The Night a Door Opens
for Ocala's Young Men.
On Friday, July 24, the young men of Kut Different step on stage and tell their stories. Share the dinner, witness the moment, and help these young men keep rising.
Date
Fri, July 24 · 7:00 - 9:30 PM
Venue
Church of Hope, Ocala FL
Attire
Formal · Black Tie Optional
300+
Community members in the room
1
Night that changes everything
100%
Of proceeds fund the mission
The Night
One stage. Real stories.
A community behind them.
“The moment someone first believed in me.”
KD Mentee · 2024
Every young man on that stage has spent months preparing with Kut Different mentors. On July 24 they step up to the microphone and tell the room the truth about where they started and who they are becoming. You will share a plated dinner, bid in the live and silent auctions, and watch these young men own the room in real time.
Your seat helps fund the mentorship, leadership, and belief these young men carry long after tonight.
Your seat in the room is part of how that happens.
- 01
Plated Dinner
Served, seated, together.
- 02
Live & Silent Auctions
Give and win all night.
- 03
Young Speakers
The heart of the evening.
- 04
Photo Booth
Take the night home.
The kind of night you do not forget.
A room full of people who decided the next generation of Ocala would not rise alone.
What People Say
Witness young men own their greatness.
Everything was done with a spirit of excellence. I support Kut Different because I see myself in these young men. Come see the kind of excitement that fills the room.
Daniel Grimes
Community Member, Ocala
You can see the clear, evident steps of progress with these young men. If you are thinking about attending, go for it. It is a powerful way to see the work being done in Marion County.
Pastor Evan Nave
Community Pastor
Sponsoring last year's gala was a front row seat to purpose in action. Kut Different gives young men what most of us wish we had: exposure, guidance, and consistent belief.
Ricardo Zelaya
Entrepreneur and Sponsor
The Details
Everything
you need
to know.
Seats are limited and intentionally so. The room is built for connection, not capacity. Once it happens, you can't rewind it.
- Date
- Friday, July 24, 2026
- Time
- 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
- Venue
- Church of Hope · 3233 SE Maricamp Rd, STE 300, Ocala, FL 34471
- Attire
- Formal · Black Tie Optional
- Tickets
- $100 individual · $1,000 table of 8
- Seating
- Limited individual seating, tables recommended
Secure checkout via Eventbrite · Cards accepted
For Sponsors
Put your name behind
the next generation
of Ocala.
Sponsorship is a public commitment. Every dollar funds mentorship inside schools, leadership workshops, and the exposure that creates real opportunities for young men in Marion County.
Cornerstone
$500
- 2 reserved seats at the gala
- Logo placement in the printed program
- Recognition on KD social channels
Legacy
$1,500
- Reserved table for 4
- Logo on event signage
- Verbal recognition from the stage
- Sponsor gift bag for each guest
Champion
$5,000+
- Premier table for 8 with VIP service
- Headline placement on all materials
- Speaking moment during the program
- Dedicated sponsor reel & press credit
- Partner recognition all year
Custom partnership
Want to give in kind, commit for multiple years, or put your name on a program? Let's build something with your team.
Reserve Your Seat
Be there the night these young men own their greatness.
Seats are limited. Take your place in the room and become part of the story these young men will tell for the rest of their lives.
Friday · July 24 · 7:00 - 9:30 PM · Church of Hope · Ocala FL