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An elegant evening of wine, celebration, and philanthropy — benefiting seriously ill children and their families across the Mahoning Valley.
Many employers match ticket purchases and donations.
Every spring, the Hope Foundation gathers the Mahoning Valley for one unforgettable night — wine tastings, a curated dinner, live and silent auctions, and the presentation of the H.O.P.E. Lifetime Achievement Award.
2027 marks our 15th gala and the foundation’s 20th anniversary. Every dollar raised funds financial assistance and DreamCatcher experiences for chronically and terminally ill children across our community.
“Wine for Hope isn’t just a gala — it’s the night our family found out our community truly had our back.”
— A Hope Foundation family, 2026 gala
Before we look ahead to April 2027, a thank-you for the night that got us here — our 14th annual gala last spring at Waypoint 4180.
More than 340 guests filled the ballroom last April, toasting, bidding, and celebrating six Valley honorees whose generosity has shaped this community. Together, we raised $132,500 to fund financial assistance and DreamCatcher experiences for local families facing a child’s chronic or terminal illness.
“Seeing this entire community show up — again — for kids who need us most is what keeps us doing this every single year.”
— Wine for Hope Committee, reflecting on 2026
Six Valley residents whose generosity, year after year, has changed the trajectory of local families’ lives.
“Giving back to this Valley isn’t optional — it’s the whole point.”
“Every family we help is a neighbor, not a statistic.”
“Hope Foundation shows up when it matters most.”
“Twenty years of proof that small towns show up big.”
“This gala funds real relief for real families, all year long.”
“I’ve watched this foundation change kids’ lives for two decades.”
Four acts, one unforgettable night.
Check-in, wine tasting stations, and jewelry preview begin.
Browse and bid on curated packages and local experiences.
Hear directly from a family the foundation has supported.
A curated multi-course menu paired with the evening’s wines.
Celebrating 2027’s Lifetime Achievement honorees.
A live paddle raise to directly fund family assistance grants.
Bid live on our marquee packages and experiences.
Close out the night on the dance floor, keepsake glass in hand.
Advance pricing ends April 3, 2027. Prices increase after.
Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 64-0952223. A portion of each ticket covers fair-market value of dinner and drinks; the remainder is tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Sponsorship funds direct family assistance year-round, not just gala night.
| Benefit | Presenting $5,000 | Gold $2,500 | Table $1,200 |
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| Reserved table of 8 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo on event signage | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Stage recognition | ✓ | — | — |
| Logo on invitation & website | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Social media feature | ✓ | ✓ | — |
Interested in sponsoring? Contact our team to reserve your tier.
Sample leaderboard — table captains fundraise year-round toward our $150,000 goal.
Cocktail attire / black tie optional. Many guests wear their favorite shade of wine or gold.
Yes, complimentary self-parking is available on-site at Waypoint 4180.
A portion covers the fair-market value of dinner and drinks; the remainder is tax-deductible, as shown on each ticket tier above.
Many do — search your employer above to check eligibility, often doubling or tripling your impact.
You can make a direct donation any time at hopemv.org/donate, or sponsor a table for a family in need.
Early-bird pricing ends April 3, 2027. Individual seats, tables of 8, and sponsor tables are all available now.