DEF Annual Partners

2026 Mix & Mingle

We loved connecting with everyone and sharing both our successes from the past year and our exciting plans for the future.  Your support is vital in helping us continue to make a difference in our schools and community. 

2026 Elevate Education

Thanks to our sponsors that made the evening a night to remember. 

Table & Half Table Sponsors: 

  • Andrews Builders
  • All Wrapped-Up Personalized Parties
  • Berg Elite Realtor Group
  • Black Dog Pizzeria
  • Borgata Pizza Cafe
  • Brown Bag Deli
  • Cardinal Health Foundation
  • Central Ohio Audio Visual
  • Columbus Roofing Co.
  • COhatch
  • Curated Journeys for Good
  • Dublin Education Association
  • Dublin Community Preschool
  • Heartland Bank
  • Legacy Family Dental
  • Memmer Homes
  • Prodigy Student Travel
  • Rocket Fizz
  • Shilpa Gupta Realtor
  • Scott Scriven
  • The Gillis Family
  • The Hoseus Family
  • The Lett Family
  • The Papesh Family
  • Upreach

Much gratitude to our partners which elevated the experience for all attendees.

  • All Wrapped-Up Personalized Parties
  • Al’s Delicious Popcorn
  • ARC Document Solutions
  • City of Dublin
  • Dublin City Schools
  • Ellie Frances Design
  • Gordon Food Service
  • Lea Delaveris Design 
  • Melanie Garrett
  • Mills James
  • Nothing Bundt Cakes
  • Vantage Point Media
  • Vision 2 Design
  • Young & Wild Balloon Co + AlphaLit

Impact Challenge: $1,500 Sponsor of the Month

Thanks to our local businesses and supporters who match the Dublin City Schools teacher contributions each month. Our 2025-2026 Sponsors of the Month will collectively match over $15,000 and contribute to our overall $35,000 Impact Challenge goal.

  • Jul: Black Dog Pizzeria
  • Aug: Fit Fresh
  • Sep: Haas Paintings Company (HPC)
  • Oct: Consolidated Financial
  • Nov: Katzinger’s / Napa Kitchen + Bar
  • Dec: Columbus Financial Concepts
  • Jan: available
  • Feb: available
  • Mar: Curated Journeys for Good
  • Apr-Jun: available

Thank you to our 2024 & 2023 Sponsors of the Month.  

Impact Challenge: $250 Sponsor

Thank you to our 2025 Impact Challenge sponsors who collectively donated $5,000 to support our DCS educators and the innovative programs they bring to our classrooms.

  • 4 Epic Promos
  • Black Dog Pizzeria
  • Black Tie Moving
  • Columbus Financial Concepts
  • Curated Journeys for Good
  • GloMD
  • Haas Painting Company (HPC)
  • Healthy Blends 
  • Hoy’s Toys
  • Fit Fresh
  • Fukuryu Ramen
  • Orlandi’s Cleaners
  • North High Brewing
  • Parks Law Firm
  • Red One Realty
  • Ridiculously Good Salsa
  • Sugar Cookie Bar
  • Trees Are My Business

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