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Thank you to all the Sponsors, Patrons, guests, staff, volunteers, silent auction donors, and service providers who helped us create another magical Root Ball! Enjoy these photos from Root Ball 2023!



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Root Ball 2023
Thursday, May 4, 2023
6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Hosted at
Trees Atlanta Kendeda TreeHouse
825 Warner Street SW, Atlanta GA 30310
We are using bidpal.net as our Root Ball ticketing and guest list management software. It is a secure and trusted website. Your name and information will not be shared outside of Trees Atlanta.
A portion of your ticket purchase may be tax-deducitible. Patron levels and benefits are listed below. Root Ball proceeds from ticket sales, Patrons, and Sponsors support our programs and operations. Thank you!
Guests at Root Ball will enjoy: delicious appetizers, food and dessert stations, an open bar, entertainment, tour of the new campus and buildings, and a Silent Auction, as well as, take home a party gift, cheerful photo booth prints, and great memories with old friends and new. Look back at some fun moments from Root Ball evenings of years past.
Festive Patio Cocktail Attire: We welcome you to move comfortably among interior and exterior spaces throughout our campus. Large movable walls will be open, inspiring guests to move among modern interiors and springtime landscapes (weather permitting). We encourage you to walk through our landscape planted with 100% native plant and tree species. Landscape tours will be conducted throughout the night. Please be mindful that our exterior spaces and paths are paved with loose gravel which may not be appropriate for shoes with narrow heels.
Our Honored Guests: 2023 Tree Champions
Root Ball is one of our most anticipated and fun events. It’s a wonderful evening in the company of Trees Atlanta’s supporters, volunteers, staff, partners, donors, and especially our honored guests – the Trees Atlanta 2023 Tree Champions. These individuals and partners exemplify community stewardship and collaboration to protect and improve our urban canopy across metro Atlanta. Read more about these Tree Champions and view each honoree’s recognition video: 2023 Tree Champions Stewardship of Nature and People
Congratulations to Diana Blank (Individual), Central Atlanta Progress (Community), Jean Millkey (Volunteer), Delta Air Lines (Corporate), and Peachtree Hills (Neighborhood).





Become a Root Ball Patron
As a Patron, you will enjoy the Root Ball knowing that your tax-deductible donation will contribute to our largest fundraising effort of the year while also receiving Patron Benefits. Patron support is incredibly important to fill funding gaps and to meet ever-increasing tree planting, conservation, and education needs in communities across metro Atlanta.




Become a Patron by March 6 and your name will be listed on the Root Ball invitation, event signage, and annual donor lists, in addition to event tickets and Patron Benefits, as described below.
Pawpaw Patron $6,000 10 Tickets
- 10 tickets, including food, open bar, photo booth prints, and commemorative favor for each guest
- Patron recognition at the event and online and in donor lists
- One free weekday rental of Trees Atlanta event space
- Complimentary yard tree design and planting consultation by a Trees Atlanta Certified Arborist
Silverbell Patron $3,000 8 Tickets
- 8 tickets, including food, open bar, photo booth prints, and commemorative favor for each guest
- Patron recognition at the event and online and in donor lists
- One free weekday rental of Trees Atlanta event space
The following Patron Benefits include food, open bar, photo booth prints, and commemorative favor for each guest, plus Patron recognition at the event and online and in donor lists.
Cedar Patron $1,500 6 Tickets
Dogwood Patron $1,000 4 Tickets
Redbud Patron $500 2 Tickets
Guests may purchase single tickets that include food, open bar, photo booth prints, and commemorative favor for each guest.
Single Ticket $125 1 Ticket
Please review the Patron Benefits details for information. For further assistance, contact: Judy Yi, Director of Marketing & Outreach, judy@treesatlanta.org , 404-609-3373 .
Thank You to the Root Ball 2023 Corporate Sponsors
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Become a Corporate Sponsor
If your business is interested in becoming a Corporate Sponsor or donating an item for our Silent Auction, please contact Mike Vinciquerra (mike@treesatlanta.org).
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Additional Information about 2023 Patron Benefits
You will receive a receipt. Patron contributions are eligible as a charitable gift per applicable tax regulations. Some limitations apply for inclusion in printed materials, event space rental, and design consultation, as follows:
- Patrons will be recognized by name as provided on the payment form.
- To allow us time for production, payment must be received by March 6, 2023 to be listed in the printed Root Ball invitation. Patron payments received after this deadline may not appear on printed materials. All Patron payments received by April 20, 2023 will be included in any recognition after the event.
- Event space must be used before December 31, 2024. Use of event space is for Monday through Friday based on availability, and special requests or additional services may incur fees. Availability is affected by date, existing rentals, and logistics of facility transitions.
- Tree consultation must be redeemed before June 30, 2024. Patron must contact Trees Atlanta to schedule an available appointment for a yard tree consultation.
- Patrons may opt out of some or all Patron Benefits. If you wish to be listed as a Patron but want to donate all or some of your tickets to be used by community members or volunteers, please contact Judy Yi.
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