36th Annual Arthur "Pappy" Kennedy Prayer Breakfast by YMCA of Central Florida

EVENT TIME iCal - Outlook - Google

Mon, January 18, 2027
7:30 AM ET

LOCATION

First Orlando - John Young Campus

3000 South John Young Parkway

Orlando, FL 32805

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Impacting Central Florida

For 36 years, the Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy Prayer Breakfast has united in prayer Central Florida residents and civic, faith, and business leaders who share an unwavering commitment to strengthening our community and uplifting every individual within it. This distinctive occasion, jointly orchestrated by the Southwest Orlando Community Foundation (AKA Southwest Orlando Jaycees), YMCA of Central Florida, and City of Orlando’s MLK Commission, serves as a resounding tribute to the indelible legacies of Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Empower Students with Your Partnership

Bestowing student scholarships is a deeply fulfilling and gratifying aspect of the Prayer Breakfast and a commitment to nurturing the potential of our Central Florida youth.

As a partner in this event, your capacity to leave a tangible and enduring mark on student lives and our community as a whole will be palpable in the room. Together, we will provide at least six $5,000 scholarships to local high school seniors, who are set to pursue their educational and career goals at accredited colleges, universities, trade schools, or other post-secondary education and training programs in the fall of 2027.

These scholarships are dedicated to deserving students who demonstrate commendable academic performance, strong leadership abilities, active involvement in community service, and financial need.

Sponsorships

$30,000 LEGACY LEADER

Your gift provides TWO $5,000 student scholarship and provides premier support for the Prayer Breakfast.

Three tables with eight seats each
Premier recognition during the event and participation in scholarship ceremony
Corporate identity/logo displayed on all event tables
Day of event social media recognition story feature
Pre-event standalone social media appreciation shout out
Corporate identity/logo displayed on event digital visuals
Corporate identity/logo on event webpage and program
Post-event corporate identity/logo in community recap e-blast

$15,000 COMMUNITY CHAMPION

Your gift provides ONE $5,000 student scholarship amd significant support for the Prayer Breakfast.

Two tables with eight seats each
Live recognition at event and participation during the scholarship presentation ceremony
Day of event social media recognition story feature
Corporate identity/logo displayed on event digital visuals
Pre-event standalone social media appreciation shout out
Corporate identity/logo on event webpage and program
Post-event corporate identity/logo in community recap e-blast

$6,000 FELLOWSHIP AMBASSADOR

Your partnership contributes to our collective scholarship fund, helping make our $30,000 investment in local students possible.

One table with eight seats
Live recognition at event
Collective recognition as a Scholarship Circle supporter
Corporate identity/logo on event digital visuals
Pre-event standalone social media appreciation shout out
Corporate identity/logo on event webpage and program
Post-event corporate identity/logo in community recap e-blast

$3,000 UNITY ADVOCATE

Your partnership contributes to our collective scholarship fund, helping make our $30,000 investment in local students possible.

One table with eight seats
Collective recognition as a Scholarship Circle Supporter
Corporate identity/logo on event displayed on event digital visuals
Corporate identity/logo on event webpage and program
Post-event corporate identity/logo in community recap e-blast

$1,000 TABLE HOST

One table with eight seats
Corporate identity/logo positioned as a Table Partner in programs
Name recognition in event program
Name recognition in in community recap e-blast

Free STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PARTNER

NEW!

Make a direct investment in a student’s future.

A $5,000 Scholarship Partnership fully funds one Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy student scholarship, providing meaningful financial support to a local high school senior pursuing post-secondary education.

This opportunity is available as a standalone gift or may be added to any event sponsorship level. Scholarship Partners receive:

Special recognition as a Scholarship Partner during the scholarship presentation ceremony
Name or corporate logo recognition in the Scholarship Partners section of the event program and on event digital visuals
Recognition on the event webpage
Two complimentary event tickets for standalone Scholarship Partners