Event Sponsorship
Make an Impact Where It Matters
Helping Paws events bring our community together in support of a shared mission: placing life-changing Assistance Dogs with people who need them. Event sponsors play a vital role in making this work possible — while gaining meaningful visibility and engagement along the way.
By sponsoring a Helping Paws event, your organization supports the training, placement, and lifetime care of Assistance Dogs, all while connecting your brand with a cause that resonates.
Why Sponsor a Helping Paws Event
Event sponsorship is a powerful way to do good — and be seen doing it. Your support helps offset the significant costs associated with training and matching Assistance Dogs while creating memorable, mission-driven experiences for participants and attendees.
Event sponsorship helps fund:
- Volunteer training and program support
- Veterinary care and dog-related expenses
- Lifetime follow-up and support for graduates
Put Your Best Paw Forward
Whether you’re interested in sponsoring a single event or building a deeper partnership with Helping Paws, we’d love to work with you to create a sponsorship opportunity that aligns with your goals.
Please connect with:
Luis Ventura
Development and Events Manager
📞 952-988-9359 x110
📧 lventura@helpingpaws.org
Signature Sponsorship Opportunities
Helping Paws hosts two signature events each year, outlined below, while offering a variety of additional sponsorship opportunities.
Tail Waggin' Dinner
The Tail Waggin’ Dinner is Helping Paws’ signature fundraising gala, hosted at the Radisson Blu and attended by more than 500 guests each year. This mission-centered evening features dinner, live and silent auctions, and powerful storytelling, offering an intimate, high-impact sponsorship opportunity with strong brand recognition and lasting community impact.
Ideal for organizations seeking:
- Premium brand visibility in a formal setting
- Meaningful engagement with donors and community leaders
- Alignment with a heartfelt, high-impact mission
Sponsorship Package Coming Soon
Paws In Motion
Our Paws In Motion 5K is a high-energy, dog-friendly community event held at Purgatory Creek Pavilion in Eden Prairie, bringing together runners, walkers, families, and canine companions. The event features an all-paved course, food trucks, local vendors and artists, kids’ activities, service dog demonstrations, and live music — creating a lively, welcoming atmosphere in support of our dogs.
Ideal for organizations looking to:
- Reach a broad, family-friendly audience
- Gain visibility through event signage, apparel, and promotions
- Align with an active, outdoor community experience
