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Heroes for Hope Gala 2026

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Heroes for Hope Gala! Special thank you to the sponsors who made the evening possible, and the donors who help us to save lives and support recovery all year long. It's not too late to make a donation to support this live saving work!

Thank you 2026 Sponsors!

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Sponsorship directly strengthens and expands access to critical services including peer recovery support, recovery housing, harm reduction resources, re-entry assistance, and employment pathways—services that save lives and help individuals build sustainable recovery.

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HopeFest 2026

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our sold out HopeFest 2026 presented by Leidos! This year's event raised $31,000 to support recovery in our community!

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👇 Scroll through the photos below to relive some of the fun and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more photos and videos from the event!

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If you missed the event or didn't have a chance to donate yet, it's not too late. You can still make a donation to support those in recovery.​

Thank you HopeFest 2026 Sponsors!

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Supporting Sponsors

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2025 Heroes for Hope Gala

Thanks to our incredible community's generosity and support, our 2025 Heroes for Hope Gala raised an astounding $172,000 — with over 280 attendees joining us in celebration and $55,000 raised from the paddle raiser and raffle tickets alone.

 

This generous support is already making stories like this possible: 
 

One individual came to us over a year ago, lost and out of options — he found safety in our support groups, a peer to walk beside him, and a recovery housing grant. Today, he’s back — not for help, but to train in our academy to become a peer himself and turn his pain into a purpose helping others. 

 

This is the kind of impact your support makes possible. Because of you, we can continue offering FREE, life-changing programs and peer training that empower people to reclaim their lives and give back to their communities. See some of the highlights of the night and find your Photo Booth pics!

Thank you Heroes for Hope 2025 Sponsors!

Hero Sponsors:

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Sidekick Sponsors:

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Supporter Sponsors:

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HOPEFest

Our annual Spring FUNdraiser, HOPEFest brings our community together for a family friendly day of food, fun and fellowship.

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Every year we gather to share stories, connect with friends and colleagues, honor community heroes, and raise funds to continue our mission to save lives and support recovery.  

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