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SUMMARY:MENTOR Virginia's 2026 Champions of Mentoring
DESCRIPTION:MENTOR Virginia invites you to the 2026 Champions of Mentoring! \nOne Evening. Your Tickets. Infinite Impact. \nThe 2026 Champions of Mentoring is an event that will showcase successful mentoring stories and highlight the positive changes youth mentoring programs bring to young people across the Commonwealth. For the fourth consecutive year\, MENTOR Virginia will honor five organizations that embodied the ideals of building relationships and strengthening their communities. During the event\, guests can network\, share stories\, and support the movement while honoring mentors and people dedicated to mentoring. \nAt the 2026 Champions of Mentoring there will be opportunities for guests and supporters to donate to MENTOR Virginia. Every donation received contributes toward the development of youth mentoring and workplace training\, as well as the continuous support MENTOR Virginia provides to youth mentoring programs in the Commonwealth. Scroll down to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities. \n \nMENTOR Virginia's 2026 Champions of MentoringDate: Thursday\, November 5\, 2026 Time: 5:30 p.m.Venue: The Branch Museum of Design located at 2501 Monument Avenue\, Richmond\, VA 23220 Cost per ticket: $75.00 + fees \nEvent Program:5:30 p.m. - Networking Reception6:00 p.m. - Welcome & Opening Remarks6:10 p.m. - Keynote Speaker- Dr. Tabatha Spurlock6:25 p.m. - Awards Ceremony Honoree Remarks - A Few Good MENtors\, Inc.- Boys to Men- FIRST Chesapeake- Community IMPACT Movement-SIS Sisters in Service Inc.7:15 p.m. - Closing Remarks \nBuy Tickets Today! \nKeynote Speaker \nDr. Tabatha Spurlock is a dynamic motivational speaker\, life coach\, serial best-selling author\, publisher\, and educator with more than 20 years of experience empowering youth\, educators\, and adults. A Chester\, Virginia native\, Dr. Spurlock has dedicated her career to education\, leadership\, mentoring\, and community service. \nAs the founder of Empower One\, Inspire Many®\, she inspires others to navigate life’s unexpected setbacks\, embrace resilience\, and move forward with purpose. Her personal journey of overcoming a traumatic accident became the catalyst for her mission to help others “Bounce Back Like a B.O.S.S.” \nDr. Spurlock is the author of the best-selling children’s book A Promise Is a Promise and has spent the past several years helping aspiring authors tell\, publish\, and monetize their stories. Known for her infectious energy\, authentic storytelling\, and passion for uplifting others\, Dr. Spurlock’s mission is simple: empower one\, inspire many. \n \nSupport MENTOR Virginia's 2026 Champions of MentoringYou can support the 2026 Champions of Mentoring in two meaningful ways: make a charitable donation or become an event sponsor. Donations directly support MENTOR Virginia's work to strengthen youth mentoring\, provide workplace mentoring training\, and equip mentoring programs throughout the Commonwealth. Guests and supporters will have an opportunity to donate in the event. \nMake a DonationEvery gift\, regardless of the amount\, helps advance our mission. Your donation can make an impact in the following ways:- $35 helps cover table linens for the 2026 Champions of Mentoring.- $100 allows four individuals to participate in our monthly New Mentor Training at no cost.- $1\,500 covers the event venue and required ABC licenses.- $5\,000 covers food and beverages for the event. \nBecome an Event SponsorSponsorships help businesses and organizations gain visibility and recognition while supporting MENTOR Virginia's 2026 Champions of Mentoring.Champion Sponsor — $5\,000- Event naming rights: "Presented by [Company/Organization Name]." - Logo displayed prominently on event materials and promotional content- Opportunity for a company or organization representative to speak during the event- Recognition across event promotions and MENTOR Virginia's social media channels- Recognition during the eventLead Sponsor — $2\,000- Logo included in event promotional materials and in the event program- Recognition during the event- Recognition across MENTOR Virginia's social media channelsImpact Sponsor — $1\,000- Logo included on event materials and in the event program- Recognition during the event- Recognition across MENTOR Virginia's social media channelsFriend Sponsor — $500- Company or organization name listed in the event program- Recognition during the event- Recognition across MENTOR Virginia's social media channels \nWhether you choose to make a charitable donation or become an event sponsor\, your support helps MENTOR Virginia strengthen mentoring relationships and expand opportunities for young people across the Commonwealth. For questions\, donations\, or sponsorship inquiries\, please get in touch with admin@mentorva.org. \nEvent FAQs:What is the attire? The attire is business casual.Where do I park? There is free parking available at the First Baptist Church parking lot behind The Branch Museum of Design (view map below).Will food and drinks will be served? Yes\, we will have appetizers and drinks at the event.Is the venue wheelchair accessible? Yes. Service animals are welcome at The Branch Museum of Design\, as well. \nBuy Tickets Today! \n \n  \nFounded in 1993 in partnership with MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership and Virginia Commonwealth University\, Virginia Mentoring Partnership (VMP)\, currently known as MENTOR Virginia (MVA)\, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that serves individuals\, organizations and communities throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. MENTOR Virginia promotes effective youth mentoring in Virginia by increasing the capacity of mentoring programs\, developing new programs\, and advocating for resources to support the mentoring field. MENTOR Virginia's mission is to foster quality mentoring relationships that empower\, elevate\, and encourage young people.
URL:https://mentorva.org/event/26-champions-of-mentoring/
LOCATION:The Branch Museum of Design\, 2501 Monument Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Champions of Mentoring,Fundraising
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