Evening of Hope Gala

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Welcome Home - Where Hope Begins

Tonight, your gift does more than open the door to a safe home - it reaches families in the very moment when they wonder if tomorrow will ever be different. And it is in that moment, when hope is found, that the future starts to shift: families begin to rebuild, children dare to dream and seniors rediscover purpose.

$5,000 - Welcome Families Home
Transform the future for families in crisis

$2,500 - Hope Rising
Provide a year of transformative services

$1,000 - Hope in Action
Deliver emergency assistance when it's needed most

$500 - Hope in Daily Life
Support children's academic success and seniors' wellness programs

$250 - Hope in Quiet Moments
Give what matters most - the comfort of feeling safe, nourishment at the table and the quiet moments where hope is found.

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An Evening of Hope Arrival Details

We're looking forward to seeing you this Thursday, October 16, 2025 for our Evening of Hope Gala: Finding Hope! You will enjoy a night under the stars with amazing entertainment, delicious food, and a fun signature drink, as we invite you to step into the quiet moments of hope. We look forward to seeing you there! (Sponsors, please share these details with your guests.)

Event Details:

Attire: Semi-Formal/Business/Cocktail - Dress warm as the event is outdoors!
Address: 9692 Haven Avenue, Ste. 100, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Parking: Complimentary self-parking available. Follow signs for SELF PARK.
Event Notification/Communications: Please accept and read emails from "Notification - HTHF" for Evening of Hope messages.
Registration: All guests are encouraged to pre-register online at https://COREGala.givesmart.com.
5:30 -6:30 PM Cocktail Reception: Enjoy live music, hors d'oeuvres and our signature drink, "Wish Upon a Star," and take a walk through the Stories of Hope Gallery.
7:00 PM Dinner, Program and Awards: Guests will move to their seats for dinner, a special program hosted by Gabrielle Walsh, and our awards.
Giving Moment: A special opportunity for guests to make a direct and meaningful impact in support of our residents, through a paddle raise.
Silent Auction: The silent auction is now live on our website! Guests can preview the auction items and begin bidding! Auction will close at 8:30 PM on Thursday. To view the auction, visit: https://e.givesmart.com/events/KPI/i/

Thank you again for your support and we look forward to seeing you on Thursday!

About An Evening of Hope

This October, the Hope through Housing Foundation warmly invites you to our signature event - An Evening of Hope. Last year, we honored the extraordinary impact of a life well-lived - and the lives forever changed because of people like you. This year, we return to the quiet moments that make it all possible. Because before someone can believe their life matters, they must first find hope.

At Hope through Housing, we know that a home is more than walls and a roof - it is the foundation for everything else in life. Once a family has a safe place to live, hope begins to stir in the quiet moments: at the dinner table where loved ones gather, when children fall asleep feeling secure, when parents dare to imagine a brighter tomorrow and when seniors find comfort in knowing they are not alone.

Hope shines in those moments - like a star breaking through the night - and it is hope that allows people to dream of new possibilities and take the first steps toward transformation.

These moments don't happen overnight, but they begin when someone finds their footing and begins to imagine a new path forward. That's what your gift makes possible - not just a place to live, but the chance to find hope and to truly begin again.

About National CORE & Hope through Housing Foundation

Over the past three decades, National CORE has established itself as a national leader in the affordable housing industry, gaining a reputation for turning around tough neighborhoods negatively affected by poverty, crime, and neglect and now operating a portfolio of more than 100 apartment communities.

Since 1998, the Hope through Housing Foundation has been empowering children, families, and seniors who live in National CORE communities through quality, onsite services aimed at breaking the cycle of poverty. Sebastian is just one example of the many lives that have been impacted by National CORE & Hope through Housing.

Please Celebrate our 2025 Honorees

The Olen Jones I Am Hope Award: Marisela "Marsi" Gerez