Harvest House to host 14th annual Home Again Luncheon: Making Magic

Sarasota-based nonprofit Harvest House Centers is excited to announce its 14th annual Home Again Luncheon: Making Magic, which takes place February 25, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For the first time, the signature fundraising event will be held at Harvest House's own Life Enrichment Campus (3650 17th St., Sarasota), giving attendees an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at where the magic of transformation happens every day.

This year's theme, "Making Magic," takes a creative approach to storytelling by deconstructing a magic trick to reveal what really happens behind the curtain of Harvest House Centers’ programs. Through this unique lens, guests will discover how Harvest House transforms the lives of more than 1,000 men, women, young adults, and children who find refuge and recovery each year.

The luncheon will feature: professional magicians performing interactive tricks throughout the event; a powerful video showcasing client testimonials, highlighting each individual’s "magic moments" of transformation; recognition of sponsors and donors who make the life-changing work possible; and opportunities to support Harvest House's mission in the year ahead.

"We're thrilled to bring our supporters home to Harvest House this year," said Dan Minor, President and CEO. "By hosting the luncheon at our facility, we can show our community firsthand how their support turns resources into relationships, services into second chances, and houses into homes. This is where the real magic happens, and we're excited to pull back the curtain."

Harvest House has been a cornerstone of the Sarasota community for over three decades, providing comprehensive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance use disorders. Through dignified supportive housing and on-location mental health care, Harvest House helps more than 1,000 people annually to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.

The three essential components of the nonprofit’s work, which make transformation possible, are: dignified, supportive housing; on-location mental health care that meets people where they are; and community sponsors and donors whose generosity is the vital spark that makes the magic possible.

Cornerstone Presenting Sponsors are Community Foundation of Sarasota County and Gulf Coast Community Foundation. Tickets are $55.20 (including fees) and are available at harvesthousecenters.org/luncheon. All proceeds from the event support Harvest House's mission to provide dignified supportive housing and comprehensive mental health care to those in need throughout Sarasota County.

For more information, contact Katie McCurry, VP of Advancement, at kmccurry@harvesthousecenters.org or 941-914-5950.

About Harvest House
Harvest House is a local supportive housing and hunger relief provider with 300-plus beds and multiple programs throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties. Harvest House became a pioneer in the local supportive and affordable housing movement in 1992. It serves members of our community who are working to rebuild their lives, including families and children experiencing homelessness, and adults with a history of addiction and incarceration. Its programs improve the economic status of residents and stabilize lives for generations to come. For more information, visit harvesthousecenters.org.