Become a Guardian of Gratitude in Chico
This isn’t just sponsorship. This is a chance to forge an unparalleled connection with the heart of our community at the 5th Annual Gratitude Walk. An exclusive title that grants your business the unique distinction of nurturing a core community value, a bond no other can share.
Saturday, November 7th, 2026 • Bidwell Park
More Than a Walk, It’s a Community Connection
The Gratitude Walk is a unique experience where friends, families, and neighbors pause together at seven meaningful stations, celebrating Peace, Love, Compassion, Joy, Connection, Community, and Harmony. Participants leave feeling more connected to each other and more appreciative of what makes Chico special.
Strengthen Bonds
Our walk creates opportunities for neighbors to connect, families to bond, and friends to share meaningful moments together.
Create Positive Impact
We’re supporting three vital local nonprofits: To Be Announced, To Be Announced, and To Be Announced.
Gain Unique Positioning
Align your business with positive community values and reach an engaged audience that supports local businesses.
Your Two Partnership Paths
We offer two distinct ways to partner with The Gratitude Walk, designed to meet your business goals and community impact objectives.
Station Guardianship
Become the exclusive Guardian of JOY, PEACE, LOVE, or another core community value. You become known as the business that supports what brings our community together. Only seven businesses can claim this exclusive recognition.
Traditional Sponsorship
Support the entire community-building experience with four recognition levels designed to fit your goals and budget. From premier presenting partner to community supporter acknowledgment.
Partnership Levels
Find the perfect fit for your business. All partnerships directly support creating a memorable and meaningful community experience.
Gratitude Partner
$2,500
Become THE community partner
- “The Gratitude Walk, Presented by [Your Business]”
- Only one business receives this premier recognition
- Custom banner at finish area with your branding
- Premium logo placement on ALL materials
- Emcee mentions throughout the event (3-4 times)
- Booth space in prime location
- Marketing materials in every goodie bag
- Partnered email campaign to our community list
- 10 complimentary walk registrations
- Year-long website recognition as Gratitude Partner
“You become synonymous with Chico’s most meaningful community event.”
Station Guardian
$1,000
Guard what matters most
- Exclusive title: “Guardian of JOY/PEACE/LOVE…”
- Partner with volunteer hosts to enhance stations
- Recognition: “…supported by [Your Business]”
- Logo on event t-shirts with guardian designation
- Emcee recognition as community values leader
- 6 complimentary walk registrations
- Post-event impact report with photos from your station
- Year-long website recognition as Station Guardian
- Social media features highlighting your values alignment
“Become the only business in Chico known as the Guardian of a core community value.”
Community Champion
$500
Visibility & investment balanced
- Name on event t-shirts worn by 100+ participants
- Company name on all event materials and website
- Emcee recognition during event
- 4 complimentary walk registrations
- Website and social media recognition
- Email campaign mentions to our community list
“Meaningful community recognition without premium investment.”
Upgrade: For just $500 more, become a Station Guardian!
Gratitude Circle
$250
Show your community values
- Name recognition on all event materials
- 2 complimentary walk registrations
- Website listing for one year
- Social media acknowledgment as community supporter
- Email list recognition
“Perfect for small businesses or those new to community event sponsorship.”
Upgrade: For just $250 more, get your name on event t-shirts!
Choose Your Values Alignment
As a Station Guardian, you select one of seven community values that best aligns with your business mission and vision.
Guardian of PEACE
Perfect for wellness, healthcare, counseling
Guardian of JOY
Ideal for family businesses, recreation, entertainment
Guardian of LOVE
Great for wedding venues, family services, childcare
Guardian of COMPASSION
Perfect for healthcare, nonprofits, veterinary care
Guardian of CONNECTION
Ideal for communication, networking, technology
Guardian of COMMUNITY
Great for real estate, banks, civic organizations
Guardian of HARMONY
Suited for music, arts, yoga studios
How Station Guardianship Works
It’s a true partnership that empowers the event and provides authentic community recognition for your business.
STATION Hosts = Embody the station theme (Joy, LOVE…)
Our amazing volunteer organizations design and execute the magical station experiences. They bring the bubble machines, create the activities, and make the magic happen. Station hosts infuse the walk by being the JOY, LOVE in action.
🛡️ Station Guardians = Empower and Protect
You provide the means to protect and hold the station. As guardian you honor those in our community doing the good works that we are grateful for. You empower our community to be greater and stronger together.
The Result: A True Partnership
Station hosts and volunteers embody and bring it into being, and the Station Guardians empower and align their resources and values to protect all that we love about life in Chico and Butte County.
Limited Availability – Act Now!
- Station Guardian Positions: Extremely limited, only 7 available in total.
- Gratitude Partner Position: Only 1 available for exclusive “Presented by” recognition.
All premier positions are first come, first served. No reservations.
Why Partner With The Gratitude Walk?
Your partnership creates lasting positive associations with your business while making a tangible impact on the Chico community.
Quality Audience
Our participants are engaged community members who value connection, wellness, and supporting local businesses. These are exactly the neighbors you want as customers.
Community Impact
Through community polling, we’re supporting three vital local nonprofits: To Be Announced, To Be Announced, and To Be Announced.
Lasting Benefits
Research shows practicing gratitude strengthens relationships. The positive feelings participants experience create lasting, positive associations with your business.
Year-Round Recognition
Your partnership extends beyond November 7th through our ongoing community engagement, website presence, and promotion for next year’s event.
Ready to Guard What Matters Most?
Imagine being introduced at community events as “the Guardian of JOY.” That’s recognition money usually can’t buy—but for the next few weeks, it can.
What Happens Next?
- Contact us with your preferred partnership level.
- Choose your Station Guardian value (if applicable).
- Receive a partnership agreement with all the details.
- Get recognized as a community values leader.
- Enjoy year-long benefits and community appreciation.
Learn More About the Gratitude Walk
See who else is supporting the walk — meet our current sponsors. Learn about the 2026 nonprofit recipients your sponsorship will support. Register to walk on November 7 in Bidwell Park, or read our story to understand the impact of the Gratitude Walk in Chico.