Downtown Drop Down

Downtown Drop Down Going over the edge to end homelessness

September 8th, 2018

Adobe HQ • 345 Park Ave • San Jose, CA

CLICK HERE FOR INFO ON THE 3RD ANNUAL DOWNTOWN DROP DOWN IN 2019

Hosted by Adobe, in partnership with Over The Edge, all proceeds benefit Downtown Streets Team

Downtown Drop Down is an urban adventure fundraiser hosted by Adobe that challenges you to take your support to new heights for Downtown Streets Team, a nonprofit dedicated to ending homelessness and restoring hope through the dignity of work.

Pictures from 2018 Downtown Drop Down care of The Family Album Project

More pictures from 2018 Downtown Drop Down care of Frank Anzalone

To request images without watermarks or GoPro footage, please email Shin@streetsteam.org

How does it work?

Downtown Drop Down is similar to a walk-a-thon, but it’s a ‘Rappel-a-thon’. You can rappel 16 stories (236ft) from the roof of Adobe HQ and go over the edge to help Downtown Streets Team end homelessness.:

Step 1: Create your peer-to-peer fundraising page

We'll provide fundraising ideas and tips, sample letters and the fundraising platform. You provide your creativity and reach out to your network. Try to raise your goal of $2,000 (Unless you're an Adobe employee, in which case CLICK HERE) (EIN #: 20-5242330)

Step 2: Start fundraising!

You have your network of friends, family, coworkers and neighbors who are just waiting for you to ask them to support you on your adventure. We know adventure and ending homelessness are important to you. We're cheering you on!

Who's going to be there?

Come join Adobe General Counsel EVP Dana Rao, Assemblymember Ash Kalra, the Mayor of San Jose Sam Liccardo, Vice Mayor of San Jose Magdalena Carrasco, Mayor of Sunnyvale Glenn Hendricks, Vice Mayor of Palo Alto Eric Filseth, Palo Alto City Councilmember's Greg Scharff, Cory Wolbach and Lydia Kou, along with all the other dignitaries from Team Palo Alto as they rappel 16 stories in the name of ending homelessness through the dignity of work.

Start raising money to rappel ($2k+)

Contact us about Corporate Sponsorship opportunities ($50k-$5k)

See Sponsorship Package PDF

This exciting event provides the unique opportunity for individuals or groups to raise funds and rappel from the top of the Adobe Headquarters building in downtown San Jose! No climbing or rappeling experience necessary, just enough courage to go over the edge.

Join the fight to end homelessness

Here's a video from NBC's coverage of 2017 Downtown Drop Down, click here for their 2018 coverage.

Start a fundraiser to secure your own rappel slot!

When someone joins one of our Bay Area Teams, they receive a YELLOW SHIRT, symbolizing positive change, a second chance, and the opportunity for stability. Upon accepting the shirt, each person is making a choice to get back to work and self-sufficient living.

Team Member Rappeler (Yellow) - Raise $2k+

1 Commemorative Event T-shirt
1 Rappel slot*
Professional photo with Downtown Streets Team
*Rappel time slot priority selection based on level of contribution

Start Raising Money To Rappel!

(Funds must be raised by August 31st, 2018)

Toss Your Boss

Start a fundraiser collectively with your coworkers to send your boss over the edge!

Chicken Coop

Too scared to go over the edge? You can still donate to Downtown Drop Down and be a member of the Chicken Coop!

Join the Chicken Coop!

Corporate Sponsorship packages

Click here to contact us about Corporate Sponsorship opportunities ($50k-$5k)

Company match info

See Sponsorship Package PDF

There's only been one BLACK SHIRT in Downtown Streets Team history. Michael Davis touched many lives with his story of change from, as he once put it, "a sick puppy" to an upstanding leader and admired man. Michael has passed on now and his shirt color has been retired, but his legacy lives on through all the leaders of Downtown Streets Team.

Black Shirt Sponsor - $50k (limited to one)

10 Commemorative Event T-shirts with your logo
10 Rappel slots*
Cultural Competency Seminar hosted by Downtown Streets Team
Professional photo with Downtown Streets Team
Public recognition pre/post and during event Featured in press releases
Logo prominently displayed on signage, promotional materials and online
Opportunity for media interview on event day
*Rappel time slot priority selection based on level of contribution

He secured employment and permanent housing after experiencing homelessness for many years. Leaving DST, he received his GRAY GRADUATE SHIRT.

Graduate Sponsor (Gray) - $25k

4 Rappel slots*
4 Commemorative Event T-shirts with your logo
Cultural Competency Seminar hosted by Downtown Streets Team
Professional photo with Downtown Streets Team
Public recognition pre/post and during event
Featured in press releases
Logo prominently displayed on signage, promotional materials and online
Opportunity for media interview on event day
*Rappel time slot priority selection based on level of contribution

Nelson was promoted to our highest work level, a PURPLE SHIRT, and manages one entire city Team. He’s come a long way, and as you can see by the smile on his face, he’s ecstatic about his progress.

Supervisor Sponsor (Purple) - $15k

3 Commemorative Event T-shirts with your logo
3 Rappel slots*
Professional photo with Downtown Streets Team
Public recognition pre/post and during event, including press releases • Logo displayed on signage, promotional materials and online
Opportunity for media interview on event day
*Rappel time slot priority selection based on level of contribution

He joined our team and within a month was promoted to a BLUE SHIRT, and runs his own Team, taking on more responsibilities.

Manager Sponsor (Blue) - $10k

2 Commemorative Event T-shirts with your logo
2 Rappel slots*
Professional photo with Downtown Streets Team
Public recognition pre/post and during event, including press releases
Logo displayed on signage, promotional materials and online
Opportunity for media interview on event day
*Rappel time slot priority selection based on level of contribution

As a GREEN SHIRT, she runs a small Team and pays it forward by helping others who are also struggling with loss.

Lead Sponsor (Green) - $5k

1 Commemorative Event T-shirts with your logo
1 Rappel slot*
Professional photo with Downtown Streets Team
Public recognition pre/post and during event, including press releases
Logo prominently displayed on signage, promotional materials and online
Opportunity for media interview on event day
*Rappel time slot priority selection based on level of contribution

Click here to contact us about Corporate Sponsorship opportunities ($50k-$5k)

In-Kind Sponsorship

Contact our Director of Marketing & Communications

Host Building Sponsor - (Sold to Adobe)

2 Gray Commemorative Event T-shirts with your logo
2 Rappel slots
*Provide building for rappeling, event space and refreshments
Public recognition pre/post and during event
Featured in press releases
Professional photo with Downtown Streets Team
Logo prominently displayed on signage, promotional materials and online
Opportunity for media interview on event day
*Rappel time slot priority selection based on level of contribution

Media Host (limited to one)

PROMOTIONAL BENEFITS

2 Rappel spots designated to media people on media day, Friday September 7, 2018
2 Commemorative Event T-shirts with your logo
Public recognition pre/post and during event
Press release and media outreach mentions
Name and logo displayed on signage, promotional materials and website

ROLE OF THE MEDIA HOST

Announce Rappelers all day September 8, 2018, as they scale down Adobe Headquarters
Livestream the event
DJ music for rappelers
Promote Downtown Drop Down across digital media
Promotional spots on radio and podcasts
Commitment of media coverage before, during and after the event
Promote event across social media networks
Placement of our event e-banner on your company website
Interview sponsors, event staff, event host and rappelers

SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS

Follow @DowntownStreets on Twitter and @StreetsTeam on Instagram (if applicable)
Leverage the event hashtags: #DowntownDropDown and #GoOverTheEdge
Share about the event across social media channels

Media Sponsor

PROMOTIONAL BENEFITS

1 Rappel spot on our exclusive media day, Friday September 7, 2018
1 Commemorative Event T-shirt with your logo
Public recognition pre/post and during event
Press release and media outreach mentions
Name and logo displayed on signage, promotional materials and website

ROLE OF THE MEDIA SPONSOR

Promote Downtown Drop Down across digital media and print outlets
Promotional spots across applicable medium, including televsion, radio and podcasts
Commitment of media coverage before, during and after the event
Promote event across social media networks
Placement of our event e-banner on your company website
Interview sponsors, event staff, event host and rappelers

SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS

Follow @DowntownStreets on Twitter and @StreetsTeam on Instagram (if applicable)
Leverage the event hashtags: #DowntownDropDown and #GoOverTheEdgeShare about the event across social media channels

Contact our Director of Marketing & Communications

Our Sponsors

Manager Sponsor ($10k+)

Lead Sponsors ($5k+)

Team Member Rappeler Sponsors ($2k+)

Patty M.

In-kind Sponsors

All of the proceeds from Downtown Drop Down benefit Downtown Streets Team; a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that's ending homelessness through the dignity of work.

We've recently been recognized as a "Best Practice" by the California League of Cities, California State Association of Counties and Institute for Local Government! .

Read the Report

Sponsorship Package PDF

Start fundraising to rappel! ($2k+)

Secure your Corporate Sponsorship opportunity ($50k-$5k)

Contact us about Marketing & Communications

Email Logan McDonnell, Director of Development with any questions or comments - Logan@streetsteam.org

Created By

Downtown Streets Team

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Credits:

Created with images by RobinHiggins - "excited person happy" • paulo morales - "Chicken Coop" • rawpixel - "untitled image"