Give to Grow Gala

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026 | 5PM

Join us for Stratford's signature fundraising event, as we celebrate the legacy that built this place and ensure the next generation finds its own connection to the land, to one another, and to all life that depends on it.

GUEST DETAILS

For questions, contact Jennifer at [email protected].

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SPONSORSHIPS

Sponsoring Give to Grow supports Stratford's work year-round, turning one evening's celebration into lasting impact. Each sponsorship helps connect children to nature, strengthen education, grow young stewards, and care for the land. Sponsorships vary across areas of impact and investment levels and can be customized to reflect your giving goals. Whether you're passionate about a specific program area or looking for meaningful ways to engage your team or community, we invite you to join us in helping light the way for the next generation.

Contact Jennifer Rhoads at (740) 363-2548 or [email protected] to discuss your custom sponsorship options.

EVENT & SPONSORSHIP DETAILS

SPIRIT OF STRATFORD : FOUNDER'S LEGACY TABLE SPONSOR

Honor a legacy that continues to grow. Louise believed that when children experience the natural world with their own hands, something lasting takes root. Curiosity sparks, wonder grows, and children begin to see the earth as something to cherish and care for. For more than 35 years, children have grown up exploring Stratford's farms, fields, and forests, many carrying those experiences into lives rooted in stewardship, education, conservation, community leadership, and families of their own.

The Founder's Legacy Table brings this story full circle by welcoming those children shaped by Stratford back to Give to Grow as honored guests, celebrating the lasting impact of this place across generations.

FOUNDER'S LEGACY TABLE SPONSORSHIP DETAILS

Unable to attend? You can still help light the way. Your support fills the room with the very people who carry our mission forward, creating a powerful, full-circle moment that honors our founder's vision and invests in the next generation.

Contact Jennifer Rhoads at (740) 363-2548 or [email protected] to learn more about this sponsorship opportunity.

LIGHT THE WAY FOR A CHILD : CHILDREN IN NEED SPONSOR

Every child deserves the opportunity to experience wonder, connection, and belonging in the natural world. Light the Way for a Child sponsors remove barriers for children to experience the magic of Stratford by supporting scholarships, meals, transportation, gear, and program access for children and families who need it most. Whether or not you attend the event, this sponsorship is a meaningful way to open the door for more children to learn, explore, and experience Stratford.

Unable to attend? You can still help light the way for a child.

LIGHT THE WAY FOR A CHILD SPONSORSHIP DETAILS

Contact Jennifer Rhoads at (740) 363-2548 or [email protected] to learn more about this sponsorship opportunity.

Stratford believes in the importance of quality time for children, adults, and families to build relationships and create lasting memories. Our auction goal is to inspire our community to treasure experiences. That's why we're hosting a unique live and silent auction filled with experiences and consumables designed to help you grow your collection of unforgettable memories. Join us in creating memories that matter by completing this form or submitting the online form linked below.

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Whether it's giving your time, talents, or treasure, your support makes a profound and lasting impact on children, our community, and our environment when they need us most. Your generosity fuels Stratford's programs and provides life-changing experiences for people of all ages to connect with nature, where their food comes from and each other.