Birmingham Startup Hosts Salute to Our Heroes Fundraiser on July 21, 2022
OnCentive hosts first annual fundraiser benefiting veterans' nonprofit, Hire Heroes USA
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 22, 2022 (Newswire.com) - OnCentive, Birmingham's fastest-growing financial technology startup, will be hosting the first annual Salute To Our Heroes fundraiser on July 21, 2022, from 6-11 p.m. benefiting veterans' nonprofit, Hire Heroes USA.
Held at the historic downtown venue, The Theodore, the first annual fundraiser will include dinner, drinks, live music performed by the Emerald Empire Band, and a silent auction with all proceeds benefiting Hire Heroes USA.
Doors open at 6 p.m. with a social hour allowing guests time to sip signature cocktails and peruse the many auction items on display. Throughout the night, guests will hear from local veterans who have benefited from Hire Heroes USA's free career services as well as OnCentive's CEO, Shannon Scott. The night will commence with a silent auction, where guests can bid on numerous items, such as guitars, one-of-a-kind paintings, and sports memorabilia.
Over 300 people are expected to attend and the event welcomes anyone from the public to attend. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased on OnCentive's website.
"Hire Heroes USA is excited to partner with OnCentive to not only empower more transitioning service members and veterans through its donation pledge but also to expand the resources we provide our partnered employers through education," said Elizabeth Reyes, Director of Corporate Partnerships at Hire Heroes USA. "We are grateful for their support and partnership, and we look forward to making a meaningful impact together for military families."
Sponsorship opportunities and silent auction donations are still available. Contact press@oncentive.com for more information.
About OnCentive:
OnCentive is a national consulting firm that helps businesses maximize government incentives and tax credits to increase their profitability. Leveraging their leadership's 100 years of combined credit expertise and their state-of-the-art custom technology, OnCentive captured $2 billion in government incentives for clients, with $0 returned to the IRS.
About Hire Heroes USA:
Hire Heroes USA empowers U.S. military members, veterans and spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce. Hire Heroes USA prioritizes transparency, earning a four-star rating from Charity Navigator and the Guide Star Platinum Seal. Funded primarily through public donations and private grants, Hire Heroes USA provides its services at no cost to its clients. In 2021, Hire Heroes USA helped 12,594 veterans and military spouses secure meaningful employment, with an average salary of $62,680.
Media Contact:
Lindsay Morton
Chief Growth Officer, OnCentive
Source: OnCentive
