Saturday March 14, 2026 6pm-11pm
Featuring Live Performance from
Mass-Conn Fusion
AN EMERALD EVENING 2026
To All of Our Valued House of Heroes Connecticut Supporters: Let the shenanigans begin! Consider this Invitation your lucky charm for the St. Paddy’s Party of the Year, “An Emerald Evening: Celebrating 10 Years of Hearts & Heroes” on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington.
It is House of Heroes Connecticut’s biggest fundraiser of the year and your support and/or presence will be sure to provide the Luck o’ the Irish our Veterans Service Organization hopes for as we begin our 2026 Year of Service. It will be one fabulous night of Emerald Green fun, food, libations and dancing to the sounds of Mass-Conn- Fusion, all for the great cause that is House of Heroes Connecticut. The highlight of “An Emerald Evening” will be presentation of our annual William J. May III Service Above Self Awards. As always, outstanding raffle prizes and a terrific silent auction will be offered. This major fundraising gala is the ideal opportunity to support your favorite cause, House of Heroes Connecticut.
A variety of event support options are available, from sponsorships to program advertising to table purchases to individual tickets. Click here to learn about all the ways you can be a part of this terrific event. House of Heroes Connecticut’s Hearts & Heroes Gala is a great way to demonstrate your support of America’s heroes with clients, employees, friends and family.
Please plan NOW to support our mission to assist military and public safety veterans and their surviving spouses. All net event proceeds will make our work to keep Connecticut veterans safely in their own homes possible. Thank you as always for helping us “Make a Difference in a Day.” May every petal on the shamrock bring you – and House of Heroes – joy and good lucK.
PURCHASE TICKETS
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
All Sponsorships include a table of 10 guests
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4 Clovers $2,500
Brand visibility via news release, e-blast, social media, print collateral and HOH CT website.
Your company branding signage displayed at event.
Full page ad in Hearts & Heroes commemorative program book.
Complimentary table for 10 guest ($1,300 value).
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3 Clovers $2,000
Brand visibility via e-blast, social media, and HOH CT website.
Your company branding signage displayed at event.
Half page ad in Hearts & Heroes commemorative program book.
Complimentary table for 10 guest ($1,300 value).
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2 Clovers $1,500
Brand visibility via social media and HOH CT website.
Your company name listed on event sponsor signage.
Quarter page ad in Hearts & Heroes commemorative program book.
Complimentary table for 10 guest ($1,300 value).
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ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
Can't attend our event? You can still support House of Heroes Connecticut by advertising in our full color, An Emerald Evening 2026 commemorative program detailing the House of Heroes CT story.​
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Your ad will help us continue our mission to recognize, honor and serve Connecticut military and public safety veterans and their spouses and family for their sacrificial service to our nation.
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Full Page (5x8) $1,000
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Half Page (5x3.75) $500
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Quarter Page (2.25x3.8) $250
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Listing $100
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All Ads must be submitted no later than Monday March 2nd via Email only to Dennisb@houseofheroesct.org
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If you have any questions please contact us. ​
Tickets/ Tables: Carol May
Sponsorships: Dennis Buden
Ads: Dennis Buden
Raffle Prizes: Jackie Lovett
The William J. May III Service Above Self Awards
Bill May was all about honor, and service. The House of Heroes Connecticut Chapter cofounder,
who passed away in December 2016 following a two-year battle with cancer, made a life of serving both his country and his fellow comrades in need through his devotion to the House of Heroes mission. In Bill’s final months, he worked tirelessly in his dual roles as chairman of both House of Heroes National and the Connecticut Chapter to do all he could to expand House of Heroes nationwide impact. One thing Bill knew was that he could not do it alone - fulfillment of the House of Heroes mission was then, and remains today, dependent upon an army of advocates,
volunteers, sponsors and supporters who make our work possible. So it is only fitting that Bill, and his legacy of service, be celebrated by honoring, on an annual basis, those vital supporters who help us keep Bill’s dream alive. House of Heroes Connecticut is proud to introduce this year its
inaugural William J. May III Service Above Self Awards, to be presented annually to a sponsor, contractor & volunteer whose selfless contributions help make our mission possible.
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Congratulations to this year’s honorees! Your time, talents and financial support are fitting tributes to Bill May’s legacy, and are helping House of Heroes Connecticut continue to Make a Difference in a Day for deserving Connecticut veterans. Thank you!