Your Gifts. Their Future.

Join us on Friday, October 2, 2026 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Registration: 11:00 – 11:30 AM) at the Omni Dallas Hotel as North Texas leaders unite to expand opportunity, champion workforce development, and transform lives through the power of work.

Thank you to our past and current Sponsors

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Sponsor Merit Advisors
Sponsor NGP
Sponsor Thirty-Four
Sponsor Ryan Foundation
Sponsor Texas Retina
Sponsor United Healthcare
Sponsor Texas Capital
Sponsor Turtle Creek
Sponsor Tolleson
Sponsor Veritiv Pollack
Sponsor Vinson & Elkins
Sponsor Skadden
Sponsor PWC
Sponsor RWR
Goodwill Dallas Sponsor Lucnch

A Legacy of Leadership. A Future Built Together

For a decade, THE LUNCH has convened business and community leaders who believe that work is transformative. What began as a gathering of advocates has grown into one of North Texas’ most meaningful philanthropic events.

In 2025 alone, nearly 800 supporters gathered to raise $1.4 million in support of Goodwill Dallas’ Workforce Development programs.

To date, THE LUNCH has generated more than $14 million, directly funding free job placement and career services that empower individuals facing barriers to employment to build sustainable, meaningful careers.

Last year, these programs supported more than 1,800 individuals on their journey toward economic mobility.

Goodwill Dallas Lunch Committee

2025 Committee Leadership

Sarah and Clayton Kennington, Chairs

  • JB Askew
  • Tom Burns
  • Dylan Bramhall
  • Matt Carroll
  • Chris Cooper
  • Kevin Langley

  • Jay Liese

  • Jason Matthews
  • Julie Durham Rado
  • Trey Rome
  • Michael Rapkoch
  • Katherine Wyker
  • Erik Yohe

Sponsorship Opportunities

Align your organization with one of North Texas’ most impactful philanthropic gatherings while demonstrating your commitment to workforce development and economic mobility. All sponsorships include brand visibility, leadership positioning, and direct investment in workforce development programs serving more than 1,800 North Texans annually.

Premier leadership recognition with exclusive program underwriting.

Event Experience

  • Two tables of ten with highest priority seating
  • Two seats at the head table with guest speakers
  • Six Meet & Greet photos with headline guests
  • Ten invitations to THE LUNCH Patron Party with recognition in special remarks

Brand Visibility

  • Logo integrated into THE LUNCH event logo
  • Prominent recognition across all press, event signage, and advertising
  • Large-screen logo placement during the event program
  • Custom social media recognition
  • Full-page ad in Goodwill Dallas Annual Report
  • Premium logo placement on Goodwill Dallas website for one year

Impact & Exclusivity

  • Exclusive underwriting opportunity for a Workforce Development program
  • Private volunteer event with marketing opportunity
  • Additional stage logo placement opportunity
  • Complimentary valet parking for all guests
  • Complimentary Omni Dallas hotel stay and dinner on event night

Event Experience

  • One table of ten with highest priority seating
  • Five Meet & Greet photos with headline guests
  • Eight invitations to THE LUNCH Patron Party

Brand Visibility

  • Prominent recognition across press, event signage, and advertising
  • Custom social media recognition
  • Recognition on Goodwill Dallas website for one year
  • Name recognition in Goodwill Dallas Annual Report

Additional Benefits

  • Complimentary valet parking for all guests

Event Experience

  • One table of ten with highest priority seating
  • Four Meet & Greet photos with headline guests
  • Six invitations to THE LUNCH Patron Party

Brand Visibility

  • Prominent recognition across press, event signage, and advertising
  • Custom social media recognition
  • Recognition on Goodwill Dallas website for one year
  • Name recognition in Goodwill Dallas Annual Report

Additional Benefits

  • Complimentary valet parking for all guests

Event Experience

  • One table of ten with priority seating
  • Three Meet & Greet photos with headline guests
  • Four invitations to THE LUNCH Patron Party

Brand Visibility

  • Recognition across press, event signage, and advertising
  • Recognition on Goodwill Dallas website for one year
  • Name recognition in Goodwill Dallas Annual Report

Additional Benefits

  • Complimentary valet parking for all guests

Event Experience

  • One table of ten with priority seating
  • Two Meet & Greet photos with headline guests
  • Two invitations to THE LUNCH Patron Party

Brand Visibility

  • Name recognition in event signage and advertising
  • Recognition on Goodwill Dallas website
  • Name recognition in Goodwill Dallas Annual Report

Additional Benefits

  • Complimentary self-parking for all guests

Event Experience

  • One table of ten with priority seating

Brand Visibility

  • Name recognition in event signage and advertising
  • Recognition on Goodwill Dallas website
  • Name recognition in Goodwill Dallas Annual Report

Additional Benefits

  • Complimentary self-parking for all guests