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In the spirit of honoring education, we offer an additional special ticket price for current teachers and students. To book a room at a reduced rate, click here: Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina. To join our group of fabulous Gala Business Sponsors, scroll down!
STONEACRE GARDEN GALA
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026
OUR PRICELESS GALA SPONSORS
We seek business partners near and far that are committed to meaningful change, also both near and far. They help us reach our fundraising goals while demonstrating leadership and the spirit of Ubuntu. Spread goodwill. Gain visibility. Celebrate staff. You may donate by drop-down menu, check (PO Box 128, Newport, RI 02840), DAF, Venmo, etc. Please call +1 401 855 8984 for details.
UBUNTU PARTNER
The Bodhi Spa, a prominent wellness and day spa specializing in the ancient European art of hydrotherapy, is located in Newport and Providence, Rhode Island, and in Norwood, Massachusetts. The Bodhi Spa is a three-year-running gala sponsor and has had a direct impact on major school infrastructure projects, including a new multi-court facility for girls' sports, a computer laboratory, and a stunning gathering area for morning assembly. We truly appreciate The Bodhi Spa's generosity, loyalty, and commitment to global altruism.
UBUNTU SUPPORTER
All Sales Are Vinyl, based in Durham, Maine, makes whimsical garden flowers using melted, molded, and painted vinyl LPs. These local creations have a global impact on children’s health, pride, and dignity. How? ASAV proceeds have fully funded or upgraded clean water systems at four of our partner-schools in South Africa. As a result, thousands of children now enjoy clean, fresh water: the most essential element of life.
AQ Tech, based in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, is a Smart Home business that brings custom home theaters, whole-home audio and video solutions, smart home automation, outdoor living & landscape lighting, centralized WIFI and networking, lighting & shade control, surveillance & security, and commercial solutions to your fingertips! Guided by forward-thinking experts, AQ Tech does it all.
Design House offers a collaborative and approachable design experience in a thoughtfully curated showroom in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Explore a wide selection of furniture, lighting, fabrics, wall coverings, rugs, tile, stone, countertops, cabinetry, wood flooring, hardware, and plumbing fixtures all under one roof, and work closely with the Design House team to create beautiful, functional spaces tailored to your needs.
Janney, a financial services and wealth management firm founded in 1832, takes a comprehensive, customized approach to align investment strategies in meeting your needs. Janney's depth-of-knowledge, experience, and resources enable the firm to provide high-quality service and solutions for every stage-of-life. It begins with a trusted relationship backed by the right support and by empowering advisors to put your goals first.
JPS Construction & Design, a full-service design-build and custom home-building and commercial-construction firm, is based in Middletown, Rhode Island. A skilled team of project managers, designers, and carpenters is ready to invest in your project and see it through from inception to completion. JPS delivers reliable, trustworthy, quality work and the quality craftsmanship your home deserves.
Mission, based in Middletown, Rhode Island, is best known for its freshly ground beef patties, classic bacon cheeseburgers, crinkle-cut fries, breakfast sandwiches, and local drinks. Mission, which won top honors on the Food Network’s Best Bite in Town, alongside its sister restaurants, Audette and TSK, have been loyal, long-term, and generous supporters of Universal Promise since day one. They are the gift that just keeps on giving.
UBUNTU FRIEND
Cotter Strategies, LLC, based in Summit, New Jersey, provides consulting services to local government for fire and emergency service organizations.
GIVING TIERS & PERKS
WHAT DOES EACH GIVING LEVEL OFFER?
UBUNTU VISIONARY | SHAPE WHAT’S POSSIBLE
$25,000 Tier Business Sponsorship
Gala Presented By with logo on socials, signage, website, and invitations
Marketing of Your Support with logo on socials, signage, website, and program
Verbal recognition and business details during the program
Visual recognition during our signature annual video
Pre-gala event to meet our keynote speaker
30 tickets to the gala
UBUNTU AMBASSADOR | LIVE THE CAUSE
$10,000 Tier Business Sponsorship
Marketing of Your Support with logo on socials, signage, website, and program
Verbal recognition and business details during the program
Visual recognition during our signature annual video
Pre-gala event to meet our keynote speaker
20 tickets to the gala
UBUNTU CHAMPION | BE A VOICE
$5,000 Tier Business Sponsorship
Marketing of Your Support with logo on socials, signage, website, and program
Verbal recognition with details during the program
Visual recognition during our signature annual video
Pre-gala event to meet our keynote speaker
10 tickets to the gala
UBUNTU PARTNER | JOIN HANDS
$2,500 Tier Business Sponsorship
Marketing of Your Support with logo on socials, signage, website, and program
Verbal recognition and details during the program
Visual recognition during our signature annual video
Pre-gala event to meet our keynote speaker
six tickets to the gala
UBUNTU SUPPORTER | UPLIFT AT GRASSROOTS
$1,000 Tier Business Sponsorship
Marketing of Your Support with logo on socials, signage, website, and program
Verbal recognition and details during the program
Visual recognition during our signature annual video
four tickets to the gala
UBUNTU FRIEND | TAKE A STAND
$500 Tier Business Sponsorship
Marketing of Your Support with logo on socials, signage, website, and program
Verbal recognition and details during the program
Visual recognition during our signature annual video
two tickets to the gala
SPECIAL TICKET PRICE and MORE
YOU HAVE QUESTIONS? WE HAVE ANSWERS.
WHAT: Universal Promise Annual Gala
WHO: A giving, generous, positive, driven crowd
WHEN: November 14, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
WHERE: Stoneacre Garden, Newport, RI
WHY: Fueling our mission of education in South Africa
DRESS CODE QUESTIONS?
If you’re underdressed (jeans, t-shirt), you’ll feel out-of-place. If you’re overdressed (ballgown and tux), you’ll feel out-of-place.
Lodging
Bayberry Inn 401.298.2383
The Firehouse Inn 401.845.9400
Hammetts Hotel 401.324.7500
Hampton Inn & Suites 401.848.6555
Hotel Viking 401.847.3300
Mill Street Inn 401.849.9500
Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina 401.847.9000
Residence Inn Marriott 401.845.2005