diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index eac4c4f7..ec9687df 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -50,9 +50,19 @@ Full documentation at https://gunicorn.org
 - Chat in [#gunicorn](https://web.libera.chat/?channels=#gunicorn) on [Libera.chat](https://libera.chat/)
 - See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for contribution guidelines
 
-## Sponsors
+## Support
 
-Gunicorn is maintained thanks to our sponsors. [Become a sponsor](https://github.com/sponsors/benoitc).
+gunicorn has been serving Python web applications since 2010. If it's running in your production stack and saving your team time and money, please consider supporting its continued development:
+
+[![Sponsor](https://img.shields.io/badge/sponsor-❤-ff69b4)](https://github.com/sponsors/benoitc)
+
+Your sponsorship helps cover:
+- Security updates and vulnerability responses
+- Compatibility with new Python versions
+- Bug fixes and performance improvements
+- Documentation maintenance
+
+**Corporate sponsors:** If gunicorn is part of your infrastructure, [reach out](mailto:benoitc@enki-multimedia.eu) for sponsored support options.
 
 ## License
 
diff --git a/docs/content/index.md b/docs/content/index.md
index 319725ce..2e178963 100644
--- a/docs/content/index.md
+++ b/docs/content/index.md
@@ -117,12 +117,10 @@ title: Gunicorn - Python WSGI HTTP Server
 
 <section class="sponsors">
   <div class="container">
-    <h2>Sponsors</h2>
-    <p>Gunicorn is maintained thanks to our sponsors.</p>
-    <div class="sponsors__logos">
-      <!-- Sponsor logos will appear here -->
-      <span class="sponsors__placeholder">Your logo here</span>
-    </div>
+    <h2>Support</h2>
+    <p>gunicorn has been serving Python web applications since 2010. If it's running in your production stack and saving your team time and money, please consider supporting its continued development.</p>
+    <p>Your sponsorship helps cover security updates, compatibility with new Python versions, bug fixes, and documentation maintenance.</p>
+    <p><strong>Corporate sponsors:</strong> If gunicorn is part of your infrastructure, <a href="mailto:benoitc@enki-multimedia.eu">reach out</a> for sponsored support options.</p>
     <a class="btn btn--secondary" href="https://github.com/sponsors/benoitc">Become a Sponsor</a>
   </div>
 </section>