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โ€œDefend the weak and fatherlessโ€ฆrescue the weak and needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked (Psalm 82:3-4)

Our annual Heroes of Hope Gala is a celebration of life, faith, and the hope that God continues to stir in our hearts. On October 10, we gathered once again at the Dayton Convention Center, joined by 750 life-minded guests. It was a truly beautiful evening of fellowship and gratitude as we reflected on all God has done, recognized His hand at work today, and looked ahead with great expectation to all He will continue to do through the ministry of Hope Rising.

Guests once again got a firsthand look at the services and programs we offer at each Center. We were pleased to see so many guests enjoying the complimentary photobooth, delicious dinner, conversation around their tables, and inspiring keynote from our speaker, David Williams. His daughter sharing in song was an extra special element that just added to the beauty of our evening together.

We are overwhelmingly grateful for the:

  • 109 sponsors who covered all Gala expenses. You helped make this event possible. THANK YOU!
  • 40+ staff and volunteers who helped with setup, check-in, the ministry tour, and teardown. You showed up in undeniable ways to make our night a success and to make our jobs easier. We couldnโ€™t have done it without you!
  • The phenomenal staff at Dayton Convention Center who were such a delight to work with and helped make our evening unforgettable.
  • The amazing team at Ambient Productions and Finney Productions for making sure the audiovisual elements were top notch. We love partnering with you to pull off this important event and especially love the support you provide to make our Gala unforgettable!
  • Our faithful God, who provides for us in such abundant ways. So far, over $440,000 has been donated as a result of our Gala fundraiser. This will help to continue to fund the free services and programs that each of our clients encounter when they walk into a Hope Rising Pregnancy Center
  • You, the people of God, who have chosen to link arms with us as we strive to faithfully fulfill the mission of this important ministry. God is so good to us!

ALL GLORY TO GOD!

If you werenโ€™t able to join us for the Gala, you can watch the entire program below, including a client testimony, a special message from our Menโ€™s Program Coordinator, the Executive Directorโ€™s center update, and the keynote address from our speaker, David Williams. If you would like to donate towards the Gala fundraiser, itโ€™s not too late, click the button below to be a part of our largest fundraiser of the year!
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On behalf of the Hope Rising governing board and staff, thank you for joining us in providing life-affirming information and compassionate services to every client that we encounter.

Mark your calendar now for the 2026 Heroes of Hope Gala that will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026, back at the Dayton Convention Center!

New this year was a special sponsor reception, where our generous sponsors got a chance to spend time together with some of our staff and our keynote speaker.

A revamped ministry tour allowed guests to experience what it’s like for clients who come to a Hope Rising Center.

Executive Director, Sheri Lawson, provide a ministry update

Keynote Speaker, David Williams, challenged us all to remember the important role that fathers play in the lives of their children