Warrior Wellness Program Invites Local Businesses to Sponsor “A Night of Gratitude” Veterans Day Dinner

Community sponsors help provide a free evening of honor for veterans and their families

September 28, 2026 michele525 HELPING HANDS | FUNDRAISERS 0

Media Release | Warrior Wellness Program
Samantha Vrbancic, Operations Coordinator
727-939-8387 | Samantha@warriorwellnessprogram.org

NEW PORT RICHEY, FL – 9/28/2026– Warrior Wellness Program, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Holiday, is seeking local business and community sponsors for Warrior Wellness: A Night of Gratitude, a Veterans Day dinner celebrating those who answered the call. Presented by the Gilliss “Friendly” Family, the dinner will take place Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave, New Port Richey.

The dinner is free for veterans, who may each bring one guest. After welcoming about 100 guests last year, Warrior Wellness is working toward hosting 200 of our community’s veterans and their families this year. Sponsors make that possible.

“A Night of Gratitude is our chance to show our gratitude for the sacrifices our nation’s heroes have made for our freedoms,” said Chris Sowell, Executive Director of the Warrior Wellness Program. “We want to make this night about them. Our sponsors are what make that possible, and every sponsorship helps us welcome more of our community’s veterans to the table.”

Sponsorship Opportunities

● Table of Honor – $1,500: You and 3 guests dine alongside four veterans. Includes 4 tickets.

● Chief Sponsor – $1,000: Funds the entertainment that brings the room to life. Includes 2 tickets.

● Captain Sponsor – $500: Funds flyers, banners, and the photographers who capture the evening. Includes 2 tickets.

● Sergeant Sponsor – $300: Buys our veterans a beverage. Includes 1 ticket.

● Corporal Sponsor – $250: Covers tables, centerpieces, and the small details that make the night memorable. Includes 1 ticket.

All of the above include verbal recognition during the event and logo placement on event signage and social media.

● Private Sponsor – $100 or In-Kind: Provides gifts, gift cards, or cash toward keepsakes veterans take home. Includes social media recognition.

● Honor Guard Sponsor – $25: Dedicates a seat to a veteran you love, admire, or remember with a personalized placard at the dinner table.

How to Sponsor

Sponsor online at the link provided below, or mail a check payable to Warrior Wellness Program, 1750 Arcadia Rd, Holiday, FL 34690. Veterans can register for the dinner at zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-night-of-gratitude-2026-veterans-day-dinner

About Warrior Wellness Program

Warrior Wellness Program is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Holiday, Florida, offering healing for those affected by the traumas of war. Our five-day Accelerated Wellness Program combines Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), adaptive yoga, and other alternative therapies with community engagement. Together, these help veterans, active-duty service members, and their spouses build healthy, connected, and resilient lives. Learn more at warriorwellnessprogram.org.