Ugly Sweater Fundraiser and Party

The 10th Annual Ugly Sweater Party

Vote for your favorite sweater, enjoy great food, live entertainment, and help us support students.

Tuesday, December 10th
5:30–8:00 p.m.
Bell’s Brewery
Downtown Kalamazoo

It’s sweater season at Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo.

We’re delighted to host our 10th annual Ugly Sweater event at Bell’s Brewery on December 10th, from 5:30–8:00 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are available now, and a limited number will be available at the door.

Each year we gather in our ugliest of sweaters to bring awareness to our whole child approach of supporting students. This approach includes providing essentials such as warm winter-wear and supplies – just one of the dozens of ways that CIS supports kids in Kalamazoo.

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This year’s party

Join us at this year’s fundraiser event at Bell’s Brewery on Tuesday, December 10th from 5:30–8:00 p.m. Tickets are available for pre-purchase and a limited number will be available at the door. Come prepared to vote for your favorite ugly sweater sponsored by one of sweater sponsors.

Live entertainment will be provided by the Advanced Jazz Ensemble from Western Michigan University. A taco bar will be offered for food (while supplies last).

Note: We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage. If you have any dietary, access, or support requirements in order to participate fully, please let us know when you RSVP to ensure that we can arrange any reasonable accommodations. Please note: Bell’s Brewery is accessible for people using wheelchairs and other mobility aids.

Meet our sweaters and vote!

Our sponsors have each created an Ugly Sweater for this years contest. View the submissions below, and vote for your favorite by clicking it’s link to donate. All proceeds go to Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo to support our whole child approach of supporting students. The winner will be announced at the party.

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“Holiday Tree”

Chase Bank

VOTE HERE

“The Fringe!”

Edwards Garment

VOTE HERE

“School Supplies Support”

The Emerging Leaders for CIS of Kalamazoo

VOTE HERE

“Fifth Third Bank Dazzling”

Fifth Third Bank

VOTE HERE

“Antique Radiant Gas Light Fire”

Humphrey Products

VOTE HERE

“The 22 CIS Schools of KPS”

Kalamazoo Public Schools

VOTE HERE

“The Stockings are Hung”

Kalsec

VOTE HERE

“The Friendly Snowman”

Old National Bank

VOTE HERE

Thank you to our sponsors

We are looking for sweater sponsors to design, build, and promote their sweater. Check out our sponsorship package today!

"CIS’s mission of empowering students to stay in school and achieve in life is complementary to Kalsec’s own purpose: unlocking the potential of people, nature, and science to nourish the world. Kalsec focuses its corporate giving on educational initiatives, and we are proud to support CIS as it helps students reach their full potential to succeed in both school and life. Finally, one of Kalsec’s core values is to have fun along the way… the Ugly Sweater Party is a great event to build relationships, have fun, and support a great cause – helping students and in turn our community.”

Ian Kennedy

General Counsel & Chair – Corporate Giving and Sponsorship Committee

The 10th Annual Ugly Sweater Party

It’s sweater season at Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo.

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This year’s party