That is the theme and goal for our annual Gala fundraiser and our ministry as a whole, and the entire evening together on October 11th did just that. The Heroes of Hope Gala was held at a completely new venue to Hope Rising – the Dayton Convention Center. Moving to a new venue allowed us to have adequate space for the 850 guests in attendance – our largest crowd ever! What an amazing thing to walk into a room with 93 tables filled with life-minded people celebrating what God has done, is doing, and will do through Hope Rising
Guests enjoyed a walk thru client-like experience in our Ministry Tour, a photobooth, a delicious dinner, conversation around their tables, and a heartfelt and inspiring keynote address from our speaker, Josiah Presley. ALL GLORY TO GOD!
Because we serve a big God, we set big goals for our Gala this year, and God overwhelmed us with His faithful provision. We are so grateful for those who partner with us to respond to the call to “Defend the weak and fatherless…rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked (Psalm 82:3-4).” Fulfilling our mission would not be possible without our sacrificial supporters.
We want to say a heartfelt thank you to our 114 sponsors who helped make this event possible! We also want to thank everyone who prayed for, attended, or volunteered at the Gala. Your support does not go unnoticed. May God richly bless you all!
If you weren’t able to join us for the Gala, you can watch the entire program below, including moving client testimonies, the Executive Director’s center update, and the inspiring keynote address from our speaker, Josiah Presley.
We are very pleased to report that we met our goal! Actually, we exceeded our goal, as $576,645 was raised as a result of our Gala. God is so good to us!
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 comes through our doors!
Mark your calendars now for the 2025 Heroes of Hope Gala that will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025!
Here are some photos to highlight a great night!
Guests enjoyed a guided tour of our what it’s like to be a client at our centers at our Ministry Tour
Our Executive Director with our longstanding Gala Emcees, Bill and Melody
Josiah Presley, an abortion survivor who later adopted by a US family, shared his inspiring story.
Our Executive Director, Sheri, shared a Center update
A new and well-received addition to our Gala this year was a time of corporate worship led by our very own North Dayton Center Director
