Hello Fellow Foodie and Yes, Chef! Behind the Apron™️ Supporter, The culinary industry faces a silent crisis. Chefs work grueling hours, battle mental health struggles, and often sacrifice their own well-being to nourish others. Yet who takes care of those who take care of us? That's where you come in. On August 11th, Yes, Chef! Behind the Apron™️ is hosting our first-ever "Aprons Off!" wellness retreat - a transformative one-day experience designed to provide the mental health support, restoration, and community connection our culinary heroes desperately need. THE CAUSE: Why This MattersYour sponsorship provides a chef with a fully funded day of care, creativity, and connection. We're creating a safe space where chefs can finally take off their aprons, set down their burdens, and receive the nourishment they've been giving everyone else. The Experience Includes: • Chair massages + light breakfast • Laughter yoga sessions • Guided mental health conversation with St. Lukes Penn Foundation • Chef-made lunch (no cooking required for our guests!) • Forest walk + creative reflection • A space to be seen, heard, and cared for SPONSORSHIP LEVELS - Choose Your Impact🌟 $4,000 - Michelin Star Full Event Sponsor - Company placement on all Yes, Chef! retreat materials and website
- Dedicated co-branded content posts + stories (3-5 planned)
- Option to include brochures/resources in retreat bundles
- Potential Outcome: Maximum brand visibility while funding the entire wellness experience for multiple chefs
👨🍳 $1,500 - Executive Chef Sponsor - Sponsors 3 chefs' complete retreat experience
- Logo on signage + social spotlights
- Potential Outcome: Direct impact on three culinary professionals' mental wellness journey
🍽️ $1,000 - Plating Sponsor - Sponsors 2 chefs' transformative day
- Recognition in all event materials
- Potential Outcome: Meaningful contribution to chef mental health while building community goodwill
🧘 $500 - Wellness Partner - Sponsors a specific session (yoga, journaling, etc.)
- Potential Outcome: Direct association with healing and wellness in the culinary community
❤️ $250 - Chef Supporter - Fully sponsors 1 chef's entire retreat experience
- Name included on our gratitude wall
- Potential Outcome: Personal connection to one chef's healing journey
WAYS TO HELP BEYOND MONETARY SPONSORSHIP→ Sponsor a chef from your restaurant → Donate in honor of someone you love → Contribute anonymously - every gift helps! THE POTENTIAL OUTCOMESYour sponsorship doesn't just fund an event - it creates ripple effects: - Immediate Impact: Reduced stress, renewed purpose, and mental health resources for participating chefs
- Long-term Change: Chefs return to their kitchens with better coping strategies and community support
- Industry Transformation: You're helping normalize mental health conversations in culinary spaces
- Community Benefit: Healthier chefs create better work environments and serve their communities more sustainably
Last year, we raised nearly $25,000 and provided ~70,000 meals to fight food insecurity. Now we're tackling the other critical piece - supporting the mental wellness of those who feed our communities. OUR DEEPEST GRATITUDEWhether you choose to sponsor at the Michelin Star level or contribute as a Chef Supporter, your partnership means everything. You're not just funding a retreat - you're investing in the human beings who dedicate their lives to nourishing others. Every chef who experiences healing, every moment of peace they find, every tool they gain to manage stress - that's your legacy in action. Ready to make a difference? Please reply to this email or contact me directly at elaine@yeschefbehindtheapron.com or 908-872-0987. I'd love to discuss how we can customize your sponsorship to align with your values and goals. The retreat is August 11th, 9am-4pm, and we have just 3 spots remaining. Your sponsorship will help us fill these final slots with chefs who need this healing experience most. With profound gratitude for your consideration, Elaine Founder, Yes, Chef! Behind the Apron™️ P.S. Tax-Deductible Impact: Thanks to our new fiscal sponsorship with HSI, all contributions are fully tax-deductible, maximizing both your community impact and tax benefits. | 
