Schedule of Events

VIP Reception
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Registration Begins
5:45 PM
Food Stations
6:00 PM
Silent Auction
6:00 PM
Program & Live Auction
8:00 PM
Silent Auction Closes
8:00 PM
Event Concludes
10:00 PM

Join us for the Annual ISD Foundation Connecting Hearts Gala! This unforgettable, immersive event will feature delightful food stations, one-of-a-kind entertainment, exciting silent and live auction items, and so much more. All proceeds will support the students, families, and staff of the ISD.

Sponsorship Levels

SuperCircle Sponsor - $7,500

  • 1 premium table of 10 including 10 VIP tickets
  • Name/Logo listed in event program
  • Name/Logo featured throughout event
  • Name/Logo on event website & ISDF sponsor page

 

Select Sponsor

Benefactor Sponsor - $5,000

  • 1 preferred table of 10 including 6 VIP tickets
  • Name/Logo listed in event program
  • Name/Logo featured throughout event
  • Name/Logo on event website & ISDF sponsor page

 

Select Sponsor

Supporter Sponsor - $3,500

  • 1 preferred table of 10 including 4 VIP tickets
  • Name/Logo listed in event program
  • Name/logo featured throughout event
  • Name/Logo on event website & ISDF sponsor page

 

Select Sponsor

Partner Sponsor - $2,000

  • 1 table of 10 including 2 VIP tickets
  • Name listed in event program & on event website

 

Select Sponsor

Save the Date

April 11, 2026

Location

The Abbott
1901 Cherry St
Kansas City, MO 64108

Venue Parking

Please view The Abbott parking map below.

Parking Map

Dress Code

Cocktail Attire

Thank you 2024-2025 Annual Sponsors!

Leader Sponsors
Innovator Sponsors
Scholar Sponsors
Mentor Sponsors

Blue Ridge Bank & Trust

Commerce Bank

Control Service Company

Gilmore & Bell, P.C.

Gilliam Family

Major Saver

Strawbridge Studios Inc.

Thank you 2025 Connecting Hearts Sponsors!

SuperCircle Sponsor

Supporter Sponsor

Golden Ticket Sponsor

Partner Sponsors