Reverend Enoch Davis Community Healing or National Day of Racial Healing Sponsor
$3,000 and above
Supports: Our signature annual event, the National Day of Racial Healing, or funds a Community Healing Conversation for your organization or group.
About Reverend Davis: Reverend Enoch D. Davis (1908–1985), longtime pastor of Bethel Community Baptist Church, was a revered author and civil rights leader. His tireless work helped end citywide segregation and empowered generations of Black St. Petersburg residents through faith, activism, and service.
Judge James B. Sanderlin Racial Justice Fellowship Sponsor
$2,000–$2,999
Supports: Two academic semesters and a summer internship stipend for a Racial Justice Fellow.
About Judge Sanderlin: A trailblazer for justice and equality, Judge James B. Sanderlin successfully sued the Pinellas County School Board in 1964 to end segregation, becoming the first Black County Judge and later the first Black Circuit Court Judge in Florida.
Elder Jordan Sr. Racial Justice Fellowship Sponsor
$1,000–$1,999
Supports: Two academic semesters or one summer internship for a Racial Justice Fellow.
About Elder Jordan Sr.: A visionary entrepreneur and community builder, Elder Jordan Sr. and his family established one of St. Petersburg’s most vibrant African American communities along 22nd Street South—known as The Deuces—which flourished with more than 100 Black-owned businesses in the 1950s and 1960s.
Dr. Carter G. Woodson Racial Justice Fellowship Sponsor
$500–$999
Supports: One semester of participation for a Racial Justice Fellow.
About Dr. Woodson: Known as the Father of Black History, Dr. Carter G. Woodson was a pioneering historian and dedicated his life to documenting and celebrating the contributions of African Americans to American history.
Dr. Johnnie Ruth Clarke Administrative Sponsorship
$41–$499
Supports: Administrative and programmatic needs for Racial Justice Fellowships and Community Healing Conversations.
About Dr. Clarke: The first African American to earn a doctorate from any Florida public university, Dr. Johnnie Ruth Clarke served as Dean of Gibbs Junior College and Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs at St. Petersburg Junior College, which continues to honor her legacy with a scholarship and health center bearing her name.
Mayor Kenneth T. Welch Membership Level
$40
Supports: Basic membership and community engagement activities.
Memberships must fill out an application. Fees may be waived for volunteers and financial need.
As St. Petersburg’s current and first African American Mayor and lifelong advocate for equity and opportunity, Mayor Kenneth T. Welch represents the ongoing commitment to build a city where everyone belongs.
St. Petersburg TRHT relies on the generosity of sponsors and donors like you to carry out our mission. Your support ensures that our programs reach those who need it the most. Whether you would like to become a sponsor or make a donation, we welcome your contribution to our cause.
