Laughs for Literacy
Join us for 2025’s Laughs For Literacy
When: Friday, October 3rd @ 6PM
Where: People’s Light
Who: Ophira Eisenberg, Johnny Lampert, Matt Jenkins
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Meet Our Comedians
Ophira Eisenberg is a stand-up comedian, writer, and host of the award-winning (2024) comedy podcast Parenting Is A Joke with iHeart and Pretty Good Friends. She also hosted NPR’s Ask Me Another. She’s appeared multiple times on CBS’s The Late Late Show, Sherri! with Sherri Sheppard, Comedy Central, HBO, The New York Festival, and is a regular on The Moth Radio Hour. Her memoir, Screw Everyone: Sleeping My Way to Monogamy, was optioned for a TV series, and her recent comedy special, Plant-Based Jokes, is streaming on YouTube. She is a regular at The Comedy Cellar and other New York clubs, and her solo show Leaving A Mark: A Comedy About Scars made its Off-Broadway debut to rave reviews and won the Women in the Arts & Media Award for Solo Show Scripts.
Matt Jenkins is known for his clean, quick-witted brand of comedy. Quickly becoming one of NY/NJ's strongest clean comics, Matt uses his diverse background, in combination with solid joke writing and charisma, to give audiences a relatable and memorable experience. Matt has performed internationally in China, Switzerland, Ireland, and Russia as well as at America’s top comedy clubs, including The World Famous Comic Strip, Caroline’s on Broadway, and The Laugh Factory. Matt has appeared on NBC and recently recorded his first Dry Bar Comedy Special!
Johnny Lampert is considered one of the premier comedians in the country. He is a regular at New York City’s and Los Angeles’ best comedy clubs, including Stand Up NY, The Comic Strip, and The Improv. He has also made numerous television appearances on MTV, A&E, NBC, HBO, “Comedy Showcase,” a multitude of shows on Comedy Central, and AXS TV's Gotham Comedy Live! Johnny’s four wildly successful appearances at Montreal’s “Just for Laughs” Festival led to his being named “Best Act” by The Montreal Gazette as well as the signing of a sitcom deal with Walt Disney Television. Johnny was also honored recently with not one, but two of his routines being chosen for inclusion in the soon-to-be-released book, “The Best Comedy Routines, Period” (Rugged Land Books, NY). In casinos, Johnny has appeared at The Mirage, Foxwoods, Caesars Palace, and The Claridge, where he has worked with stars such as Dana Carvey, Michael Bolton, Chicago, and Chris Rock. Johnny has also headlined the main room at Connecticut's Mohegan Sun and Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel & Casino.
Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors
Our Presenting Platinum Sponsor
Thank you for over 10 years of sponsorship!
Presenting Silver Sponsors
(10 years+ of sponsorship)
(10 years+ of sponsorship)
Leo & Maryanne Parsons
(10+ years of sponsorship)
Title Sponsors
Pete & Beth Hoover
(10+ years of sponsorship)
Frank and Sue Mattei
(10+ years of sponsorship)
(10+ years of sponsorship)
Nobel Sponsors
Mary Kay & Mike O’Rourke
(5-9 years of sponsorship)
(5-9 years of sponsorship)
Theresa & Don Ferrari
(10+ years of sponsorship)
Tim & Joan Riddle
(10+ years of sponsorship)
We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, whose continued support sustains our work.
A * next to a sponsor denotes sponsors who have partnered with us for 5-9 years!
** honors those who have have stood with us for 10+ years!
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Pulitzer Sponsors
FischerCunnane Associates**
Tom and Sharon Higgins**
Kaplans Fine Jewelry**
Joe and Maria Lubanski
Brian and Shelby Mackrides**
Premiere Title, Joe and Carol Mustilli
Matt and Megan Parsons*
Mike and Mary Swanick**
John and Sue Walsh*
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Newbery Sponsors
Beaufort Bonnet Company
Belfor Property Restoration*
Christine Bendinelli*
Boeing
Maripeg Bruder
Citizens Bank
Covenant Wealth Strategies, LLC
John and Mary Jean Dougherty
Nicholas and Rory Fanandakis*
Fulton Bank*
Christie Green Photography*
Jackson Cross Partners*
Harold and Susan Lamb**
Legacy Planning Partners**
Bob and Marilyn Parsons*
Leo M. Parsons
Mark and Katie Parsons*
Mike and Christine Parsons
Passports and Prosecco Travel Design
Jim and Diana Perella
Gary and Noreen Vigilante
John Ward
Doug and Maria Weems*
Glenn and Nancy Wenger*
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Caldecott Sponsors
Mike and Jan Appleby*
Terry and Suzette Connors
Fox Rothschild*
Dan and Trisha Harrer
Bruce and Mary-Jo Johnson*
Duane and Maribeth Kelly
Alan Kujawa*
Todd and Courtney Lofgren*
Ed and Linda McAssey*
Carla Messikomer
Jerry and Eleanor Parsons**
Megan Parsons
Kevin and Barb Quinn**
Duke and Kim Schneider
Sonia and XD Shao
John and Robin Stanzione*
Lou and Joanne Teti
* 5-9 years of loyal support!-Thank you!
**10+ years of loyal support!-Thank you!
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Auction and Raffle Donors
ACAC
Applecross Golf Club
Armadillo, LTD
Allison Bonjo
Calista Salon & Spa
Carlino's Market
Cherchies Specialty Foods
Bobby Cifone
Kelly Cifone
CTDI
Donna Cronin
Dallas Trinity FC
Danza Academy of Social Dance
Dog House Pearls
Dorney Park
Duling-Kurtz House & Country Inn
Estee Lauder
Fearless Restaurants
Fieldstone Golf Club
General Warren Inne
Hair Wizardry
The Hershey Company
Hershey's Mill Golf Club
Hotel Indigo
Il Posto
John Serock Catering
Kimberton Inn
Katelyn Lloyd
Longwood Gardens
Matlack Florist
Sue Mattei
Mushroom Cap
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Judy Nyquist
Orangetheory Fitness
Kevin and Lisa Parsons
Leo and Maryanne Parsons
Sean and Lauren Parsons
Partners in Outreach Board of Directors
People's Light
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Flyers
Pietro's Prime
Bob Rafferty
Patti Spallone
Robin Stanzione
Bob Starner
Stride Spin & Fitness
Mike and Mary Swanick
Tilted Axes
Touchstone Home Products
Two Birds
Joe Watson
White Manor Country Club
Wilson Sports
YMCA of Greater Brandywine
YMCA Pickleball Center at Downingtown
2025 Laughs for Literacy Sponsorship Levels
PRESENTING PLATINUM SPONSOR- $25,000+
Includes 20 tickets with preferred seating, speaking opportunity, sponsor a PIO program of choice, logo & website link in listings, 2 VISTA articles, newsletter spotlight, social media shoutout, premier signage, and VIP Golden Ticket parking.
PRESENTING GOLD SPONSOR- $20,000
Includes 20 tickets, speaking opportunity, sponsor a PIO program of choice, logo & website link in listings, 1 VISTA article, newsletter spotlight, social media shoutout, premier signage, preferred event seating, and VIP Golden Ticket parking.
PRESENTING SILVER SPONSOR- $15,000
Includes 20 tickets, logo & website link in listings, newsletter social media shoutout, prominent signage, newsletter spotlight, and VIP Golden Ticket parking.
PRESENTING BRONZE SPONSOR- $10,000
Includes 20 tickets, newsletter spotlight, logo & website link in listings, social media shoutout, and prominent signage.
TITLE SPONSOR- $5,000
Includes 16 tickets, logo & website link in sponsorship listings or the year following the event.
NOBEL PRIZE SPONSOR- $3,000
Includes 12 tickets, logo & website link in sponsorship listings.
PULITZER SPONSOR- $2,000
Includes 8 tickets, logo listed in sponsorship listings.
NEWBERY SPONSOR- $1,000
Includes 4 tickets, name listed in sponsorship listings.
CALDECOTT SPONSOR-$500
Includes 2 tickets, name listed in sponsorship listings.