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Interfaith's 10th Annual High Tea

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Elegance, community, and purpose came together beautifully at this year’s High Tea on May 2nd. A beloved tradition for Interfaith , this event brings together friends old and new around stunningly decorated tables for an authentic tea experience.

We are incredibly proud and grateful to announce - thanks to the hard work of our amazing Hostesses and the generosity of our guests, we raised over $96,000! Thank you for helping us turn a beautiful afternoon into a powerful force for good.

Congratulations to our Award Winners:
Cynthia Tieche & Kirsten Young - Recharge Clinic [1st Place]
Cherie Foster - Women of Our Saviour Lutheran [2nd Place]
Amy Lord - Homes to Ranches Realty [3rd Place]

Brittany Thompson - Mortgages with Brittany [Most Traditional]
Ivy Circle Ocala [Rookie Award]
Jane Moerlie - Florida Insurance Boutique [People’s Choice]
Manal Fakhoury - Ollin Women International [Cultural Award]
Maria Roman - Champions for Champions [Most Creative]


Next year’s event is scheduled for March 6th.   If you would like information about being an Hostess, please reach out to us.  More information will be coming soon but you can also connect with our Facebook event page for up to date information. 

What's this event about?

Interfaith invites you to raise a cup and make a difference as a Host for our High Tea Benefit!  Become a champion for our Homeless Shelter Program (serving homeless women, children and families), by hosting a table or through sponsorship. Tables are limited so sign up early!

Be a Host and Help Your Community
•    Gather up to 9 of your friends, unleash your inner decorators, and create a beautifully themed table.
•    We provide the tables, chairs and food, along with a complete ‘how to’ guide with all the details.
•    A meet and greet event will be held  for all the Hosts to go over the event and ask any questions.
•    There’s a Happy Hour Party the evening before the tea so that tables can be set up in advance.
•    Fuel your fundraising spirit! Challenge your table to raise a minimum of $1000, with a goal of at least $2,000. The most successful table will be crowned with the prestigious Golden Teapot Award.

 

Examples are provided below from some of our past tables (also check our Facebook event page for more photos.

 

Becoming a Sponsor:

  • Tea Pot Sponsor - $2,500 [Includes name on all printed materials, listed on  Tea Pot Banner Stand and 2 seats at the Tea Pot Sponsor table]

  • Tea Cup Sponsor - $1,000 [Includes various printed materials, listed on Tea Cup banner stand, and 2 seats at the Tea Cup Sponsor table]

Sponsors are welcome to have their own table to decorate!

For information about this event contact: Sonya at 352-644-9202 or by email.

 

Venue:

Ocala UF Extension Auditorium

2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FL 34470

Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors!

We are so grateful for our sponsors!  Their support allows us to cover the cost of the event so that all proceeds can go towards our Shelter Program. Thank you!

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Chicken Salad Chick

Teapot Sponsor

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Recharge Clinic

Teacup Sponsor

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HCA Florida Healthcare

Teacup Sponsor

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Homes to Ranches Realty

TeaPot Sponsor

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MidState Skin & Aesthetics

Teacup Sponsor

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Main Street Community Bank

Teacup Sponsor

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Frank & Angela DeLuca

TeaPot Sponsor

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Lou James

Teacup Sponsor

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Carmen's Carmart

Teacup Sponsor

Congratulations to our 2026 Hostesses for raising over $96,000!

Thank You to Our Donors!

We are grateful to the following supporters who provide for Interfaith throughout the year, either by grant funding, in kind donations or significant contributions.

Interfaith Emergency Services

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