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HopeFest 2026

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Save the Date: HopeFest 2026 🎉

HopeFest 2026 is officially on the calendar—and it’s a day you won’t want to miss!

Join us Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Pender United Methodist Church in Fairfax for a joyful, family-friendly celebration centered on connection, community, and recovery.

Come for the great food, stay for the fellowship, and experience recovery celebrated in the most welcoming, hope-filled way.

👇 Scroll through the photos below to relive some of the fun from last year and get a glimpse of what makes HopeFest so special.

More details are coming soon, so mark your calendar and be sure to check back.

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!