Sponsorship FAQ Page: Support the Home Stretch 5K and Make a Difference for Veterans
The 8th Annual Home Stretch 5K in Eau Gallie on November 9, 2025, is more than just a race. It is a community celebration of support for homeless veterans in Central Florida. Whether you are a seasoned runner, a casual participant, or a local business seeking meaningful ways to give back, this event provides a platform to engage with the community, showcase your business, and demonstrate solidarity with veterans
in need.
Sponsorship allows your business to be visible while directly supporting NVHS programs that provide transitional housing, emergency resources, and comprehensive care to veterans. Our sponsorship opportunities are designed to maximize exposure, connect your business with a local audience, and create a lasting positive impact for the veterans we serve. Join us now in creating a stronger, more supportive community and make this event a milestone in both your business and our veterans’ lives.
Get the Most Exposure and Impact From Your Support
NVHS works with every sponsor to maximize visibility and engagement. Depending on your tier, benefits include:
- Event recognition through signage, announcements, and podium time
- Digital recognition through social media, newsletters, and website features
- Direct engagement through vendor tents and race participation
- Opportunities for staff volunteering and team-building
This ensures that your business gains meaningful exposure while your support makes a real difference for veterans.
Connect Your Brand With a Cause That Matters
Sponsoring the Home Stretch 5K is not just about branding or marketing exposure. It is about showing your business stands behind the men and women who have served our country. For veterans experiencing homelessness, each dollar of sponsorship supports programs that provide stability, safety, and opportunity to rebuild their lives.
When you sponsor, your company gains community recognition while helping NVHS make tangible, lasting improvements in veterans’ lives. From transitional housing to emergency support and career assistance, sponsorship directly fuels programs that matter. Your support also signals to customers and partners that your business values local impact, compassion, and civic engagement. Sign up or get in touch with us today to sponsor the Home Stretch 5K and make a lasting impact on the lives of local veterans while showcasing your commitment to the community.
From Bronze to Ribbon: Unlock Exclusive Recognition
NVHS offers five sponsorship levels, each providing unique visibility, engagement, and community impact.
Ribbon Sponsor – $2,500
Exclusive, one available
- Business name and logo on all participant ribbons and placement medals
- All Platinum Sponsor perks
Platinum Sponsor – $2,000
Limited to two sponsors
- Podium recognition for 1-2 minutes during the event
- Two additional race entries and T-shirts
- All Gold Sponsor perks
Gold Sponsor – $1,000
- Recognition during event announcements
- Acknowledgment on the NVHS website and social media posts
- Vendor tent space at the race
- Two race entries and T-shirts
- All Silver Sponsor perks
Silver Sponsor – $500
- Logo on the back of event T-shirts
- All Bronze Sponsor perks
Bronze Sponsor – $250
- Logo and link to your business website on the NVHS event page
Sign up to sponsor now and put your company at the heart of change.
Additional perk for all sponsors: You’re welcome to include literature, promotional items, or special goodies in the runners’ bags to showcase your support. Please make sure all items are submitted at least one week before the race. Coordinate pickup or delivery by emailing events@nvhs.org. The final day to provide sponsorship items is November 3, 2025.
Everything You Need to Know About Supporting the 5K
Your Contribution Creates Real Change in Our Community
Sponsorship fuels the mission of NVHS in tangible ways. Each sponsorship dollar contributes to programs that help veterans transition from homelessness to stability. By supporting the Home Stretch 5K, your business enables:
- Safe housing opportunities for veterans and their families
- Essential financial support to cover urgent needs
- Programs that provide long-term stability and life skills
Businesses that sponsor the race play a vital role in shaping the future of veterans in Central Florida. The impact extends beyond the event itself and into the day-to-day lives of those who have served our country.
Your Support and Its Real-World Results
Sponsoring the Home Stretch 5K directly impacts the lives of veterans experiencing homelessness. Your support helps provide safe housing, essential resources, and guidance, giving veterans and their families stability as they rebuild their lives.
Beyond immediate assistance, sponsorship strengthens community connections. It raises awareness of veterans’ needs, encourages local engagement, and shows your business is committed to meaningful action that makes a real difference.
Every level of sponsorship helps create lasting change while positioning your brand as a champion for veterans and the community. By joining the event, you become part of a network dedicated to support, hope, and tangible impact.
Katherine T., a 75-year-old disabled Air Force veteran, faced a serious safety risk with her home’s stairs. Through sponsorship support, NVHS partnered with Home Depot to rebuild her stairs and create a brand-new porch with decorations and chairs. This project transformed her daily life, making her home safe and welcoming once again. Stories like Katherine’s show how sponsorships go beyond visibility and create real, lasting change for veterans
in need.
Turn Your Intention Into Action With a Few Simple Moves
Becoming a sponsor of the Home Stretch 5K is simple and rewarding. By signing up today, your business:
- Gains exposure to an engaged and compassionate audience
- Supports programs that provide immediate and long-term help to veterans
- Aligns your brand with a cause that resonates with customers, employees, and the community
Join Other Local Businesses in Supporting Those Who Served
The Home Stretch 5K is an opportunity to combine fun, visibility, and meaningful impact. Your sponsorship directly supports homeless veterans in Central Florida and amplifies your business’s presence in the community.
Whether you choose Ribbon, Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze sponsorship, your participation ensures veterans receive the care, resources, and stability they deserve.
Reach out to our team today to secure your sponsorship for the 8th Annual Home Stretch 5K, contribute to lasting change, and demonstrate your company’s commitment to Central Florida veterans.
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