BELIEF becomes
A MOVEMENT.
One night. Young speakers. A room full of people who decided that the next generation of Ocala wouldn't rise alone.
Date
Fri, July 24 · 7:00 PM
Venue
Church of Hope, Ocala FL
Attire
Formal · Black Tie Optional
Our
Mentees taking the stage
300+
Community members in the room
I
Night that changes everything
100%
Of proceeds fund the mission
The Night
You'll walk in expecting to support them. You'll walk out changed.
In one night, you will reconnect with purpose, pride, and possibility. You will hear young men describe — in their own words — the moment someone first believed in them. And you will remember why this work has always mattered.
- 01
Witness courage in its purest form.
Young speakers step into a spotlight most adults will never face — and use it to tell the truth.
- 02
Feel proud of what is rising here.
See — without filters or fundraising fluff — how powerful belief and a consistent community really are.
- 03
Leave with hope refueled.
Watching someone else step into their purpose has a way of reminding you of your own.
- 04
Know you were meant to be in the room.
This isn't a passive evening. Your presence is part of the proof these young men are looking for.
The Experience
An evening designed
with the same excellence
we ask of them.
From the first handshake at the door to the final standing ovation, every detail of the Summer Gala is intentional — because the young men on that stage deserve nothing less.
Plated
Served Dinner
Live
& Silent Auctions
Mentee
Speakers & Stories
Photo
Booth Experiences
YOUNG VOICES. one stage.
Each mentee has spent months preparing — coached by Kut Different leaders. By the night of the gala, what you hear is not a performance. It's a turning point.
Speaker lineup announced closer to the event
From the Room
The kind of night
you don't forget.
Everything was done with a spirit of excellence. I support Kut Different because I see myself in these boys — and I love everything this program stands for. You have to come see the type of excitement that's in the room.
Daniel Grimes
Community Member · Ocala
You can see the clear and evident steps of progress with these young men. If you're thinking about attending, go for it — it's a great way to see the powerful work being done for young men in Marion County.
Pastor Evan Nave
Community Pastor
Sponsoring last year's gala was more than support — it was a front-row seat to purpose in action. Kut Different is cultivating future leaders by giving them what most of us wish we had: exposure, guidance, and consistent belief.
Ricardo Zelaya
Entrepreneur & Sponsor
The Details
One night.
One stage.
One chance.
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 – 9:00 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 isn't a logo placement — it's a public commitment. Every dollar funds school-based mentorship, leadership workshops, and the school-to-career pipeline that defines Kut Different.
Bronze Believer
$500
- 2 reserved seats at the gala
- Logo placement in the printed program
- Recognition on KD social channels
Silver Mentor
$1,500
- Reserved table for 4
- Logo on event signage & livestream
- Verbal recognition from the stage
- Sponsor gift bag for each guest
Gold 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
- Year-round partner recognition
Custom partnership
Looking for in-kind, multi-year, or program-named partnerships? Let's build something with your team.
Don't miss the moment
When belief rises,
the whole room feels it.
Seats are limited. Impact isn't. Reserve your place at the table — and become part of the story these young men will tell for the rest of their lives.
Friday · July 24 · 7:00 PM · Church of Hope · Ocala FL