Leadership Tuscaloosa Class of 2026 to host fundraising events benefiting Project Warrior
February 11, 2026
The Leadership Tuscaloosa Class of 2026 will host two separate fundraising events benefiting Project Warrior, a collaborative initiative honoring Tuscaloosa’s Native American heritage and namesake, Chief Tuscaloosa.
The first event, a benefit night, will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Session Cocktails. Tickets are $10 at the door, and door prizes will be drawn.
The second event, a drawdown-style fundraising dinner, will take place at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Tuscaloosa River Market. The evening will include a drawdown fundraiser, silent auction, dinner, entertainment and community fellowship in support of the class’s $50,000 fundraising goal. Drawdown tickets are available at https://bit.ly/DrawdownDinner.
Proceeds from both events will support Project Warrior through the West Alabama Chamber Foundation Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Tax-deductible donations may also be made online at https://bit.ly/ProjectWarrior.
Checks may be mailed to:
West Alabama Chamber Foundation Inc.
Attn: Leadership Tuscaloosa Project
P.O. Box 020410
Tuscaloosa, AL 35402
Project Warrior is a collaborative initiative involving the City of Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, The University of Alabama, Visit Tuscaloosa and the Alabama Tourism Department. The project will create a permanent educational and cultural landmark along the riverfront in downtown Tuscaloosa. Planned features include a bronze statue of Chief Tuscaloosa by sculptor Caleb O’Connor, accompanied by an educational plaza with interpretive storyboards.
For more information about Leadership Tuscaloosa, visit leadershiptuscaloosa.com.
Questions about the project?
Contact a member of the class by clicking HERE.