
Become a Madrina or Padrino of PODER
For ten years, Conversations, Cocktails y El Grito has united leaders, partners, and community champions who believe in the power of opportunity, culture, and transformation.
As a sponsor of CCG2026, you are not simply supporting an event, you are investing in people, strengthening communities, and helping shape the next decade of impact.
This year carries special meaning as PODER celebrates the 10th Annual Conversations, Cocktails y El Grito.
For a decade, CCG has:
- celebrated culture,
- honored leadership,
- elevated community voices,
- and brought together people committed to opportunity and equity.
CCG2026 will be our biggest and boldest celebration yet, honoring the journey that brought us here while investing in the future ahead.
Sponsors of this milestone year will become part of a historic moment in PODER’s story.

#CCG2026 Sponsorship Form

More Than Sponsorship. Partnership With Purpose.
CCG is one of PODER’s most meaningful traditions — bringing together civic leaders, corporations, philanthropic partners, entrepreneurs, educators, and community champions for an evening rooted in culture, connection, and collective impact.
By sponsoring CCG2026, you help:
- expand educational opportunities,
- strengthen workforce pathways,
- support youth leadership,
- provide critical community resources,
- and create spaces where families feel seen, valued, and empowered.
Your sponsorship becomes an investment in Chicago’s future.
Rooted in Culture. Guided by Community.
At the heart of Latino/a culture is the tradition of the Madrina and Padrino — trusted sponsors who help guide, uplift, and support important moments in people’s lives.
At PODER, our Madrinas and Padrinos embody that same spirit.
They are partners who open doors, invest in possibility, and stand beside communities working toward brighter futures.
As a CCG2026 sponsor, you become part of that tradition.
Your Support Creates Real Change
Every sponsorship directly supports PODER programs that help individuals and families thrive.
- Adult Education
- Helping community members gain confidence, language skills, and opportunities for advancement.
- Desarrollo de la Fuerza Laboral
- Opening pathways toward financial stability and long-term career growth.
- Youth Leadership
- Empowering young leaders to become advocates, changemakers, and role models.
- Community Support
- Connecting families with resources, guidance, and spaces rooted in dignity and belonging.
Help Build PODER’s Next Decade
The journey from roots to power is only possible because of partners who believe in community transformation.
As we celebrate ten years of CCG, we invite you to stand beside PODER as a Madrina or Padrino of this milestone celebration.
Together, we build the future.
