Neal Communities, Southwest Florida’s premier, private homebuilder, recently served as a $5,000-level sponsor of the 2022 Parrish Chili Cook Off & Family Festival.

Through this sponsorship, Neal Communities supported the popular annual event that brings the community together and raises funds for The Parrish Foundation, a nonprofit that provides grants to groups serving the residents of the Parrish community. Neal Communities has been a longtime supporter of both this event and the foundation, with more than $37,000 in past donations.

“Sponsors like Neal Communities are crucial to the success of this annual event,” said Ben Jordan, vice president of The Parrish Foundation. “We’re grateful for their years of support and their continued interest in building up the community of Parrish.”

The 2022 Parrish Chili Cook Off & Family Festival took place March 26 on the grounds of the Florida Railroad Museum. Attendees enjoyed delicious food, live music, arts and crafts displays, and kid-friendly activities, and the team from Neal Communities was first runner-up in the chili cook-off.

“This is a fun, family-friendly event that not only helps the whole community of Parrish come together and celebrate, but also provides vital support for The Parrish Foundation and the work it does for local residents,” said Pat Neal, founder and chairman of Neal Communities. “Community building is central to what we do at Neal Communities, so being a regular supporter of the Parrish Chili Cook Off & Family Festival is a natural fit for our company.”