Evening of Hope and Recovery 2026

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Turning Point's Annual

Evening of Hope and Recovery

51 Years of

Healing, Growth and Community - Fighting Addiction, Restoring Lives

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

6 pm to 10 pm

Nanina's In The Park - 540 Mill Street, Belleville, NJ

Attire: Celebratory and Chic

The evening will begin at 6 PM with a light reception, an hour to reconnect with old friends, meet new supporters, and browse our online auction.

Guests are then welcomed into the ballroom for a seated dinner with a tableside entree selection.

An Evening of Inspiration with Hank Azaria

The heart of the evening will encompass an intimate fireside conversation between Turning Point Board Member Martha Mistretta, who brings more than two decades of personal experience in recovery, Turning Point's CEO, Robert Parkinson and six-time Emmy Award winner, Screen Actors Guild Award winner, and Tony Award nominee Hank Azaria.  Hank is best known as a principal voice actor on The Simpsons. Beyond his extraordinary professional success, Hank's personal story is one of hope, perseverance, and transformation. Don't miss the chance to hear Hank Azaria share his experience, strength, and hope gained through two decades of recovery. His message serves as a powerful reminder that recovery is not only possible, but that it can lead to a life beyond what many ever imagined.

Click here to view Hank's full professional bio

The evening promises to be an honest, hopeful look at where recovery has been and where it's going, and a chance to see exactly what your support makes possible.

If you would prefer to pay with a check rather than use this online system please contact Dawn Knill at 973-239-9400 ext. 167 or [email protected] 

50/50 Raffle tickets will be available soon!

$10 each - cash or check only

Only 750 tickets will be sold

Winner does not need to be present to win

Contact Dawn Knill to coordinate making your purchase 973-239-9400 ext. 167 or [email protected]

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