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St. Petersburg Luncheon

You’re invited to celebrate kindness & respect with a powerful program about our impact, featuring inspirational speakers.

Become a Sponsor Sponsorship Opportunities

Join us for our St. Petersburg luncheon at The Birchwood as we celebrate the power of art and education to inspire kindness, empathy, and respect. Your presence helps strengthen our mission and the communities we serve.

Individual ticket sales open soon – stay tuned to reserve your seat!

Last Year

100+ guests joined us for our inaugural St. Petersburg luncheon.

Details

Friday, December 4, 2026

11:30am Registration
12:00pm Program

The Birchwood

340 Beach Dr NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Complimentary on-site parking is available. Accessible entrances and seating are available throughout the venue

Sponsorship Opportunities

Trailblazer

$5,000 ($4,400 tax-deductible)

  • Introduced and recognized from the podium
  • One VIP table with premium seating for 10 at the luncheon
  • Underwriting of 5 educators to attend the luncheon
  • Logo/Name in luncheon program, invitation, website, and social media
  • Table recognition sign
  • Recognized in the EOD annual catalog and at annual exhibition

Changemaker

$2,500 ($2,020 tax-deductible)

  • One table with seating for 10 at the luncheon
  • Underwriting of 5 educators to attend the luncheon
  • Logo/Name in luncheon program, invitation, website, and social media
  • Table recognition sign
  • Recognized in the EOD annual catalog and at annual exhibition

Champion

$1,000 ($700 tax-deductible)

  • Seating for 8 at the luncheon
  • Logo/Name in luncheon program, invitation, website, and social media
  • Recognized in the EOD annual catalog and at annual exhibition

Mentor

$500 ($390 tax-deductible)

  • Seating for 2 and underwriting of one local educator
  • Logo/Name in luncheon program

Reserve Your Seat

Join us Friday, December 4, 2026 at The Birchwood in downtown St. Petersburg. Individual seats and full tables are available, and every ticket inspires kindness and respect across our region.

Become a Sponsor

Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors

Recognition as of publication. To join this list, see the sponsorship opportunities above.

Trailblazer Sponsors

Changemaker Sponsors

Champion Sponsors

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Sarasota, Florida 34239
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