Thursday, October 8th
or Friday, October 9th
Presidential Banquet Center
Kettering, OH
Two nights of hope, one life-changing mission!
This year, the 2026 Heroes of Hope Gala will take place over 2 identical nights, Thursday, October 8th or Friday, October 9th. You can choose the night that works best for you! Each night will be an inspiring evening where guests enjoy dinner, hear powerful stories of how lives are being transformed, learn about the impact of Hope Rising, and are invited to invest in the ministry through a financial gift.
Ways to Get Involved
Sponsor the Gala
Help cover event expenses so that the money raised at the Gala can go directly to helping our clients!
Register as a Guest
Join us either Thursday or Friday night as a guest at the Gala. Choose which you want to attend!
Donate to the Event
Can’t attend the Gala? You can still participate by clicking below to donate towards the fundraiser!
Interested in being a Table Host?
Let us know if you are interested in hosting a table of 8, and our event coordinator will contact you!
Schedule & Location
Thursday, October 8, 2026
5:00 Check-in begins
5:00 Ministry tour begins
6:30 Dinner begins
8:30 Event ends
Friday, October 9, 2026
5:00 Check-in begins
5:00 Ministry tour begins
6:30 Dinner begins
8:30 Event ends
Presidential Banquet Center
4548 Presidential Way, Kettering 45429
Special thanks to the following Champion of Life and Benefactor of Life Event Sponsors:
Benefactor of Life: $5,000
Dean’s Landscaping
Dean’s Plumbing
Jack and Carolyn Ewig
Grace Christian Fellowship
Allen Gilbar and Danna Lilly
Teresa Hennen Realtor LLC
Champion of Life: $2,500
Ambient Productions
Phillip and Pam Black
Christian Blue Pages
Dillhoff Financial Services
Faith and Friends Radio
Honaker Hayes Wealth Management
Hope 100.7 WEEC & 93.7 The Light WFCJ
Drs. Allen and Roberta Hye
Rev. Elias and Mrs. Emma Moreno
Mayor Robin and Mr. Scott Oda