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HopeFest 2026 - On Sale NOW🎉

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HopeFest 2026 tickets are officially on sale—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.

Reserve your tickets today HERE.

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

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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THE CHRIS ATWOOD FOUNDATION

info@thecaf.org

10301 Democracy Lane, Suite 150

Fairfax, VA, 22030

703.653.4221

For TTY: Dial 711, then 703.653.4221

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