Laughs for Literacy
Join us for 2025’s Laughs For Literacy
When: Friday, October 3rd @ 6PM
Where: People’s Light
Who: Maija DiGiorgio, Myq Kaplan, Joey Kola
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Meet Our Comedians
Maija DiGiorgio, known for her standout performances on NBC’s Live from the Apollo and HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, has graced iconic stages worldwide alongside comedians like Dave Chappelle and Kevin Hart. Her impressive career continues to captivate audiences everywhere with her sharp wit and stage presence.
Myq Kaplan, a favorite on The Tonight Show, Conan, and America’s Got Talent, has earned praise for his unique and cerebral comedy. With multiple specials on Comedy Central, Amazon, and Dry Bar, plus hit albums like Vegan Mind Meld and A.K.A., Myq’s comedy is as invigorating as it is hilarious.
Joey Kola, a comedic force for over 30 years, has appeared on The Tonight Show, The Late Show with David Letterman, and The King of Queens. With over 300 shows a year, he’s earned a reputation as one of the hardest-working comics, also known for his TV warm-up gigs, including The Rosie O'Donnell Show and The Rachel Ray Show.
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.