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Silas Craft Collegians Dinner

Silas Craft Dinner LogoThe Cause

Howard Community College believes there is greatness to be unlocked in everyone and has developed an innovative program for this very purpose.

Named after Howard County educator and civil rights leader Silas Craft, the Silas Craft Collegians program is a comprehensive academic program leading to an associate degree at HCC. The program focuses on recent high school graduates whose past performance does not reflect their true potential and is designed to increase retention, scholastic achievement, graduation, and transfers to four-year institutions.

Students benefit from personalized attention, academic and personal advising, tutoring, study sessions, quality teaching, mentoring, and many other specialized services. Learn more about the Silas Craft Collegians Program and giving to other HCC Honors and Learning Communities.

The Event

Help us raise funds to provide scholarships for deserving students by joining us for a delicious, all-you-can-eat Chinese food buffet. To show its support, Hunan Manor Restaurant is closing to the public for the evening and setting up a sumptuous buffet exclusively for guests of this special event. Best of all, 100% of the net profits will benefit Silas Craft Collegians Endowment and program funds!

Celebrating 20 Years!

The Silas Craft Collegians Program is celebrating its 20th year! A week of events are planned, including a 20th Anniversary Benefit Concert by the Grammy award nominee Maysa, on Thursday, March 12, 2020, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. The evening will include light fare and drinks, time for networking and socializing, and a short program of celebration. Learn more about this special concert, and all of the celebrations for Silas Craft.

2019 Event Photos

Become a Sponsor, Purchase a Ticket or Make a Donation

  • Event Details

    Come Hungry, Leave Fulfilled

    When Where

    March 9, 2020
    5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

    5:00 p.m. Serving Begins

    5:30 p.m. Guest Speakers

    7:30 p.m. 50/50 Raffle Drawing

    8:00 p.m. Buffet Closes

    		 Hunan Manor Restaurant
    7091 Deepage Drive
    Columbia, Maryland

    All you can eat buffet dinner. Presentations from local officials and community leaders. Meet and greet with current Silas Craft Collegians.

  • Tickets
    General Ticket $45
    Child/student Ticket $15
     
    All prices include dinner, drinks, desserts and gratuity.
  • Sponsorships

    You can help students “get there from here” by becoming a sponsor today. Howard Community College believes there is greatness to be unlocked in everyone and has developed an innovative program for this very purpose.

    $2,500 CRAFT CONTRIBUTOR

    • 10 tickets to the event
    • Recognition at the event as a Craft Contributor
    • Recognition on Silas Craft Collegians Dinner event website
    • Inclusion in print  and social media thank you ads
    • $500 directed to the Silas Craft Collegians Endowment, $500 directed to the program fund, and $1,500 to a named scholarship
    • Listing in the fall 2020 HCCEF Donor Honor Roll

    $1,000 SILAS SUPPORTER

    • 10 tickets to the event
    • Recognition at the event as a Silas Supporter
    • Recognition on Silas Craft Collegians Dinner event website
    • Inclusion in print and social media thank you ads
    • $500 directed to the Silas Craft Collegians Endowment, $500 directed to the Silas Craft Collegians program fund

    Become a Sponsor

  • 50/50 Raffle Tickets

    Support the Silas Craft Collegians program by participating in the 50/50 raffle.  The winning ticket will be drawn at the 2020 event at Hunan Manor Restaurant.  The value of the prize to be determined at the time of the drawing. 

    $10 per ticket or $25 for 3 tickets.  (price of ticket not deductible as a charitable contribution as outline in the Internal Revenue Code)

    All proceeds from the raffle to benefit the program.  Your support makes a difference! 

    Purchase raffle tickets

 

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