Support the evening with goods or services

In-kind contributions are welcome and can be tailored to the event's needs, from catering and floral design to photography, printing, and transportation. Reach out to discuss how your gift can be recognized.

Propose an in-kind contribution

Sponsorship levels

Five ways to stand with this work

Every sponsor receives VIP reserved seating at the premiere of The Stories We Carry and a named invitation to the Sponsor Pre-Screening Reception with Kimberly and the filmmaking team, one invitation per organization, two for the Presenting Sponsor.

Custom packages are available, so let's talk about what works for your organization.

Presenting

$7,500

Largest logo placement on the printed program and Sponsor Recognition Signage
Opportunity to welcome guests (two to three minutes)
Logo on the event registration page, social media graphics, and email communications
Three reserved tickets to the premiere, reception, and The Village Conversation
Recognition during opening remarks
One item included in participant gift bags
Two named invitations to the Sponsor Pre-Screening Reception

Inquire about Presenting

Visionary

$5,000

Logo on the printed program and Sponsor Recognition Signage
Two reserved tickets to the premiere, reception, and The Village Conversation
Logo on the event registration page and social media graphics
One item included in participant gift bags
Recognition during opening remarks

Inquire about Visionary

Catalyst

$2,500

Logo on the printed program and Sponsor Recognition Signage
One reserved ticket to the premiere, reception, and The Village Conversation
Group recognition during opening remarks
One item included in participant gift bags

Inquire about Catalyst

Champion

$1,000

Name on the printed program, Sponsor Recognition Signage, and post-event acknowledgements
One reserved ticket to the premiere, reception, and The Village Conversation
Group recognition during opening remarks
Recognition on BLVCK PAUSE social media channels

Inquire about Champion

Friend of BLVCK PAUSE

$500

Name on the printed program and post-event acknowledgements
One reserved ticket to the premiere, reception, and The Village Conversation
Group recognition during opening remarks

Inquire about Friend of BLVCK PAUSE

Next steps

Let's talk about what partnership could look like.

For full sponsorship details, logo placement and recognition specifics, or to discuss something tailored to your organization, reach out directly.

Contact Kimberly Back to the event